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CBC.ca
Gamers, developers praise BioWare's envelope-pushing games following 'heartbreaking' closure
Gamers, developers and critics lamented the closure of revered studio BioWare, with many crediting its works for kickstarting their own careers in the games industry.
AI giant Anthropic files papers to sell shares to the public for 1st time
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers on Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever.
Alberta referendum tallies reveal rural-urban divide on ‘the 9’
Elections Alberta officials are finishing counting referendum ballots, but the results so far suggest Albertans in rural areas seem to hold different views on immigration and constitutional fights than those living in urban areas.
Canada receives first F-35 jets from U.S., as full order remains under review
Canada has received its first pair of new F-35 fighter jets, with Ottawa still deliberating over how many of the American planes it will buy.
Montreal police officer faces ethics probe for allegedly urinating on homeless people
Guy Lapointe Jr., Quebec's new domestic security, said both the police ethics commissioner and the province's independent police watchdog, known as the BEI, will look into the allegations.
Canada's Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others, dead at 46
Eric Bauza of Scarborough, Ont., the Emmy-award winning voice actor best known for the iconic Bugs Bunny, has died.
Jordan arrests 3 suspects in deadly church attack after gunbattle
Jordanian security forces arrested two brothers and their brother-in-law after a shootout on Monday over a church attack that killed nine people, and the suspects appear to have no ties to other terrorist cells, senior government security officials said.
Manitoban denied out-of-province care for rare condition says he's 'tortured every single day'
A Manitoba man living with a rare genetic condition says he's now considering medically assisted dying, after being denied out-of-province coverage to get a procedure he and experts say he can't get here.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Macron vows ‘concrete measures’ in response to French students’ demands
Macron and his centrist government have faced criticism for failing to address students’ grievances since high school blockades began in mid-September
Serbs celebrate after Vučić is ousted by student-led protest movement
People celebrated in the streets of Belgrade on Sunday after Serbia's long-serving leader, Aleksandar Vučić, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election to a student-led opposition movement.
Midterms 2026: Can Democrats flip Trump country?
Plenty is at stake in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections, as Democrats try to win majority control of the U.S. Congress. Democrats must win a net gain of four seats to win control of the Senate. Ten races, including those in Maine, Ohio, Texas and Kansas, could decide the outcome.
Chris Brown spared prison time for brawling at a U.K. nightclub in 2023
Singer was given an eight-month sentence, suspended for a year after pleading guilty to beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub
Serbia waits to see how student-backed leaders will govern after Vucic’s defeat
Ousting of longtime leader reminiscent of Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary and may offer inspiration to other student movements in Europe
Israelis head to the polls in election widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu’s leadership
A poor showing could end the 77-year-old’s lengthy career on a bitter note and open the door to a new era in Israeli politics
Israelis to vote in election widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Israelis head to the polls in a tight election widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, whose leadership has been challenged over the October, 2023 Hamas attack, the ensuing wars and domestic divisions.
Delegations meet in Tehran amid U.S.-Iran tensions and escalating Houthi attacks
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey try to avert renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and U.S.
Canada receives first F-35 fighter jets from U.S.
Ottawa is still deliberating how many of the American planes it will buy
Lula’s defeat of Bolsonaro in Brazil denies Trump an ally
Leftist president’s win cements Latin America’s largest economy as a counterweight to Washington and right-wing leaders
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Global News
Netanyahu’s legacy on the line as Israelis head to elections this week
Netanyahu has been the country’s most dominant politician for nearly two decades, and his legacy is on the line in Tuesday's election.
Brazil’s Lula wins presidential election, bucking regional shift towards right
For the Trump administration, which has sought to reassert its dominance in the region, Lula’s victory complicates its campaign to enlist Brazil in its military coalition
U.K. won’t join Canada-led defence bank, but pledges cooperation
The two countries will "work in close partnership" on investment opportunities and challenges, according to a joint media statement.
Serbia’s Vucic concedes defeat against student-led opposition movement
High turnout and gathering tensions marked the highly contested parliamentary election that was a showdown between Vucic and university students.
Brazil voters head to polls in presidential runoff
Voting in Brazil is conducted electronically and the result is usually available within hours after polling stations close at 5 p.m. in Brasilia.
Palestinian officials plead to foreign governments as Israelis return to the polls
A day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, Israel imposed widespread closures, displacing residents in the city of Hebron.
Infantino says ‘vast, vast majority’ of soccer supports him ahead of FIFA elections
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.
7 dead, 40 wounded after gunmen open fire at funeral in Jordan
The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 90 kilometers (55 miles) south of the capital, Amman.
Up to 70,000 police mobilized to curb violence at France protests
In Paris, authorities restricted the main march to the city’s southeastern edge, keeping it away from the center.
Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks but steep obstacles remain
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.
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New York Times
Lula Defeats Bolsonaro for Brazil Presidency, in Blow to Latin America’s Right
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.
Meet Anthropic’s Seven Founders as the A.I. Firm Prepares for an IPO
Former OpenAI employees started the company in 2021 after disagreements over how to safely build artificial intelligence. An I.P.O. could make them billionaires.
