World Report

Switzerland mourns 40 lives lost in a deadly New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, with over 100 injured. Deadly protests spread across Iran as demonstrators call for regime change. New SNAP rules restrict sugary drinks and junk food, sparking debate over health versus personal choice. New Ontario regulations on archeological protections seen as speeding up development but putting history at risk. Increased avalanche danger has officials warning skiers to stay out of back country areas of the Rockies. Wage gap hits a record in Canada, with top CEOs earning 248 times more than the average worker.

Manhunt continues after deadly shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Classic songs, films and books enter the public domain in the new year. Canada to unveil Olympic men’s hockey roster today. The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at 71. Classic songs, films and books enter the public domain in the new year. Anika Nilles to tour with Rush, inspiring drummers worldwide.

Tensions flare across Iran as protests over soaring prices and a collapsing currency spread, forcing Tehran to shut down schools, offices, and shops. Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaled Zia, dies at the age of 80 after a lengthy illness. Amid holiday chaos, the UK grapples with questions of citizenship and free speech after Alaa Abd El-Fattah's controversial past resurfaces. Hospital transfer service in Surrey, BC drops off elderly patient at wrong address. In Ottawa’s courts, therapy dogs are helping calm victims, witnesses, and defendants facing tough proceedings.Denmark delivers its last letter — ending 400 years of mail.

Trump, Zelenskyy signal peace progress after Florida talks — but Putin remains the hurdle. Netanyahu meets Trump as fragile Gaza ceasefire faces tough next phase. China holds military drills around Taiwan as a warning to 'separatist forces'. Sydney shopkeeper hailed a hero after stopping Bondi gunman, says he just wanted to end the killing. Gen Z drives surge in popularity in sport of running. Retired MP Charlie Angus trades Parliament for the stage — touring Canada to rally against Trump.

John Northcott hosts the show from London.Brigitte Bardot, French actress and animal rights activist, dies.Zelenskyy and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks.War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election.Critics say Ontario's new Blue Box strategy may not mean more efficient recycling.AI is increasingly filing social and emotional gaps in human lives is becoming more widespread.