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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.
Episodes
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Apr 2, 2026 • 10min
Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
Coverage of U.S. claims of military success against Iran and the regional pushback that followed. Talks led by the UK aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. involvement. Canada faces debate over how to fund NATO defence goals while trade missions and investment pitches target China and Texas. NASA’s Artemis II lifts off with a Canadian astronaut for a lunar mission.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 10min
Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Willie Lowry, CBC Washington correspondent reporting on U.S. politics and international crises. He discusses Trump's claim the Iran war will end in weeks. He covers escalating strikes across the Middle East. He outlines expectations for a presidential address and U.S. troop posture.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 10min
Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Discussion of a federal push to have provinces fund nurse practitioner care in private clinics in communities short on family doctors. Rising casualties from Israel–Hezbollah clashes and UNIFIL peacekeeper deaths. Reports of drone and tanker strikes in the Gulf linked to Iran. Canada's trade and EV ties with China, including automation and battery-swapping advances. Corporate moves to avoid tariffs.
Mar 30, 2026 • 10min
Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
Rapid updates on tense Iran negotiations and claims about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Coverage of global concern over possible oil seizure and calls for clearer war objectives. Legal drama as a Winnipeg man sues over a disputed flight cancellation. A veteran faces a large benefits clawback and appeals unfold. Political shifts as Avi Lewis takes federal NDP leadership and music awards make history.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 10min
Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Reports on possible U.S. ground plans in Iran and a diplomatic push from Pakistan to ease tensions. Widespread No Kings rallies shift toward anti-war demonstrations across the U.S. and Europe. Coverage of the NDP leadership race final pitches in Winnipeg. Beeping Easter egg hunts make traditions accessible for children with vision loss. A government-backed cricket protein project faces financial trouble.
Mar 28, 2026 • 10min
Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Missile strikes linked to Houthi rebels and threats to major shipping lanes make international headlines. Political maneuvering and leadership searches unfold at a major party convention. A high-profile criminal trial raises questions about child-welfare oversight. New rules in Indonesia limit social media access for under-16s. Prairie farmers face crop threats as pest controls change. A music legend returns to receive a lifetime award.
Mar 27, 2026 • 10min
March 27: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
Tense diplomacy as allies press for clarity on U.S. plans regarding Iran and reports of strikes around Isfahan. A national party searches for new leadership after a poor election showing. Controversy over a Liberal MP's comments about forced labour sparks backlash and apology. Safety concerns at an airline surface after reduced legroom drew viral attention. Parks Canada bans boats to curb a deadly fish parasite.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 10min
March 26: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
A national police force expresses remorse for 1970s surveillance of Indigenous leaders. A province launches a systemic probe into sexual misconduct across municipal police. Missile sirens and diplomatic tensions flare as Iranian strikes hit Jerusalem. A foreign leader appears in a U.S. courtroom amid political shifts back home. A study finds rising violence and cyberbullying targeting high school girls.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 10min
March 25: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
A corruption probe at Calgary city hall leads to searches and legal fallout. A protest tactic forces Elections Canada to use write-in ballots in a Quebec byelection. Canada courts Texas energy investors for oil, gas, nuclear and minerals. Montreal cuts frostbite amputations using a new drug and warming shelters. The Church of England installs its first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 500 years.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 10min
March 24: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Secret 1970s intelligence files reveal surveillance of respected Indigenous leaders. U.S. alerts and expert analysis probe the likelihood of Iran-linked threats and sleeper cells in North America. A California civil ruling awards a large sum in a decades-old sexual assault claim. Investigators prepare to release flight recorder data from a LaGuardia collision. Scientists attempt to transport antimatter.
