Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Russian President Vladimir Putin portrays war in Ukraine as a battle against fascism, during Victory Day commemorations. Danish Prime Minister says "you cannot spy against an ally" after US intelligence agencies were reportedly ordered to gather information about Greenland's independence movement. Canadian defence experts questions whether armed ice breakers are sensible government policy. US vice-president JD Vance say India-Pakistan conflict is none of America's business. The benchmark price for a barrel of oil has gone down, and that has different implications for Canada and US. Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass at the Sistine Chapel.

India and Pakistan trade accusations of drone attacks overnight, thousands of people seek shelter in Kashmir. US President Donald Trump announces "full and comprehensive" trade deal with the United Kingdom.  Black smoke over the Vatican: 3 rounds of voting, but cardinals have not chosen a successor to Pope Francis. Yukon premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation in surprise political move. The U-K is commemorating V-E day with a service of National remembrance. Grieving mother in UK urges Canadian parents to take the threat of measles seriously. Canadian police warn toy guns can be mistaken for real ones when high school students take part in "senior assassin" games.

Pakistan responds to India's multiple strikes, International community pleads for restraint in Kashmir.  The doors of the Sistine Chapel locks behind 133 cardinals this morning as they begin conclave to choose new Pope.  Prime Minister Mark Carney to debrief premiers on his White House lunch with US President Donald Trump.  Former US President Joe Biden says he believes there is a greater threat now to democracy than at any time since the Second World War. CBC News and international partners have identified a key person behind a Mr. Deepfakes porn site is a Canadian pharmacist.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump about to meet in the midst of a trade war.  Conservative MPs regroup in Ottawa to discuss who could replace Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons. Federal NDP taps Don Davies to take over as interim party leader.  Friedrich Merz becomes German Chancellor, after second round of voting.  Alleged sexual assault victim E.M. faces more cross examination at trial of 5 former World Junior hockey players.  Southwestern Ontario a hotspot for studying avian flu. 

US President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign film industries, just ahead of his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.  Critics question the cost of the Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's trip to Mar-a-Lago back in January.  Donald Trump directs Bureau of Prisons to rebuild the infamous Alcatraz prison.  Canadians celebrated in the Netherlands as the two nations mark the end of the Second World War.  Some of the biggest names in entertainment will be walking the red carpet tonight for the annual Met gala. 

Search for two young siblings in Pictou County, Nova Scotia enters third straight day.Donald Trump slams Canada's defence spending in rare, sit-down interview.Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for a missile which landed near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport.Romania re-runs critical election after November vote was annulled.The Netherlands marks Remembrance Day ahead of 80th anniversary of liberation from Nazis.Whale advocates want Canada to help Orcas stranded in France.

U.S. tariffs on auto parts kick in as ongoing U.S. trade war affects jobs in the United States.Australia's national broadcaster, ABC, projects incumbent Anthony Albanese, will win the country's general election.Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilevre to run in Alberta by-election after losing Ottawa-area seat in federal election.Canadian veterans in the Netherlands mark 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.

Canadian veterans take part in 80th anniversary events marking the 1945 liberation of The Netherlands. CBC News gets rare access inside Iran as the country talks with the United States about its nuclear program. Prime Minister Mark Carney to outline his new government's priorities today. As blockade of Gaza-bound aid reaches 2 month point, activists say their humanitarian aid ship has been hit by a drone strike in international waters. New research points to decline in Ontario's Black bear population as annual hunting season begins.

Climate case brought forward by Canadian teens will go back to Ontario court.Kamala Harris delivers bold speech, criticizing US President Donald Trump in San Francisco.Ukraine and US sign a rare minerals deal, but the fine print still is not public. And the drone strikes in Kharkiv, Kherson and Odesa are not stopping.Some longtime Conservative supporters considering whether the party is headed in the wrong direction.Emergency room visits for mental health by Canadian children and youth are down by 30 per cent. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney looks for parliamentary partners ahead of in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump.Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault resigns. Canada's Gross Domestic Product is down 0.2% in February. Ontario Premier Doug Ford tees off on what he calls "bleeding heart judges," and accuses some of being ideologically-driven. US official testifies in support of Israel at the International Court of Justice. Today marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war.The Kremlin says Russia has a duty to win the war in Ukraine, as it intensifies attacks on Dnipro and Kharkiv.King Frederik of Denmark is visiting Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory US President Trump says he wants to annex.