Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Canada Day celebrations surge with patriotism and pushback against Donald Trump's 51st State threats.  New poll: 'Surprisingly large minority' of Manitobans support Prairie separatism.   130 charities call for U.S. and Israel-backed Gaza aid group to be shut down.   2 deaths in Europe as it experiences peak temperatures under heat wave.   Donald Trump visiting new migrant detention centre, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'. Feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump resumes over Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.  Calgary artist explores the symbols of a shared Canadian identity. 

Mark Carney's government rescinds Digital Services Tax, which would have forced companies like Amazon, Google and Meta to pay a 3% tax in Canada.  Palestinians in northern Gaza say last night was one of the worst nights of Israeli bombardment in weeks. Still no date set for US-Iran diplomatic talks; Tehran accuses US President Donald Trump of playing psychological games.  US Senators to vote on Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." Conservative leader Pierre Polievre to run in by-election in Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot on August 18th.  More than 200 flights delayed at YVR because of a shortage of air traffic controllers at Vancouver's International Airport. 

Trump on Fox News: Canada trade talks will be halted until Ottawa removes certain taxes.  Iran could start enriching uranium within months says UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi.  Iran’s judiciary says at least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison.  Russia Fires Over 500 Missiles And Drones At Ukraine In Biggest Air Attack Since War Began, Kyiv Says.  30 drownings in Quebec this year has swim safety organizations calling for greater caution.  Canada men's soccer team facing Guatemala in CONCACAF quarter-finals.  Brothers who popularized Toronto’s iconic peameal bacon sandwiches retiring after five decades. 

Businesses across Canada brace for more U-S tariffs.   Canada orders China's Hikvision to close Canadian operations The CEO of B-C's Interior Health Authority stepping aside.  Iran holds mass funeral for military personnel, secientists, killed in Israeli attacks.  UN Secretary Antonio Guterres criticizes system of aid delivery in Gaza, calling it 'unsafe.'   The world's fourth richest man, Jeff Bezos, and former TV host, Lauren Sánchez tied the knot in extravagant ceremony in Venice.  Canada Day celebrations take place in London's Trafalgar Square.

Canada's GDP shrank by 0.1 percent in April.  Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects legislation Bill C-5 is now law.  Israeli drone strike kills at least 18 Palestinians in Gaza.  Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' facing hurdles in the U.S.  Billionaire Jeff Bezos's wedding party to go ahead in Venice despite protests.  Influencers' love of matcha could be threatening a delicate supply chain.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth holds morning newser, insisting strikes dealt a severe blow to Iranian nuclear sites.  Iran's Supreme leader congratulates nation for victory over Israel in first public appearance since ceasefire.  3 Palestinian men killed by Israeli settlers who attacked and set fire to their community near Ramallah.  Mexico's top court orders release of case file on 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.  Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects bill C5 could pass in the Senate as early as today.  Americans reflect on 10 years since the United States legalized same-sex marriage.  Buskers in Quebec City slam a new rule requiring they sing in French only.

Canada and its European NATO allies agree to a new defence spending target -- 5 per cent of GDP by 20-35. Donald Trump says he's confident the 12-day war between Iran and Israel is over. Israel's ceasefire with Iran holds, but war in Gaza rages on.  British Columbia's Health Minister under pressure to fix a pediatric crisis at BC's biggest interior hospital.  Wildfires force organizers to shorten the annual Yukon River Quest.  5,000 residents of Flin Flon, Manitoba returning home, after wildfires forced the city to evacuate. 

US President Donald Trump uses profanity while saying both Israel and Iran have violated ceasefire.  Prime Minister Mark Carney confirms Canadian soldiers were stationed at the US base in Qatar targeted by Iran yesterday.  Palestinian hospitals say Israeli forces kill 25 people by opening fire on a crowd waiting for aid.  NATO leaders' summit appears more focused on spending than war in Ukraine.  Environmental effects of a catastrophic failure at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon are still being felt downstream.  Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7% in May.  Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi wins a Legislature seat in one of three provincial byelections. 

US President Donald Trump muses about regime change in Iran. Israel says it struck symbolic targets in Tehran, including Evin prison. Iranian Canadians worry over family caught up in Israel-Iran war. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says members have agreed to a new defence spending target: 5 per cent of GDP.Prime Minister Mark Carney to sign on to new pact that opens door to $1.5 trillion ReArm Europe program. Victims of 1985 Air India bombing honoured in online archive. A rare June heat wave brings sweltering temperatures to Ontario and Quebec.

The Pentagon says Iran's nuclear sites were 'severely damaged' after U.S. strike.  CBC News is on the ground on the Turkish/Iranian border where many Iranians are fleeing the war.  Israeli forces recover bodies of 2 hostages and a soldier in Gaza.   Many of those returning home after evacuation order lifted in northern Saskatchewan find their homes destroyed.  CBC Indigenous takes a look at the rich musical tradition of some communities as part of National Indigenous History Month.