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World Report

World Report

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Summary

Wake up to what's going on in Canada and the world. We'll give you a 10-minute dose of the biggest news stories happening now, updated multiple times each morning.


Our CBC News reporters will tell you about the political actors trying to make change, the movements catching fire, and the cultural moments going viral.


Hosted by Marcia Young Monday through Thursday and John Northcott Friday through Sunday, we have new episodes seven days a week, dropping by 6 am ET on weekdays, 7 am ET on weekends.


Start your day with the very latest.

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Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
    May 5 2026

    Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce Canada's next governor general.

    Manitoba's Speaker hopes new rules will improve deteriorating decorum in the legislature.

    The US-Iran ceasefire appears to be on the brink of collapse.

    World Health Organization says seven confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus linked to Dutch cruise ship; including three deaths.

    Ontario judge to rule on the case of a 12-year-old boy who died in the child welfare system.

    Spring melt floods parts of Saskatchewan.

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    10 mins
  • Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
    May 4 2026

    Iran warn US forces to back off the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump vows to "guide" stuck ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

    At least 3 people are dead after a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic.

    Prime Minister Mark Carney is the only non-European leader attending the European Political Community summit in Armenia.

    CBC News learns Ottawa police sergeant who died in March was being investigated for sexual misconduct.

    Grieving mother upset by Air Canada's bereavement refund policy following the death of daughter.

    Gamestop makes $56 billion offer to buy eBay.

    Montreal Canadiens beat Tampa Bay Lightning to advance to second round of NHL playoffs.

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    10 mins
  • Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
    May 3 2026

    Mark Carney joins European leaders in Armenia to talk trade and a massive military rearmament project.

    Separatists claim a historic win as Alberta’s independence petition closes, but legal threats and privacy scandals could block a fall referendum.

    Donald Trump signals a return to bombing Iran as he slams Tehran’s new peace proposal, while Israeli strikes intensify in Southern Lebanon.

    Pakistanis face a brutal economic squeeze as the war in Iran halts trade and sends gas prices soaring by fifty cents a litre.

    A symbol of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment is heading back to France, as a replica of the historic "Danger Tree" is resurrected for the battle's 110th anniversary.

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    10 mins
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