World Report February 25: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Feb 25, 2026 A roundup of a record-long State of the Union and the political fallout at home. Coverage of looming diplomacy with Iran and warnings the window for a deal is closing. Scrutiny of AI safety after a mass shooting and new passport rules for dual British-Canadian travelers. Updates on Venezuela's opposition, Mexico travel safety, and controversy over a large gull cull.
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Trump's Record Long State Of The Union
- Donald Trump's State of the Union set a new length record at one hour and 41 minutes emphasizing economic success.
- Paul Hunter reported the speech focused on the economy amid low approval ratings and looming midterm challenges.
Diplomacy With Iran Facing A Closing Window
- Trump said diplomacy is preferred on Iran but warned the deal window is closing as indirect talks resume in Geneva.
- Crystal Gamansing noted experts fear a rapid shift to military options if talks end without agreement.
Demand Concrete Safety Protocols From AI Firms
- Evan Solomon urged OpenAI to explain why it didn't alert police about disturbing online activity tied to the Tumbler Ridge shooter.
- Solomon said he expected concrete safety protocol changes from the company's Ottawa meeting.