Global National: July 1, 2024 | WestJet mechanics strike ends but passengers still stranded

WestJet and its striking mechanics have reached a tentative deal, but not before tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded over the Canada Day long weekend due to flight cancellations. Neetu Garcha reports on what some travellers have been forced to endure and what both sides are agreeing to if the new deal doesn't get ratified.

Former U.S. president Donald Trump is celebrating a major legal victory, because the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has ruled former presidents are immune from criminal prosecution when carrying out "official acts." Jackson Proskow looks at when a president can be prosecuted, what the ruling means for Trump's election obstruction case and why Democrats concerned the SCOTUS decision sets a dangerous precedent.

While Canada celebrates its 157th birthday, July 1 is also Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, marking an opportunity to honour fallen members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the First World War. As Zack Power reports, a ceremony was held for the province's Unknown Soldier, whose remains have been finally returned home after more than a century in France.

French President Emmanuel Macron's gamble to call snap parliamentary elections is backfiring as a rival party, the far-right National Rally (RN), made significant gains in the first round of voting. Redmond Shannon explains how France's centrist and left-wing parties are scrambling to prevent the RN from forming a government.

Israel has released dozens of Palestinian prisoners, including Al-Shifa hospital director Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, who was detained for seven months amid allegations that Hamas militants are operating from Gaza's main hospital. Crystal Goomansingh explains why Dr. Abu Salmiya was freed, how his release is causing an uproar and what he is accusing Israel of.

Plus, to mark both Canada Day and its centennial, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) held an ambitious "parade in the sky" flypast in Ottawa. Mercedes Stephenson went behind the scenes with the RCAF's pilots as they trained for the big event.

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