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Your World Tonight
Hosted by CBC · EN
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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Canada’s possible trade concessions, unemployment down, anti-doomscroll app, and more
2w ago00:27:42Tap to summarizeSources tell CBC News that Ottawa could be willing to meet some U.S. demands, as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline. Some of those concessions include dairy quotas, auto tariffs, and provincial booze bans. Some provinces say they want to see a deal before they’ll budge.Also: Canada’s unemployment rate drops to its lowest level in two years. But not everyone is benefiting from the hiring surge.And: Want to regain some of your time? How about an app intended to stop endless doomscrolling?Plus: What U.S. customs officers say is the real problem with the northern border, school shooting in Thailand, B.C. wildfires, and more.
Transcribe →“Nasty” trade fight, Canadian wildfire outlook, fewer happy campers, and more
2w ago00:27:37Tap to summarizeWith the next U.S. tariff deadline fast approaching, Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects President Donald Trump’s characterization of Canada as “nasty”, and says Canada still has bargaining power in trade talks.Also: Fires are burning in B.C. and around the country. A new study suggests human-caused climate change means wildfires will be more intense and more regular.And: Summer camps across the country say the kids aren’t coming. We’ll have a look at why enrollment is down this year.Plus: Arrests in U.S. consulate shooting, new type of flu vaccine approved in U.S., and more.
Transcribe →Fire risk in B.C., trade talks in U.S., debris in space, and more
2w ago00:27:38Tap to summarizeTemperatures are heating up in B.C.. 8,000 residents are already out of their homes. We look at how people are preparing for more fires amid unprecedented conditions.Also: What we know about Canada/U.S. trade talks, as the deadline for the imposition of more tariffs gets closer.And: A four-tonne rocket booster has slammed into the moon, adding to hundreds of tonnes of space junk already there. Who is responsible for all the lunar litter?Plus: Cooler conditions amid fires in Washington state, Filipina tennis phenom Alex Eala, progressive wins Michigan Democratic primary, and more.
Transcribe →Hundreds of homes destroyed in B.C., WestJet backlog, Céline Dion lottery, and more
2w ago00:26:53Tap to summarizeTwenty minutes. That’s how much time some residents in B.C. had to escape the flames advancing on their homes. As erratic wildfires force evacuations across the province, officials warn the worst may still be ahead.Also: The strike may be over but for thousands of Westjet passengers, the travel headaches are not.And: Loto-Québec bets on Céline Dion.Plus: Hackers target Canadian tech to steal $140M in bitcoin, European Union expresses solidarity with Spain after situation in Ceuta, Canadian company to test Ebola vaccine, and more.
Transcribe →Canadian holidayers trade places, AI drive thru servers, cash bets on the weather, and more
2w ago00:25:39Tap to summarizeWith the cost of holiday travel reaching new heights, more Canadians are trading places with homeowners abroad. Saving on accommodation so they can live like locals in the places they want to visit. An old idea that’s gaining a lot of new interest.And: Your order at the fast food drive through may soon be taken by an AI bot. The technology is getting a test drive in the U.S. with some mixed results.Also: Online betting is changing faster than the weather. In fact it’s now possible to place bets on what Mother Nature will do next. Some real world forecasters say that could lead to interference with the data they gather.Plus: News on two medical breakthroughs. A Canadian ALS patient is testing a brain implant that allows him to surf the internet using only his thoughts. And a simple blood test may soon mean cancer patients can skip some of the grueling procedures.
Transcribe →WestJet flight attendants on strike, B.C. wildfires escalate, Female body armour, and more
2w ago00:29:05Tap to summarizeMore than four thousand WestJet flight attendants are on strike. With flights grounded, thousands of passengers are stranded on one of the busiest weekends of the summer. Also: British Columbia's wildfire crisis is escalating fast. Officials say the fire behaviour is unlike anything they've seen before. There are several fast-moving fires across the province. While Evacuation orders have surged to thousands of propertiesAnd: In Ukraine, female soldiers are testing new body armour on the battlefield. The armour is designed by a Canadian company to fit more closely to women's bodies.Plus: Latest on the U.S. and Iran conflict, Mental health support for firefighters, Remembering last week's deadly attack on Berlin's Pride parade, and more.
Transcribe →Westjet deal deadline looms, Emancipation Day, Eurovision performers give their advice to Canada's hopefuls, and more.
2w ago00:28:26Tap to summarizeIt's getting down to the wire for WestJet and the union representing thousands of its flight attendants. They still don't have a new contract, and the airline has cancelled nearly 200 flights. A lockout or a strike could start as early as tomorrow morning. Leaving passengers frustrated on one of the busiest summer travel weekends.Also: Communities across Canada are marking Emancipation Day. It's the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834, and honours the resilience of Black communities and the turning point in the struggle to end slavery. But the battle to have the day officially recognized took a long time to see success.And: With performers from dozens of countries - and tens of millions of fans tuning in every year - there aren't many stages bigger than the Eurovision Song Contest. And next year, Canada will be taking part for the first time. Though Canadians have competed before on behalf of other countries. You'll hear from some of them to get a peek behind the curtain of what its like.Plus: B.C. wildfires, Fake food circulating in India, How wildfires are impacting wineries, and more.
Transcribe →WestJet uncertainty, migrants return from Ceuta, sports equipment libraries, and more
3w ago00:27:55Tap to summarizeWestJet has started parking its jets. There’s been no strike or lockout, but also still no deal. Reporter Nisha Patel has the story of how Canadians are preparing for their travel to be disrupted.Also: Spanish officials say most of the tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco. But thousands are still there, and some of Spain’s European neighbours say the country should face consequences.And: Imagine walking up to a park locker, tapping your phone, and grabbing a soccer ball or frisbee — for free. The cost of equipment is a barrier to getting kids into sports. But there are options.Plus: Questions about Gaza agreement, Haitians in Canada worry for relatives in the U.S., Anthropic AI hacking, and more.
Transcribe →Westjet wind down, UEFA vs FIFA, farm challenges, and more
3w ago00:27:36Tap to summarizeThere could be trouble in the sky for Canadian travellers. Westjet and its cabin crew union are involved in a labour dispute that could begin to ground some planes as early as Friday.Also: FIFA may run the World Cup... but European soccer leaders say they control the players. Dozens of national associations are threatening a boycott of FIFA over a controversial new business deal. UEFA says “some things are simply too important to sell.”And: The triple threat for Canadian farmers — the weather, supply chain disruptions, and new U.S. tariffs. The end result for farmers in western Canada? The most expensive crop in years.Plus: Iran U.S. strikes, Ontario wildfires, Ottawa opens a strategic exports office, and more.
Transcribe →NATO spying, rising HIV rates, BTS snubs Grammys, and more
3w ago00:28:50Tap to summarizeCBC News has learned more about a Canadian woman accused of spying at NATO headquarters. We have details on who she is, and where she’s worked.Also: Canada's HIV infection rates are on the rise, after years of progress.And: BTS is saying no to the Grammys. The K-pop band says they will not submit their music for nominations this year. The Recording Academy in the U.S. has added a new category that’s drawing backlash from musicians, fans, and critics.Plus: Fauci testimony, stolen copper, French fires, and more.
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