
Iran’s protest clampdown, Canada’s Olympic qualifier controversy, Ottawa’s gun buyback program under fire, and more
12.01.2026 | 26 min.
Iran is pushing to control the public message, following weeks of deadly protests. The regime today, held pro-government rallies, while continuing a country-wide internet blackout in an attempt to limit the information getting out. Critics say the death toll continues to rise.Also: Canada’s skeleton team is pushing back on accusations it sabotaged the Olympic hopes of an American sledder. The U.S. athlete claims Canada’s coach intentionally pulled four of his athletes from a weekend race, depriving her of the points needed to qualify for the upcoming games.And: Is the gun buyback program working? Canada’s public safety minister is defending the government’s controversial buyback program after a test run of the policy — set to be launched in the coming weeks — produced minimal results.Plus: Canada’s tanker ban misinformation, U.S. Fed Chair under investigation, Grok’s deepfake concerns, and more.

Growing protests in Iran, Colombian drug investigation, Preparing Milan's Olympic Hockey rink, and more
11.01.2026 | 29 min.
Hundreds of people are reported dead, as nationwide protests in Iran grow. Demonstrations that continue, despite the violent government crackdown. U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his threats to step in, as Tehran warns the Americans to stay out.Also: The U.S. government has long accused the Venezuelan government of involvement in the drug trade - using it to justify multiple military strikes the country, and the capture of president Nicolas Maduro. Now, CBC News recently obtained a wire tap recording from a Colombian drug investigation - capturing discussions between members of an organized crime group and Venezuelan generals. You'll hear the recording - and how they could be used as potential evidence against Maduro.And: As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, questions are swirling about Milan’s new Olympic hockey arena, and whether it's ready for action. Organizers staged test games this weekend - giving players a chance to try out the rink. Canada's Olympic hockey teams will obviously be going for gold - but could the rink hold them back?Plus: More federal agents deploying to Minneapolis, Bushfires in Australia, Snowbirds trying to sell their homes in Florida, and more.

Protests over Minnesota ICE shooting, Venezuela guerilla groups, Indonesia deals with cyclone aftermath, and more
10.01.2026 | 29 min.
Protests and vigils are taking place across the United States - as outrage grows after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent shot and killed a woman this week. That shooting was captured on cell phone cameras, and the footage quickly spread around the world. In Minneapolis, where the shooting happened, protesters are demanding ICE leave their city.Also: The US attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro is having ramifications across the region. A number of guerilla groups operate along the country's border with Colombia. We'll take you to that border - where the dynamics around these armed groups are changing. And: Six weeks after a devastating cyclone struck Sumatra, many Indonesians are furious over the government's response. The storm led to the deaths of more than 11-hundred people, wiped out whole villages, and left hundreds of thousands of people with no home. But the cyclone is not the only cause of all the destruction. Plus: Iran protests, Renters struggle in Canadian cities, Italy's only gourmet restaurant inside a prison, and more.

Iranian protests intensify, flu numbers, women’s Olympic hockey team and more
09.01.2026 | 28 min.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out at President Trump as having hands "stained with the blood of Iranians" as his supporters shouted "Death to America!" This as protests continued to intensify for the 13th day against the regime. With the internet shut down, it appears that government forces have begun a crackdown on protesters. U.S President Trump issued a new warning to Iran’s rulers.Also: Hospitals are jammed with flu cases across the country. With widespread flu activity, it isn’t clear if this year's flu season has peaked.And: Canada’s women’s Olympic hockey team is unveiled. The mission is clear — keep gold.Plus: ICE raid fallout and new video, Carney prepares for China trip, humanoid robots, and more.

Protests in Iran, Minneapolis ICE fallout, Canadians peeved over ‘pitch’ of airline seats, and more
08.01.2026 | 26 min.
Protests across Iran continue for the 12th straight day. Demonstrators are angry over the state of the country’s crumbling economy. Clashes have been reported with Iranian security forces and President Trump has issued a warning.Plus: CBC News is on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota as protests erupt in the wake of the deadly shooting of a 37-year-old woman following her interaction with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.And: We look at the increasing squeeze on airline passengers caused by decreasing seat space, and why there are calls for Ottawa to step in.Also: The state of Venezuela’s political prisoners, ICE recruitment and training tactics, the plan to wean teens off screens, and more.



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