World Report

Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes

Jul 12, 2025
A Conservative leader criticizes the Prime Minister's trade strategy, warning about potential tariffs that could affect negotiations. Investigators discuss a tragic Air India crash linked to pilot error. A vigil in Texas mourns flood victims and the missing. The plight of an Afghan detainee highlights asylum challenges faced in Canada. Over 2,000 people are evacuated from Ontario First Nations due to wildfires, while a Canadian regiment takes on ceremonial duties in London, merging tradition with current crises.
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INSIGHT

Risks of Imposing Trade Deadlines

  • Pierre Poilievre criticizes Prime Minister Mark Carney for setting a US trade talks deadline that could be exploited by the Americans.
  • Poilievre stresses the need for plan transparency and openness to advisory input during negotiations.
INSIGHT

Air India Crash Fuel Switch Mystery

  • The Air India crash preliminary report reveals fuel control switches moved to cut-off just after takeoff, causing pilot confusion.
  • The switches are designed to avoid accidental movement, hinting at possible malfunction accidents experts find puzzling.
ANECDOTE

Texas Flood Vigil and Visit

  • Hundreds gathered in Kerrville, Texas, for a vigil honoring flood victims and those still missing after recent catastrophic flash floods.
  • President Trump visited the devastated area promising more aid amid criticisms of the government's flood response.
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