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Alberta woman, 61, breaks her own world record by planking for 5 hours
DonnaJean Wilde, a grandmother of 12, broke her own Guinness World Record for holding the longest female abdominal plank during the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah this week.
Trump announces diesel deal with Russia after conversation with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal after years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Vance unsure if Pentagon will livestream a prisoner's execution, but he won't be watching
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Friday he does not know whether the Pentagon will carry out its plan to livestream the execution by firing squad of the former U.S. Army psychiatrist convicted in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting, a plan that has drawn broad condemnation.
'Crypto King' investor recounts the moment he learned $311M investment fund didn’t exist
An investor and friend of Aiden Pleterski showed up at the lakefront mansion of the self-described "Crypto King" in June 2022 to "get proof in person" of how much money was in Pleterski’s investment account. Pleterski has pleaded not guilty to fraud over $5,000 and money laundering.
FlyDubai co-pilot sought to crash plane into Tel Aviv's main airport: UAE
The axe-wielding co-pilot who attacked the captain of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv last month intended to seize control of the airplane and fly it into the passenger terminal at Israel's main international airport, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said Friday.
Crazy Rich Asians to get the TV treatment with original stars on HBO
HBO will continues the Crazy Rich Asians story as an eight-episode series, with stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh returning.
A Newfoundlander got a random call from a bunch of Hollywood stars — and just went with it
Newfoundlander Paul Matthews picked up the phone last month, not knowing it was Jax Irwin on the other end. Irwin cold calls people on the east coast, just to chat. But that day, she had Hollywood star Josh Hartnett and the cast of a new Netflix show on the line with her.
IN PHOTOS | Belgium youths, police clash during protests
Police and young protesters clashed in Brussels on Friday, as tens of thousands of people rallied in the Belgian capital against rising living costs and budget-tightening measures introduced by the government.
Poilievre shrugs off Musk's pro-separatist posts: 'Canadians control their own destiny'
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre dismissed tech billionaire Elon Musk's calls this week for multiple provinces to separate from Canada, saying "Canadians control their own destiny."
Residential school denialism shouldn't be illegal, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says
Residential school denialism is detestable but not illegal, and that shouldn't change, says Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, who disagrees with federal Manitoba NDPer Leah Gazan's efforts to add it to the Criminal Code.
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Globe and Mail
Trump names Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Zacharia, a communications adviser for Trump’s media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt
Canadian arrested in FBI hack that exposed employees’ personal data
Arrest was the latest targeting ShinyHunters, the group that claimed responsibility for the hack on the bureau’s jobs portal
South African judge wins Nobel Peace Prize, signalling pushback to U.S. campaign against ICC
Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge and anti-apartheid lawyer, was honoured as the Nobel committee defended the role of international law against mounting political pressure
Vance casts doubt on plans to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter, says he won’t watch
The Vice-President says he does not know whether the Pentagon will proceed with broadcasting Nidal Malik Hasan’s December execution
Two powerful earthquakes rock Panama, damaging buildings and roads
A 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquake, followed by a series of aftershocks, prompted evacuations across the country
Americans 75 and older are now the nation’s wealthiest, Fed survey finds
For the oldest families aged 75 and over, median net worth jumped to nearly US$505,000, up from just over US$367,000 in 2022
Thieves steal €5-million worth of prized wines in Italy’s largest wine heist
The theft targeted a winery in Tuscany, where a group of at least seven thieves on Saturday night made off with bottles of some of Italy’s most sought-after wines
Nobel winner Navi Pillay warns international law is under attack
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay thanked the Nobel Committee for awarding her its Peace Prize on Friday, and decried attacks on the International Criminal Court and other institutions of international law.
U.S hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal that the U.S. believes has become politicized and attempted to unfairly and illegally prosecute Americans and Israelis on war crimes charges.
Supreme Court sets out new sentencing framework for cases involving Indigenous offenders, victims
Court says Indigenous people are disproportionately and excessively imprisoned, while women and girls suffer from unacceptably high levels of violence and abuse
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Global News
$8 million worth of premium Tuscan wine stolen in brazen overnight heist
The Florence-based winery said security camera footage showed seven masked men breaking into its Cortona storage facility and loading thousands of bottles onto two trucks.
Trump says Russia will supply 300K tons of diesel despite global sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump added that Russia would then deliver 3 million tons of diesel fuel within a short period of time, based on the condition of its diesel refineries
Andrew, former prince, granted $570,000 for surrendering Royal Lodge lease
The Crown Estate announced that the former prince had vacated the Royal Lodge and was entitled to the compensation because he moved out less than 25 years into his 75-year lease.
Avianca flight turbulence leaves 8 hospitalized, forces emergency landing
An official told Global News that the flight, travelling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York City's JFK, had to 'divert to MIA due to turbulence.'
Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief
The committee said Pillay's award was a message to those seeking to undermine 'the international rules-based system and the institutions.'
U.S. won’t resume strikes on Iran before midterms, Trump says
Trump said Thursday that the U.S. 'will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd.'
Police used unlawful warrants in former Prince Andrew property seizure, U.K. judge says
Justice Nicholas Hilliard said that the Thames Valley Police had made a significant error in applying for the warrant when they searched the properties of the former prince.
