US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Saudi Arabia pushing for Israel-Hamas ceasefire.  
  Ukraine needs more weapons and ammunition now, says president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 
  Alberta is trying to prevent a bad wildfire season with prescribed burns.

Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

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	Canada supports Biden's Gaza peace plan, per Minister Melanie Joly and Prime Minister Trudeau.   
 	Canada's justice systems are strained with delays and burnout, leading to cases being thrown out.  
 	South Africa's ANC party poised to lose majority, partial election results suggest.  

Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes

Donald Trump's supporters and critics react to his felony convictions.  
  First-quarter GDP growth of 1.7% suggests a slower economy than expected.  
  Montreal billionaire Robert Miller facing 21 charges, including sexual assault, following CBC reporting. 

Friday's top stories in 10 minutes

Hong Kong court acquits just 2 of the "Hong Kong 47" pro-democracy activists.  
  Dozens of foreign workers on Prince Edward Island on hunger strike, protesting provincial immigration changes.  
  Canada Post seeks pricing and speed flexibility to sustain daily delivery amid financial woes and competition. 

Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes

South Africa's election could see the ruling ANC party lose its majority for the first time in 30 years.   
  Parts of India experience 50 degree temperatures in prolonged heatwave.    Researchers trying to learn more about how wildfires are starting in Canada. 

Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Sol Mamakwa becomes the first Ontario MPP to ask a question in an Indigenous language in the provincial legislature.  
  Spain, Norway and Ireland are officially recognizing the State of Palestine today.  
  Blue Rodeo is one of the latest inductees of the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame. 

Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

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