Global National: Jan. 27, 2023 | Video released of Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with police

Our top story tonight: Another act of police brutality in the U.S. – one that was caught on video. Five officers in Memphis, Tennessee have been fired and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. Police body camera footage was released Friday night that shows the deadly encounter between Nichols and police. As Eric Sorensen reports, there is concern the video could reignite simmering anger over police brutality.

People around the world paused today to mark International Holocaust Remembrance day, and reflect on the 600 million Jewish people, and others, persecuted and murdered by the Nazis during the Second World War. Caryn Lieberman reports on how some people are being empowered to combat the rising tide of antisemitism.

The conflict in Ukraine has many countries, including Canada, reassessing their military strength. In an interview for The West Block our country’s top soldier says the Canadian military isn’t ready to tackle major security challenges. Ottawa bureau chief Mercedes Stephenson explains.

Ahead of MPs returning to the House of Commons, there are competing visions over this country’s future. Speaking to their respective caucuses, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre offered their perspectives and it feels a bit like the start of an election campaign. Touria Izri looks at how the messages are resonating with Canadians.

Hard to believe it has been three years since the World Health Organization (WHO) first published details of a worrying new virus. A special WHO committee is now set to decide if the COVID-19 pandemic still fits the definition of a public health emergency of international concern. If not, the pandemic would be declared “over.” But as Crystal Goomansingh reports, some doctors fear that would result in the spread of more confusion and misinformation.

A year ago news about the so-called “Freedom Convoy” was dominating the headlines. Trucks were allowed to roll in and occupy the streets near Parliament Hill for weeks, and protests stalled trade at several border crossings. One year later, Ottawa police are stepping up their presence as hundreds of people are expected on Parliament Hill this weekend. Global News’ chief political correspondent looks at the impact the convoy is having on national politics.