Global National: April 2

Outrage is mounting over the Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, including Canadian-American Jacob Flickinger, who had just finished delivering essential food to Palestinians. How Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reacting; the calls for accountability; how this attack is also putting future aid for Gaza at risk, and what this could mean for relations between the U.S. and Israel. The public inquiry into foreign interference has heard from independent MP Han Dong, who according to sources, is alleged to have benefited from China’s support. Global News first reported on those accusations in 2023. What Dong said about Chinese students transported to his nomination meeting; how the commission focused on the threat from China; and how intelligence officials warned of the Chinese government’s tactics. Also, troubling allegations from two Indigenous fishermen in Nova Scotia. How they say federal fisheries officers mistreated them. Plus, mourning a Canadian comedy great: How Joe Flaherty entertained legions of fans for decades. And, shooting star: How U.S. college basketball player Caitlin Clark is taking the sports world by storm as she draws record-breaking crowds and works to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to their first NCAA women’s championship.