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World Report

World Report

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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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Episodes
  • Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
    Dec 18 2025

    The Trump Administration makes new demands from Canada and Mexico, as Canadian officials work to keep CUSMA trade deal intact.

    Threat of US tariffs a wake-up call for 2 food producers in New Brunswick, now looking for new markets.

    US President Donald Trump takes aim at predecessor, Joe Biden, in prime-time address.

    US government admits role in fatal crash between an airliner and Army helicopter last January.

    Ottawa and Ontario expected to sign a deal to reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

    Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese promises reform to hate speech laws, days after attack at Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

    European leaders discuss what to do with frozen Russian assets, as Ukraine is looking for more defence support.

    A group of researchers present early results from an all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica last March.

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    10 mins
  • Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
    Dec 10 2025

    The Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2 point 25 per cent.

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government passes bill invoking notwithstanding clause for fourth time.

    US Senate is set to vote Thursday on new Republican health care bill, seen as an alternative to "Obamacare".

    Mark Wiseman, longtime friend of the Prime Minister, being considered to replace Kirsten Hillman as Canadian ambassador to the United States.

    Maria Corina Machado's daughter accepts her Nobel Peace Prize, as the Venezuelan opposition leader travels to Oslo.

    Beloved author Robert Munsch holds final interview with CBC after announcing he has been approved for medical assistance in dying.

    Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella dies at age 55 of an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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    10 mins
  • Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
    Dec 16 2025

    Alleged gunmen in Bondi Beach attack reportedly traveled to the Philippines for military-style training last month.

    The Los Angeles District Attorney is expected to get the case today, looking into the deaths of Rob Reiner, and his wife Michele.

    US President Donald Trump sues the BBC for defamation, for 5-billion US dollars.

    Crisis in Sudan at the top of a list from humanitarian group most at risk of worsening in 2026.

    US military say it destroyed 3 more boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday.

    Clean up begins in British Columbia's Fraser Valley.

    Smoldering fire that kept residents out of their Toronto apartment buildings for weeks is finally extinguished.

    Canadian snowbirds skip over the United States for winter vacations, and land in Mexico.

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    10 mins
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