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There is political upheaval in Alberta, as the province deals with the aftermath of Premier Jason Kenney's plan to step down as leader of the United Conservative Party -- what's in store for his political future and his duties, with his party now divided. We also look at what Kenney's departure means for the federal Conservatives and their own supporters, as their tense leadership race continues. The federal government is also shutting out Huawei, banning its technology from operation within the country's 5G network. Why Ottawa's decision over the Chinese tech giant took this long, amid long-standing concerns over potential threats to national security. Public health concerns are also cropping up in Canada, as more suspected cases of monkeypox appear worldwide -- we look at what we know and don't know about the rare virus. And there is royalty up north, as Prince Charles and Camilla travel to the Northwest Territories, to learn more of Indigenous communities and reconciliation, on the last leg of their Canadian trip.

There's more deflation among Canadians over inflation, as the cost of living keeps soaring to record highs. How food prices are taking a bigger bite out of bottom lines, and how some businesses already struggling from the pandemic can't catch a break. Uncertainty is lingering for the almost 1,000 Ukrainian troops who have surrendered to Russia. How Ukraine has already taken action with one Russian prisoner, and how Finland and Sweden's bids for NATO membership are being sidetracked by Turkish demands. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney drops a bombshell after the results of his leadership review are released. Plus, Global News investigates how a single handgun smuggled into Canada is linked to the unrelated murders of two Ontario teens. And the battle of Alberta: the Stanley Cup playoffs adds fuel to the already fiery rivalry between the province's hockey fans, as the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames face off against each other.

U.S. President Joe Biden once again was "consoler-in-chief,” as he visited another American community reeling from a deadly mass shooting. The reaction to his trip to Buffalo, N.Y., where 10 Black people were shot and killed at a supermarket; how he calls white supremacy a poison; and the criticism he's not doing enough to help the Black community. After being trapped inside the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol for more than two months, hundreds of Ukrainian troops have surrendered to Russian forces, in exchange for the freedom of Russian prisoners of war. The anxiety, rationale, and resistance to the plan. Plus, using magic mushrooms as medication: how they affect the brain, and the push to make this prescription more accessible in Canada. And Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have kicked off their latest Canadian tour. How Indigenous issues and reconcilation are at the forefront of their trip, as the monarchy's popularity dwindles among Canadians.

New details are emerging about the 10 innocent people murdered in cold blood at a Buffalo, N.Y. grocery store. Who they were and how they're being remembered, including the security guard who paid the ultimate sacrifice for trying to stop the gunman. The massacre is also shedding light on the dangers of radicalization and white supremacy. How Canada is tracking domestic threats, and how racist notions like the "white replacement theory," also known as the "great replacement theory," have entered the mainstream. Plus, Ukraine says its forces are making progress pushing back Russian troops, while Finland and Sweden solidify plans to join NATO. And outsourcing objections: the concerns over private companies processing Canada's visa applications.

A flooding emergency forces thousands to flee in the Northwest Territories, as a surge of ice and water devastates the town of Hay River. We look at the disaster's catastrophic toll on residents and infrastructure, and why it's not the only community in Canada facing extreme weather damage. In Europe, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is leading to NATO's expansion, as Finland and Sweden signal joining the alliance; how the Kremlin is retaliating, as its aim to to diminish Western unity backfires. Plus, Crystal Goomansingh speaks with the survivors of Mariupol on their traumatic experiences, after escaping the war-torn city. In British Columbia, we revisit a 2006 case that saw 13 Indigenous men arrested - then their charges dropped - over dozens of eagle carcasses; a look at their years of demands for an apology amid claims of being wrongly accused. And an interstellar view : the new, never before-seen images of what lies at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy.

Ukraine says it has reclaimed some villages from Russian forces. Where the progress is being made; the pleas for Pope Francis to intervene in the war; Dr. Elena Bulakhtina, a forensic pathologist from Ontario, on the “unnecessary suffering” she's witnessed while helping the wounded in Ukraine; and the struggles patients at a Ukrainian hospital are facing. The rising threat of rising waters from climate change: how Canadian communities will be forced to adapt. Plus, the pressure Ottawa is facing to provide free access to all types of birth control, while the future of abortion rights in the U.S. grows bleaker. And the rap that became a rallying cry: how Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra has put its country's resolve on centre stage in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The fatal ramifications of Russia's war in Ukraine is even worse than what's being reported, according to the United Nations. Why it says the civilian death toll is actually much higher than the official count. While the struggles grow for those stranded in the conflict, some displaced Ukrainian nationals are now relieved to be in Canada. The warm welcome they received in Newfoundland and Labrador, and what their emergency travel visa offers. Also, misinformation station: how a Russian government broadcaster is able to thrive on American airwaves. As Canada's oil companies rake in record-high profits, they're facing growing pressure to invest in clean energy and the economy. Plus, why the Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled the federal government's environmental impact law, formerly known as Bill C-69, is unconstitutional. And when a picture is worth way more than 1,000 words: how Andy Warhol's famous portrait of Marilyn Monroe just got auctioned off for a record-shattering sum.

As Russia commemorated its annual Victory Day and the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two, attention was focused on Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech. The significance of what he did and did not say, and why Putin may be ready to retreat, according to his former speechwriter. As Ukraine also marks Victory Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains defiant and confident his country will emerge victorious. His latest message, how people there are strengthening their resolve, and the growing questions about why Canada is taking so long to bring in new Ukrainian refugees. Upheaval and unrest are exploding in Sri Lanka, as the country's prime minister resigns. The country's escalating economic crisis, and what may be needed to solve it. Plus, the importance of diversity in politics: with Asian Heritage Month underway, Global's Tracy Tong speaks with federal cabinet minister Mary Ng and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai about being North America's first Asian women in their respective roles. And meet Patron, the top dog who received a medal for helping to protect Ukraine, and even managed to upstage Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the ceremony.

Canadians are enduring major gas pains, as prices at the pump reach record highs. What's fuelling the increase, how drivers are coping, and whether there's any relief in sight. As dozens more civilians escape the besieged steel plant in Mariupol, fears are rising about what Russia may have in store ahead of its "Victory Day" celebrations, while new evidence surfaces about Russian forces committing war crimes in Ukraine. A deadly explosion has destroyed the historic Hotel Saratoga in Havana, Cuba. What officials suspect caused the devastating explosion. Manitoba farmers are scrambling to protect their property from floodwaters, while bracing for devastating financial losses. And she's the pride and joy of Nova Scotia: how family and friends are revelling in Mattea Roach's success on "Jeopardy!"

Hundreds of more people have found relief and reprieve away from Russia's war in Ukraine. How the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations helped them escape, how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pleading to the public for aid, and what Russians are starting to do at the edge of Mariupol. Moscow is cracking down on opposition to its invasion, and not even oligarchs are immune to penalties after speaking out against propaganda. Brutal benchmark in the pandemic: the U.S. has now recorded more than one million COVID-19 deaths. How politics and deep divisions among Americans allowed the crisis to get this bad. Plus, how politics could also be at play in Quebec's decision to drop most of its mask mandates. Most of the federal Conservative leadership candidates have duked it out in their first debate. Who targeted whom, and their strategies. And lessons of forgiveness from Maxwell Johnson, after the Indigenous man and his granddaughter were wrongfully arrrested at a Bank of Montreal in Vancouver.