Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes

A tense global landscape unfolds in today's World Report, beginning with a tragic double loss of Canadian police officers—one in Toronto, another in Ontario’s north—both killed during high-risk operations linked to regional violence. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project, faces renewed delay due to U.S. demands under President Trump, who insists on compensation and partial ownership despite Canada funding the entire bridge. Meanwhile, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran erupt into a new cycle of strikes, with both sides trading attacks in the region amid a fragile ceasefire and a failed diplomatic effort in Tehran. In the Canary Islands, Pope Leo arrives to confront Europe’s migration crisis, calling for compassion and dignity for migrants—directly challenging rising border closures across the continent. His message resonates in Spain, where a progressive policy allows half a million migrants to become legal residents. On the pitch, the FIFA Men’s World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, with Haiti’s historic return after 52 years igniting pride in Montreal’s Haitian diaspora. And in New York, Alanis Morissette is honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognized for her enduring cultural impact through Jagged Little Pill. The episode captures a world in motion—where grief, diplomacy, war, and celebration collide in a single morning.