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CBC.ca
1st human case of livestock virus Shamonda reported in France
France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk to the general population at this stage.
Ron Duguay, hockey star who made impact on and off ice, dead at 69
Ron Duguay, who starred for his hometown Sudbury Wolves and became an immediate sensation on and off the ice with the New York Rangers, has died. He was 69.
Federal government to announce new funding for 60 national sport organizations: sources
The federal government will announce supplemental funding for 60 national sports organizations on Thursday, sources told CBC Sports.
Iran says 7 ships have been struck in Strait of Hormuz, Saudis intercept drones in airspace
Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by Iran or striking naval mines, Tehran said Thursday, a markedly high number as tensions rise over concerns about a return to all-out war.
Carney announces trade and defence partnership with Turkey
Prime Minister Mark Carney's political and economic tightrope act began Thursday as he and Turkish President Recep Erdogan announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding trade and defence co-operation.
Russia pounds Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks
Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow overnight as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks despite the latest U.S. push to end the conflict.
First Nations artists pull art from University of Calgary after event inviting debate on residential schools
Two First Nations artists have pulled their work from the University of Calgary’s gallery in a protest over an event that invited students to debate whether residential schools were an act of genocide.
Firm behind planned Anthropic data centre in Nova Scotia denies owing fees to N.L.
EverWind, a company planning a massive data centre in Nova Scotia for artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, is in the midst of a dispute about land fees for a failed wind-powered hydrogen project in southern Newfoundland.
Some of Canada's top scientists push for changes to Carney's new major projects bill
More than 50 of Canada's leading scholars and scientists are urging Parliament to make major changes to a signature bill from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government in an effort to avoid irreversible environmental harm for the sake of fast-tracking projects.
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Toronto Star
Stelco has 15 days to undo layoffs or it could end up in court, industry minister warns
Cleveland-Cliffs told to undo layoffs or provide hard evidence to justify them — or the government will take the company to court.
Marit Stiles is taking Ontario’s NDP into Tory territory. Will it pay off?
While the next election could still be three or four years away, NDP strategists say Stiles needs to take bold action now.
Commissionaires warn end of contract privilege will erode veteran employment
The organization is challenging in court the federal decision to scrap its preferred bidder status, saying lower-paying private rivals will now set the terms.
Friends of B.C. soldier, 19, killed in CFB Wainwright fire remember his 'strong passion' for the military
The childhood friend of Pte. Hayden Lykkemark recalls the shock of learning about the Canadian soldier's death on Saturday.
Toronto's new condo sales hit record low in September despite HST boost
While single-family-home sales were up significantly last month, new-condo sales were 90 per cent below the 10-year average.
Why rising diesel prices are squeezing Canadians from grocery aisles to home heating
Unlike with gasoline, it's very hard to reduce dependence on diesel and heating oil. Tax cuts may not make a big dent.
Are strict screen-time limits the right approach? Here’s what Star readers think
After new research showed more than half of Canadian kids under five exceed screen-time guidelines, readers weighed in on strict rules, quality shows and the "forbidden fruit" effect.
Mississauga's mayoral race a close three-way contest with Bonnie Crombie pulling ahead, a new poll shows
The Mississauga mayoral race is one to watch on election night, with a narrow three-way race between the front-runners.
This could be the most polarizing issue in Toronto's election. Is there any room for common ground?
Vote Compass data shows what issues are dividing Toronto ahead of Monday's civic election vote.
Goat cheese from Ontario at the heart of new U.S. lawsuit challenging Trump’s tariffs
If the suit succeeds, it could tie Trump's hands on trade policy tighter than ever, trade lawyer says.
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Globe and Mail
Wiggle, wobble, snuffle, squeak: Tune in for a livestream of puppies all day long
Audience can watch the puppies grow day by day and track their milestones
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer known as Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge
Braden Peters is accused of giving a 17-year-old girl alcohol until she was drunk and then sexually assaulting her when she visited him
Canada, Turkey announce strategic partnership to deepen energy, defence and trade ties
Ankara is the latest stop in Carney’s drive to reduce reliance on the increasingly protectionist and unpredictable U.S. under Trump
Need a smile? This livestream features six puppies all day long
Six newborn puppies in Finland are captivating viewers worldwide through 'Pentulive,' a 24-hour livestream operated by the country’s national public broadcaster, Yle. The livestream follows the puppies’ development from birth until they leave for their permanent homes.
