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Your World Tonight
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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment.
An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective.
Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.
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Venezuela's search for survivors, Europe's heatwave moves east, Central Alberta rain storms, and more.
Yesterday00:29:07Tap to summarizeA crucial window has now closed in Venezuela. Aid groups say the first 72 hours are the most critical for finding survivors after a major earthquake. It's now believed Wednesday's twin quakes have killed more than 14-hundred people. Tens of thousands of people are still missing, and search and rescue workers are scrambling to save as many survivors as possible.Also: Temperatures continue to soar dangerously high across Europe. Cities and towns in France, The U.K., Belgium, Germany, and others all saw the mercury hit record highs for this time of the year. And the stifling heatwave that's blanketed Western Europe is now moving eastward.And: For the second weekend in a row, Central Alberta is being drenched with rain. A week ago, record amounts of rainfall, led to some towns and cities declaring states of emergency as waste-water systems became overwhelmed. Now, the rain is back, and the region is on its way to having the wettest June on record.Plus: U.S. - Iran tensions, Xenophobia in South Africa, Debating theatre etiquette, and more.
Transcribe →Venezuela rescue efforts, 24 Sussex Drive makeover, Ukrainian drones, and more
2d ago00:26:42Tap to summarizeThe death toll continues to rise in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes shook the South American country. Emergency workers are tirelessly digging through rubble to find survivors and remains.Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces plans to overhaul a dilapidated 24 Sussex Drive, including a design competition and fundraising campaign. The goal — make the official home of Canada’s prime minister habitable and fit for the head of government.And: Ukraine is bringing the war to the skies above Moscow. Polls show a drop in Russian support for the war — and Vladimir Putin’s party.Plus: A controversial museum exhibit, Canadian cobalt refining, John Bolton guilty plea, and more.
Transcribe →Venezuela sifts through rubble, ER wait times lengthen, Canada’s World Cup, and more
3d ago00:27:31Tap to summarizeVenezuelans are digging through debris after two powerful earthquakes shook the capital and surrounding areas yesterday. Buildings collapsed after the magnitude 7.2 earthquake was followed by an even larger 7.5 tremor west of Caracas. Emergency crews have been scrambling through night and day to try and find survivors.Also: Canadians are waiting even longer in emergency rooms. A new report found 1 in 10 admitted patients waited more than 48 hours. The report blames limited capacity, difficulties with standard care and Canada’s aging population.And: After a disappointing loss to Switzerland, Canada’s World Cup men’s team is looking to their next challenge — South Africa.Plus: Calls for a gun ban, increasing electronics prices, Carney’s update and more.
Transcribe →Canada loses to Switzerland, major project approval, more Europe heat records, and more
4d ago00:28:00Tap to summarizeA nation groaned as Canada fell to Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Vancouver. Despite the continued Canadian pressure in the final minutes of the game, the final score was 2- 1. The loss means that Canada’s men's team finishes second in their pool and still advances to the knockout round for the first time.Also: The federal government names its first three projects for a potential listing under the Building Canada act. They would be fast-tracked for construction as they are deemed to be in the national interest.And: It’s not even July but Europe has already had to deal with multiple heat waves with temperatures in many places exceeding 40 degrees. France has already recorded its hottest day ever and records are being set all over the continent.Plus: Flooding in Alberta, President Trump’s swampy reflecting pool, airline dynamic pricing, innovative burn treatment used in Ontario, and more.
Transcribe →Montreal shooting, Europe heatwave, Brexit 10 years later, and more
5d ago00:27:41Tap to summarizePeople in Montreal are still trying to process a very public and terrifying shooting yesterday that ended with three people dead. The coroner has released the identities of those killed in the shooting. The dead gunman was a university student from Lethbridge, Alberta and has penned an anti-establishment manifesto.Also: Europe is facing extreme, record-breaking heat, with temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius. Dozens of people have drowned in France, trying to cool off. Experts warn Europe is particularly vulnerable to worsening climate change.And: Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Brexit was sold as a promise that things would be better. But the country’s economic and political situation has proven difficult. Many say this is a warning on the dangers of economic nationalism.Plus: AI drive-thru growing pains, concerns over dermatologists prioritizing cosmetic procedures over medical ones in pursuit of higher profits, Edmonton Oilers’ new coach Mike Babcock brings a lot of baggage with him, and more.
