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CBC.ca

One person dead, several injured in roller-coaster accident near Atlanta

One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller-coaster on Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police.

Canada can't overcome Denmark's 1st-half blitz in 4-3 women's soccer friendly loss in Toronto

Olivia Holdt scored twice and had an assist to lead Denmark to a 4-3 victory over Canada in a women's international soccer friendly on Monday at BMO Field in Toronto.

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad star and disability rights advocate, dead at 34

Breaking Bad actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died on Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.

Emergency medical help for Christa Pike was delayed due to confusion, 911 tapes reveal

Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Press.

Is Danielle Smith ready for the Alberta referendum fallout?

Premier Danielle Smith sits down with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault to talk about Alberta’s high-stakes referendum, what happens after the vote on Oct. 19 and why she’s ‘public enemy no.1’ with many separatists.

Cyberattack defrosts French supermarket freezers, spoiling food at 100s of stores

Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to as high as 50 C overnight, causing fires ‌and spoiling food.

Prominent U.S. archbishop compares planned livestream of firing squad execution to terrorist practices

Catholics serving in the U.S. army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood ‌shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to livestream in December, a prominent U.S. archbishop said on Monday.

Windsor, Ont., residents react to thank you banner from Detroit on Thanksgiving

A banner was flown above the Detroit River on Monday to thank Canadians during Thanksgiving. The initiative was organized by groups in Detroit, who wanted to commemorate the unique relationship between Windsor, Ont., and the American city.

Selma Blair accused of assaulting and injuring flight attendants, police officer and nurse

Actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants, authorities said Monday.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove small growth on lung

The small nodule was found during a checkup and is ‘well contained,’ Leo says

The Republican era in Iowa feels like it’s coming to an end

So many factors making life harder for Iowans are working against the GOP ahead of the midterms

Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food

Carrefour said 80 of its supermarkets had been hit, while Monoprix said 5 per cent of its stores were affected

Canadian composer Sarah Davachi wins the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale

Calgary-born musician was awarded the prize for her body of work that straddles electronic and acoustic spheres

'Putin does not read Truth Social': Zelensky says Russia broke energy ceasefire

Russia has violated an energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, urging Washington to step in to ensure that Moscow abided by the terms of the putative agreement.

Russell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape, sexual assault charges

Brand has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault

Iran’s IRGC likely behind incident at U.S.-run air base, British PM Burnham says

Foreign ministries from almost 30 countries including Canada and U.S. condemned Iran’s attacks and vowed to take action against anyone acting on behalf of Tehran

What is the diesel deal between Russia and Trump?

Trump said on Friday that Russia will immediately supply more than 2.25 million barrels of diesel to US and global markets

Elon Musk emerges as biggest known donor in crucial midterms as he tries to save Republicans

The world’s only trillionaire has doled out more than US$276-million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress

India’s crackdown on journalists and press freedom at youth-led protests raises concerns

Nearly three dozen journalists were detained for hours before being released, some were dragged and roughly handled by the police and their phones were seized
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Global News

Iran ‘almost certainly’ behind US air-base attack attempt: UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

Zelenskyy says Russia hit energy facilities despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities after the U.S. President claimed there was an agreed ceasefire.

Nobel prize awarded to 2 economists for their work on how to manage shocks

American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics Monday.

Pope Leo XIV planned surgery to remove lung ‘nodule’ – what to know

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation this week to remove “a localized nodule” in his lung that was “detected at a very early stage.”

Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks

Ambassador Jean-Philippe Linteau says in a video posted on Sunday that anyone in Riyadh who encounters military debris should walk away and contact authorities.

Passenger terminal at Riyadh airport is struck again, a day after 12 were killed

A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people.

Ukraine supports energy ceasefire with Russia: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he supports an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia announced by U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.

A ferocious Hurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears

The eye of Hurricane Simon was just off the Pacific coast of Mexico early Sunday and was expected to move inland later in the day as an extremely powerful storm.

Saudi Arabia extends airport closure and moves Riyadh schools online as attack threats continue

Saudi Arabia on Sunday kept its main international airport closed and moved Riyadh schools online as Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened new airstrikes across the kingdom.
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New York Times

I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries

Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.

Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle

President Trump made the remark in response to a question about the U.S. ambassador to Greece, who faces accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card.

This Copper Mine Led to a Civil War. Can Reopening It Fund a New Nation?

Rising demand for copper has fueled interest in Bougainville’s Panguna mine, which has been shut for four decades. Yet some fear a rush to reopen risks return to violence.

FIFA Pays Millions for Trump Tower Office Said to Be Rarely Used

The deal is another sign of how Gianni Infantino, the leader of soccer’s global governing body, has sought closer ties to President Trump.

Trump, Playing Defense in Ohio, Tries to Shore Up Republicans in Tough Races

The president rallied in Youngstown for Senator Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are in competitive contests against Democratic opponents.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record

Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.

Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio

The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely before it was debunked.

Calls Show How Confusion Delayed Emergency Response for Christa Pike

The first 911 call from inside the prison was made at 8:40 p.m. It took about 30 minutes to verify its authenticity.

RJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34

Mr. Mitte was born with cerebral palsy and brought his own experience of living with the disability to the role of Walter White Jr. on the Emmy-winning show.

An Ad Targeting Susan Collins’s Opponent, Troy Jackson, Airs in the Wrong Portland

An executive with the Republican super PAC that paid for the ad attacking Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, blamed its vendor for running the ad in Oregon.

CNBC

World Bank jobs council urges 'crisis-era' employment support measures as IMF warns of AI ‘tsunami’

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva warned AI is hitting the global labor market like a “slow-moving tsunami,” with young workers entering the job market the most exposed.

IMF warns bond yields could see a 'disorderly' spike as debt, inflation risks worsen 

The IMF says risks in the government bond market have worsened and that yields could jump sharply and disorderly.

Oil prices fall as traders assess Russian diesel supply prospects and Saudi-Houthi conflict

Oil prices fell as investors assess potential supply disruptions against prospects of more Russian diesel entering global markets.

Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack

The Cleveland Fed president said that tighter monetary policy would be needed to bring down inflation.

SK Hynix, SoftBank shares plunge as tech stocks in Asia track Wall Street chip sell-off

Asian technology stocks tumbled Tuesday as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into regional markets.

How Red Bull's F1 team is using AI to make split-second decisions for Max Verstappen

Red Bull Racing is increasingly using AI to help make real-time Formula 1 race decisions, but the team says human judgment remains essential.

Six Flags shares plunge after-hours following report of deadly roller coaster incident

Six Flags shares plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at its Georgia amusement park.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump defends diesel deal

Trump defended temporarily easing sanctions on Russian diesel despite bipartisan criticism.

'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil

Singapore is a bastion of safety amid global turmoil, according to the CEO of DBS.

Singapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitiveness

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.

Washington Post

U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes

The mixed signals expose a split in President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia, amid strain on energy markets.

U.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote

Officials scrambled to clarify that Andy Burnham’s remarks did not mean the government rejected the outcome of the controversial 2016 referendum.

This hurricane season in the Pacific just set a record for activity

A powerful El Niño has cemented 2026’s place as the busiest year on record for storm activity in the eastern and central tropical Pacific Ocean.

He reached the Americas centuries before Columbus. Why doesn’t he get more credit?

Accounts of Leif Erikson’s voyage to present-day Canada were known to Europeans in Christopher Columbus’s time.

Saudi Arabia vows retaliation against Houthis after airport strike kills at least 12

More than 300 were injured in Saturday's attack. President Donald Trump said he is weighing joining strikes on the Iranian-backed rebels.

Trump’s Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw criticism in U.S. and abroad

Several Republicans objected to Trump's stance. “I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law, said Sen. Thom Tillis.

Pope will have surgery after doctors discover nodule in his lung

Pope Leo XIV said that the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized,” and that the surgery would be in the coming days.

How Trump aide Natalie Harp’s family broke apart — and polarized

After a tragedy, Harp’s brother, Preston, split from the family and “radicalized,” moving to Nicaragua to dedicate himself to the Sandinista cause.

BBC

Death threats and isolation - the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq

Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.

Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost

An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants

The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio as part of cost-cutting

The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.

UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027

The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.

Military police prevented from following evidence in SAS murder probe, inquiry hears

Military police investigator tells an inquiry that the probe into suspected murders was "dictated" from above.

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at Six Flags

Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

The Independent

Passengers stranded in Italy after bedbug outbreak grounds long-haul flight to Australia

Boeing 787 sent for ‘deep clean’ after bugs found in cabin

What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack? Police issue update on man killed in enclosure

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police have said

Fear strikes Yemen's 3rd largest city Taiz as Houthi rebels encircle it in a new siege

Houthi rebels have encircled the city of Taiz, Yemen, causing fear among its more than 1 million residents

Pope Leo XIV is set to enter a Rome hospital for removal of a lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, a procedure that will determine if the lesion is malignant

Three in four Britons believe it is becoming harder to think freely today

As The Independent marks its 40th anniversary, we look at the challenges facing today’s society and find social media is just one aspect hampering free thought. Dan Haygarth and Bryony Gooch report

Yorkshire tiger latest: Man killed was visiting park alone, say police, as investigation launched

A council responsible for licensing Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where the man was killed by a tiger on Saturday, has started a health and safety investigation

Dinosaur fossil ‘sitting in a drawer’ for 100 years identified as new T rex relative

Dinosaur would have been more dangerous for humans than a T rex, scientists say

After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande

The U.S. Army is deploying hundreds of soldiers to Texas' Rio Grande Valley in response to what it says are signs of elevated activity from Mexican drug cartels

Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution

The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to be sentenced Tuesday for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur