Your World Tonight Carney/Indigenous summit, Syria violence, voting at 16, and more
Jul 17, 2025
Indigenous leaders express skepticism about a government promise of prosperity, fearing lack of consultation on infrastructure projects. Violence escalates in Syria, pressuring a fragile ceasefire as airstrikes intensify. A push to lower the voting age to 16 in the UK sparks debates on youth participation in democracy. An experimental treatment shows promise in preventing mitochondrial disease, while a high-profile murder case raises questions about justice for police officers. Plus, women's soccer hits new heights with a record transfer deal!
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First Nations Skepticism on Infrastructure Law
- First Nations leaders fear they're excluded from critical consultations about infrastructure projects under Ottawa's new law.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizes economic partnership but faces skepticism from Indigenous chiefs.
Fragile Syrian Ceasefire Under Threat
- Renewed violence between Druze and Bedouin groups and Israeli airstrikes threaten a fragile ceasefire in southern Syria.
- Syria's interim president pledges protection for minorities amid regional tensions and international calls for calm.
Mitochondrial Replacement IVF Breakthrough
- A novel IVF technique using DNA from three people prevents mitochondrial disease, resulting in eight healthy births in the UK.
- The procedure raises ethical debates but offers hope for families afflicted by a fatal genetic condition.