World Report May 28: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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May 28, 2025 Indigenous leaders in Yukon are facing mounting challenges in their search for unmarked graves near residential schools. Meanwhile, the World Meteorological Organization warns of record-breaking temperatures ahead. A longtime fugitive lived in plain sight in Toronto while U.S. authorities searched for him. In a twist, two men are set to be sentenced for human smuggling. Trump proposes a hefty fee for Canada to join a defense system, as political shifts are noted in Newfoundland and Labrador. A 96-year-old woman has taken to newspaper ads in a heartfelt quest for a family doctor.
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Yukon Indigenous Grave Search Crisis
- Indigenous leaders in Yukon face diminishing support for searching unmarked graves at former residential schools.
- Funding cuts and increasing denialism threaten vital ground-penetrating radar and archival research efforts.
Climate Warning: Hottest Years Ahead
- The World Meteorological Organization warns the next five years will likely be hotter than ever recorded.
- This heating threatens to exceed the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree Celsius target, worsening extreme weather.
Fugitive's Double Life in Toronto
- Fugitive Patrick Lutz Jr. evaded U.S. law enforcement for over two decades while living openly in Toronto.
- He was tracked down via facial recognition and social media tips, now facing extradition on manslaughter charges.