Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes

Prime Minister Mark Carney begins selling his government's upcoming budget to Canadians. Alberta legislature set to return with throne speech as teachers strike goes on. U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies to force Kremlin into peace talks with Ukraine. King Charles on historic visit to the Vatican where a British monarch will pray with a Catholic pope for the first time in 500 years. Rubio visits Israel, warns against West Bank annexation after Israel's parliament advances move. The Canadian Opera Company's Centre Stage Gala holds its national competition tonight.

U-K police say a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester, England was a terror attack.Experts tell Canadian military it needs to shift from defence procurement to defence production.Chief says First Nations on BC's North Coast won't support Alberta premier Danielle Smith's pipeline proposal "now or ever."Israel intercepts multiple ships with Global Sumud Flotilla, says activists detained onboard will be deported.The number of dead climbs above 70 from Tuesday's earthquake in the Philippines.The Trump administration warns the firing of federal workers could start as early as today, as the government shutdown enters its second day. Internal report raises concerns about the conduct of the president of Saskatchewan's First Nations University. 

Could the next round of Canadian "nation-building" projects include new infrastructure for Nunavut? After weeks of calling for a new pipeline, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is about to announce a new energy infrastructure project. For the first time in more than 6 years, the United States government is shutting down. At least 69 people are dead after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines. Plan for peace in Gaza still on hold while Hamas reviews 20-point plan struck by Israel and United States. Federal government denies Marineland request to export beluga whales to China. New online scam targets Girl Guide cookie lovers in BC and Ontario. 

A US government shutdown could just be hours away after Republicans and Democrats fail to reach deal over health care benefits.US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth slams "fat generals," says US military officers should resign if they don't support his agenda.US President Donald Trump gives Hamas "3 or 4 days" to respond to latest Middle East peace plan. Alberta teachers poised to walk off the job in province-wide strike next week. McGill teaches next generation of family doctors about "Joyce's Principle" to guarantee Indigenous people access to healthcare without discrimination. 

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to sit down with US President Donald Trump today to discuss war in Gaza.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addresses the United Nations General Assembly. The Canadian government says the Bishnoi Gang is now listed as a terrorist group under the criminal code.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is set to attend an historic announcement in Île-à-la-Crosse, ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Wildfire burns 30% of Etosha National Park in Namibia, endangering wildlife. An attack on a Michigan LDS church is being called a targeted act of violence.Lawyers say Ontario Premier Doug Ford may be crossing a line by weighing in on criminal cases before the courts. Country icon Dolly Parton is cancelling her upcoming concerts in Las Vegas due to undisclosed health issues.

At least 4 dead in what Ukraine calls Russia's largest strike since its full-scale invasion.Stampede at political rally in India kills 40, injuries dozens more.Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, expected to visit the White House tomorrow.Moldova goes to polls for crucial parliamentary elections.Search expanded for missing 6-year-old Alberta boy who disappeared a week ago.Small businesses across rthe country are bracing for the impact of a lenghty postal strike.The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from winning the American League East title.The charter signed by England's king in 1670 could be up for auction this week....it gave the Hudson's Bay com,pany control of what is now Canada.Two Indian scientists say they's come up with a solution for smelly shoes.

Prime Minister Mark Carney talking with major investment firms today - during day two of his trip to the United Kingdom. Canada takes on England at the Women's Rugby World Cup final in London.The RCMP is closing its investigation into alleged clandestine Chinese government police stations in the Montreal area. No one has been charged.UN set to re-impose sanctions on Iran over non-compliance with its nuclear program restrictions.

Canada Post says it won't ask the government to force striking workers back to their jobs.Canada avoids recession with 0.2 percent economic growth in July.Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a defiant stance in today's UN General Assembly speech.Former FBI director, James Comey, indicted on charges related to Russia investigation.Millions of dollars spent to send Canadians to US for specialized cancer treatment.

President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmood Abbas disavows Hamas during his United Nations address.Prime Minister Mark Carney departs on his latest international trip today, this time to the United Kingdom.Residents of Churchill, Manitoba waiting for news on national-building project that would expand and upgrade their 100-year-old port.The federal government is expected to announce new measures to help Canada Post deal with chronic financial shortfalls.Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years after being found guilty of conspiracy connected to late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.Some Quebeckers pushing back on the provincial government eliminating the use of gender neutral language in official government communications.

Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves at least 17 dead in Taiwan as it makes its way to China.Canada pledges $60 million to help Haiti fight back against gangs, contingent on UN support for a new "gang-suppression force." Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will talk trade with China's Xi Jinping "when the time is right." U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirms multiple people have been shot at ICE detention faciality in Dallas, Texas. It was a big comeback for late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel as he returned to the air after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments.Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells United Nations, international law does not work without powerful friends who are willing to defend it.