World Report September 11: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
Sep 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils major nation-building projects in Canada to counter U.S. tariffs. A search intensifies in Utah for a suspect linked to the assassination of an activist, sparking community outrage. In Brazil, political unrest deepens as judges deliver a verdict on former president Jair Bolsonaro. Meanwhile, South Korean detainees face harsh conditions at a U.S. facility. Concerns rise over harmful 'forever chemicals' found in Newfoundland's water, and a new Whitney Houston song is released, delighting fans 13 years after her passing.
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Nation-Building Projects To Shield Economy
- Prime Minister Mark Carney will push large energy and infrastructure projects to strengthen Canada's economy and resist U.S. tariffs.
- The first five projects include LNG expansion, a small modular reactor, mines, and port upgrades to connect regions.
Resolve College Staff Strike By Negotiation
- Do address wage, benefit and job security concerns to resolve the college support staff strike in Ontario.
- The union ties staffing cuts to caps on international students and urges better worker protections.
Killing Of Charlie Kirk Spurs Massive Manhunt
- Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and Trump ally, was fatally shot at a Utah university rally prompting a massive search.
- Officials cancelled classes, lowered flags, and warned of possible revenge attacks amid the manhunt.