Anthropic S-1 Reveals Rapid Growth Ahead of Blockbuster IPO
The maker of Claude is on the verge of what could be the largest ever public listing, in a test of the A.I. industry amid questions about whether the boom can be sustained.
I Went to India and Found It Has Lessons for Us All
Young people have revived the country’s glorious tradition of nonviolent dissent.
What Should the Rules for A.I. Companies Actually Be?
Five experts on how best to limit a rapidly evolving technology.
California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives
Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.
Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.
Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.
The Storm Wrecked Their Bridges. ‘All That Red Tape’ Left Them Stranded.
Hundreds of households in North Carolina remain without a private bridge two years after Hurricane Helene. Many are frustrated by a state program’s progress.
How Silicon Valley Stole the Future
A.I. will reshape our world. But does that mean the people who make the technology get to control our imagination, too?
CNBC
Apollo to buy nearly 10% stake in Abu Dhabi-backed alternative asset manager Mubadala Capital
The deal further advances Apollo Global's ambitions in Abu Dhabi, often called the "capital of capital."
Fanatics teams up with OpenAI for new AI-powered shopping suggestion feature
Fanatics is using AI to help shoppers navigate more than 1.5 million items of sports merchandise, with a Shop the Look feature powered by OpenAI Codex.
Trump says he'll soon decide whether to ‘make a deal’ with Iran or ‘finish it off'
Trump said he is weighing a deal with Iran against renewed military action as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
Brazilian stocks rocked as Lula wins presidential election, Bolsonaro reportedly refuses to concede
It's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round.
Meta announces $95 billion stock offering to fund AI expansion
Meta plans to raise $95 billion to fund AI infrastructure and superintelligence, as Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom eye up to $5 billion in shares.
Neocloud stocks fall as Elon Musk says more than 200 of them face 'guppy-level death'
Investors are already questioning the debt-fueled expansion of neoclouds and whether the large AI infrastructure build-out will generate long-term returns.
Oil prices fall as Saudi defense minister travels to Iran for talks to de-escalate conflict
Oil prices fell as investors weighed the threat of further attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure against concerns that elevated prices could erode demand.
SpaceX closes $40 billion debt deal for AI chips, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk said in an X post that SpaceX has closed $40 billion in debt financing to purchase GPUs.
Marc Lore’s Wonder bets on Texas, automation and user-built restaurants as it mulls IPO
Wonder is leaning into automation and user-built restaurants as founder Marc Lore prepares the startup for a potential IPO.
Private equity pours billions into defense tech as investors debate a bubble
Private equity growth investments in defense reached $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024.
BBC
Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
The 18-year-old student was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December by Vickrum Digwa.
Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailed
Hardeep Bhachu and Jasskamal Riyat are warned of the 'irreversible' consequences of their actions.
Owners of Elvis music rights sue Anthropic for copyright violations
The company is accused of using hundreds of songs by the American rock-and-roll star to train its Claude AI model.
How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.
Ireland prop Furlong cited over alleged groin grab
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attack
The R&B star previously pleaded guilty to affray, after attacking a music producer with a glass bottle.
US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japan
Prosecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.
The Independent
Henry Nowak murder to be examined in independent review, Shabana Mahmood confirms
The 18-year-old student was stabbed to death by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton
Cut benefits to fund defence, say majority of Britons in new poll ahead of Budget
Former defence secretary Mr Healey is under pressure to find billions of savings to help ramp up Britain’s military spending
R&B star Chris Brown avoids jail after bottle attack at London nightclub
CCTV footage was shown where Chris Brown struck Abraham Diaw four times with the bottle
Khan hails traffic-free Oxford Street as ‘momentous day’ for London
Almost a kilometre of the busy central London shopping street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, is now traffic-free
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio gov bid in chaos as allies and venues drop him over Acton attack ad
On Sunday, Ohio’s largest newspaper broke with its policy against endorsing candidates in major races to back Ramaswamy’s opponent
Cops called to Disneyland after dead body found near resort entrance
Authorities have confirmed the 65 year-old man discovered Sunday was known to Anaheim police
Russell Brand’s behaviour was ‘on another level’ and he was sleeping with people ‘day and night’, assistant claims
The comedian had an ‘insane sexual appetite’ and would often be in his underwear at his flat, the court heard
Photographer left fighting for life after plunging 200 feet off cliff reveals how he survived
San Diego travel influencer Kyle Quin Schrock suffered devastating injuries after an incident while climbing in Portugal, including a broken back, ribs and sternum
A rare clear sky delivers Lovetsky’s long-awaited sunset shot over St. Petersburg
Associated Press photojournalist Dmitri Lovetsky is based in St. Petersburg, Russia, and has worked for the AP since 2002.
From poverty to the presidency: How Brazil’s Lula overcame prison, tragedy and losing his finger in remarkable rise
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil for an unprecedented fourth time. His journey from deprivation to the seat of power despite multiple setbacks is as extraordinary as his latest comeback victory, writes James C. Reynolds
