Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Canadian Armed Forces trying to end secret romantic relationships between superiors and subordinates.  US military says it has carried out strikes across southern Iran in "self-defense." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he is authorizing more strikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.  US President Donald Trump to undergo medical exam today.  Residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario worry over forever chemicals detected at local beach.  Canada's best men's soccer players are converging on Charlotte, North Carolina for a pivotal training camp ahead of FIFA World Cup.

What to watch for when Premier Danielle Smith hosts her Western counterparts at conference in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is campaigning for Canadian unity, warns against treating referendums as a way to improve negotiating power. Independent international tribunal begins today into Residential Schools in Canada.Locals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo attack hospital, in effort to retrieve bodies of ebola victims. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran could come soon, US President Donald Trump says it should be tied to Gulf countries signing the Abraham Accords.  Pope Leo urges governments to slow development of Artificial Intelligence, apologizes for the Catholic Church's role in slavery. 

Donald Trump insists a peace deal with Iran is almost complete but Tehran is disputing key parts of the US president's claims.  Russia bombards Ukraine with one of it's fiercest assaults of the war so far.  A massive new data centre that's about to open in Alberta has some people concerned about the province's ambitions for artificial inteeleigence ventures. At least 20 people trapped after a 9-story building coallpses in the Philippines.  Turkey's police raid the main opposition party headquarters to enforce a judicial order that removed the party's chair from power. A massive new data centre that's about to open in Alberta has some people concerned about tjhe province's ambitions for artificial inteeleigence ventures. Montreal sex workers go on strike to protest working conditions. Montreal's Grand Prix set to begin at 4 pm ET today.

A deadly mine explosion has rocked northern China, killing at least 90 people according to state media. Ten people have been killed in a drone attack on a student dormitory, in Russian controlled Luhansk region of Ukraine.  Six people killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, including 5 police officers and a 13-year-old boy. Around 40-thousand people have been placed under evacuation orders in Southern California over concerns of chemical explosion at plant. Premier Danielle Smith insists she wants voters to have a say on holding a referendum on whether to remain in Canada. Voting starts today in the BC Conservative leadership race. CBS News Radio shuts down after 99 years in service, as parent company Paramount cites budget cuts.

Alberta premier Danielle Smith announces October referendum to decide whether Albertans want a vote on separatism. B.C. man sentenced to 4.5 years for "most prolific" voyeurism case in Canadian history, involving 652 victims. Foreign Minister Anita Anand says Canadians detained by IDF earlier this week are now in Turkey and are receiving urgent medical care. Uganda suspends travel with neighboring D.R.C. over spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 177 people. NATO leaders are expressing confusion after a U.S. announcement of troop deployments in Poland. South and central China overwhelmed by heavy rain and floods. Dozens dead. Tens of thousands displaced. Veteran guide Kami Rita Sherpa urges Nepal to curb Everest overcrowding after receiving a hero's welcome for his record-breaking 32nd summit.

Surrey BC home targetted in shooting belonged to Cricket Canada President Arvinder Khosa.  Alberta legislative committee on pro-Canada petition adjourns after prematurely sent news release.  Canadian living in the United States for decades accused of voting illegally.  NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Sweden, as Russia allegedly jams drones on the the alliance's eastern flank.  Detroit-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal after ebola concerns prohibited passenger from Democratic Republic of Congo to enter US.  The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs for the last time tonight. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney meeting with BC Premier David Eby as he clashes with his Alberta counterpart over energy infrastructure.  Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says 62 potential unmarked graves found on northern Alberta reserve.  NATO jets scramble to respond to drone detected near Lithuania. Russian president Vladimir Putin is in China to strengthen partnership with Xi Jinping.  United States expected to indict former Cuban president Raul Castro.  CBC is pulling Kars 4 Kids ads after US court bans its jingle for being deceptive.  Parliamentary Budget Officer says Hosting FIFA World Cup will cost Canadian taxpayers $1 billion. 

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.8% in April, thanks to soaring energy prices. Prime Minister Mark Carney to make announcement not far from the site of Nouveau Monde Graphite's Matawinie Mine. 3 people dead after mosque attack at the Islamic Centre of San Diego. 2 teenage suspects dead.WHO says Ebola outbreak in central Africa is spreading quickly with more than 130 deaths and 500 cases. Jonathan Andic, son of the founder of Mango fashion group, in police custody being questioned about his father's death. Women in Halifax area decry long wait times for mammograms. Canadian defence minister David McGuinty visiting home base of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, amid speculation the fleet may not be able to perform much longer.

A virus-stricken cruise ship enters quarantine in Rotterdam as the W-H-O launches a new study on global pandemic preparedness.The W-H-O declares a global health emergency as a deadly, vaccine-resistant Ebola strain spreads through the D-R-C and Uganda.Donald Trump issues fresh warnings to Iran as escalating tensions drive up global oil and gas prices.Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne calls for allied unity as G7 summits begin in Paris.Secruity funding for the White House ballroom hits a technical snag in the Senate. Experts estimate Ontario is paying up to 20 million dollars a year to store boycotted U-S alcohol.A Spanish court clears pop star Shakira of tax fraud and orders the government to return more than 55 million euros in fines.

Global health authorities have triggered their highest warning system as a severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens to spill into neighboring Uganda.Canadian health officials are scrambling to contain a presumptive case of a rare, deadly hantavirus strain detected in a traveler isolated in British Columbia.US prosecutors reveal an Iranian-proxied terror plot targeted Toronto's US consulate and local synagogues, triggering a massive RCMP national security investigation.A drone hit the perimeter of the U — A — E’s sole nuclear power plant amid long — standing accusations against Iran and escalating wartime rhetoric on Iranian state media.The Montreal Canadiens must face a winner-take-all Game Seven in Buffalo after a defensive collapse led to an 8-3 loss against the Sabres.No matter who wins Game Seven, Quebec remains a central part of the NHL playoffs as the exclusive manufacturer and printer of all official game pucks.Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision contest, bagging the award for the first time.