Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labor Party. Rising energy costs push Canada's inflation rate to 3.2 percent in May. Mark Carney is announcing his nomination to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada. US vice president J-D Vance says a lot of good progress has been made in talks aimed at ending the Iran-US war. Three students are dead in a school shooting in the central Philippines. Canada has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with Australia for a cutting edge radar system. Residents in central Alberta are being asked to conserve water after a weekend of heavy rainfall.  5 years after a devastating wildfire tore through Lytton, BC a new fire is raising fears in the community.

Mi'kmaq mark 300 years of historic treaty on National Indigenous Peoples Day.US-Iran peace talks begin in Switzerland — as a shaky Middle East ceasefire threatens to derail negotiationsA punishing summer heatwave sweeps through Europe — sending Spain's temperatures soaring toward forty degrees.The Saw Creek wildfire forces evacuations near Lytton, B.C. — triggering memories of the devastating 2021 disaster.A severe summer storm pummels Montreal — flooding streets and cutting power to eighteen thousand homes.Muslim groups and federal leaders condemn an alleged Islamophobic attack on a Victoria imam.Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins tens of thousands of people in India to mark International Day of Yoga.DNA testing on 5,000-year-old remains in Russia reveals the earliest known outbreak of human plague.

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again as a new Middle East ceasefire fractures under fresh violence.An out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C. has triggered urgent evacuation orders and shut down a major stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.A brutal summer heatwave is gripping Western Europe as temperatures approach historic and deadly highs.Portugal's prime minister is expressing shock over a newly uncovered neo-Nazi terrorist plot targeting his home and over 100 public figures.Lawmakers from across Africa are pledging a coordinated crackdown on L-G-B-T-Q rights following a major "pro-family" summit.

Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire following deadly overnight clashes. Billionaire Frank Stronach convicted of sexual assault in Toronto trial. CBC visual investigation tracks B.C.-made sniper rifles to violent militias in Sudan, Libya, and Yemen.   Labour's Andy Burnham wins key by-election, clearing path to challenge U.K. PM Keir Starmer. Two men jailed in UK for arson plot targeting properties linked to Keir Starmer. New federal law allows cabinet to overrule science and greenlight banned pesticides. Coach Jesse Marsch says Canada's historic World Cup win is marred by Ismaël Koné's "gruesome" leg injury.

US threatens military shake-up in Europe as Hegseth orders sweeping NATO force review. Deal between Iran and US takes effect, as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues. Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery with drone strikes. Why South Korea could help provide solution to Canada's birthrate decline. New arrest in Toronto US Consulate shooting. Newfoundland’s Conception Bay North struggles to re-build from last year's wildfires. Fans gather in Vancouver as Canada prepares to face Qatar at the Men's World Cup.

Parliamentary committee to recommend pause MAID for some people with mental illness, 10 years after legalization TSB tables report on ill-fated Titan submersible.  The G7 summit in France wraps, as Prime Minister Mark Carney talks trade, birthdays with US President Donald Trump. Israel, Hezbollah continue skirmishes along Lebanon border. Yearbooks at two Canadian high schools recalled over hateful and antisemitic messages. Cautious optimism in BC after crews get threatening wildfire under control near West Kelowna. Concert ticket prices are up 37 per cent since 2019, according to industry watcher Pollstar.

Federal government tables new version of First Nations clean drinking water bill. Canada adds new sanctions to Russia, as G7 leaders focus on Ukraine to kick off summit in France. Iran's foreign minister says ending the war in Lebanon is the most important issue in the Iran-US peace plan. Competition Bureau to investigate Canada's food supply. New study suggests coral reefs are more resistant to climate change than previously thought. 12 children injured at BC waterpark. Mi'kmaq poet is remembering Indigenous children who died at residential schools across the country.

US and Iran forge framework for peace but many hurdles remain. Iran insists peace plan covers Israel and Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon. Prime Minister Mark Carney reacts to news of US-Iran deal as he travels France for G7 summit.  Iran to play first FIFA World Cup match in US amid tensions with the host country. 12-year-old boy charged for allegedy hitting police officer with stolen vehicle. Beijing turns to Canada to help boost its EV sales.

The U.K. has seized a Cameroon-flagged vessel that it says is part of Russia's shadow fleet.Early results show Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10-million people.New report warns Canada's energy sector faces a massive labour shortage with up to 100,000 vacancies over the next decade.Construction begins in Halifax on new Royal Canadian Navy warship named HMCS Fraser to honour vessel lost in Second World War.New York Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 as championship celebrations spark overnight chaos in Times Square.White House South Lawn transformed into cage-fighting arena for a televised UFC event marking Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

Vancouver hosts its first-ever World Cup match tonight as Australia faces Turkey at BC Place.Ghana lodges a formal diplomatic protest after Canada denies a visa to soccer star Thomas Partey ahead of the World Cup.Montreal mayor calls for calm and promises answers over horrific police racism allegations.Mark Carney is in Dublin meeting the Irish leader to strengthen trade ties and ink a new tech pact.Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Dublin to sign a new trade and artificial intelligence pact.Switzerland votes this weekend on a controversial proposal to legally cap its population at 10 million.A woman is critically injured after a shark attack at a popular Sydney beach.Ottawa proposes a total social media ban for children under sixteen.