Global National: April 2, 2024 | 7 aid workers killed by Israeli strike in Gaza identified

In tonight's top story: Outrage is mounting over the Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, including Canadian-American Jacob Flickinger, who had just finished delivering essential food to Palestinians. Redmond Shannon reports on the calls for accountability and how this attack is also putting future aid for Gaza at risk.

While the U.S. is Israel's biggest ally, that relationship is becoming more tense after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Joel Senick looks at what the White House is saying about the deaths and whether the U.S. could soon scale back its support of Israel.

The Canadian federal government is promising a new $6-billion infrastructure fund in its upcoming budget, aimed at fast-tracking home construction to alleviate Canada's housing crisis. Mackenzie Gray explains what has to happen first before the plan can be executed.

The public inquiry into foreign interference has heard from independent MP Han Dong, who according to sources, is alleged to have benefited from China's support. Global News first reported on those accusations in 2023. David Akin reports on what Dong said about Chinese students transported to his nomination meeting, how the commission focused on the threat from China and how intelligence officials warned of the Chinese government's tactics.

An investigation is underway after two Mi'kmaw fishermen in Nova Scotia alleged they were mistreated by federal fisheries officers, who arrested the pair. Heidi Petracek reports on the accusations, how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reacting and what Mi'kmaw chiefs are demanding.

Plus, Caitlin Clark is taking women's and college basketball by storm with her jaw-dropping performances, drawing record-breaking crowds as she works to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to their first NCAA women's championship. Eric Sorensen looks at how Clark has become one of the sport's all-time greats.

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