Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes

Air Canada says CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year, after being criticized for his lack of French in a condolence video for two pilots.  US President Donald Trump is issuing new threats against Iran, vowing to target civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached shortly. Finance minister François-Philippe Champagne to visit China this week on trade mission.  A Winnipeg man takes West Jet to court, after finding out the reason for his cancelled flight was not what he was told.  Canadian Medical Association Journal is asking doctors to look out for cognitive decline in heart patients. The Beaches win third consecutive Group of the Year award at last night's Junos, making history.

Filmmaker Avi Lewis wins the federal NDP leadership on the first ballot with 56 per cent of the vote.The Pentagon reportedly prepares for ground operations in Iran as diplomatic talks begin in Pakistan.Pope Leo XIV tells Palm Sunday crowds that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood."Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs major Middle East defence deals while accusing Russia of aiding Iranian strikes on U.S. forces.Beeping Easter eggs help children with vision loss join the hunt in cities across Canada.The Juno Awards are being held tonight in Hamilton, Ontario.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels officially enter the Middle East war — launching a missile strike against Israel and threatening vital global shipping lanes. Israel expands its air campaign in Iran — striking two nuclear sites and two major power plants in the third such attack in ten days. National NDP convention continues in Winnipeg today as party hopeful look to rebuild and find a new leader. Closing arguments wrap up in the harrowing murder trial of two Ontario women accused of killing a twelve-year-old Indigenous boy in their care. New regulations kick in today in Indonesia where children under 16 are being banned from accessing certain social media platforms. Canadian music legend Joni Mitchell returns to home soil for the first time in over a decade to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award at tomorrow’s Junos.

Thousands of Iranians flee to Turkey as war and blackouts hide the crisis at home. Israel hits Tehran with new strikes as Trump extends his "energy ultimatum" by ten days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio facing pressure to explain US plan for Iran war as he meets G-7 foreign ministers in France. Former rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal's youngest-ever prime minister. 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.

Canada clears NATO's 2% spending target — after years of lagging and a last-minute lift.  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. Two men arrested in the Dominican Republic for the fatal shooting of Quebec teenager Tristan Primeau-Poitras. 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. IOC officially bans transgender women from Olympic female categories.

United States prepares to send at least 1,000 more soldiers to the Middle East, despite US President Donald Trump's optimism that a deal with Iran is coming.  Senate Republicans try to push forward bill to end to the ongoing issues at airports across US.  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. Prime Minister Mark Carney criticizes Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau for English-only condolence video. Montreal saw record 12 frostbite amputations in 2025, but none this year — thanks to a new drug, and new policies.  North of North, Heated Rivalry, 40 Acres lead Canadian Screen Award nominees. 

Formerly secret intelligence files obtained by CBC show RCMP spied on respected Indigenous leaders in 1970s.  Civil jury in California finds Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awards her $59.25 million.  Despite US President Donald Trump's talk of negotiations, more missiles fired at Iran, Israel, and Lebanon overnight.  War in Iran fuels concerns about "sleeper cells" in North America, CBC investigates how likely that is.  Information from Air Canada flight data recorders could be released today, shedding light on deadly collision at LaGuardia airport.  Scientists in Geneva transport anti-matter for the first time. 

2 Air Canada pilots killed in collision with ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport.  Incident at LaGuardia heightens concerns about air travel safety in the US.  US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are productive, extends 48-hour deadline to open Strait of Hormuz to 5 days.  Tax lawyers who help American-Canadians renounce their citizenship say they're seeing increased interest.  Supreme Court of Canada begins hearing into Quebec's use of notwithstanding clause to protect its Bill 21 secularism law.  3 months after Australia banned anyone under age 16 from accessing social media -- is it working? 

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". Six people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon. Cuba is suffering through its second nation-wide power outage in a week. Thousands of people in France are voting to choose their mayor today and parties will get a peak into their popularity amongst voters. Ottawa and Alberta are negotiating on a number of energy deals and climate advocates are concerned Canada is sliding back on its climate goals. Donald Trump is sending ICE agents to screen passengers at American airports. And Britain launches it's own version of TV's Saturday Night Live.

Canada's government says it is ready to contribute to efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump sends more troops to Middle East while signaling an end to the war. Protests against the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran erupt in London England. 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.