China’s latest blueprint for driving growth in its economy was largely written before the U.S. and Israel instigated the most far-reaching war in the Middle East in decades. But when the Chinese premier stood up in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursday to deliver the opening address, some last-minute updates appeared evident.

New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union, but experts say there is a steep price of admission. CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of the idea and what Canada could gain — and lose — by joining the group.

In November 2025, a deadly fire broke out at a Hong Kong apartment complex under renovation, killing at least 168 people. The Wang Fuk Court estate was covered in bamboo scaffolding and safety netting, which came under scrutiny after the tragedy.

The U.S. and Ecuador carried out a joint operation targeting drug trafficking operations in the ‌South American country, authorities in both countries said on Friday, with the U.S. calling the move "lethal kinetic operations."