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CBC.ca
Delay in COVID-19 lockdowns in U.K. resulted in some 23,000 more deaths: public inquiry
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson oversaw a "toxic," "chaotic" and dithering response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a delay in locking the country down resulting in about 23,000 more deaths, a report by a public inquiry concluded on Thursday.
This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station in the harshness of space
Space is a harsh environment: it's a vacuum with freezing temperatures, super high ultraviolet radiation and, of course, almost no oxygen. But Japanese researchers have found a type of moss that doesn’t really care about much of that.
Carney signs U.A.E. investment pact, launches trade talks during Abu Dhabi visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an investment-protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, during a visit to Abu Dhabi that has involved limited media access as concerns grow the country is fuelling ethnic violence in Sudan.
Deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza continue into Thursday, with 32 killed in past 24 hours
Israeli airstrikes killed five people and wounded 18 others in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, after Hamas and Israel accused each other of violating an increasingly fragile six-week-old truce.
Children's advocates want new online harms legislation before the end of the year
A national coalition of advocacy groups, health-care organizations and a telecommunications company have come together to demand the federal government reintroduce legislation to protect children from online exploitation.
Long-serving inmate with history of prison hostage-takings sentenced in Nova Scotia
A 43-year-old convicted murderer incarcerated since a teen has been handed an additional 12 months behind bars for confining two correctional guards, with a Nova Scotia judge remarking on the lengthy periods in segregation she has faced during her time in the prison system.
Europe, Ukraine must be involved in U.S.-Russia peace plan circulating, European diplomats say
Ukraine and Europe must be consulted on any efforts to end Russia's invasion of its neighbour, top European diplomats said Thursday, as reports circulated about a U.S.-Russian proposal to end the war at a time when corruption allegations have rattled Ukraine's government.
$10M deal gives Winnipeg developer control of land from First Nation he advised
A former golf course north of Winnipeg purchased with money Peguis First Nation received as reparation for broken treaty promises is now mostly in the hands of a property developer who used to advise the band and its real estate trust.
‘Buy Canadian’ could take a backseat to cost and convenience this Christmas
Canadian businesses and retailers are hoping shoppers will continue to support local this holiday season, but ten months into the trade war with the U.S., the cost of living is now a major contributing factor in consumer spending.
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Toronto Star
The 2026 Met Gala theme — and eyebrow-raising sponsor — is all the buzz. Here's what you need to know
Fashion's biggest night will be underwritten by a billionaire and tied to the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition exploring the relationship between "clothing and the body."
Listen: We speak to some Canadian stars of the stage and screen about the Jays' magical 2025 run and what's to come
We sit in the limbo between the end of the World Series and the beginning of the winter transaction season
Freeland will move to U.K. for new job at prestigious Rhodes Trust
The charity is famous for its prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which offers students from around the world the chance to study at the University of Oxford.
The trail had gone cold for millions in stolen crypto. Then came the ‘aha!' moment that unlocked the mystery
Bitcoin taken from Canadians ended up in crypto wallets controlled by ‘a hidden company.’ The fight to recoup the funds is far from over.
At ‘faint hope’ hearing, jury hears Toronto killer has ‘grown, evolved, matured’ since axe murder of her boyfriend
The "faint hope" clause is no longer available in Canada.
Three people remain unaccounted for in fatal Brampton house fire, child also critically injured
Peel police say there were 11 people inside the home at the time of the blaze. One child is in hospital with critical injuries.
Son of Barry and Honey Sherman moves to oust fellow estate trustees
Jonathon Sherman claims "breach of trust" in dispute over the holdings in the multimillion-dollar fund, set up a year before his parents were murdered.
Israel announces plan to seize historical site in the West Bank as a new settlement appears
The expelling amounted to the largest-ever displacement in the territory since Israel captured it in the 1967 Mideast war.
BMO drops the word ‘diversity’ from its core values amid DEI backlash
In a company-wide presentation earlier this month, BMO CEO Darryl White announced the bank is replacing the word 'diversity' with the term 'inclusion.'
How the artists behind 'Narnia' and 'Shrek the Musical' are creating spectacular scenes that spill off the stage
In Toronto this season, theatre makers are finding new ways to make their designs even bigger.
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Globe and Mail
Trump supports peace proposal that calls for Ukraine to cede land, source says
Kyiv under pressure from White House to accept the plan drafted without its involvement
Israel attacks Gaza in deadliest strikes since ceasefire began
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported more than 300 deaths since the truce began
Israeli strikes kill several in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire
Several Palestinians were killed in four Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday in a part of Gaza under Hamas control since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October, health authorities said.
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the bill to release the files from the Justice Department investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
China escalates spat with Japan over Taiwan in apparent warning to others
It has banned some Japanese imports, cancelled trade talks and is threatening further countermeasures if Tokyo does not retract Taiwan comments
Who is Ryan Wedding, the former Canadian Olympic snowboarder on the FBI’s Most Wanted list?
