From CBC Sports comes Olympic FOMO, a new podcast with daily episodes throughout the Games hosted by longtime radio duo and media best friends Mark Strong and Jemeni. Together they provide a fresh perspective to the Olympic conversation as they chat with athletes, entertainers and celebrities to get their take on the Games. In this episode, Mark and Jem chat about the recent 1-0 win against Colombia that advances the Canadian women's soccer team to the quarterfinals despite a 6-point deduction. Kardinal Offishal talks Jamaican track stars and shares his celebrity relay race team picks, plus Mark and Jem get French lessons from content creator Tresor. More episodes of Olympic FOMO are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/A3yGTght

U.S.-Russia reportedly agree on prisoner swap to free Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others.

As Iran mourns Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, Israel confirms it killed Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif in July. 

President Maduro has called for an election audit amid disputes, as regional allies show divided support. 

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is dead.

Global Affairs Canada says Canadians should leave Lebanon now, while some commerical flights still available.

B.C. First Nations fight the federal government over its delay to ban open-net salmon farms.

Pollution in the Seine postpones Olympic men's triathlon. 

Jasper residents still have no timeline for when they can return home. 

Two federal byelections underway in Montreal and Winnipeg. 

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has been re-elected for a third consecutive term, but the opposition isn't recognizing the results. 

US President Joe Biden calls for constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity, and reforms to US Supreme Court.

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh to compete for two more Olympic medals in Paris. 

The federal government says it will withhold funding 'related to suspended Canada Soccer officials' after the Olympics drone spying scandal. 

The wildfire in Jasper, Alberta, remains out of control and is expected to burn for at least three more months, with significant damage reported across a third of the town. 

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel retaliates with strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon following a deadly rocket attack, raising fears of a broader conflict. 

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh is hoping to catch gold as the first medals of the Olympics are handed out today in Paris. 

Wildfires have ravaged 30% of Jasper, Alberta, but cooler weather and international help are bringing hope for recovery. 

Canadian envoys are working hard to strengthen ties with the U.S. amid its political instability, stressing economic interdependence to both potential American administrations.

France's national rail service says it has been targetted by saboteurs ahead of the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Games. 

CEO of Soccer Canada says there are systemic ethical shortcomings within his organization.

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the Sinaloa cartel leader, was arrested in El Paso, Texas, along with Joaquin Guzman Lopez, El Chapo's son.

Significant structural loss reported in Jasper, Alberta, as wildfire rips through town. 

Ottawa has approved Alberta's request for federal assistance fighting the Jasper fire. 

Olympic competition starts, as anticipation builds for Friday's opening ceremony. 

Canada's women's soccer coach steps aside for first game, after Canada Soccer accused of spying on competitor. 

The Bank of Canada lowers interest rates for a second month in a row. 

Nearly three quarters of a billion people were chronically undernourished in 20-23, according to United Nations report.