Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Turbulence ahead; Moon mission reflections

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Turbulence ahead; Moon mission reflections

Author: Global News April 17, 2026 Duration: 26:18
A 10-day ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. Redmond Shannon reports on what both sides are agreeing to do, what Israel is refusing to do, and why it's tenuous. Dawna tells you what Pope Leo is now saying, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to clash with him. Touria Izri reports on the warning Europe is about to run out of aviation fuel; and what this means for flights, airfares, and summer vacation plans. Caryn Lieberman reports on the floodwaters that have swept through an Ontario town, and what's expected in the next few days. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is warning hospitalizations are rising for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases. Heather Yourex-West looks at the various reasons why vaccination rates are dropping across Canada. Plus, after being back on Earth for almost a week, the Artemis II crew is sharing more of its thoughts and experiences from its record-breaking trip around the moon. Eric Sorensen reports on what astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman are saying about their remarkable journey; and Jackson Proskow sits down for an interview with Canada's Jeremy Hansen, who says the magnitude of the mission still hasn't sunk in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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