The family of a Canadian-Congolese activist kidnapped in the DRC is asking Ottawa to help secure his release. Police in London are investigating the stabbing attack on an Iranian journalist. The federal government's ambitious plan to plant two billion trees to make a greener Canada is struggling to take root.

Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes

Wake up to what's going on in Canada and the world. Each morning, we'll give you a 10-minute dose of the biggest news stories happening now. Our CBC News reporters will tell you about the political actors trying to make change, the movements catching fire, and the cultural moments going viral. Hosted by Marcia Young Monday through Thursday and John Northcott Friday through Sunday. We have new episodes seven days a week, dropping by 6 am ET on weekdays, 7 am ET on weekends. Start your day with the very latest.

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Police in Los Angeles are beginning to clear the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA.  
  Pro-Palestinian encampments are being built at several Canadian universites -- U of T now included.  
  Donald Trump could face more fines stemming from his criminal hush money trial today.

Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes

New York City officials say more than 300 protesters were arrested at Columbia University and City College in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.  
  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with senior officials in Israel, trying to get a ceasefire deal with Hamas in place. 
  Canada's new dental care plan for seniors begins today. 

Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Protesters at New York's Columbia University storm Hamilton Hall on main campus overnight.  
  Pierre Poilievre suggests he might invoke the notwithstanding clause to get tough on crime in Canada.  
  Rwanda says treaty on plastic pollution must address plastic production to be effective. 

Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes

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

Ontario will ban use of cellphones in school classrooms starting in September.  
 Israel's Foreign Minister says a ground assault on Rafah, would be put off, if a hostage deal is reached with Hamas.  
 Students set up 'indefinite' pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University.  


Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes

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