Global National: May 17

The crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, as the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas sees yet more civilians caught in the crossfire. U.S. President Joe Biden is now joining international calls for a ceasefire to end the violence – but why did he take so long do so? Plus, we take a look at the strain on Manitoba’s hospitals as the province becomes Canada’s worst COVID-19 hotspot. And finally: a new study by the World Health Organization explains why piling up the work hours comes with some potentially fatal risks.