Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes

Explosions ring out today at an oil depot in southern Tehran as Israel says it is targeting Iran's energy resources. Israel is issuing an evacuation alert this morning for residents of southern Lebanon. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the war in the Middle East never should have happened. Canadians continue to leave the mid-east, many through Dubai despite sporadic closures due to the war. Canadian women participating in the UN's Commission on the Status of Women warn about backsliding on women's progress. The prime minister announces byelections for three ridings on April 13 - two in the Toronto area, and one in Montreal. Canada wins its first gold medal of the Paralympic Games, bringing the total to 6.

The war in the middle east is intensifying this morning with new waves of bombing throughout the region. US President Donald Trump insists that Washington will not be making any deal with Iran. The prime minister is returning from Japan today, but as he left, he says Canada supports removing the former Prince Andrew from the line of Royal succession. And Canada has won three medals already at the Paralympic Games, which just get underway today - two silvers and a bronze. Police investigating reports of shots fired at two Toronto-area synagogues. Dubai airport partially reopens after an Iranian attack but it's not clear whether that's affecting plans to fly some Canadians out today.

Israeli airstrikes hammer southern Beirut as Hezbollah warns Israeli border towns to evacuate. The U.S. and Israel vow to "surge" attacks as the war in Iran enters a second week with no clear endgame. Canada’s top general says the military may help defend Gulf allies as PM Carney refuses to rule out future involvement in the Iran war. Prime Minister Mark Carney signs a major security and trade pact in Tokyo that opens the door for Japanese military training in the Canadian Arctic. Toronto doctor faces dozens of sex crime charges, including voyeurism, sexual assault, and child pornography. The Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics officially open in Verona as Team Canada prepares for its first day of competition.

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns Canada could be drawn into the war to defend allies as the global order breaks down. Iran launches a new wave of attacks as Tehran warns the duration of the war is now in its hands. European nations ramp up security and evacuations as NATO chief Mark Rutte insists the alliance is "vigilant" but not yet at war. A CBC investigation finds Canada’s "red flag" gun laws are rarely used and poorly tracked following the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Nepalis head to the polls for a high-stakes election following the youth uprising that toppled the government. OpenAI agrees to federal oversight after failing to report the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s violent ChatGPT posts to police.

U-S Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the joint U-S-Israeli operation has achieved "total dominance" over Iran, even as the Senate prepares a high-stakes vote to limit the President's military powers. NATO is formally condemning Iran’s "indiscriminate attacks" on Turkey, moving to bolster air defenses along the alliance's eastern flank in a stern show of support for its ally. Iran’s retaliatory strikes are hitting U.S. bases and energy sites across the Persian Gulf, leaving at least seven dead and sparking fears of a full-scale regional war. Iran has postponed the Supreme Leader's funeral and stalled the selection of his successor as the "war situation" and ongoing airstrikes paralyze the regime. Israeli airstrikes and ground advances are intensifying across Lebanon, forcing urgent evacuations in Beirut and leaving at least five dead in the east. National security experts warn that deep budget cuts and a shift in focus to immigration have "hollowed out" key U.S. agencies, leaving the country vulnerable to Iranian terror and cyber attacks. Newfoundland and Labrador reaches deal with Equinor, BP to open the way for development of Bay du Nord offshore oil project.

Israel moves more ground troops into Southern Lebanon, says it it targetting Hezbollah commanders, and the Iranian Regime in Tehran.  US Senate and Congress to be briefed on the war in Iran for the first time.  Canadian Defence minister David McGuinty defends Ottawa's support for the war on Iran.  Foreign Affairs Canada say Canadians involved in fatal tourist bus crash in Dominic Republic on Sunday night.  Ontario couple finds Indigenous ancestral remains on their property, learns laying those remains to rest could be financially ruinous.  Reactions mixed as BC ends time changes, adopts year-round daylight time. 

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth defines US mission in Iran.  Iranian Red Crescent Society says US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have killed at least 555 people.  Hezbollah and Israel exchanging heavy fire after Hezbollah launched several strikes from Lebanon.  Prime minister Mark Carney announces multi-billion dollars uranium deal with India.  German and South Korean shipyards submit proposals today for Canada's new fleet of submarines.  Crown lawyers ask for single sexual assault charge to be withdrawn in trial of businessman Frank Stronach.  StubHub fines Ontario man more than $3K after uploaded tickets disappear. 

Fresh round of strikes and assaults are underway again in the Middle East as Israel and Iran continue attacks.Questions surrounding successor for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei.Canadians being told by Ottawa to avoid all travel to Israel, Lebanon, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iraq.Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to talk energy as he meets with official in India today as part of trade trip.High on India's wish list in those trade talks is Canadian energy....they want as much as we can sell them.21 people killed in protests outside the American consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.Police in Austin, Texas investigate an incident that left 3 dead and 14 injured in what they say may be an act of terror.

The United States and Israel have launched "major combat operations" in Iran. US President Donald Trump announced the military mission in a video posted on social media. Canada urges citizens in the middle east to shelter in place and follow instructiomns of local authorities. Regime change is what many in Iran have been calling for, but the the path forwards is froughy with peril.

Prime Minister Mark Carney hoping for a Canada-India relationship reset on his first visit to the country. China suspends major agriculture tariffs but leaves canola seeds in limbo. Pakistan bombs Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, as conflict between the neighbours escalates. U.S. and Canada issue urgent "leave now" orders as Iran strike threat looms. Two weeks after tragedy, students in Tumbler Ridge returning to class. Marketplace tests show sunscreens don't always provide the protection they claim to offer. Tyler McGregor and Natalie Wilkie named Canada’s Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers. Father and son duo repeat as champions of grueling Cain’s Quest.