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CBC.ca

Digger review: Tom Cruise is fantastic, but you might hate the film

This climate morality tale suggests that director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and his audience are engaging in the same self-satisfied ritual that got us into this real-life mess in the first place. Of using high-minded entertainment to point out, and joke about, our impending doom, as if that alone is admirable. As if that could change anything at all.

Heavy rains in Thailand kill 23, cause airport chaos

The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen ‌to 23, authorities said on Tuesday Waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos and the government approved a multi-million aid package.

Berlin Marathon winner limped to finish line after rupturing Achilles tendon chasing world mark

Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia "completely destroyed" her right Achilles tendon trying to regain her world record.

Province and feds extending affordable child-care program in Ontario, but fees stay the same

Ontario and the federal government have agreed to extend the national affordable child-care program in the province for another four years, but it may not live up to its signature goal — lowering parent fees to an average of $10 a day.

Deloitte Canada cuts GDP growth forecast by 20% as tariffs grip economy amid Trump's trade war

Deloitte Canada has shaved 20 per cent off its growth forecast for Canada's economy in 2027, citing increasingly tough conditions for consumers and businesses. The accounting firm's latest outlook comes as a new American ban on select Canadian imports took effect.

Ontario woman convicted of killing her baby in 2002 acquitted amid new medical research

Jennifer Gaskin was acquitted of manslaughter Tuesday more than two decades after being convicted in the death of her infant son.

Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence factory that produces vehicles Ukraine has used

Estonian authorities said Tuesday they have concluded that an arson attack in mid-August on a defence company that provides military vehicles to Ukraine was an act of sabotage commissioned by Russian security services.

Inside 'Hood 420:' Bishnoi-linked gang tied to threats against B.C. radio station

The main suspect in a brazen shooting and extortion campaign against an outspoken Surrey, B.C., radio station is suspected of playing an organizing role in connection with a series of Ontario extortions that resulted in more than 100 charges against 17 men earlier this year. Documents obtained by CBC News reveal the existence of a group called Hood 420, which has been linked with carrying out threats in B.C., Alberta and Ontario.
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Toronto Star

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens live: GM John Chayka addresses stunning trade; Gavin McKenna to make highly-anticipated NHL debut

Follow our live blog for everything you need to know as the Toronto Maple Leafs open their season against the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto police arrest three, seize 15 firearms in crackdown on online gun sellers

"Every illegal firearm removed from circulation is one less firearm that can be used to threaten the safety of our communities."

Ontario mom cleared of a 'miscarriage of justice' in baby's 1999 death. Her manslaughter conviction was based on discredited shaken baby syndrome

"She is a victim of a miscarriage of justice," in part based on unreliable expert evidence, Justice Peter Lauwers of the Ontario Court of Appeal for Ontario, said on behalf of a three-judge panel.

LNG Canada expansion gets go ahead, as Carney set to make energy announcement today

Carney is set to attend the announcement in Vancouver Tuesday morning where the company will confirm its plans to move ahead with phase two of the massive liquefied natural gas export project.

Police investigating 'irresponsible and dangerous' TTC bus joyride in Etobicoke

A video of the incident surfaced on Youtube, showing a compilation of reckless driving of a TTC passenger bus.

Everything you need to know about voting in the 2026 municipal elections

If you're a Canadian citizen, Toronto resident and 18 and older, all you need is a piece of ID to cast your vote on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Questions surround counterterror probe into US-run air base after suspects were freed on bail

Five young British men were arrested on explosives and terrorism charges near the RAF Fairford base, which has been used by American bombers during conflicts in the Middle East.

The Gavin McKenna era is here. And Maple Leafs veterans couldn't be more ready for what's next

He's a natural heir to Auston Matthews' team and McKenna's arrival has already invigorated some of the older players.

Mark Carney says he's protecting Canadian workers. It's Orwellian doublespeak

The right to strike may now be up to ministerial review.

Knies for Marchenko? Maple Leafs GM is proving to be a mover and Chayka

It was clear the Maple Leafs needed change and Chayka embraced the challenge in his first off-season.
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Globe and Mail

Hurricane Polo brings powerful winds and rain to Mexico’s Baja California

Mexican authorities reported Polo left no serious damage. About 700 people remained in shelters Tuesday but were expected to return to their homes

Tennessee set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years

Christa Pike was 18 when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row. She is now 50

AI may be pricing your Big Mac

McDonald’s is using artificial intelligence to help set menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost profit but risks alienating customers and attracting antitrust scrutiny. The price of a Big Mac can vary from one restaurant to another just a couple miles away, even if they are owned by the same franchisee.