Wedding is alleged to be one of North America’s most significant criminal overlords
Trump to meet Mamdani at White House on Friday
New York City’s mayor-elect said earlier this week that his team had reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting
Trump signs bill to release Epstein case files
President bows to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting the efforts for months
Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame
Swiss tennis legend was elected in his first year of eligibility; Mary Carillo elected in the contributor category
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
World Cup spot brings joy to a country dealing with violence and political tumult
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Global News
Carney visits UAE amid pressure to push for end to Sudan civil war support
Carney's visit is aimed at attracting investment from Emirati sovereign wealth funds and the private sector to help diversify Canada's economy in response to U.S. tariffs.
Miss Universe judge quits days before pageant, claims finalists pre-chosen
Omar Harfouch formally warned 'all past and current judges' that 'participation in the final jury of Miss Universe may legally implicate them in an act of global-scale fraud.'
The Canadians in Hamas: The operative, leader and financier
About 450 people with assorted roles in Hamas have ties to Canada, Global News has learned.
WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say
Travelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.
Israel strikes Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, 13 killed: officials
The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas training compound that was being used to prepare an attack against Israel and its army, allegations that Hamas denied.
Not ‘a ton of optimism’ Putin wants Ukraine peace, Canadian official says
International efforts to bring a negotiated end to the war have crumbled, with Putin showing no willingness to order a ceasefire or enter peace talks.
11 arrested, more tourists hospitalized as Istanbul poisoning mystery deepens
Over the weekend, two tourists staying at the same hotel as the deceased family were hospitalized after displaying symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Cloudflare outage knocks out parts of internet as work underway on fix
A technical issue hitting internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare has sent a ripple effect across parts of the internet Tuesday morning with multiple global outages reported.
Canada, Sweden sign strategic partnership as royal couple visits Ottawa
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden's longest reigning monarch, and Queen Silvia are visiting Ottawa and Montreal for their first trip to Canada since 2006.
UN approves U.S. plan for Gaza’s future, including new stabilization force
The U.S. resolution endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, but added stronger language that envisions a possible future path to a Palestinian state.
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New York Times
Cheney Remembered for Transforming National Security and Standing Against Trump
As the former vice president is honored at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, many eyes are focused on who came — and who did not.
Former Harvard President Lawrence Summers Has Come Back From Scandals. Will This Be His Last?
The former Harvard president has come back from controversy before, but revelations in new Epstein emails are threatening his omnipresence in public life.
Nvidia and Walmart Earnings Fuel Rally
After a week of market uneasiness, the chipmaker’s profit surge and Walmart’s earnings offered investors relief.
Ukraine and Europe Chafe at Being Excluded From U.S.-Russian Peace Plan
Some in Kyiv expressed confusion over the Trump administration’s multiple diplomatic tracks as Washington tries to revive negotiations.
After 167 Years in New York, a Priceless Coin Collection Heads to Toledo
The doubloons, dollars and denarii of the American Numismatic Society will leave their overlooked home in Manhattan for a more welcoming headquarters on the campus of the Toledo Museum of Art.
To Meld A.I. With Supercomputers, National Labs Are Picking Up the Pace
A.I. has added urgency to the U.S. national laboratories that have been sites of cutting-edge scientific research, leading to deals with tech giants like Nvidia to speed up.
Trump Was Not Invited to Cheney’s Memorial Service
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a once-powerful Republican, turned on Mr. Trump last year by announcing he would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump Meeting With Saudi Prince Showcased Prince’s Makeover, and America’s
Mohammed bin Salman was briefly a global pariah after the killing of a Saudi dissident. But he has rebuilt his image as a deal-maker and influential investor.
September Jobs Report Injects More Uncertainty Into Fed’s December Decision
Policymakers at the central bank are at odds over the need to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, as inflation picks up again and the labor market slows down.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, wants to examine how the nation’s largest bank handled the reporting of more than $1 billion in suspicious transactions.
CNBC
Walmart hikes sales and earnings forecast as it attracts shoppers across incomes
Walmart, which caters to shoppers across incomes, may offer the clearest snapshot of U.S. consumer health so far this retail earnings season.
Delayed September report shows U.S. added 119,000 jobs, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to add 50,000 in September, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Ray Dalio says we are definitely in a bubble, but that doesn't mean you should sell yet
The billionaire investor also said the bubble needs to be popped.
Google launches Nano Banana Pro, an updated AI image generator powered by Gemini 3
The original Nano Banana rolled out in August and went viral in a social media trend that turned selfies into 3D figurines.
Epstein files bill signed by Trump, starting 30-day timer for their release
The Jeffrey Epstein files bill was overwhelmingly passed by the House and Senate. Only Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana voting against it.
U.S. greenlights AI chip exports to Gulf tech giants after Saudi Crown Prince's Washington visit
The approval marks a major reversal for the U.S., which had previously balked at the idea of direct exports to state-backed AI companies in the Gulf.
Obesity-drugmaker Novo Nordisk helps drive Denmark's fastest growth in years
Denmark's GDP grew by the most in four years as Novo Nordisk continues to boost the small Nordic country's economy.
Global tech stocks climb as Nvidia results spark relief rally soothing AI bubble concerns
Nvidia's strong third-quarter earnings come as appetite for AI appeared to be cooling.
