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CBC.ca

Canadian among the dead in Spanish high-speed rail crash

A Canadian was among those killed last week in a high-speed train collision in Toledo, Spanish officials have said, issuing a list of countries whose citizens died in the Oct. 28 tragedy.

CBC's 90 years of being there with you

Nov. 2, 2026, marks the CBC's 90th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, Canada's public broadcaster is taking a trip down memory lane, while also looking ahead.

Ukraine, Russian alert systems hit by cyberattacks that spread alarming messages

Authorities in Ukraine and Russia say their emergency alert mobile apps were targeted by cyberattacks late Sunday, with users in Ukraine receiving false warnings of dangerously high radiation levels in the capital, Kyiv.

Her neighbour built a garden suite. She calls it a 'watchtower' over her Toronto backyard

Fed up with what she calls a violation of her backyard privacy, an East York woman is going public with her campaign to have new garden suites limited to just one storey.

Economic frustration set to boil over in midterm elections

The U.S. economy is booming. But American consumers have never been more pessimistic. Economists blame tariffs and the war with Iran.

Hudson Williams talks tattoos, sex scenes, Connor Storrie with neurodivergent interviewers in The Assembly S2

Hudson Williams answered a range of questions from autistic and neurodivergent interviewers in Season 2 of The Assembly. Here are five things we learned about the Heated Rivalry star.

Commonwealth secretary-general pitches group as 'alternative' to U.S. trade

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for closer diplomatic co-operation between middle powers heads to a new venue this week, as he departs later Monday for the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hosted this year by Antigua and Barbuda.

Sask. man gives out burnt toast on Halloween | The Moment

‘Toast man’ Mike Kesslar tells The National why he gives out burnt toast to children trick or treating at his house in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Halloween.

Staff walk out of Winnipeg restaurant, allege disrespect and discrimination

More than a dozen employees walked out of a Winnipeg restaurant this week after enduring what they describe as disrespectful and humiliating treatment while on the job.
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Globe and Mail

Surprise Michigan endorsement roils U.S. Senate race as parties make final push ahead of midterms

Democrat Haley Stevens crosses party lines to back Republican candidate Mike Rogers after spat with Abdul El-Sayed

Draft proposal to end U.S.-Iran war being circulated after talks in Doha, official says

Basis of the talks is a seven-step plan Iran drew up in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade on Iran

Trump says U.S. and Canada have 'concept' of a new trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration has the 'concept' of a new trade deal with Canada, but declined to offer details.

Lindsay Clancy returns to court for hearing that could determine potential murder retrial

Judge to hear arguments on Clancy’s bid to dismiss murder charges and to discuss a timetable for a potential new trial if he allows the case to proceed

One Canadian among the 69 dead in Spain’s high-speed train collision

Other foreigners among the fatalities include four Americans and one each from France, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, Tunisia and the Czech Republic

European supermarket fridges and freezers hit by second suspected cyberattack

IT incident overnight hit dozens of stores in Belgium and Luxembourg, while Swedish grocers reported similar temperature spikes

France’s school protests resume on smaller scale as students return from break

Students want the renovation of aging schools, more teachers, more university places and the end of a university admissions system they see as socially unfair

Carney seeks to boost trade and ties at Commonwealth meeting

Prime Minister will meet with King Charles and hold bilateral meetings with countries seeking to increase investments

Seven charts that show how parties are spending campaign money in the U.S. midterms

Democrats and Republicans raised around US$5-billion this election cycle through very different channels, a Globe data analysis shows

Billionaire donors have changed the game in these U.S. midterms

Campaign spending this fall is unprecedented, and neither side seems to be interested in reining it in
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Global News

Canadian woman caught in Syria on trial over alleged role in ISIS

The case against Ammara Amjad is the first terrorism prosecution of a Canadian woman accused of living under ISIS.

Canada echoes U.S. ‘mass casualty event’ warning for Moscow

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued an alert regarding a threat of a “mass casualty event” at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow.

‘Associate’ EU membership for Canada not a ‘short-term’ project: expert

Carney said Ottawa and Brussels are working toward the "deepest possible partnership short of accession" that would see Canada become the EU's "first associate member." 

Mushroom killer Erin Patterson can never be released from prison, judges rule

Judges in Victoria dismissed Patterson’s appeal meaning she will spend the rest of her life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Canada needs a ‘good mix’ of new tech like drones, AI: NATO commander

Next week’s federal budget is expected to have more details about how Canada intends to meet ambitious defence spending targets by 2035.

Canada, EU lay out vision for closer ties in ‘dangerous and divided’ world

Canada and the EU are laying out their vision for what a closer relationship looks like in an increasingly “dangerous and divided” where trade has become “weaponized.”

Scottish police probe ex-prince Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit

Police Scotland said in a statement to Global News that the inquiries began after it received “information” and that the probe was at a “very early stage.″

Early voting jumps as millions more Americans vote ahead of midterms

Early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance of tightly contested races.

Will Russia be allowed at the World Juniors? Mixed messages after court ruling

Hockey Canada is seeking clarity on Russia's potential return to the world junior hockey championship, which begins in less than two months in Edmonton and Red Deer.

8-year-old severely injured in wolf attack inside German zoo enclosure

The incident occurred before the regular opening of the Johannismühle Wildlife Park south of Berlin, during a zookeeper day for children.
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New York Times

Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal

Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war.

Identity Politics Have Entered a New Phase

Since Trump’s return, discussions of diversity have gone quiet. This year’s midterms have shown that Americans could be ready for something new.

Desperate Mayday as Small Plane Crashes in Florida, Killing 9

Photos and video posted online showed the business jet diving nose first to the ground and exploding. In a radio call, a pilot said the plane was descending at 20,000 feet per minute.

