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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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Trump threatens wildfire tariff, thousands evacuated across the country, Montreal Olympics 50 years later, and more
2d ago00:27:40Tap to summarizeThere are now about 900 active wildfires burning across the country, with dozens more added to the tally today alone. As politicians make big promises to help, crews and volunteers are working around the clock to contain the flames.And: U.S. President Donald Trump blames Canadian forest management for smoke crossing the border, threatening devastating new tariffs.Also: Is it worth it to host international sporting events in Canada? A look at the experience of Montreal — 50 years after it hosted the Summer Olympic Games.Plus: A profile of the next UK prime minister Andy Burnham, U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce served at some U.S. Taco Bell locations, and more.
Transcribe →Wildfires across Canada, air quality worsens, Trump elections speech, and more
3d ago00:27:35Tap to summarizeFast-moving wildfires are destroying communities, and forcing thousands from their homes. The people of Collins First Nation say they fled ahead of the flames with just the clothes on their backs.And: Environment Canada is urging people in many parts of Ontario to cancel any outdoor activities, as air quality readings spark alarm.Also: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation. He’s suggested it will be about election integrity — “and a few other things”. Trump has frequently made unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election — which he lost — was “rigged”.Plus: Meta expands safeguards for its AI tools, human testing for ebola vaccine, U.S. lawmakers complain about Canadian forest management, and more.
Transcribe →Air quality alerts as wildfires spread, caring for an aging population, and more
4d ago00:26:39Tap to summarizeCanada’s biggest city is topping the wrong kind of chart of major cities with the worst air quality. The air is thick with a yellow haze and the smell of smoke is everywhere. And some places have it even worse. The culprit: wildfires burning across the country.Also: The country’s population is aging rapidly, putting more pressure on specialist care. But seniors are struggling to get access to specialists, which can lead to life-threatening consequences.Plus: WestJet flight attendants vote to strike, Trump’s choice for attorney general grilled at senate, Bank of Canada governor sees signs of economic growth, and more.
Transcribe →Canada sizzles, parasite spreads in U.S., Trump’s Hormuz toll flip, and more
5d ago00:27:53Tap to summarizeEnvironment Canada has issued alerts for at least five provinces and one territory. Extreme heat, wildfires, and tornadoes are making for more volatile weather across the country. And: Public health experts in the U.S. are trying to track the source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis. It’s usually food- or water-borne. The outbreak has spread to 30 states, and while it’s not usually fatal, it can be very unpleasant. Also: President Donald Trump backtracks on his plan to charge transiting ships a fee, as the U.S. and Iran each claim control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: The Assembly of First Nations criticizes the prime minister's major projects plan, Canadian connection to the murder of a Punjabi singer, the campaign to free a Palestinian doctor, home insurance costs rise in Canada, and more.
Transcribe →Hormuz struggles, oilsands MOU, travel numbers, and more
1w ago00:27:36Tap to summarizeThe battle over the Strait of Hormuz is escalating, as the U.S. prepares to reinstate its naval blockade of Iranian ports, and proposes a toll on all cargo. Iran says it controls the vital shipping route, as strikes and counterstrikes continue.And: Alberta, Ottawa, and major oil producers have reached a milestone agreement. The goals: Produce more oil, and create the world’s largest carbon capture and storage project. The latest deal follows a sweeping accord signed last fall – to get oil moving west to B.C. for export to Asian markets. Also: A look at Canadian travel patterns, a year after many pledged not to go to the U.S. Although travel in and out of the country is up from last year – It doesn’t mean Canadians are flocking back to the U.S. Plus: Video game layoffs, Brandon flooding, Thai music bar fire, and more.
Transcribe →Toronto festival shooting, Lindsey Graham dead at 71, 'Little House on the Prairie' reboot, and more.
