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Russian President Vladimir Putin portrays war in Ukraine as a battle against fascism, during Victory Day commemorations. Danish Prime Minister says "you cannot spy against an ally" after US intelligence agencies were reportedly ordered to gather information about Greenland's independence movement. Canadian defence experts questions whether armed ice breakers are sensible government policy. US vice...

India and Pakistan trade accusations of drone attacks overnight, thousands of people seek shelter in Kashmir. US President Donald Trump announces "full and comprehensive" trade deal with the United Kingdom.  Black smoke over the Vatican: 3 rounds of voting, but cardinals have not chosen a successor to Pope Francis. Yukon premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation in surprise political move. Th...

Pakistan responds to India's multiple strikes, International community pleads for restraint in Kashmir.  The doors of the Sistine Chapel locks behind 133 cardinals this morning as they begin conclave to choose new Pope.  Prime Minister Mark Carney to debrief premiers on his White House lunch with US President Donald Trump.  Former US President Joe Biden says he believes there is a g...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump about to meet in the midst of a trade war.  Conservative MPs regroup in Ottawa to discuss who could replace Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons. Federal NDP taps Don Davies to take over as interim party leader.  Friedrich Merz becomes German Chancellor, after second round of voting.  Alleged sexual assault victim...

US President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign film industries, just ahead of his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.  Critics question the cost of the Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's trip to Mar-a-Lago back in January.  Donald Trump directs Bureau of Prisons to rebuild the infamous Alcatraz prison.  Canadians celebrated in the Netherlands as the two natio...

Search for two young siblings in Pictou County, Nova Scotia enters third straight day. Donald Trump slams Canada's defence spending in rare, sit-down interview. Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for a missile which landed near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport. Romania re-runs critical election after November vote was annulled. The Netherlands marks Remembrance Day ahead of 80th anniversary of libe...

U.S. tariffs on auto parts kick in as ongoing U.S. trade war affects jobs in the United States. Australia's national broadcaster, ABC, projects incumbent Anthony Albanese, will win the country's general election. Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilevre to run in Alberta by-election after losing Ottawa-area seat in federal election. Canadian veterans in the Netherlands mark 80th anniver...

Canadian veterans take part in 80th anniversary events marking the 1945 liberation of The Netherlands.  CBC News gets rare access inside Iran as the country talks with the United States about its nuclear program.  Prime Minister Mark Carney to outline his new government's priorities today.  As blockade of Gaza-bound aid reaches 2 month point, activists say their humanitarian aid shi...

Climate case brought forward by Canadian teens will go back to Ontario court. Kamala Harris delivers bold speech, criticizing US President Donald Trump in San Francisco. Ukraine and US sign a rare minerals deal, but the fine print still is not public. And the drone strikes in Kharkiv, Kherson and Odesa are not stopping. Some longtime Conservative supporters considering whether the party is headed...

Prime Minister Mark Carney looks for parliamentary partners ahead of in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault resigns.  Canada's Gross Domestic Product is down 0.2% in February.  Ontario Premier Doug Ford tees off on what he calls "bleeding heart judges," and accuses some of being ideologically-driven.  US official testifies in suppo...

Liberal leader Mark Carney to be Canada's next Prime Minister. It is still not clear if he will lead a minority or majority government. Pierre Poilievre's Conservative party gets 40 per cent of the popular vote, but Poilievre loses his seat in the Carleton riding. NDP projected to lose official party status. Jagmeet Singh says he will resign as party leader. Bloc Quebecois could hold balance of po...

Canadians go to the polls in federal election shaped by threats from US President Donald Trump. Filipino communities across Canada come together to support victims of the incident at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu festival. The trial of five former World Junior hockey players resumes today in London, Ontario. The United Nations' top court holds hearings on whether Israel is breaking international law.

Vancouver police confirm 9 people died after a car drove into crowd at Vancouver street festival. Final day of campaigning for leader before federal election tomorrow. Green Party fighting for its survival this election.

World leaders among the thousands in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral. Zelensky and Trump meet before the Pope's funeral.  Last weekend of election campaigning has party leaders criss crossing the country. Quebec expected to yield much different results this election. Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually exploiting her as teenager, has died. Deadly parasite threatens PEI's w...

Ontario judge declares mistrial in sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh, and the other federal leaders have just 3 days left to make their pitch to Canadian voters. Tension between India and Pakistan grows with troops briefly exchanging cross-border fire. Hudson’s Bay Company wants to auction off hundreds of h...

US President Donald Trump says Canada is better as a state, not a country, and threatens to raise auto tariffs again. Sources say Trump made a "51st State" comment when he spoke on the phone with Mark Carney at the start of the campaign. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre does not address Trump's comments at his rally. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says Trump is affecting the Canadian election. Trump...

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre releases his party's costed platform. Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral.  Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis.  Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work.  Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his party's costed platform today. Libe...

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre releases his party's costed platform. Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral.  Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis.  Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work.  Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his party's costed platform today. Libe...

One week until voting day, Canada! At World Report, we know democracy doesn't happen in a silo. That's why we're recommending the IDEAS for a Better Canada series. IDEAS invites listeners to slow down, check their assumptions, and maybe even change their minds. And with another federal election approaching, Nahlah Ayed has been hosting cross-Canada discussions that focus on local solutions with th...

Vatican confirms Pope Francis has died at age 88.  Indigenous people reflect on the Pope's efforts at reconciliation in Canada.  Canada's political leaders reflect on Pope Francis' life and legacy.  Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet boldly predicts Liberal leader Mark Carney will be Prime Minister.  Today last day Advance Polls are open in Canadian election.  US...

Record number of voters turn out in advance polls just over a week before the federal election. Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia's Putin of breaking Easter truce. The Pope makes a brief appearance at Vatican's Easter mass.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveils party's platform that includes $130-billion in new spending over next 4 years. Iran and US hold talks in Rome in pursuit of deal over Tehran's nuclear program. US Supreme Court temporarily blocks planned deportations of Venezuelans detained in Texas.  The first round of the NHL playoffs gets underway today with Eastern Conference play.

As Canadians prepare to head to the ballot box, the integrity of this vote matters more than ever. From foreign agents to fake influencers... How serious are the risks to Canada's democracy? Can Elon Musk be considered a hostile state actor? And what are officials doing about these threats? Parliamentary reporter Janyce McGregor will tell you where we're most vulnerable, why meddling keeps happeni...

Federal Leaders went face-to-face in the one and only English debate last night.  U.S. officials send mixed messages regarding ceasefire in Ukraine. Airlines shifting plans as more Canadians abandon plans for US travel.

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet gear up for their second major showdown of this election campaign. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault releases full, costed platform. A key infrastructure project to divert energy to Nunavut is taking a step forward  U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, are in Paris to hold tal...