Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

German authorities charge suspect in Magdeburg Christmas market attack. Australian health authorities concerned about surge in cases of flesh-eating disease. Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury in Riyadh to retain heavyweight title. Pakistani Christians fear being targeted by the Islamic state's blasphemy law.

German officials now say 5 people were killed in Friday's Christmas market attack in Magdeburg.The U.S. government narrowly averts a shutdown with the Senate passing a funding bill after deadline.The Trudeau government's future remains uncertain following a tumultous week.

Prime Minister Trudeau adds 8 new MPs to cabinet, changes the roles of 4 others.Doctors at BC's Abbotsford Regional Hospital warn of extreme overcrowding.Republican spending bill to avert U.S. government shutdown fails in House.

51 men all found guilty of the mass rape of Gisele Pelicot in France.Urged by Donald Trump, U.S. Republicans reject a funding bill aimed at averting a government shutdown. Number of people experiencing homelessness in Saskatchewan is climbing, and shelters say they need more help to meet demand. 

The options facing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he considers his political future.Politicians in Newfoundland and Labrador prepare to debate new Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement. One of Canada's longest running Indigenous newspapers shuts down this week. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells Liberal caucus he will reflect on MPs' calls to resign.Senior Russian general killed after bomb detonated in Moscow.Inflation drops to 1-point-9 per cent in November. 

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Liberal cabinet, hours before she is expected to deliver the Fall Economic Statement. Canada's premiers do not agree on how to respond if US imposes 25% tariff. Verdict expected this week in Pelicot rape trial that captivated France, and much of the world.