Global National: April 15

The first criminal trial against a former U.S. president is now underway, over Donald Trump’s alleged hush money payments to hide an affair with an adult film star before the 2016 presidential election. What unfolded in the first day of the historic trial, and how it will impact Trump’s 2024 election campaign. The Israeli war cabinet has vowed to “exact a price” on Iran following its unprecedented missile and drone attack — yet Israel’s international allies are urging restraint. A look at the diplomatic pressure to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East. The federal government has revealed many of its plans to help Canadians ahead of tabling its 2024 federal budget, especially over the housing costs. But much of its goals will cost tens of billions of dollars. How Ottawa plans to pay it off, including higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians. Plus, while dogs and birds are not meant to be friends, social media has been captivated by the close bond between Molly the magpie and Peggy the Staffordshire terrier. How the unlikely duo came to be, the controversy that separated them, and how common sense eventually helped the pair reunite.