France bans protests planned in several cities
Ban on demonstrations in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble was seen by some as an infringement on French people’s right to protest
Millions of hacking attempts as companies and governments rush to fix programming flaw
PHP developers released urgent fixes on Wednesday for vulnerabilities that had lurked in the software for years until they were uncovered using AI
Russia hits Kyiv with missiles as Ukraine fires drones at Moscow, despite push to resume talks
Putin had agreed ‘in principle’ to resume three-way negotiations involving officials from Russia, Ukraine and the U.S., but no date was set for a meeting
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus in patient who died
Transmitted by biting midges and most commonly found in cattle, Shamonda has also been found in horses, alpaca, sheep and goats
Seven oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz as fears of all-out war return
Iran threatens to strike U.S. military bases in the region if the U.S. keeps helping to guide commercial ships through the strait
Pope Leo doesn’t need further treatment for lung cancer, doctors say
The Pope had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week
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Global News
Statistics Canada website down as internet hit by millions of hack attempts
Several government websites were still down Thursday morning at the same time a worldwide coding vulnerability has opened the door to millions of reported hack attempts.
Meta’s AI strategy focused on Muse growth as legal challenges dent earnings
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 10 million people in the US and Canada have set up Muse accounts in a month and a half and growth remained strong.
Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as conflict flares
Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.
Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer: Vatican
Pope Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate, which confirmed he had lung cancer.
U.S. orders some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday about possible further attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia
Australian lawmaker loses both legs after alleged vehicle attack
Victoria Police allege that the incident was targeted, after a white Toyota Landcruiser struck Helen Haines outside her office on Monday.
Putin to resume three-way talks with Ukraine, Washington: Kremlin
The Russian leader has agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after Nov. 10, Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters.
Carney to make Turkey trip for 1st bilateral visit aimed at deepening ties
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson will join Prime Minister Mark Carney on the planned trip.
65-year-old woman killed in shark attack off South African coast
Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly East London, at around 7 a.m. local time, where they found the woman's body, according to police.
Ottawa taking down some federal websites over critical global vulnerability
Developers of the PHP programming language said they had identified two critical vulnerabilities, and urged users to update their sites as soon as a fix was released.
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New York Times
METRO with Sarah Koenig: Episode 2
In New York’s diamond district, there’s a war on: real vs. fake. It’s hard to know which side is which.
How the A.I. Boom Is Driving Up Sales of Gray Paint
Tech companies are painting data centers with gray coatings on top of gray concrete and steel to resist fire, rust and static electricity. That has made data centers a fast-growing market for paint makers.
A.I. and Its Dangers Are Embedded In the Midterm Elections
The midterms are the first elections in which artificial intelligence is integrated into every major social media platform. Efforts to blunt its harms are uneven.
How a Legal Backlash Against Big Tech Is Forcing Big Changes
A series of lawsuits has created a new de facto regulatory regime as courts order companies like Meta and Google to change their business practices — and pay up.
The Brief, Messy Political Career of Paolo Zampolli, a Trump Ally
He had an unlikely rise, from modeling agent to presidential special envoy. After his firing, he was unrepentant: “I need to make money.”
METRO with Sarah Koenig: Episode 1
Sarah Koenig goes on a whirlwind tour of New York City to find out what New Yorkers are worrying about.
In Wake of Riots, French Authorities Ban Some Protests
President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”
PHP Security Flaw Sets Off Global Rush to Patch, Leaving Websites Offline
Governments and businesses in Kenya, the Netherlands and elsewhere were scrambling to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a widely used programming language.
Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers
The tech giant is funding one of the nation’s largest “virtual power plants,” which would pay homes and businesses to adjust their energy use when grids are strained.
Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing
Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.
