# Fight over Strait of Hormuz; New tick-borne illness; Honouring Sam Neill

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Podcast: [Global National with Dawna Friesen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-national-with-dawna-friesen-7132668)
Published: 2026-07-14T01:10:00+00:00
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The U.S. and Iran are once again in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing uncertainty about the future of negotiations towards lasting peace. Jackson Proskow reports on how leaders of both countries are trying to assert that they have sole control over the critical oil shipping route. As police investigate Saturday night's shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival, Jeff Semple reports on the troubling trend of gun violence in the city becoming more brazen. Melissa Ridgen reports on the heat wave burning up temperatures on the Prairies. Katherine Ward looks at Canada seeing a rise in cases of anaplasmosis, a new tick-borne illness; and how it's potentially more dangerous than Lyme disease. Mike Armstrong reports on the Bangkok nightclub that became a death trap after a devastating fire. Redmond Shannon explains how the U.K.'s counterterrorism police are now investigating the death of former British MP Ann Widdecombe. Plus, Sam Neill was beloved and had a brilliant career. Eric Sorensen looks back at the veteran actor's life and legacy beyond the big screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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