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The Israeli military continued a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and placing major restrictions on movement in response to a gun attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others in Hebron on Friday.

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

David Wadden ran and biked to 59 donair shops in the Halifax area this year to eat donairs and rate them as part of a charity fundraiser. But that wasn't the hard part. After eating the donair, he faced the ungodly task of running or biking back home.

Monday is municipal election day in Ontario, and people across the province will get a chance to pick their next local leaders. Most polling stations will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and residents can find information about where to cast their ballots online.

There are few Israeli analysts willing to write off the country's longest-serving prime minister in Tuesday's election, despite the catastrophic impact of the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.

Over the last decade, egg freezing has become significantly more popular. According to data from the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), there were 2,663 retrieval cycles for the purpose of freezing, or banking, eggs reported in 2025. Compare that number to 2013, when there were only 217 such procedures logged.

Viral social media posts are showing people how to use AI to hack smart TVs to remove unnecessary apps and programs and disabling some tracking features in an effort to make them run more smoothly. While some are rejoicing, others warn the AI solution could cause bigger problems. They note there are easier, safer ways to simplify a cluttered TV.

The Assembly of First Nations national chief says Monday's historic meeting between First Nations and first ministers is a chance to redefine the relationship between First Nations, premiers and the prime minister, even though it will take place under a cloud of skepticism.

Former U.S. president Barack Obama slammed the Trump administration's tariff regime on Saturday, noting the absurdity of engaging in a trade war with Canada.

We held a contest asking Toronto students at the TDSB and TCDSB for their big ideas for the city and selected the best.

Amid allegations he solicited payments from people connected to developments, Parthi Kandavel's bond with constituents may be tested.

Leading candidae Diana Chan McNally has faced criticism for giving local media incorrect information about herself — including her own age.

It was more than half a century ago, but there are many modern echoes in the twists and turns of this earlier attempt at securing the Canadian economy.

It's known as the area's largest Christmas market.

In Quebec, a person with a 'serious and incurable illness leading to incapacity' can request MAID years or months in advance.

The proposal caused a spectacle between the two leading contenders in Toronto's mayoral race. It's a lot, it's complicated and it's all in the midst of heavy campaigning during a dead heat race where one key player has yet to…

The loss of access to grants to OSAP grants, and now loans, amid fraud allegations at 8 schools is sparking fears for the future.

Events were held in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Sudbury and Thunder Bay on Saturday.

The former Toronto mayor offered praise for Bonnie Crombie and her idea for a subway extension into Mississauga.

Former U.S. President steps into ugly midterm fight as he works to rally Democratic voters

Former U.S. President Barack Obama rallied Democratic voters in battleground Michigan on Saturday night. (AP video: Mike Householder)

Contest could determine whether U.S. significantly expands its growing influence in Latin America

Unusually long lines snaking outside polling stations, with early estimates showing nearly double turnout numbers from previous election

Protesters across Italy took to the streets on Saturday (October 24) to protest against war and the rising cost of living, in a march that was marked by tensions and clashes with security forces.

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched in France on Saturday, with largely peaceful rallies giving way to clashes in Paris and Marseille as night fell despite a huge security operation aimed at preventing a repeat of last week's unrest.

No immediate claim of responsibility for the attack that left 40 hurt

Canada has backed UN motion calling for end of embargo multiple times

Work to extinguish the blaze was still in progress Saturday, as police said building was almost completely burned down

Milan is among the many other European cities where demonstrations were also scheduled Saturday, from Portugal to Albania

Voting in Brazil is conducted electronically and the result is usually available within hours after polling stations close at 5 p.m. in Brasilia.

A day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, Israel imposed widespread closures, displacing residents in the city of Hebron.

Infantino is seeking re-election next year as the head of soccer’s world governing body in face of attempts to force him to stand down after he planned to sell World Cup stakes.

The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 90 kilometers (55 miles) south of the capital, Amman.

In Paris, authorities restricted the main march to the city’s southeastern edge, keeping it away from the center.

Ukraine and Russia have signaled their willingness to resume U.S.-brokered peace talks and are backing a humanitarian mission led by First lady Melania Trump.

Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba.

The rescue was caught on camera as Will Murray was reporting on the heavy rainfall and flooding in Australia when a man drove his car through the floodwaters.

The U.S. designated helium as a critical material on Friday as the global supply is at risk of disruption, according to the Energy Department.

Minister Nuñez said the shootings happened at three separate locations in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière, near Paris, and that they took less than 15 minutes in total.

While the police kept a lid on vandalism, the huge number of protesters, and France’s fraught politics, suggest unrest could grow.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.

The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month and have threatened to strike it again.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist, faces an uphill battle for another term, in a high-stakes election that may reshape Latin America.

With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.

A timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.

ICE pays local police to help with deportations. What’s it like for them?

At the University of California campuses in Berkeley, Irvine and Santa Barbara, students get an unwitting education in navigating the housing market.

Both Israelis and Palestinians are trapped in the Netanyahu paradigm.

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.

Protests over inequality and living costs drew an estimated 410,000 people across France, with clashes in several cities for a second straight weekend.

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks.

The economy is still a key issue in the 2026 election, but voters are concerned about Trump testing the bounds of the office and Democratic Socialist polices.

French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.

A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.

Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.

Biotech stocks are rallying as clinical wins, M&A and new drug technologies revive the sector. Here are the ETFs and stocks analysts favor.

Airlines are reporting fewer people flew in the third quarter as airfare surged on fuel costs, but executives say travelers are mostly swallowing higher fares.

Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply.

Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.

Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.

Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.

The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.

The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

James Anderson expresses sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.

The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

The lawsuit claims strict liability, negligence, unlawful confinement and violations of civil rights.

Trump’s efforts to block the certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the Republican candidate doesn’t win are reminiscent of the doubts he sowed before his 2020 election loss

Reform councillors told to ‘resist big changes’ in first 100 days while Mr Farage wants to declare a national emergency as soon as he enters Downing Street

Netanyahu is facing a tight race with Yashar’s Gadi Eisenko, a former head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)

Victory for Bolsonaro would mark a rightward pivot for Latin America's largest economy and most populous country

Duchess of Sussex wrote her father a letter telling him that he would never meet his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and insisting she would never contact him again

Andy Burnham admitted he is considering allowing freedom of movement, as pro-EU groups warn Brexit has left a black hole of up to £240bn in economic growth

Thousands of sheep and goats fill the streets of Madrid during an annual festival celebrating the ancient practice of moving livestock to new grazing grounds

The area where the fire broke out wasn’t heavily populated, officials said

The chancellor is expected to announce the new move at the Budget on Wednesday