Democrats to probe Trump family business deals if they win Congress

A Democratic victory in November could trigger a wave of investigations into Trump family business deals. Here's what could happen next.

Five men arrested near U.S.-run air base in U.K. released on bail

The five suspects, who haven't been named, were initially held over suspected explosives offenses and later also arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. Police said the men are all British nationals from London and in their 20s.

Inside Iowa's rising cancer crisis and its grip on the 2026 midterms

Reuters Agriculture and Energy Policy Reporter Leah Douglas explains how Iowa's rising cancer rate - the second highest in the country - has for the first time emerged as a major issue alongside kitchen-table concerns such as the cost of living.

U.K.’s decision to release suspects on bail after arrests near U.S.-run air base raises questions

Trump told reporters he was surprised that the men were allowed to be freed, and Rubio echoed the sentiment

CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask court to extend block on White House ban until case is resolved

Outlets say administration has ‘persisted in unpredictably and inconsistently implementing its ban’ despite a judge’s restraining order

Lindsay Clancy returns to court as her lawyer pushes for her to be acquitted

Her lawyer argues that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she killed her three children

‘I wouldn’t compare’ Alberta secession vote to Brexit, says former British PM David Cameron

Echoes of 2016 referendum on EU membership, which prompted Cameron to resign, have loomed large over the province’s separation debate
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Global News

Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada.

Shooting leaves 4 dead, 4 wounded in Caribbean tourism destination

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that officers responded to reports of gunfire in Green Hill, a district located outside of the capital city of Kingstown.

Hurricane Polo: Mexico’s Baja California braces for life-threatening floods

As swirling clouds and strong winds marked the region, the national coordinator of Mexico’s Civil Protection Agency reported that Polo would make landfall later in the afternoon.

U.S., China to slash tariffs on goods worth US$30B after Trump-Xi meeting

The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015.

Pope Leo says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’

The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

U.K. police arrest 5 men near air base, suspected of preparing terror act

Police said Sunday that the men were detained on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act, and that army bomb-disposal experts were examining several vehicles.

Quebec man trafficked woman while behind bars in Manitoba through phone calls

A man was found guilty of human trafficking, benefiting from proceeds of trafficking, pimping, disobeying a court order, and obstruction of justice, a judge says.

Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways.

At least 2 injured, 5 missing after explosion in Greece collapses building

The explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse and the two people injured were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.
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New York Times

Dartmouth Provost Is the Latest College Professor Examined for A.I. Use

Dartmouth said it would investigate its provost over A.I. accusations. Similar controversies on other campuses have prompted frustration among students.

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know

Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation.

Is Claude Conscious? Inside Anthropic’s Quest to Instill Morality Into Its A.I. Models

In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious.

Israeli Settlers Stop Soldiers From Returning Palestinians to Their Home

The Supreme Court had ordered the military to ensure a West Bank family that fled violence could go back. But settlers blocked the effort, with the authorities accused of not doing enough to confront them.

Mamdani Announces Plan to Fight Antisemitism, Without Discussing Israel

A report issued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani describes ways that New York City is funding hate crime prevention and celebrating the contributions of Jewish New Yorkers.

ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation Drive

A similar surge last year resulted in undervetted officers initially being let in and then removed as the agency skipped basic checks for new recruits.

Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated

More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.

A Tough Ad Reminds Nebraska Voters About a Brutal Crime and a Pardon

A group supporting Dan Osborn, the independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, is airing an ad attacking Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican, for pardoning a man convicted of sexual assault.

Trump Administration Prepares to Ask Tax Filers if They Are U.S. Citizens

The new question, included on a draft version of the primary tax form, comes as part of an anti-immigrant turn at an agency that long prioritized tax administration.

I’m Exhausted. You’re Demoralized. We Weren’t Built for a World Like This.

A greatly underappreciated virtue of other presidents was that you could forget about them for weeks at a time.

CNBC

Hassett: 'We're still working our way out from' Biden Covid spending

President Donald Trump regularly defends his administration's record by contrasting it favorably with the Biden era, or blaming the former president.

America's Canadian import restrictions come into force. Here are the products barred from entry

President Donald Trump says he expects Ottawa to concede to its demands on trade in the coming weeks, but Canadian officials insist they won't sign a bad deal.

Microsoft shares might be rangebound. Here's how you can still make money

Trader Julia Spina explains an iron condor trade on Microsoft.

Consumer optimism slides to lowest since 2014 as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.

Alaska Airlines unveils massive premium cabin overhaul in high-end travel race

Alaska Airlines is overhauling its Alaska and Hawaiian cabins to include brand-new top-tier suites, a premium economy class and other features.

