Global National: May 22

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election for July 4, in a stunning move that even caught members of his own Conservative party off guard. Why Sunak is making this political gamble, and how voters feel about heading to the polls this summer. As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, Ireland, Norway, and Spain are all planning to formally recognize a Palestinian state. Why those countries chose to make the historic but mostly-symbolic step, and how the move has angered Israel. London Drugs says it is “unwilling and unable” to pay the $25 million ransom demanded by cybercriminals who breached the Western Canadian pharmacy and retailer’s computer systems in April, which prompted the company to close all of its 79 stores for several days. What this could mean for its staff and customers. While diehard sports fans always want to be close to the action, it can sometimes have unintended consequences. See what happened to Liz McGuire, who got hit in the face by a vicious foul ball from Toronto Blue Jay Bo Bichette, how she handled her sudden injury, and how the team made it up to her. Plus: Barbie girl. See the new honour for Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair.