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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.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 10min
March 3: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
David Common, a Canadian journalist reporting from Tel Aviv, gives on-the-ground updates about strikes and incursions. He discusses Israel's expanded operations into Lebanon and targeted airstrikes on Iran. He also covers the regional fallout, including embassy closures and evacuations across the Gulf.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 10min
March 2: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
David Common, CBC reporter on the ground in Tel Aviv, gives frontline updates from Israel and the surrounding region. He describes strikes and civilian movements near Haifa and Lebanon. He outlines international military activity and embassy concerns. He also touches on casualty reports from attacks and the widening diplomatic fallout in the region.
Mar 1, 2026 • 10min
March 1: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Julia Chapman, CBC journalist in London covering Iran and succession politics. Crystal Gamansing, CBC reporter in Jerusalem with on-the-ground Middle East coverage. They discuss Iran’s leadership succession and who might fill Khamenei’s role. They report on renewed strikes, air alerts and regional reactions. They also cover travel warnings and concerns from Iranians in Canada.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 10min
February 28: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran and rising regional tensions. Air raid sirens and emergency measures in Jerusalem with sheltering advice. A presidential video announcing a major military campaign. Canadians urged to follow travel guidance in the Middle East. Ukraine’s four-year struggle and debates over a dignified peace. Quebec businesses facing labor permit shortages.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 10min
February 27: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
Coverage of diplomatic efforts to reset Canada–India ties and boost trade. Reports on escalating cross-border strikes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Stories about a community returning to school after a deadly shooting. Congressional testimony connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Investigation linking spit hoods to deaths. Tests showing sunscreens sometimes fail to meet their SPF claims. Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 10min
February 26: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
Coverage of Mohawks in Akwesasne worried about ICE access to jail databases. A Florida speedboat shooting off Cuba is under review. Closed-door testimony tied to the Jeffrey Epstein network is reported. Trade and defence moves with India and South Korea get attention. Iran and the United States meet in Geneva for talks. Concerns raised about antipsychotic use in Canadian long-term care.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 10min
February 25: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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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Feb 24, 2026 • 10min
February 24: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Coverage of new 10% global tariffs and the political stakes ahead of a major address. Brutal bomb cyclone leaves hundreds of thousands without power across the northeast. Canadian airlines begin resuming flights to Mexico after weekend violence. Arrest and release of a British political figure raises questions. Authorities summon AI company for answers about online activity tied to a deadly shooting.
Feb 23, 2026 • 10min
February 23: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
Jorge Barrera, CBC reporter in Mexico City who covers security and cartels, describes nationwide unrest after a cartel leader’s death. He discusses cleared blockades, troop deployments and how travel and aid are affected. Short updates also cover Ukraine diplomacy, forced aid withdrawals from Gaza, and a looming U.S. winter bomb cyclone.
Feb 22, 2026 • 10min
February 22: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Julia Chapman, CBC reporter covering Russia’s massive aerial barrage and its toll on energy and civilians. Dominic Velaitis, field reporter on Pakistan’s deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan and local aftermath. Alexander Silverman, Montreal correspondent on the Olympic men’s hockey final and Canada’s narrow silver. They discuss the attacks, infrastructure impacts, cross‑border tensions, and high‑stakes sport drama.