30-year Treasury bond yield scales to highest level since 2002

U.S. Treasury yields rose Tuesday, adding to their rip-roaring moves to multiyear highs due to concerns around inflation and central bank monetary policy.

Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops

The decree marks the fourth increase in Russia’s military staffing levels this year as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth winter.

Shell backs $23 billion LNG Canada expansion in boost to Carney's ‘energy superpower’ push

The investment puts Canada on course to become a leading LNG exporter as global supply disruptions sharpen focus on energy security.

Trump’s municipal bond portfolio reaches as much as $1 billion as policy overlaps mount

President Donald Trump disclosed municipal bond holdings worth $300 million to $1 billion, including debt tied to issuers affected by federal policy.

Smart ring maker Oura postpones IPO due to market 'uncertainty'

Oura said the delay comes despite "strong demand" and a strengthenthing of the business since the start of the IPO process.

Washington Post

Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorship

Christian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.

Reports that Netanyahu ignored Oct. 7 warnings dominate Israeli election

The Israeli prime minister has denied any advance knowledge of the Hamas attack in 2023, but as a national election nears his role is under new scrutiny.

Trump’s proposed diesel export ban spurs fear of energy crunch in Europe

The European Union's energy commissioner sent a letter to the bloc's 27 member states recommending that they all cut gas and electricity consumption “for as long as necessary.”

Russia’s jet-powered drones are turning Kyiv into a daytime war zone

As Ukraine’s defenses struggle to keep up with Russia’s technological advances, its capital is fast becoming a frontline city.

Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war

Wrapping up a four-day trip to France, the pope praised the European Union for “tearing down walls.”

Men accused of U.K. air base plot freed on bail as officials probe any Iran links

Britain has confronted dozens of lethal plots traced to Iran in recent years, but the release of the suspects could indicate they were not seen as an imminent threat.

Trump says U.S., Iran slated for indirect talks after he rejects latest proposal

Hostile rhetoric on both sides underscored the difficulty of reaching a negotiated end to the war.

5 arrested in U.K. near base used by U.S. on suspicion of planning terror act

President Trump said U.S. and British authorities were working together on the investigation. He said he believed the suspects were “looking to do big damage.”

BBC

Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts

The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's removal from flat

The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.

Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech

Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.

Saracens face fines over 'wine consultant' Venter's media no-shows

Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.

No 'deliberate' contact to stop car in A66 crash

No stinger was used by police before the fatal A66 crash, an initial investigation reveals.

Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system

The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' relatives tell BBC it's 'very painful' not being able to visit him

It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.

England's Palmer a 'victim' of 'sick' schedule, says PFA chief

Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.

Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?

The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.

Burnham says public body will invest in electricity grid

The prime minister said he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

The Independent

Wells Fargo fires one of the ‘Cornell 7’ frat bros accused of drugging and gang raping fellow student: report

The former Chi Phi member had worked for the bank since 2022, according to a report

Delta passengers injured in emergency landing after smoke filled cabin during flight

Eight passengers were also treated on the tarmac after the plane landed in Portugal

Iran-US war latest: Tehran taunts Trump by saying US ‘will inevitably leave this region’

Trump claimed that the US will win its war in Iran ‘very soon’ after fresh peace talks in New York

Nigerian billionaire eyes US investors ahead of groundbreaking for $16B Kenya refinery

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has said Americans will be among the investors in the new East African $16 billion refinery, which is set to break ground on Wednesday, while insisting on African-led foreign investment

Trump advisor admits president is wrong and midterms will be ‘f***ing rough’ for GOP

President Donald Trump set to hit campaign trail on behalf of Republican candidates in October as polling continues to paint bleak picture of conservative prospects

Trump envoy warned Greek minister US can bring down ‘any country we want’, report claims

Greek representatives have denied claims ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle had a heated exchange with energy minister Stavros Papastavrou

Czech government faces no-confidence vote over budget deficit and PM's conflict of interest

The Czech government, led by populist billionaire Andrej Babiš, faces a parliamentary no-confidence vote over a growing budget deficit and the prime minister’s conflict of interest

Mississippi attorney general won't seek a new trial for officer in fatal shooting of Black motorist

Mississippi’s attorney general said she will not retry a police officer after jurors failed to reach a verdict on a manslaughter charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black motorist

How much will the end of triple lock cost pensioners – and save the government?

Pensioners will be thousands of pounds worse off in future years after the changes, analysis shows

Cuba’s aspiring ballerinas remain nation’s pride while finding light amid power cuts and scarcity

Classical ballet remains a celebrated part of national culture and remains nearly as popular on the island as baseball