World Report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio facing pressure to explain US plan for Iran war as he meets G-7 foreign ministers in France. Israel strikes Isfahan as Trump extends energy deadline. Federal NDP picks a new leader this weekend following last year's disastrous election. Liberal MP Michael Ma faces backlash for appearing to downplay forced labour in China. Ottawa warned of WestJet safety risks weeks before viral legroom video. Parks Canada bans boats in Banff and Jasper to fight deadly fish parasite.

RCMP Commissioner expresses regret about 1970s spy operation targeting Indigenous leaders, exposed this week by CBC News. BC’s police watchdog to investigate officer sexual misconduct within all municipal forces. Air raid sirens sound across Jerusalem as Iranian missiles arrive during a public war of words over peace talks. Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is back in a New York court as the new leader tries to stabilize the country. Montreal study shows a rise in violence and bullying against high school girls. Susan Bonner signs off for last time after 40 years at CBC News.

RCMP probe corruption allegations at Calgary city hall; warrants executed on former mayor Jyoti Gondek, councillors. "Longest Ballot" protest prompts Elections Canada to switch to write-in ballot for upcoming byelection in Quebec's Terrebonne riding. Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced? United Nations General Assembly considers resolution to recognize transatlantic slavery as gravest crime in human history and call for reparations. Montreal saw record 12 frostbite amputations in 2025, but none this year — thanks to a new drug, and new policies. Church of England installs Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first female in the role in 500 years.

Formerly secret intelligence files obtained by CBC show RCMP spied on respected Indigenous leaders in 1970s. War in Iran fuels concerns about "sleeper cells" in North America, CBC investigates how likely that is. Civil jury in California finds Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awards her $59.25 million. Information from Air Canada flight data recorders could be released today, shedding light on deadly collision at LaGuardia airport. 66 people killed in Colombian military plane crash. Research in Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests 10% of Black adults couldn't afford their medication in 2022. Scientists in Geneva try to transport anti-matter.

2 Air Canada pilots killed in collision with ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport. We are hours away from deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to fully open Strait of Hormuz. Tax lawyers who help American-Canadians renounce their US citizenship say they’re seeing increased interest. Supreme Court of Canada begins hearing into Quebec's use of nothwithstanding clause to protect its Bill 21 secularism law. Ontario trial for the murder of a 12 year-old boy raising concerns about the province's child protection system. 3 months after Australia brings in social media ban for kids under agae 16 -- is it working?

Italy is holding a referendum today, the results of which could fundamentally change the country's judicial system. US President Donald Trump warns Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or the United States will "obliterate" Iran's power plants". Cuba is suffering through its second nation-wide power outage in a week. Leaders in Northern Saskatchewan are unhappy with the modest bump that wildfire fighting got in this year's provincial budget. Britain launches it's own version of TV's Saturday Night Live. Radon gas detectors are becoming more popular, but experts say you need to know what you're looking for.

Trump sends more troops to Middle East while signaling an end to the war. U.K. opens bases to defend shipping as Trump pivots on Hormuz responsibility. Global talks this week in Jamaica aimed at regulating deep-sea mining end in stalemate. Hawaii's island of O'ahu is dealing with some of its worst flooding in 20 years. The U.S. has presented Hamas with a written proposal on the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. Drummer Andrew Scott, from Canadian rock band Sloan, being honoured by the Halifax university he once dropped out of to pursue music.

Israeli airstrikes pound Tehran on Nowruz as Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran’s military is "decimated." CBC investigation reveals how a Canadian platform monetizes online hate groups. An 87-year-old Alberta man is fighting extradition to Scotland after being accused of sexually and physically assaulting 17 students in 1960s and 1970s. CBC Marketplace investigation finds telecom customer service is "bad by design" to save money. Cuba is getting ready to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year as country deals with major power outages.

Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field. At least 16 dead in Karachi as heavy thunderstorms and high winds trigger wall collapses. The Supreme Court hearing Facebook appeal that could change the laws around privacy and consent. Doug Ford urges B.C. and Quebec to scrap EV mandates to protect Ontario's economy. Alberta introduces Bill 18 to restrict MAID to patients with less than a year to live. New Brunswick teen upset over losing access to her psychiatrist due to inactivity. Canada hits record low of 25th in World Happiness Report as youth well-being plunges.

Iran renews attacks on Israel in retaliation for the death of security chief Ali Larijani. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convenes cabinet to address fuel shortages caused by war in Iran. Cuba's power grid is back online after a 29-hour nationwide blackout. Canadian businesses are trying to break into Chinese market as diplomatic tensions improve between Ottawa and Beijing. The Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement amid rising economic uncertainty. Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard promises to present sober and responsible budget in time of global turmoil. The federal government going to the Supreme Court of Canada to try to justify its use of the Emergencies Act. PEI health minister Mark McLane dies at the age of 52. Indigenous group raises concerns about Ontario's plan to exempt Premier Doug Ford and cabinet from freedom of information requests.

Israel strikes targets in Iran and Lebanon, while Iran hits gulf neighbors. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says support for Ukraine must not wane in response to conflict in Iran. Taliban government accuses Pakistan of targetting a civilian hospital in Kabul with airstrike, killing more than 400 people. An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain to British Columbia, increasing the risk of flooding, avalanches and landslides. Thousands of flights are being cancelled or delayed in the United States as a heavy storm pummels the east cost. Canada's housing market sluggish in many cities, and prices are falling. 3 young women sue Elon Musk's xAI, alleging Grok turned real pictures of them into child pornography. Teachers in Alberta say parents who do not trust the school systems are making it difficult to teach.

Japan, Australia say they will not send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, at request of US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Prime Minister Kier Starmer at 10 Downing Street on the final leg of his overseas tour. Statistics Canada about to release fresh inflation numbers. Research in Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests about 3% of people who give birth in Canada experience severe complications. Artificial intelligence boom causes shortage of RAM memory chips, leading to a price surge. Canadian filmmaking talent bringing home Oscars from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

US President Donald Trump calling for a global naval coalition to break the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. It has been nearly two weeks since the Strait of Hormuz has been closed off by Iran, essentially choking off the world's oil supply. Three Iranian soccer players return home after seeking asylum. Prime Minister Mark Carney attending a mini-summit in Oslo, as leaders of the Nordic countries assemble. Canada and the U.S. face off for Para ice hockey gold on the final day of the Milano Cortina Paralympics. The future of a historical courthouse in London, Ontario has locals questioning Canada's preservation of heritage sites.

President Trump warns he may destroy Iran's oil infrastructure following a major bombing raid on Kharg Island. War in the middle east continues to spill over, a Jewish school in Amsterdam attacked, adding to multiple attacks on Jesih community across Europe and North America. President Zelenskyy meets Iran's exiled Crown Prince in Paris as he warns that the Middle East war is benefiting Russia. Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warns the war with Iran is a boost for Russia and a threat to Ukraine. A new trade deal will see P-E-I potatoes exported to Mexico for the first time in years.

Israel renews attacks on Iran and Lebanon as Iran targets financial districts and key energy routes in Gulf region. The widow of an Edmonton man who died in the E-R slams a new provincial report, calling its 16 recommendations "a joke." March is one of the deadliest months for avalanches; predicting them is difficult. England bans boiling live lobsters, sparking a fresh debate over animal sentience and the future of Canada's seafood exports. Iran war is creating severe cooking gas shortage in India.

Global price of oil climbing again as Iran carries out overnight attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf. Israeli drone strike kills eight on Beirut's seafront as families sleep in nearby tents. Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Arctic war games as NATO flexes muscle in Norway. Trump administration to report on its plan to refund billions of dollars in tariffs deemed illegal by US Supreme Court. Remote First Nations in northern Ontario partner with Ornge air ambulance service to launch community-led emergency response teams. King Charles expressed concern over Alberta separatism in meeting with Indigenous leaders: grand chief Newfoundland and Labrador judge sparks a national debate by calling "jail not bail" rhetoric inflammatory while releasing a repeat offender.

Iran continues to step up its attacks across the Middle East, with the US and Israel firing back. Fear growing over potential for Iraq to be drawn into US-Israeli war with Iran. There are multiple attacks on commericial ships in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join Liberal caucus, bringing Carney government within 2 seats of a majority. Major ice storm forecast to hit southern Quebec. Canadian Cancer Society says colorectal cancer screening should start earlier than recommended age of 50. How a secret art collective is drawing attention to the Epstein.

Both the US and Iran say they will be the ones to determine when this war ends. Americans continue to feel pressure at the gas pumps due to rising oil prices caused by Iran's oil blockage. TikTok and Canadian government reach agreement to allow Chinese-owned company to maintain physical presence in Canada. Authorities in New Mexico say state investiagtors have begun searching Zorro Ranch, formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein. Canadian military conducts Operation Nanook, showcasing its ability to defend the North. CBC Exclusive: Canadian-led business fuelled Myanmar’s civil war with ‘blood pearls,’ despite international sanctions.

Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as successor to his father, the late supreme leader. Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping. House of Commons expected to hold emergency debate on Iran war tonight. New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges – and no help from bank, police or school. More than 100 graphic novels removed from Alberta school shelves under new government policy. This week's Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse overshadowed by US president Donald Trump's threats to Greenland.

Explosions ring out today at an oil depot in southern Tehran as Israel says it is targeting Iran's energy resources. Israel is issuing an evacuation alert this morning for residents of southern Lebanon. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the war in the Middle East never should have happened. Twelve years ago today since a Malaysian airline with 229 people on board deviated far from course and presumably crashed in the Indian Ocean, and a renewed search for wreckage has turned up nothing. 23 people have died in flash floods in Nairobi as rescue efforts continue. Canadian women participating in the UN's Commission on the Status of Women warn about backsliding on women's progress. Arctic Winter Games 2026 start in Whitehorse today as athletes from countries in the Arctic rejoin come together to celebrate their culture and compete in regional sports.