Jewish communities across North America are on alert after another attack. A man drove his car into — and through — a synagogue in Michigan. He was armed, and the car burst into flames inside the building. It’s another incident, adding to the fear felt at synagogues and Jewish schools.

And: The first statement from Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the military should keep up its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It also says Iran will continue to target U.S. military bases, and wants reparations for the deaths of Iranians killed by American bombing.

Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Yellowknife to detail plans to reinforce security in Canada’s north.

Plus: Manitoba considers ban on pay-for-plasma, airline prices going up again, a bill to make it easier for police and Canada’s spy service to investigate online activity, and more.

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Liberals are celebrating a political coup that brings them one step closer to a majority government. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has joined the party — crossing the floor from the ranks of the NDP.

And: Donald Trump says the U.S. could destroy what's left of Iran in an hour. But the fighting shows no sign of letting up. Iran says it is prepared for a long war of attrition. And it's doubling down on what might be its most powerful weapon — international oil flow.

Also: Doctors say portable MRI machines are a game changer — improving surgical outcomes and reaching patients in rural and remote regions.

Plus: Israel pushes further into Lebanon, animal rights activists push for a ban on live horse exports, the effect of the war on fertilizer prices, and more.

The RCMP has declared a national security incident over shots fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto this morning. Police are looking for two suspects they say drove up to the building and took shots.

Politicians have denounced the shooting, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling it “reprehensible”. He and others suggested there has been an increase in violence in Canada connected to the war in the Middle East.

And: The U.S. and Israel pledge what they called the biggest day of strikes in Iran. Iranian leaders are threatening “an eye for eye” and showing no sign of tiring or backing down.

Also: A company with Canadian directors funneled valuable pearls to Myanmar's brutal military regime despite sanctions imposed by Canada and its allies. A CBC investigation has revealed a human rights group asked the RCMP to look at the activities of the company almost two years ago, but authorities won't say whether they have taken up the case.

Plus: Five First Nation sacred artifacts unveiled in Quebec, oil and stock markets bounce in response to the war, and more.