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CBC.ca

Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since war began
While a ceasefire that took effect last Oct. 10 has halted the heaviest fighting, Israeli strikes have continued in what the military has said are responses to threats or attacks.

U.K. police evacuate homes near U.S. airbase and detain men on suspected explosives offensives
British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an airbase used by the U.S. in southwest England.

Unions have new leverage, not less, under Liberals' new major projects bill: jobs minister
Though organized labour is pushing back against the Carney government's latest major projects bill — which aims to amend a controversial portion of the Labour Code — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says unions will have more leverage, not less, under the proposal.

Putin appears to be eyeing NATO. The question is, will he actually attack?
European military experts warn that Russia is actively planning targeted aggression against NATO to test alliance solidarity. Recent high-alert incidents include a foiled explosive drone plot at a German airport and a strike near the Ukraine-Poland border targeting European VIPs. However, officials are deeply split on the immediacy of a conventional threat.

Behold the pawpaw, the tropical ‘alien banana’ that grows right here in Canada
The pawpaw fruit tastes of banana, mango and pineapple and was once abundant across parts of North America, but it can still be found growing wild and in some orchards.

What Trump's 'most favoured nation' drug pricing policy might mean for Canadians
To avoid triggering massive U.S. price cuts, pharmaceutical companies now incentivized to protect their larger U.S. profits by raising prices elsewhere, drug policy experts say.

In UN address, Anand takes jab at 'great powers' disrupting global order
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has put "strategic autonomy" at the forefront of Canada's address to the United Nations General Assembly today.

Belleville, Ont., gathers for annual Porchfest in wake of synagogue attack
Residents of Belleville, Ont., came together Saturday for an annual neighbourhood music festival, with this year's event also being a way for people to show their support to the community following last weekend's shooting outside a synagogue. The attack, which took place on Yom Kippur, seriously injured a police officer and left the gunman dead.

Helicopter crashes outside Montreal, killing all 4 occupants
Police are investigating after a helicopter crashed in a field near the Rang des Écossais in the municipality of Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville on Saturday afternoon.

B.C. family still looking for answers 1 month after deadly Nepal flood
Over 1,400 bodies have been recovered and over 5,600 people remain missing — the Canadian Press reports — a month after a catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet on Aug. 26.
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Toronto Star

Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety - and seek to shape how it's controlled
The CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI recently declared America’s cutting-edge models are so powerful, they’re dangerous, and need to be regulated and independently tested before being released.

7 signs the boat you're boarding in Toronto Harbour may be operating illegally
Illegal charter boats have been blamed in the deaths of passengers in Toronto, Vancouver and New York City.

Carney government's energy and labour bill puts Conservative leader in a 'pickle'
The sweeping Liberal legislation pits two of Pierre Poilievre’s main priorities against one another: Rolling back regulations seen to be limiting resource development and deepening his party’s connections to labour.

Rental yacht operators want to be the Uber of Toronto Harbour. But commercial charter firms say those boats present a safety risk
Rental yacht operators say Transport Canada rules were drafted for ferries and large tour boats, not smaller yachts.

Book excerpt: How Justin Trudeau's immigration ambitions unravelled
A new book by Star columnist David Olive examines Trudeau's turbulent immigration record

Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least two people overnight into Sunday, officials said, hours after Moscow rejected German calls to ease off its escalation toward NATO.

Why 16 Blue Jays won't remember this as a lost season — far from it
What everyone else wants to forget, this year of unmagical Toronto baseball, these players will forever savour.

This quiet side street off Yonge is home to some of Toronto’s best dining spots
From Lao family-style plates to vegan fine dining, explore the historic brick road punching above its weight.

Toronto writer Alison Gadsby on the book she wishes she'd written — and the one that needs to die
The author of 'Breathing Is How Some People Stay Alive' answers our Reading Habits questionnaire.

