Global National: May 19, 2025 | Trump says "some" progress made with Putin on Ukraine peace deal
Months after promising to quickly end Russia’s war on Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump is still trying to broker a peace deal. Jackson Proskow looks at how Trump tried again to jumpstart ceasefire talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, how Trump says “some” progress is being made and the growing pressure on all sides to find a path forward.
Support is pouring in for former U.S. president Joe Biden after he revealed he’s been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Heidi Petracek looks at how there’s hope for Biden, the potential treatment, the possible reason why it wasn’t caught earlier and how his political opponents are questioning the timeline of the diagnosis.
Gaza is on the brink of famine because of Israel’s 11-week aid blockade. Israel allowed five aid trucks on Monday, which the United Nations called a “drop in the ocean.” Redmond Shannon reports on how much more aid advocates say is needed, how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is justifying the move, and the “concrete actions” Canada, France and the U.K. are threatening against Israel if it continues its military offensive and keeps restricting aid.
Plus, the Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed one of their best seasons in years, but it ended with a disappointing Game 7 blowout loss at home to the Florida Panthers. Lexy Benedict looks at how Leafs fans are still in disbelief and how a major change to the team is likely on the horizon.
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