Artemis II crew makes history; Trump threatens Iran; Soaring airfares

Artemis II crew makes history; Trump threatens Iran; Soaring airfares

Author: Global News April 7, 2026 Duration: 26:23
NASA's Artemis II crew goes boldly where no one has gone before. Eric Sorensen reports on the astronauts' journey into record books; and the tearful tribute to the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman. Heidi Petracek explains how the Artemis II astronauts are taking their own living cells around the moon, and what they're hoping to learn. U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threats against Iran as he tries to force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Jackson Proskow looks at Trump's warning, and what could happen if a ceasefire isn't reached before tomorrow's deadline. Redmond Shannon looks at how innocent civilians are increasingly being caught in the deadly strikes in Iran, Israel, and Lebanon; and how Israel is admitting that one of its strikes mistakenly killed an official from a Christian political party. Heather Yourex-West explains how Canadian airlines are reacting to sky-high jet fuel prices. Plus, hoop dreams: Rod Black takes you to a potentially game-changing event for the next generation of Canadian basketball stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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