Raptors mailbag: The inside scoop on media day and the funniest former players
In this week's mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on NBA teams to beat in the East, RJ Barrett, Jalen Duren and more.
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Globe and Mail

China, U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel after summit
They also agreed to continue co-operating through Board of Trade focused on selected bilateral issues
Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Strait of Hormuz, end fighting
Iran raised the initiative at UN General Assembly in New York, saying it could put an end to hostilities in the region within seven days

China, U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel after summit
They also agreed to continue co-operating through Board of Trade focused on selected bilateral issues
Hundreds of thousands line Champs-Élysées in Paris for Pope Leo’s outdoor mass
Turnout of an estimated 800,000 points to church’s lasting influence despite France’s increasing secularization
In French wine country, climate change, tariffs and dwindling demand are a recipe for trouble
Growers of Bordeaux, threatened by nature and economics, look for ways to weather future seasons

In China’s tough job market, foreign degrees may be a hindrance, not a help
Top universities in the U.S. and U.K. still carry cachet, but lesser-known schools do not impress employers

Fréchette warns of U.S. interference risk in Quebec election
CAQ Leader requests meeting with Carney after report said U.S. officials attempted direct negotiations with Quebec on tariffs

‘Zero chance’ U.S. attacks Canada, Alaska governor tells business conference
Mike Dunleavy made remarks in Banff, Alta., days after Carney said his government has studied ‘extreme tail risk’ of U.S.-led military action

Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if U.S. meets its conditions
Offer calls on Americans to lift naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observe ceasefire that would include Lebanon
Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply-chain risk, U.S. court rules
Decision enables U.S. government to remove Claude models from its systems and bar the use of its products for Defense Department work
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Global News

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.

Miss Jamaica files lawsuit against Miss Universe Organization over stage fall
In a video of the incident that took place during the Miss Universe 2025 competition, Gabrielle Henry appears to step off the edge of the runway and face plants.

Congo running short of health workers as Ebola outbreak spreads, WHO says
The Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, according to the latest government figures.

OpenAI’s agent hacked an Australian government website. What we know so far
The hack relates to the website for Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded universal health insurance plan, which was hacked in June.

6-year-old girl from China breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
Lian Yunzhi, age six, broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flight
The Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.

Iran will fight ‘until our last breath,’ president says in UN speech
The speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
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New York Times

The Mean Girls Presidency
Our government is being run by a clique of middle-aged guys.

After the Drug Laws
We look at what happened when New York changed its policies on marijuana.

As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind
The gap between technology and policymaking has gotten wider than ever with artificial intelligence, leaving a global policy vacuum as A.I. models rapidly advance.

The Daredevil Aviator on Page 1
In 1910, there was no greater journalistic mission than following a plane with a train.

‘She’s One of Us’: Mary Peltola’s Bumpy Rise to Political Power
Ms. Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska, has complicated politics: She is pro-gun, pro-oil and pro-gas — but also pro-environment and especially pro-fish.

A ‘Big Problem’: Trump’s War With Iran Drags Down Republicans in Midterms
As their November picture darkens, and gas and diesel prices soar, some Republicans who backed the war for months are now changing their tune.

White House Claim of Finding $250 Billion in Fraud Uses Questionable Numbers
The ledger used by a task force created by President Trump is difficult to verify and includes cases that were identified and went to trial during the Biden administration.

Washington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.
Washington State voters will get a chance to accept or reject the 9.9 percent income tax on millionaires approved by the Legislature, which broke the state’s taboo against levying income taxes.

The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls
In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.

TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN
The White House TV pool went dark this past week amid a standoff between CNN and the president. Network leaders, however, believe an indefinite suspension may be untenable.
CNBC

'Funflation' is on the rise as hobbies get pricier, but consumers keep spending anyway
Consumers are spending more on hobbies like arts and crafts and outdoor sports, as it gets more expensive to travel due to increased airfare.

Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions
Boeing identified a software issue on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.

Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules
The new fuel economy standards will reverse the Biden administration's stricter policies meant to spur electric vehicle adoption.

Here's exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical
Paramount CEO David Ellison's antitrust settlement eased some theatrical concerns, but questions remain about what happens when the five-year agreement ends.

OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge
OpenAI is conducting an extensive review of misaligned model activity after disclosures involving an Australian government portal and other websites.

Apple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics
A federal jury awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents. Apple plans to appeal.

Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports, as Saudi coalition intercepts projectiles
Trump expects renewed U.S. bombing of Iran after the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reports, as Saudi-backed forces intercept projectiles.

This may be the ‘missing piece’ for investors looking to boost AI exposure
Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock delivers a strategy that revolves around the world's second largest economy.

Supply glut, lab-grown alternatives: What's behind the fall of diamond prices to record lows
Diamond prices are falling, leading investors and others to wonder whether the gemstones are losing their luster.

Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight disruptions trickle in
Flight disruptions were rising in Boston for Saturday.
Washington Post

Ukrainian boarding schools train teens to replace fallen fathers in war
The Washington Post was granted rare access to one of five boarding schools the government has opened. They are part grief counseling and part boot camp.

Rise in young Catholic converts points to spiritual longing in U.S. and Europe
As Pope Leo XIV visits France, the number of converts is growing in secular Western countries, and some in Gen Z are rediscovering the faith of their grandparents.

At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
Mosaics by Marko Rupnik, a Slovenian priest-artist, were covered up after at least 20 women accused him of sexual and psychological abuse. He is now on trial.

He pushed MAGA in Latin America. Then came an affair, and an attack.
Fernando Cerimedo, who steered right-wing campaigns across Latin America, is accused of directing two hit men to kill his pregnant paramour.

Pentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran war
With the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, a Pentagon database shows.

Saudis have not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, U.S. intelligence assesses
The sobering outlook has compounded concerns from some U.S. lawmakers about President Donald Trump’s agreement to assist the kingdom with establishing a civilian nuclear program.
BBC

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

Four men down - but Australia still beat South Africa
Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.

Thousands without water and roads closed after burst pipe
Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.

Horner a distraction for Ferrari says Vasseur
Christian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by "looking for a job", team principal Frederic Vasseur says.

Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes
Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.

USA's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise
Cavan Sullivan made his United States debut on Saturday aged just 16 - and produced a performance to show just why Manchester City moved to sign him.

Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.

'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham
Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.

Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back
Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop.
The Independent

Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line
The beach in this small Southern California community has been shrinking due to rising ocean waters
Northern Ireland live: Thousands of protesters block Drumcree Orange Order march amid calls for calm
Late night approval of loyalist march along the largely Catholic Garvaghy Road in Portadown has been described as ‘madness’
At least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say
Police said eight men armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols entered the bar and began shooting at the patrons

Bus carrying Filipino tourists overturns on way to Germany's Oktoberfest, killing 2
A bus carrying tourists from the Philippines toward Oktoberfest in Munich veered off a highway and toppled over early Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring at least eight others, the dpa news agency reported

87-year-old’s eviction sparks encampment in Madrid plaza to protest housing crisis
A historic Madrid plaza is packed with protesters who camped overnight against the eviction of an 87-year-old woman

Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it's controlled
As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: What do they have to gain
Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson claims police have ignored him in search for explorer
Alexander Millington-Cotes has asked several forces for help to find his stepfather following concerns about his care
China and US announce AI safety channel even as Trump claims ‘super intelligence’ needs no guardrails
Xi Jinping reportedly told his US counterpart that AI must be harnessed ‘for good’, despite Trump calling safety fears a hoax

Labour conference live: Andy Burnham says social care is as ‘unfair as American healthcare’ and will break the NHS
The prime minister said his vision will leave ‘people able to have hope again’
Two giant pandas head to Atlanta zoo from China after Trump-Xi agreement
The pandas set off for Atlanta on Sunday morning























