Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes

Tensions flare across Iran as protests over soaring prices and a collapsing currency spread, forcing Tehran to shut down schools, offices, and shops. Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaled Zia, dies at the age of 80 after a lengthy illness. Amid holiday chaos, the UK grapples with questions of citizenship and free speech after Alaa Abd El-Fattah's controversial past resurfaces. Hospital transfer service in Surrey, BC drops off elderly patient at wrong address. In Ottawa’s courts, therapy dogs are helping calm victims, witnesses, and defendants facing tough proceedings.Denmark delivers its last letter — ending 400 years of mail.

Trump, Zelenskyy signal peace progress after Florida talks — but Putin remains the hurdle. Netanyahu meets Trump as fragile Gaza ceasefire faces tough next phase. China holds military drills around Taiwan as a warning to 'separatist forces'. Sydney shopkeeper hailed a hero after stopping Bondi gunman, says he just wanted to end the killing. Gen Z drives surge in popularity in sport of running. Retired MP Charlie Angus trades Parliament for the stage — touring Canada to rally against Trump.

John Northcott hosts the show from London. Brigitte Bardot, French actress and animal rights activist, dies. Zelenskyy and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks. War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election. Critics say Ontario's new Blue Box strategy may not mean more efficient recycling. AI is increasingly filing social and emotional gaps in human lives is becoming more widespread.

Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting prime minister Mark Caney in Halifax ahead of trip to Mar-a-Lago. Thailand and Cambodia agree to 72-hour ceasefire in deadly cross-border dispute. Nigerian officials say there could be more strikes against Islamist militants in the country’s north. African regional bodies reject recognition of Somaliland by Israel. The navy is considering an all-Canadian built ice-capable amphibious ship to defend the Arctic.  Last surviving Dionne quintuplet, Annette Dionne, has died. How many daily steps do we need to be healthy?

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals details of 20-point peace plan, as Russia mulls response.  Australia's New South Wales has now passed the toughest gun laws in the country.  A strong winter storm is beginning to drench parts of Southern California that could see more than a month's worth of rain fall in just one week. A family's new start turns to tragedy after an 11-year-old boy killed by a carbon monoxide leak in Regina.   The Rooms asks Newfoundlanders to help identify the 17th-century coastline depicted in Dutch master paintings.  Ashley MacIsaac concert cancelled after AI wrongly accuses him of being convicted sex offender. 

The US Department of Justice has released thousands of new files on Jeffrey Epstein this morning. Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power.  Military considers permanent bases in Latvia as part of Canada's NATO commitment.  US President Donal Trump said he didn’t want Canadian cars — now one built in Windsor, Ont., is racking up big American awards.  Proposed referendum question on separation from Canada approved by Elections Alberta.  Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind has graduated its first two autism service dogs.

Newly released police documents detail days and hours leading up to mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach.  Officials in Moscow investigating car bombing that killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head Russia's armed forces' operational training department.   Employees at 60 Minutes accuse CBS News of corporate censorship after editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reportedly shelved a story critical of Trump Administration's immigration policies.  FBI says former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding is a cocaine kingpin, being protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. But the story in Mexico is very different.  Medical experts say rare surgery performed at Ottawa Hospital could be gamechanger for women's health. 

Australia holds national day of reflection at Bondi Beach one week after mass shooting that left 15 people dead. Gunmen kill 9 people in South African tavern. Representatives from Cambodia and Thailand meet in Malaysia tomorrow to salvage a ceasefire and end a deadly surge in cross-border violence.  Trump tariffs pushing up holiday costs by billions of dollars for US retailers and consumers. Prince Edward Island's Lennox Island First Nation is celebrating a major milestone in effort to keep language alive. Millions mark Yalda Night: Ancient celebration of year's longest night.

Release of heavily redacted Epstein files draws criticism. US strikes ISIS sites in Syria in retaliation for killing of three Americans last week. Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel. Outgoing Canadian ambassador to Washington Kirsten Hillman reflects on challenges of Trump era. Prime Minister Mark Carney lays out what he sees as red lines in dealing with China. Nova Scotia's lobster industry challenged by lower quality harvest this season.

Nationalist club "Second Sons Canada" recruits members by focusing on fitness, history and tradition, but its leaders hold radical beliefs. Welland, Ont., hospital, schools in lockdown as police investigate reports of a shooting in area.US authorities say the suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University has taken his own life. Trump administration is set for long-awaited Epstein files release.Australia launches gun buyback program in response to Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach. EU leaders agree to 90 billion Euro loan for Ukraine, but the money isn't being borrowed against frozen Russian assets. ByteDance agrees deal to hand control of TikTok US app to new joint venture, allowing the app to continue to operate in the United States.