Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.5 per cent in first cut since March. BC Premier David Eby in Ottawa to promote shovel-ready projects for Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects office.  US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania to be greeted by King Charles and Queen Camilla today in London for historic second state visit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces his country will create an independent arms industry, amid growing sanction threats.  Protesters block passenger train near Machu Picchu in Peru, stranding tourists.  New report shows Climate-driven heat is leading to more days of dangerous temperatures.

CBC News confirms Chrystia Freeland will be leaving role as Transport Minister to serve in envoy role for Ukraine.  European Commission says it will adopt new sanctions against Israel, after UN concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ground offensive to eliminate Hamas from Gaza City has entered main phase.  Statistics Canada says inflation rose to 1.9 per cent in August, up from 1 point 7 per cent in July, year over year.  Food Banks Canada gives country a failing grade on food insecurity and unemployment on its annual Poverty Report Card.  Suspect in shooting death of Charlie Kirk to make his first court appearance today.  New York judge dismisses 2 terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.  Canadian job creation a key factor as Canadian government weighs proposals for $20B submarine contract.  Hollywood actor Robert Redford dies at age 89. 

House of Commons resumes after 3 month break, this time with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.  New CREA numbers show August home sales were up, prices still down from the peak in March 2022.  A lawsuit filed by a First Nations family in British Columbia is calling for changes when it comes to the remains of their loved ones. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting today with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States and China have reached a framework agreement on TikTok.  Canadian-led series 'The Studio" wins big at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Books by André Alexis, Mona Awad, and Emma Donoghue included on the 2025 Giller Prize longlist. 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel following controversial Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Beijing rejects US president Donald Trump's call for NATO to sanction China over Russian oil purchases. South Korea says a high-ranking U-S diplomat has expressed regret over a raid on Korean workers. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressing his caucus today, ahead of his return to Parliament. Northern Ontario First Nation is hoping a new law will help them combat drug and crime problem. Tofino has become the first municipality in Canada to ban the sale of some plastic water bottles.  Pope Leo turns 70 today, one day after Vatican celebrates its Jubilee 2025 with first rap performance in St. Peter's Square.

Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, speaks publicly for the first time since his death. There are growing concerns in Canada about the threat of political violence. Nepal has sworn in its first female Prime Minister after a week of political turmoil in the country. Ottawa says Arctic Security and Sovereignty are a priority when it comes to reaffirming Canada's strength, but Inuit in Nunavut say that cannot be done without them. An Ontario man is issuing a warning about a rare but real phenomenon called "AI psychosis."  Covid-19 cases are rising in Canada. The Federal Court of Appeal has denied a stay to the cull of about 400 ostriches in BC.

Police arrest 22-year-old man suspected of shooting Charlie Kirk in Utah.  US President Donald Trump says he hopes the suspect is convicted and receives the death penalty.  Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is introducing bill to protect people entering mosques, synagogues, and other cultural buildings.  Hundreds of South Korean workers detained in Georgia ICE immigration raid return to Seoul.  US government data shows most immigrant detained by ICE have no criminal convictions.  Trump calls Jair Bolsonaro's conviction a terrible thing, but some Brazilians are celebrating.  BC Judge to decide the fate of environmental protest blockade trying to prevent old-growth logging on southern Vancouver Island. 

Utah authorities say they have recovered high-powered rifle, but Charlie Kirk's killer is still at large.  Prime Minister Mark Carney is about to announce his first 5 "nation-building projects." We have the list.  British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson has been fired, now that details about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein are public.  Hundreds of South Koreans released from detention after being arrested at US Hyundai plant.  3 of 5 judges issue verdict at trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.  Memorial University prof finds PFAS or "forever chemicals" in water in Newfoundland community.  New Whitney Houston song released 13 years after her death. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling an incursion by Russian drones into Polish airspace "reckless and escalatory." Israel is receiving international condemnation over yesterday's strike in Qatar. Nepal's health ministry says the number of people killed in this week's anti-corruption protests is now 25. The federal government is preparing to announce a list of major projects it wants to fast track. New data from Statistics Canada show the number of trips Canadians are taking to the United States continues to decline. The Canadian Medical Association says misinformation around health is being normalized, Lady Gaga makes her only Canadian concert tour stop this year in Toronto.

Reports say Israel targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar. Russian glide bomb has killed at least 21 people waiting in line to get their pensions. Nepal's Prime Minister K-P Sharma Oli has resigned is stepping aside after days of anti-corruption protests in the country. Rescuers evacuated nearly 100,000 people from their homes overnight in eastern Punjab province of Pakistan. Africa's largest hydroelectric project launches today in Ethiopia. Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra sentenced to one year in prison. The Alberta government has amended its policy on banned books in schools.

Israel's foreign minister says at least 6 people killed in a shooting attack near a Jerusalem bus stop.  Police in Nepal say at least 17 people killed while protesting government decision to block most social media.   When it comes to detecting and treating sepsis, Canada has significant gaps in policies and training standards.  Australia's "mushroom murderer" sentenced to life in prison.  WestJet plane from Toronto makes 'hard landing' in St. Maarten.  French parliament could vote to oust Prime Minister François Bayrou.  21-year-old Canadian soccer phenom Olivia Smith scores first goal during her debut with London's Arsenal football club.