World Report Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Jul 11, 2026
Canada and Michigan set a July 27 opening for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. U.S.-Iran tensions escalate with a strict deadline and talk of overwhelming strikes. A murder probe unfolds after the death of a former British minister. B.C. nurses threaten wider pickets amid arbitration moves. China's dog meat trade faces rising public backlash. Japan celebrates a successful reusable rocket landing.
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Trump Frames Gordie Howe Bridge As Political Win
- U.S. President Donald Trump framed the Gordie Howe Bridge dispute as a win after threats to block the project and demands for a larger U.S. stake.
- Ottawa and Michigan set an official July 27 opening after earlier U.S. complaints and a Trump claim of unfair treatment and a 500 percent ownership demand.
Trump Gives Iran A Stern Deadline Over Strait Of Hormuz
- Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to halt maritime attacks and publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open, warning of overwhelming U.S. strikes.
- He claimed a thousand American missiles are aimed at Iran after U.S. bombings halted commercial shipping in the region.
Anne Widdecombe Death Triggers Murder Probe
- Former British minister Anne Widdecombe was found dead at 78 with serious injuries, prompting a murder investigation and a briefly arrested man later cleared.
- Police said there's no evidence the killing was politically motivated despite renewed debate about politician security.