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Canada has a new Governor General. After being a Supreme Court Justice and United Nations human rights commissioner, Louise Arbour is now King Charles' representative in Canada. The ceremony was filled with music, and speeches, and the swearing of oaths.

And: Diabetes, obesity, kidney disease… GLP-1 medications have shown promise for multiple conditions. New research is adding another – breast cancer. Jennifer La Grassa explains the latest research.

Also: It’s almost time for Canada to host its first ever men’s World Cup match.
The Canadian soccer team hit the pitch in Toronto today for training ahead of Friday’s opening game.

Plus: Iran/Israel war, China works to cement relations with North Korea, and more.

War is erupting again in the Middle East tonight. For the first time since a fragile ceasefire was enacted in April, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel. It comes in response to Israel's continued strikes on Lebanon's capital. Israel has vowed retaliation. But U.S. President Donald Trump still maintains that a peace deal is close to fruition.

Also: Opioid overdoses are skyrocketing in Winnipeg. A CBC data analysis shows the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has responded to more than 2-thousand opioid calls so far this year. Manitoba's government has announced one million dollard to address the toxic drug crisis. You'll hear more about what the province is up against.

And: The FIFA World Cup will begin this week. As the event draws more attention to soccer, Canadian officials think it's a good time to pitch a big project to secure long term support for this country's players.

Plus: Canada's new Governor General, Undocumented farmworkers fear deportation in California, and more

Attacks between Iran and the U.S. are either being called an escalation or downplayed - depending on which leader you ask. What's for sure are the questions being raised about whether a fragile ceasefire will hold.

Also: Several women tell CBC News they are terrified, upon learning their photos were manipulated using artificial intelligence to depict violent scenes and sexual acts. As the number of alleged victims grows, the wife of one of the accused is speaking out.

And: Mary Simon is reflecting on her legacy as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General. She says since entering the role in 2021, she has strived to build bridges for all Canadians in the true spirit of reconciliation. CBC sat down with Simon at Rideau Hall.

Plus: Protests in Albania over plans to build a luxury resort, Marie-Philip Poulin receives an honourary doctorate, and more.

The cost of living seems to keep going up. And now the federal government is issuing a rebate to roughly 12 million people based on income. It replaces the GST/HST credit. The opposition calls it a gimmick.

And: Quebec’s health minister tables legislation that would ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16.

Also: What if you had to shelter in place, 400 kilometres above the surface of the Earth? Astronauts on the International Space Station prepared to evacuate, amid a disagreement between space agencies over how to fix an air leak.

Plus: Synagogue attack, pride speech interrupted by mayor, employment numbers, Quebec soccer players and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he uses AI – and he’s hoping more Canadians will soon use it too. Carney unveiled his government's long-awaited strategy on artificial intelligence. It includes spending up to $2 billion to maximize the benefits, prevent the harms, and give Canada more control over how our data is used.

And: Scaling up on AI means more data centres. Canada has just five large scale centres so far, and there are plans for nearly 100 more… but there’s pushback in Alberta, where most of the centres are being planned.

Also: There apparently IS enough aviation fuel for flights. That message is now coming from some major airlines, weeks after scarce supply warnings prompted thousands of flight cancellations.

Plus: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Alberta separation and treaty rights, and more.