World Report

US President Donald Trump meets Syria's transformational president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. At least 18 people killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital. Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first cabinet meeting since the federal election. Vancouver-based immigration consulting company investigated by Canada Border Services Agency for duping Filipinos out of tens of thousands of dollars. The Menendez brothers are now eligible for parole, after a judge reduced their life sentences to 50-years to life. The International Energy Agency says electric vehicles are becoming cheaper and easier to charge, despite threats of tariffs. French study finds men produce more climate-changing emissions than women.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet is about to be sworn in. Our sources say Chrystia Freeland is in, Jonathan Wilkinson is out, and there will definitely be some new faces. US President Donald Trump has landed in Saudi Arabia for day one of 3 day trip to Middle East. Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appears to have been elected mayor in his home city. Australia's centre right Liberal Party elects first female leader, Sussan Ley, a former outback pilot. Montreal sees a sharp rise in number of tuberculosis cases reported in 2024. Canadian tobacco companies will start to pay out 32 billion dollars over the next 20 years, as part of a class action lawsuit. But Newfoundland and Labrador has already spent its portion of the settlement. Lawyers for Eric and Lyle Menendez will ask a Los Angeles court for their sentences to be reduced.

US President Donald Trump takes off for the Middle East today. The United States and China have reached an agreement on trade. Ontario hospitals have spent billions of dollars at private staffing agencies over the last decade. The Kurdistan Workers' Party says it intends to disarm and disband in Turkey. Nova Scotia family still struggling to complete insurance claim 2.5 years after Hurricane Fiona hit their house. Ontario’s car dealership regulator warns odometre fraud is on the rise, as used vehicle sales rise in face of US tariffs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he wants direct peace talks with Ukraine. Fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan appears to be holding. Japan bolsters earthquake early warning system. Canadian musicians cancel American tours over sinking US-Canada relationship. Alberta First Nation celebrates return of midwives to the community.

US and China hope to ease trade war at high-level negotiations in Geneva. Critics claims a throne speech read by King Charles late May undermine Canadian sovereignty. Expanded use of AI technology by Australian police faces push back.

Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass at the Sistine Chapel. US vice-president JD Vance say India-Pakistan conflict is none of America's business. The benchmark price for a barrel of oil has gone down, and that has different implications for Canada and US. Russian President Vladimir Putin portrays war in Ukraine as a battle against fascism, during Victory Day commemorations. Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of violating its own ceasefire hundreds of times. Experts watching ex-world junior's sex assaults trial say lengthy cross examinations can present challenges for the witness, and the lawyers asking questions. Part of a Soviet-era spacecraft is falling back to Earth.

Out-of-control wildfire threatens NL community of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove. Yukon premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation in surprise political move. Ontario police warn of danger about teen game using replica firearms. New Brunswick 'mystery illness' may not be so mysterious after all. A second round of voting is underway to decide Pope Francis' successor. A UK mother warns parents not to under-estimate measles threat.

Pakistan responds to India's multiple strikes, at least 31 reported dead. The doors of the Sistine Chapel will lock behind 133 cardinals this morning as they begin conclave to choose new Pope. Canada’s business community says US President Donald Trump may have cleared a path towards ending the Canada-US trade war. Former US President Joe Biden says he believes there is a greater threat now to democracy than at any time since the Second World War, in first interview since leaving White House. Russian strikes on Kyiv apartment building kill 2. Some members of El Salvador family allowed to enter Canada from US to seek asylum in light of Trump administration's immigration policies.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump about to meet in the midst of a trade war. Calls for Canada to reconsider its 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China. Ukraine and Russia exchange fire overnight; airports around Moscow shut down. Conservative MPs could trigger a secret-ballot review of Pierre Poilievre's leadership today. Federal NDP taps Don Davies to take over as interim party leader. Volunteers search through the night looking for 2 missing children in rural Nova Scotia. 133 cardinals arrive in Rome for conclave to replace the late Pope Francis, starting tomorrow.

US President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign film industries, just ahead of his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canadians celebrated in the Netherlands as the two nations mark the end of the Second World War. Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Israel's security cabinet reportedly approves plan to intensify the war on Hamas in Gaza. Far-right ultranationalist candidate George Simion takes lead in Romania's presidential election. Some of the biggest names in entertainment will be walking the red carpet tonight for the annual Met gala. Couple says Air Canada’s digital credit system is putting travelers at risk, after a hacker used their flight credits to buy a luxury ticket. Microsoft ends its Skype video-calling service.

Search continues for missing siblings, 6-year-old Lily Sullivan and 4-year-old Jack Sullivan in Pictou, Nova Scotia. John Hogan to become next Newfoundland and Labrador premier after winning provincial Liberal leadership race. Hundreds attend a vigil in Vancouver to pay tribute to last weekend's victims of Vancouver Filipino festival tragedy. Romania re-runs critical election after November vote was annulled. Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Shortfalls in government funding is forcing some BC libraries to cut back services.

U.S. tariffs on auto parts kicke in as ongoing US trade war affects jobs in the United States. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio slam German government for designating far right AfD party "extremist entity". Liberals in Newfoundland and Labrador pick their next leader and premier today. 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 anniversary of Liberation Day.

CBC News gets rare access inside Iran as the country is in the midst of talks with the United States over its nuclear program. Australian Independent candidates see a surge of support ahead of election on Saturday. Canadian veterans take part in 80th anniversary events marking the 1945 liberation of The Netherlands. Prime Minister Mark Carney to outline his new government's priorities today. Canada's NDP contemplates how to rebuild after losing 17 seats in House of Commons. BC holds Day of Mourning for the victims of Lapu-Lapu street festival.

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. Washington Capitals forward Taylor Raddysh to resume testifying in sexual assault trial of 5 former World Junior hockey players. Some longtime Conservative supporters considering whether the party is headed in the wrong direction. BC Premier David Eby promises to review the Mental Health Act following Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy. Supreme Court of Canada to decide whether to hear a youth-led climate change case, led by 17 year old activist Sophia Mathur. Emergency room visits for mental health by Canadian children and youth are down by 30 per cent.

Prime Minister Mark Carney turns his focus to the trade war with US President Donald Trump. But he needs partners. US President Donald Trump marks 100 days in office with Michigan rally. Trial begins for Australian woman accused of poisoning in-laws with toxic mushrooms. The Kremlin says Russia has a duty to win the war in Ukraine, and cannot immediately end it. Pakistan says it has intelligence suggesting India could carry out military strikes in the coming days. 3 members of same family killed at Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver.

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 will he win 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 power in minority government. US President Donald Trump heads to the Canadian border this evening to mark his first 100 days in office.

Emotional vigil in Vancouver pays tribute to 11 people killed at Filipino Lapu-Lapu Day festival. Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh end their campaigns on a sombre note. Today is voting day in Canadian election shaped by US President Donald Trump. 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. DDT, a toxic insecticide that was banned decades ago, still appearing in fish in New Brunswick.

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 are among the thousands gathering 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 wild oyster fishing season.

3 days left in the Canadian election campaign means Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh are carefully calculated in their every move. Polls suggest the NDP could be experiencing a national decline in support. Tension between India and Pakistan grows with troops briefly exchanging cross-border fire. The mayor of Kyiv says Ukraine may be forced to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal. Police in Halifax say they foiled teenager's plot to bring weapons to a school. A Quebec Superior Court judge has struck down a tuition hike for out-of-province students in Quebec.