April 29: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

John Northcott is in Ottawa for a detailed look at the Carney government's spring economic update. Helmets and hard hats: A look at Canada's plan to boost the military with skills training. Rising oil prices, driven higher by war in Iran, mean Ottawa is expected to see higher revenues. Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25 percent. British police say stabbing attack in north London that injured 2 Jewish men is a terrorist incident. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to be questioned by US lawmakers about war in Iran for the first time today. King Charles subtly jabs at US President Donald Trump in historic address while also calling for closer co-operation. European Union accuses Meta of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram.

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April 29: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes is an episode from CBC News: World Report by CBC.

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