CNBC
Brent crude tops $112 after Trump says no negotiations with Iran, something will happen 'fairly soon'
The Middle East conflict could flare up again as the U.S. reportedly plans to resume strikes against Iran.
Third-party evaluators find vulnerabilities in OpenAI monitoring system during test pilot
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledged to grant independent evaluators "employee-like access" to the company to help address mounting safety concerns.
France protests: Macron condemns 'stupid' comments from Trump, others as bond market pressure builds
France is facing a mounting economic crisis that pushed its 10-year government bond yield to a new 24-year high on Thursday.
Trump's approval rating on economy hits all-time low as midterm looms: CNBC survey
Eight out of 10 Americans now rate the economy as fair or poor, one of several findings in a CNBC poll that show why Republican candidates face uphill battles.
Spain accuses Trump ally Milei of ‘disgraceful’ election interference
Argentinia's Javier Milei launched a barrage of insults at Spain’s left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on a visit to Madrid, calling on voters to oust him.
Critical PHP web security flaws spark global alarm as Google, OpenAI and Amazon respond
Critical PHP security flaws trigger global warnings as Google, OpenAI and Amazon respond to potential cyber threats.
Meta put out an ambitious roadmap to Muse monetization after strong quarter and guide
Investors liked what they saw.
Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI efficiency push
U.K. banks Barclays said Thursday it plans to cut 5,000 staff, citing efficiency savings from AI.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says neocloud demand is 'off the charts' but capital is scarce
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC Thursday that demand for neocloud firms is "off the charts," but scarce capital is holding back growth.
World's largest wealth fund posts $30 billion loss after bond market turbulence
The fund has a current value of around $2.3 trillion.
BBC
Briton Slater, 18, to make practice debut in Mexico
Briton Freddie Slater will drive for Audi in first practice at the Mexico City and Sao Paulo Grands Prix.
Tommy Robinson hired detectives to find journalists, court told
The political activist cries in court while on trial accused of harassing Daily Mail journalists.
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
South Africa complete famous win over Australia
South Africa break Australia's resistance in the final session a complete a famous victory in the second Test and set up a series decider in Cape Town.
Caroline Flack's brother 'never recovered' from her death, inquest hears
Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.
Katie Price's ex not guilty of raping girl, 13
Kieran Hayler had denied rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at his trial.
Carrick carrying on but senior Man Utd figures concerned by performances
While head coach Michael Carrick is expected to be in charge for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, Manchester United begin the process of identifying possible replacements.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to move out
The congresswoman said federal agents seized over a dozen items, including cell phones and notebooks, as part of a federal investigation.
Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m after years in attic
He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.
The Independent
NYC student dies after being drugged and raped in her dorm room, feds say
Two suspects are facing multiple charges in her death and sex assault
France responds to ICE meme about riots with savage dig on gun control
France is facing some of its worst urban unrest in years over the cost-of-living and declining public services
Britons most clued up on cybersecurity – but too lazy to do anything about it, study finds
Britons were more confident at identifying phishing emails, scam texts, suspicious links and scam calls than other countries, the study showed
Aldi and Lidl to face to same rules as rival supermarkets in crackdown
The CMA said it will designate Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as ‘large grocery retailers’ under current industry rules
Trump admin abandons legal fight over student loan forgiveness program overhaul
The program, known as PSLF, was created to make careers in government, public schools, fire and police departments, public hospitals and nonprofits more attractive
YouTuber charged after capturing great white shark on Cape Cod
Christopher Stefanou, known as LISHARKMAN on social media, has been accused of capturing animal known as ‘Aaron’ on a trip with a client
A man with Down syndrome killed in an Israeli raid in southern Syria, residents say
Israeli forces have killed a developmentally disabled man during a raid in Syria's Daraa province, according to state media and residents
Andy Burnham to become first prime minister to join Celebrity Gogglebox
Labour leader was filmed in 10 Downing Street alongside his old friend Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool
JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS' lead NFL analyst
JJ Watt will continue to be the analyst on CBS Sports’ lead NFL team after signing a new multi-year agreement with the network
John Anderson, country music star whose hits included 'Wild and Blue,' dies at 71
Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson has died at age 71