The Big Change Coming in U.S.-China Relations in the Age of A.I.

China and the U.S. need mutually assured collaboration to quash the threat of A.I.-empowered bad actors, even while their economic differences sharpen.

Parties End the Midterm Election With Their Closing Arguments

Republicans, worried about losing control of Congress, are sending dire warnings about the opposing party. Democrats are trying to keep their focus on affordability, corruption and President Trump.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

Disneyland’s Autopia Ride Will Switch to Electric Vehicles

The gas-powered engines in Disneyland’s Autopia ride weren’t properly certified. The little cars will be replaced by E.V.s.

Do Animals Grieve?

The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. But studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other creatures are prompting some scientists to reconsider.

Our Final Polls

We look at our final polls before the midterms.

The Final Polls Before the Midterms, and a $6 Billion Crypto Heist

Plus, the smog over Tomorrowland.

CNBC

Crude oil dives to session low on Iran peace talk hopes ahead of midterms

Oil fell Monday, amid news that both the U.S. and Iran are pursuing diplomacy amid ongoing Mideast tensions

Fake nuclear warnings in Ukraine as Moscow, Kyiv report separate cyberattacks on emergency apps

Russia and Ukraine both report cyberattacks on their alerting systems, as strikes continue across the countries.

Ryanair CEO warns fares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 as fuel bill jumps by $2.2 billion

Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary told CNBC that European airlines may have "significantly higher airfares" of up to 20% next year as fuel costs rise.

The market view of the oil, AI and bond trades went through a major change in October

The market expects oil to keep rising, but treasury yields have declined, a warning traders and investors may be more worried about an AI crash than inflation.

Defense, healthcare, crypto and AI: How the midterm election could affect stocks

Democratic gains in Congress could bring tougher oversight of major companies and shift billions of dollars in federal spending and regulatory policy.

Crude prices slide as investors brace for a big week

Futures push higher ahead of Apple, the midterms and jobs data due Friday

OpenAI deepens Abu Dhabi foothold as Sam Altman inks deals spanning energy, government and investment

OpenAI signed four Abu Dhabi agreements spanning energy, government and investment as Sam Altman met the emirate’s crown prince.

Apollo launches $11 billion private credit platform, backed by Abu Dhabi

Apollo has launched a 10 billion euro European private credit platform backed by major global investors.

AI is coming to construction sites. But does it make workers safer?

AI is flagging hazards on construction sites, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited.

South Korea targets 'world's highest performance' sovereign AI model in record new budget

The 2027 budget will rise 12.8% to 820.9 trillion won, and will include a 21.3 trillion won investment into semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers.

BBC

Nowak family say police failed them multiple times

The murdered student's family say they feel "manipulated" and "failed" by Hampshire Police.

Baby among four killed in bomb attack in western Colombia, official says

It is not yet clear who was behind the attack, which appears to have targeted a military base.

Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".

Shop freezers in six European countries hit by suspected cyber-attack

The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

Huntingdon train attacker said 'I am the baddest', trial hears

Police responded to fears about Anthony Williams on a train the day before the attack, jurors hear.

Chris Mason: Home secretary to face scrutiny over changes to rules for legal migrants

At the heart of the debate around legal migration are contested notions of fairness, our political editor writes.

Mother told to book appointment to give birth to her baby who had died

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust apologises for care it says "fell short of the standards" expected.

Fake nuclear warnings issued after Ukrainian and Russian air alert apps hacked

Neither government has confirmed who was responsible for the cyberattacks on Sunday evening.

Hunt for attackers after Halloween party stabbings

Three boys aged 16 and two aged 17 were taken to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night.

Bottom club Sunderland to stick with manager Le Bris

Sunderland manager Regis le Bris is set to be given more time to turn things around despite his side's poor start to the Premier League season.

The Independent

Haley Stevens was the future of Michigan Democrats. Then she endorsed a Republican.

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens shocked her fellow party members over the weekend when she endorsed a Republican for Senate in Michigan

Bryan Calvert's turns baby blue Hubbard squash into a colorful soup with blue cheese and pears

When your farmers’ market is full of winter squash, don’t overlook some of the funkier-looking varieties

Approval of a cheap version of HIV-prevention shot lenacapavir raises hopes in low-income countries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV

Tory grandee blasts slave reparations as Burnham denies payout plans

Former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind has told The Independent that paying compensation for events 300 years ago is ‘illogical and should be rejected’ as leftwing Labour MPs push the prime minister to agree to payouts

OpenAI wants to change the name ‘data centres’ to make people hate them less

ChatGPT maker hoping to launch PR campaign to bring people round to artificial intelligence, as backlash sweeps the world

Hypersonic missile being made by British-German startup ‘could strike deep inside Russia’

It comes as part of a UK-German defense parnership signed by former defence secretary John Healey in 2024

Fighter jet scrambled to escort London Wizz Air flight as bomb threat forces emergency landing

A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Budapest airport on Monday after receiving a bomb threat.

Karl Bushby: Man who spent 28 years walking the globe given hero’s welcome as he completes quest in Hull

The adventurer from Hull was ‘overwhelmed’ when crowds of people welcomed him over the Humber Bridge

‘Prisoners lie in bed all day, taking drugs and watching TV’: Outgoing prisons chief on shocking state of UK jails

Exclusive: Rife with drone-delivered drugs, inmates are leaving Britain’s overcrowded prisons unrehabilitated while organised gangs are making a fortune – and there is no plan to fix it, prisons inspector Charlie Taylor tells Amy-Clare Martin

Ex-Tory councillor who advertised drugged wife for sex said 'risk is a great thrill', court hears

Philip Young has pleaded guilty to drugging and abusing his wife over a 13-year period