Iran pressed to surrender; Disturbing claims against Trump in new Epstein files

Iran pressed to surrender; Disturbing claims against Trump in new Epstein files

Author: Global News March 7, 2026 Duration: 25:57
U.S. President Donald Trump says no deal is possible to end the attacks on Iran, unless Iran makes an "unconditional surrender." Mike Armstrong reports on the latest bombings, and how Israel is expanding its attacks on Lebanon. Eric Sorensen looks at who might lead Iran next. David Akin reports on Ottawa's efforts to help hundreds of Canadians escape the Middle East. Katherine Ward reports on the growing humanitarian crisis the war is causing. Candice Cole reports from Washington, D.C. about the U.S. Department of Justice releasing a new batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files, which contain disturbing allegations about Trump. You'll hear what one woman alleges Trump did to her when she was a teenager. Mackenzie Gray reports from Tokyo on the deals Prime Minister Mark Carney signed with Japan. And Heidi Petracek reports on some of the Canadian Paralympians vying for a place on the podium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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