World Report

Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Dec 16, 2025
A new Canadian plan aims to cut methane pollution from fossil fuels and landfills. A Canadian delegation of MPs is denied entry to Israel while trying to visit the West Bank. In Bondi Beach, alleged attackers undergo military training amid public outcry for stricter gun laws. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for seizing Russian assets in The Hague. Canada announces a $50 million boost for Ukraine's drone capabilities, while Donald Trump files a $5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. Canadian snowbirds are now flocking to Mexico instead of the U.S.
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INSIGHT

Canada's Flexible Methane Crackdown

  • Canada will unveil tougher methane rules targeting oil, gas and landfills while allowing some industry flexibility.
  • Environment Minister Julie DeBruzan plans enhanced regulations that ban venting with certain exceptions and optional industry approaches.
ANECDOTE

Delegation Denied Entry To Israel

  • A Canadian delegation including five Liberal MPs and NDP MP Jenny Kwan were denied entry to Israel when entering from Jordan.
  • They intended to visit Palestinians affected by settler violence and meet the Palestinian Authority in occupied West Bank areas.
ANECDOTE

Bondi Beach Attack And Mourners

  • Hundreds mourned at Bondi Beach after an anti-Semitic attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event.
  • Authorities reported the alleged father-and-son gunmen had homemade ISIS flags and reportedly trained in the Philippines last month.
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