World Report February 7: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Feb 7, 2026
Quick rundown of Canada’s Olympic medal chances across skiing, skating and ski jump. Breaking UK political fallout tied to police searches and high-profile appointments. Orders for closed-door depositions in a major U.S. investigation. Super Bowl security plans and debates about immigration enforcement. China reopens a high-profile death sentence case. Deadly drone strikes in Sudan and international reactions. Japan’s push to tighten immigration rules. Canada’s new multi-billion dollar plan to revive EV sales.
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Canada Hunts Early Olympic Medals
- Team Canada targeted up to five medals on the first full day across multiple skiing and skating events.
- CBC directed listeners to live coverage on the Sports app and CBC Jam for up-to-the-minute updates.
Mandelson Scrutiny Sparks Political Fallout
- Peter Mandelson faced police searches after files linked him to Jeffrey Epstein and suggested misconduct while in office.
- Gordon Brown said he regretted appointing Mandelson and called for stronger scrutiny of ministers.
Clintons Push Back On Closed Depositions
- Bill and Hillary Clinton were ordered to give closed-door depositions to a House committee probing Jeffrey Epstein.
- Both pushed back, saying they already cooperated and warning private testimony would be unfair.