World Report

Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes

May 17, 2026·10 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Global health authorities have triggered their highest warning system as a severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens to spill into neighboring Uganda. Canadian health officials are scrambling to contain a presumptive case of a rare, deadly hantavirus strain detected in a traveler isolated in British Columbia. US prosecutors reveal an Iranian-proxied terror plot targeted Toronto's US consulate and local synagogues, triggering a massive RCMP national security investigation. A drone hit the perimeter of the U — A — E’s sole nuclear power plant amid long — standing accusations against Iran and escalating wartime rhetoric on Iranian state media. The Montreal Canadiens must face a winner-take-all Game Seven in Buffalo after a defensive collapse led to an 8-3 loss against the Sabres. No matter who wins Game Seven, Quebec remains a central part of the NHL playoffs as the exclusive manufacturer and printer of all official game pucks. Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision contest, bagging the award for the first time.

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