Transcribe →Montreal shooting, inflation & CPI on the rise, Keir Starmer out, and more
6d ago00:27:44Tap to summarizeA shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood leaves one person and a police officer dead. The suspect was also killed.Also: The high price of everything. Canada’s inflation rate rises to 3.2%, its highest level in more than two years. The cost of gas was the driver. The consumer price index also ticked up. That was led by alcohol and food, especially tomatoes, which have jumped a whopping 45% from a year ago.And: Just two years after his landslide victory, Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister following a string of missteps and mistakes, and plummeting popularity. He plans to leave his post by September.Plus: Canada’s nuclear ambitions, new stop planned for Alto high-speed rail, behind the scenes of India’s Cockroach Party, and more.
Transcribe →Lytton wildfire grows, Flooding in Montreal, National Indigenous People's day, and more
1w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeIts a tense day for the residents of Lytton. B.C. officials say the wildfire burning south of the village grew to seven square kilometres overnight. Dozens of properties are under an evacuation order - and some residents of Lytton First Nation have also been ordered to leave.Also: Heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding has devastated parts of Montreal and other areas in southern Quebec. A series of thunderstorms closed streets, damaged homes, and left thousands without power. And the forecast shows more rain is coming later this week. And: From sunrise ceremonies to traditional games, communities across Canada are gathering to celebrate the 30th National Indigenous Peoples Day. We'll take you through some of the events and messages delivered in honour of the culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people.Plus: Parliament's summer break, "New France" demonstrations, Bison return to roam in Star Blanket Cree nation, and more.
Transcribe →Wildfire in Lytton, U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions, the bond between two Labrador communities, and more
1w ago00:28:46Tap to summarizeA wildfire is threatening the town of Lytton, B.C. Sixty homes were evacuated Friday, and conditions ideal for a fire to grow quickly. The community is still trying to recover from a fast moving wildfire that roared through the village five years ago that left much of the community destroyed.Also: Tensions between Iran and the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz are threatening to derail an interim deal to end the fighting. Both sides are making conflicting claims about the status of the strategic waterway. Iran says it's closed the strait because of Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed at least 20 people. But talks to formalize the deal appear to be going ahead.And: Almost three decades ago, a plane carrying medical supplies crashed onto the sea ice at Davis Inlet, an Island off the northeast coast of Labrador. The young pilot lost his life. But out of that tragedy, a bond was born — connecting two communities and enduring to this day.Plus: Colombia's election, Demonstrations in support of CUSMA, Kenyans embracing bitcoin, and more.
Transcribe →Decision in Stronach sex assault case, caution when buying resale tickets, west coast whale population, and more
1w ago00:26:34Tap to summarizeBillionaire Frank Stronach is guilty on charges of sexual assault and indecent assault. The Crown was unable to get convictions on other charges. The incidents date back nearly 50 years.Also: Buyer beware. Personal accounts from people who bought resale tickets to events like the FIFA World Cup… only to find out the tickets never arrived and they were out thousands of dollars.And: It’s either feast or famine these days for several whale species on the west coast. Whale watchers are seeing more of some species than usual. We’ll tell you why.Plus: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, U.K. by-election result could threaten British Prime Minister, Alberta separation rumblings divide the already divided city of Lloydminster, water restrictions inequity in B.C., and more.
Transcribe →Canada vs. Qatar, Iran MOU fallout, prediction markets in Canada, and more
1w ago00:27:25Tap to summarizeHistory on home soil? Canada’s men's soccer team steps onto the pitch at Vancouver's BC Place tonight, chasing a historic milestone: their first-ever World Cup victory.Also: The 60-day counter has started for the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. The next step: formal negotiations in Switzerland. In the meantime, ships are on the move in the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump is declaring victory — for now. What’s not clear: what it all means for Israel and its fight with Hezbollah in Lebanon.And: How much would you wager on being able to guess tomorrow’s temperature? A Toronto-based financial services company is betting the answer is… a lot. Canadians have had limited access to prediction markets that are raising billions in the U.S. and elsewhere. That’s about to change.Plus: FIFA hydration breaks, Ukraine strikes Russia , AI costs, and more.
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