China nominates health official Song Li to lead WHO
Other candidates for the WHO head position who have been announced include Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al-Kuwari of Qatar, Dr. Hanan Balkhy of Saudi Arabia and Dr. Hans Kluge of Belgium.
Explosions heard in Saudi capital as Middle-East conflict intensifies
The blasts came as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have targeted the kingdom's infrastructure, though there was no word on what had caused the explosions.
Israel mourns Oct. 7 attacks as Palestinians in Gaza live in ruins of war
In Israel families mourned at intersections, bomb shelters and the site of a music festival that was overrun by militants three years ago in a deadly attack.
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New York Times
He Left Behind Millions. Who Would Get It — His Family, or the D.S.A.?
When a New York University professor died in 2024, it set off a legal dispute over a quietly accumulated fortune.
Paxton Said in Deposition That Donor Gave Him Stocks to Please God
The leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s investments and his tactics for defending himself.
Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump said the White House would investigate unsubstantiated claims that Lisa D. Cook committed mortgage fraud and hold a hearing next month.
Navi Pillay, South African Jurist, Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
The choice drew condemnation from Israel over Ms. Pillay’s role leading a U.N. commission that said the country had committed genocide against Palestinians.
Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices
President Trump said Russia had agreed to ship potentially millions of tons of diesel fuel in the coming months. But the amounts would be small relative to global demand.
Senate Fact Finders Decry Costs of Immigrant Detention at Guantánamo
The setup has cost more than $100 million, the study said. A recent inspection found nearly 450 government employees and zero detainees.
Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of developing extreme Islamist views.
Want to Avoid Another Jan. 6? Defeat These Republicans.
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Private Medicare Plans Are Raising Costs And Forcing Millions To Find New Insurance
As enrollment for Medicare Advantage begins this month, older Americans are confronting fewer options because insurers are discontinuing coverage in many areas.
Mike Ditka, Fiery Coach of the Chicago Bears, Has Died
He and the Bears won the Super Bowl in 1986, and after coaching he became one of the sport’s most visible and enduring talking heads. He was 86.
CNBC
Trump strikes deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets
President Donald Trump has few options to reduce diesel prices given the destruction done to refineries by the wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Verizon posts worst day since 2002 as SpaceX U.S. network plans whack cell provider stocks
SpaceX announced the spectrum deal Thursday, as the company aims to push deeper into the telecom market through its Starlink service.
Americans' debt problems are flashing a warning not seen since the Great Recession
Researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly.
Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports
The escalating attacks are testing whether a rebound in crude oil exports from the Middle East can be sustained under high-risk conditions.
Trump appoints committee to investigate statements by the Fed's Lisa Cook
Trump tried to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt.
Hurricane Isaias disrupts U.S. oil production in Gulf of Mexico, threatens refineries
The hurricane could tighten a fuel market that is already facing big disruptions from the wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
ICE won't pause enforcement in NY after Bronx shooting, DHS' Mullin says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she asked Homeland Security Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump to immediately halt ICE operations in her state.
Wall Street is pitching data centers as a major real estate bet. The risks are piling up
Wall Street firms are bringing AI data center investments to public markets as political, liquidity and project risks grow.
Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong
Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years.
China and Europe agree to cut Chinese hybrid vehicle exports by half
Europe's trade chief Maroš Sefčovič cast the two days of talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing as a positive first step.
Washington Post
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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
NI secretary to ban the Drumcree parade
The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.
Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.
Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving
Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".
Watch: Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?
Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations.
Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.
US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.
The Independent
Climbers scale St. Louis trees during international tree climbing competition
Nearly 100 arborists scaled trees in a St. Louis park during the International Tree Climbing Championship
Daniel Craig buys haunted 18th century pub in London
The James Bond star plans to refurbish the pub and add an upstairs restaurant and large beer garden
One in three Brits thinks Polanski should resign after by-election defeat, poll shows
Green leader facing calls to quit from within his own party
Teen mom at center of incest case may have fatally run over her newborn, cops say
Investigators say the 14-year-old girl was impregnated by her father, who was later located with her in Mexico and now faces sexual assault charges
Sexual assault survivor Nancy Mace appears to blast victim in ‘Cornell 7’ case
Nancy Mace suggested the Cornell University Jane Doe participated in a ‘consensual gangbang’
Asylum seekers stranded by Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy celebrate court ruling: ‘We went through horrible, heavy things’
Trump administration unlawfully blocked more than 70,000 people from entering US in his first term, advocates say
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant announces Drumcree parade ban
Sir Chris explained that an agreement could not be reached between the Orange Order and local nationalist residents on Portadown’s Garvaghy Road
Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazonas state worsen air quality in Manaus
Smoke from fires in Brazil's Amazonas state is disrupting life in Manaus, the Amazon's largest city
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Trump diesel deal with Moscow is ‘a gift Putin will repay with terror’
Ukrainian negotiators travelled to the US on Friday for talks with their American counterparts
Trump announces deal with Putin to bring Russian diesel to US to lower costs
Americans have seen their fuel costs rocket following Trump’s war in Iran