Ukraine under pressure amid reports Russia and U.S. have devised a secret peace plan
Senior U.S. military officials are in Ukraine on Thursday — a day after reports emerged that Washington and Moscow had devised a secret 28-point peace plan.
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Micro-dramas make a leap from China to India, fueling a new content race
Micro-dramas, loaded with hooks and wild plots, surpassed box office collections in China last year and the trend has caught on in India.
Washington Post
Ukraine and Europeans rebuke U.S. plan as ‘capitulation’ to Russia
Kyiv’s European partners said they should be involved in proposals for the security of Ukraine and Europe, indicating they hadn’t even been briefed on the plan.
Israeli strikes kill at least 32 people in Gaza despite ceasefire
The deaths added to a growing toll of Palestinian casualties since a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza went into effect last month.
Inside a thriving Chinatown neighborhood in the heart of West Africa
Chinese migrants have created a lively community in the Malian capital of Bamako but the advance of Islamist militants has them questioning their futures.
Albania is fighting corruption. The accused are fighting back.
To join the E.U., candidate countries such as Albania are prosecuting once-powerful politicians, showing that no one is above the law. Defendants see a witch hunt.
Deadly bear attacks set Japan on edge, prompt military action
A record 13 people have been killed by bears so far this year. Canada, the U.S. and several other nations have issued warnings for citizens traveling in Japan.
U.S. pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits Kyiv
The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal and giving a top military official an unusual diplomatic assignment.
Since Khashoggi’s killing, here’s how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed
After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.
Israeli figures warn state has ‘lost control’ as West Bank settlers attack
A former general and an Israeli opposition leader both blamed the government for helping foster what they described as “Jewish terrorism.”
Joy as Haitian men’s team secures first World Cup berth since 1974
With their Port-au-Prince stadium under gang control, the Grenadiers are playing home games in Curaçao. Their French coach hasn’t visited Haiti since his appointment.
NATO on alert as Poland accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ in rail blast
Tensions rose after a blast damaged the Warsaw-Lublin rail line, which has been used to deliver aid to Ukraine, and a Russian missile attack killed at least 25 people in Ternopil.
BBC
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani dies at 63
Gary Mounfield's playing was an integral part of the Stone Roses' sound, and he was in Primal Scream for 15 years.
Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
US broadcast regulator writes to BBC over Panorama edit of Trump speech
The letter is reportedly also sent to the BBC's US partners, and seeks to find out if any US rules were broken.
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan
Reports suggest the US and Russia have prepared a peace plan which features major concessions from Ukraine.
'I made mistakes on TV, he made his on a field' - Panesar responds to Smith
Former England spinner Monty Panesar responds to Steve Smith's recent swipe by saying he made his mistakes "on a quiz show", while the stand-in Australia captain "made his on a cricket field".
Woman who drove round bend at 85mph admits killing three men
Connor Page, Lewis Soden and Reece Williams were all killed in the crash outside the village of Dunmore near Falkirk last year.
Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status
Shabana Mahmood says becoming part of the UK is "not a right but a privilege – and one that must be earned".
Massa can continue part of £64m 'Crashgate' lawsuit
Felipe Massa can continue part of his legal action over the 'Crashgate' scandal at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, but has other elements of his case dismissed by the High Court.
Ice warnings spread across parts of UK gripped by cold snap
New ice warnings were issued in Scotland, England and Wales for Friday, with the coldest night of the week expected on Thursday.
The Independent
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications at £6m Cotswolds home
The pair have submitted more than 30 applications in what neighbours called an ‘abuse’ of the system
Trump calls for arrest of ‘seditious’ Democrats who told troops their duty is to uphold the Constitution
The US has no statute criminalizing speech as ‘sedition’ and members of Congress enjoy broad immunity for official acts
Most Americans believe the US is on the path to another civil war, shocking new poll finds
Majority fear polarizing nature of modern politics leading to irreparable social division, survey finds
Ex-Labour MP defects to Greens as he accuses Starmer’s party of ‘leaving millions behind’
In a statement, Lloyd Russell-Moyle took aim at the direction of the Labour Party saying it has ‘left behind millions of people who want hope’
Israel accused of war crimes over expulsion of 32,000 refugees from West Bank camps
A report by Human Rights Watch claims the IDF carried out war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing
Covid chaos in Boris Johnson’s government led to 23,000 deaths, damning inquiry finds
Covid inquiry report finds Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings presided over ‘toxic and chaotic culture’ at heart of Number 10
Trump and Vance not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral today while Biden, Bush, Harris and Pence attending
The two-term vice president – who was one of the architects of the War on Terror – died this month from complications related to pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He was 84
Prince William keeps promise to Rob Burrow by officially opening MND centre
Burrow dedicated his final years to raising crucial awareness and funds for treatment and research
Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu jailed for life over terrorism charges
The verdict, delivered on Thursday, concludes a decade-long trial that has heightened tensions across southeast Nigeria
Top military lawyer raised concerns about Trump’s ‘drug boat’ strikes and was promptly ignored: report
The senior judge advocate general reportedly raised concerns that the airstrikes against the alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ could amount to extrajudicial killings