1w ago00:29:25Tap to summarizeA celebration of Latin music, dancing and food quickly turned into chaos Saturday night in Toronto. Two men are dead and four other people are wounded after a shooting at a popular street festival. Witnesses say as the sound of gunfire pierced the air - panic took hold, sending thousands of festivalgoers fleeing to safety. Police say a complex investigation is now underway. Also: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died unexpectedly at the age of 71. He's being remembered as one of the most influential and controversial figures within the modern U.S. Senate. A one time Trump critic turned ally, he used his power to advance the President's agenda. You'll hear how his legacy is being remembered very differently by his friends and his critics. And: After more than 40 years, the Ingalls family is moving back in to their Little House on the Prairie. The rebooted version of the TV show has the same basic premise. The creators say they're trying to be faithful to the beloved book series, while also revamping the material for new audiences.Plus: U.S. and Iran trade more strikes, Flooding in Manitoba, Iceland's referendum on joining the European Union, and more.
Transcribe →Opening date set for Gordie Howe bridge, Carney visits the Calgary Stampede, Tempo fever, and more
1w ago00:26:22Tap to summarizeCanada and the U.S. have officially made a deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27th. The pathway connecting Windsor, Ontario to Detroit was slated to open last month - until it was postponed after objections by U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement is being celebrated on both sides of the border.Also: Less than 24 hours after landing from his international trip to Saudi Arabia and the NATO summit in Turkey - Mark Carney is now at the Calgary Stampede, and thrust back in the middle of issues he faces back at home. Notably - his visit comes as Alberta goes through a debate on national unity.And: Canada's first WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, is quickly gaining fans across the country. Especially in Montreal, where the team are playing two games this weekend as part of a cross-country series. You'll hear how the team is bringing together fans of women's basketball across the nation.Plus: Building a radar system for defence in Canada's North, How news was delivered centuries ago on the shores of Newfoundland, and more
Transcribe →StubHub scalping, Spain wildfires, house swaps, and more
1w ago00:27:33Tap to summarizeA CBC investigation into online ticket reseller StubHub has unearthed new information about the company and its CEO. StubHub bills itself as an online ‘marketplace for fans’ where they can buy and sell tickets. But its scalping problem goes all the way to the top.And: A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has turned deadly, marking one of the country’s worst blazes on record as an intense heat wave grips Europe.Also: With travel prices soaring, many Canadians are forgoing a pricey hotel or short-term rental and instead trading their front door keys with strangers.Plus: Conservative divisions, CRA issues, First World War soldier's funeral, and more.
Transcribe →Carney’s Saudi policy, U.S.-Iran escalation, cyclosporiasis outbreak, and more
1w ago00:27:06Tap to summarizePrime Minister Mark Carney is taking heat for engaging with Saudi Arabia, defending his pragmatic approach — arguing "engagement is not endorsement." While some point to recent social changes in the kingdom, human rights advocates are challenging the shift in strategy.And: The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is in tatters following a massive new wave of retaliatory airstrikes, including reports of hits near an Iranian nuclear power plant. Amid the crowds gathered for the Ayatollah’s funeral are explicit death threats against U.S. President Donald Trump.Also: Nearly 2,000 people in the U.S. have been sickened by a parasitic infection. Cyclosporiasis is breaking the wrong kind of records, and cuts to food testing and monitoring may be contributing.Plus: Two wildfires are growing rapidly in B.C., thousands still out of their flooded homes in Ottawa, Bonnie Tyler dies at 75, and more.
Transcribe →Iran ceasefire collapses, cancer blood tests, the children of Venezuela, and more
2w ago00:27:33Tap to summarizeU.S. President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is over. Both countries are trading fire again, in the worst clashes since the two countries signed an agreement to stop fighting last month.And: For cancer survivors, the lingering fear of recurrence never truly fades. A new technology is helping find the tiniest traces of cancer using basic blood work.Also: Weeks after tens of thousands of lives were shattered by the earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, the country’s children face a fragile new reality. CBC is in Venezuela.Plus: Researchers get a look at Shackleton’s last ship — the Quest, more details on charter boat tragedy in B.C., the heat is back in Western Europe, and more.
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