The Current CBC News & Politics

Women fleeing civil war in Sudan are falling victim to sexual and gender-based violence, even as they seek refuge in neighbouring Chad. The Current's Elizabeth Hoath brings us the stories of four women — and the staggering challenge for aid workers trying to help.

Hurricane Beryl is barrelling toward Jamaica after wreaking havoc on St. Vincent and the Grenadines. How can small island nations be protected from the threat of extreme weather and climate change — and how much responsibility lies with larger nations?

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that presidents are entitled to immunity with some limits, but one dissenting justice warns the decision makes the president “a king above the law." Guest host Nahlah Ayed talks to law professor and Supreme Court expert Eric Segall.

Fears that missile fire between Israel and militant group Hezbollah could lead to a full-scale war in Lebanon are growing. Close to 500 people have been killed in the hostilities so far and several countries have urged their citizens in the country to leave. Dahlia Scheindlin and Hussein Ibish join guest host Nahlah Ayed to discuss what might lead to all-out war, and what needs to be done to de-escalate tensions.

The U.S. government is suing software company Adobe, saying the company deliberately makes its subscriptions difficult to cancel. A professor of marketing explains how deceptive design keeps you locked into subscriptions — and how to avoid tricky cancellation policies.

The Ontario Science Centre closed its doors for the last time on June 21 due to structural issues. The building is one of Canada’s centennial projects, erected in 1967 to celebrate the country’s 100-year anniversary. Toronto Metropolitan University’s Colin Ripley discusses the current state of other centennial projects across the nation.