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CBC.ca

Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a voluntary pact with artificial intelligence companies to "self-police" the technology's development.

Conservative MP Scott Aitchison expected to resign this fall: sources

MP and former Conservative leadership candidate Scott Aitchison is expected to resign his seat later this fall, sources tell CBC News.

Sask. drone company says no 'special rights' attached to $10M US investment linked to Trump Jr.

Saskatoon-based drone maker Draganfly Inc. is receiving a $10-miilion US "strategic investment" from two U.S. firms, including one linked to Donald Trump Jr., but says there are no board seats or other perks attached to the agreement.

U.S. Supreme Court says Trump can continue deportations to 3rd countries — for now

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the chance to show the ‌harms they may face, bolstering a tool his administration has used for rapid expulsions as part of his immigration crackdown.

Hurricane Polo makes 2nd landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Polo made a second landfall on Mexico's northwestern Pacific coast on Tuesday after drenching the southern Baja California peninsula.

Premier Scott Moe goes big on nuclear with plans to explore 2 large nuclear reactors in northwest Sask.

Saskatchewan says it wants to have a large nuclear reactor online by 2042. It has also narrowed down the location of further study for its construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) to the Rafferty site near Estevan.

'It's devastating': Hundreds of Stelco workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke face uncertain future due to layoffs

Hundreds of Stelco workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ont. are facing an uncertain future after the company announced it will indefinitely idle its cold-rolled and coated operations at its Hamilton Works plant.

British police say no explosives found in vehicles near U.S.-run base

A surprise decision by the U.K.'s counterterrorism police to release five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot at a U.S.-operated air force base in England has prompted questions and uncertainty about the incident.

Police investigating after 10K litres of diesel stolen from 3 Calgary gas stations

BG Fuels says it's had 10,000 litres of diesel stolen from three Mobil gas stations in Calgary, with surveillance footage suggesting the fuel was pulled directly out of underground tanks.

Everything you need to know about the 10 questions in Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum

CBC News breaks down each of the referendum questions to help voters prepare to mark the 10 ballots.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to resume deporting migrants to third countries

More than 25,000 migrants have been deported to 29 countries under the policy implemented last year, human rights groups say

Trump hosts AI leaders at White House

As concerns grow about the pace of AI development, President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders at the White House Tuesday, saying there was broad agreement that the industry should rely on “self-regulation” rather than sweeping government rules.

Data centres draw ire from voters across the U.S. ahead of midterms

A popular revolt is sweeping the country, with proposed projects drawing community opposition over fears about electricity, water and noise

Trump, AI executives sign ‘morally binding’ agreement to self-regulate technology

U.S. President vows to never limit AI development despite leading executives calling for caution

Venezuelan man shot by Texas ICE officer is charged by Trump administration

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, accused of striking ICE officer with car’s side mirror

Former Trump prosecutor defends investigations as Republicans criticize his tactics at Senate hearing

Hearing is latest congressional effort to revisit federal cases that accused Trump of conspiring to overturn 2020 presidential election results

Hurricane Polo brings powerful winds and rain to Mexico’s Baja California

Mexican authorities reported Polo left no serious damage. About 700 people remained in shelters Tuesday but were expected to return to their homes

Tennessee set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years

Christa Pike was 18 when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row. She is now 50

AI may be pricing your Big Mac

McDonald’s is using artificial intelligence to help set menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost profit but risks alienating customers and attracting antitrust scrutiny. The price of a Big Mac can vary from one restaurant to another just a couple miles away, even if they are owned by the same franchisee.

Democrats to probe Trump family business deals if they win Congress

A Democratic victory in November could trigger a wave of investigations into Trump family business deals. Here's what could happen next.
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Global News

Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada.

Shooting leaves 4 dead, 4 wounded in Caribbean tourism destination

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that officers responded to reports of gunfire in Green Hill, a district located outside of the capital city of Kingstown.

Hurricane Polo: Mexico’s Baja California braces for life-threatening floods

As swirling clouds and strong winds marked the region, the national coordinator of Mexico’s Civil Protection Agency reported that Polo would make landfall later in the afternoon.

U.S., China to slash tariffs on goods worth US$30B after Trump-Xi meeting

The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015.

Pope Leo says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’

The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

U.K. police arrest 5 men near air base, suspected of preparing terror act

Police said Sunday that the men were detained on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act, and that army bomb-disposal experts were examining several vehicles.

Quebec man trafficked woman while behind bars in Manitoba through phone calls

A man was found guilty of human trafficking, benefiting from proceeds of trafficking, pimping, disobeying a court order, and obstruction of justice, a judge says.

Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways.

At least 2 injured, 5 missing after explosion in Greece collapses building

The explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse and the two people injured were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.
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New York Times

Students at Cornell Daily Sun Pursued Sexual Assault Case for Two Years

The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.

Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falters

A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax and Start Over

A Staten Island judge sided with a group of homeowners who had sued the city over its introduction of the tax, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways

On the technological, diplomatic and biological fronts, Trump is creating a disaster.

Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Is Charged With Assault

Prosecutors say Wilber Garces Perez struck an agent with his car’s mirror before another agent shot him. The charge reveals the existence of body camera footage of the shooting, though that video has not been released.

The Trump Brand Has Tanked. The G.O.P. May Pay the Price.

He went from outsider businessman to disappointing politician.

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know

Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations, for Now

The court also announced it would hear arguments in December on the legality of the Trump administration policy to swiftly deport immigrants to countries not their own.

Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research

Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.

OpenAI Ignored Employees’ Warnings About Safely Testing A.I. Models

Employees and security researchers said that they had cautioned the company on safely testing its A.I. models and strengthening its corporate infrastructure, but that OpenAI did not listen.

CNBC

Ford CEO says it's 'too late' for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not for U.S.

CEO Jim Farley's warning comes on the heels of a high-profile visit last week by Chinese President Xi Jinping with President Donald Trump

Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue

Trump shrugged when asked if he is concerned that his support for AI and data centers could hurt Republicans in the upcoming midterm election.

The Fed's main inflation measure will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect

Data is expected to show ongoing price pressures and consumers who nevertheless continue to spend.

Alaska Airlines unveils massive premium cabin overhaul in high-end travel race

Alaska Airlines is overhauling its Alaska and Hawaiian cabins to include brand-new top-tier suites, a premium economy class and other features.

30-year Treasury bond yield scales to highest level since 2002

U.S. Treasury yields largely rose Tuesday, adding to the gains that catapulted them to multi-year highs amid central bank monetary policy concerns.

Jamie Dimon has a plan to revive the West: A 'big, beautiful' deal with Europe

"Many of the current disputes between Europe and the U.S. are minor compared with this agreement's size and benefits," the JPMorgan boss wrote this week.

Consumer optimism slides to lowest since 2014 as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.

Hassett: 'We're still working our way out from' Biden Covid spending

President Donald Trump regularly defends his administration's record by contrasting it favorably with the Biden era, or blaming the former president.

America's Canadian import restrictions come into force. Here are the products barred from entry

President Donald Trump says he expects Ottawa to concede to its demands on trade in the coming weeks, but Canadian officials insist they won't sign a bad deal.

Microsoft shares might be rangebound. Here's how you can still make money

Trader Julia Spina explains an iron condor trade on Microsoft.

Washington Post

Morocco appoints its first female prime minister

A royal decree issued by Morocco’s King Muhammed VI tasked Fatima Zahra El Mansouri with forming a new cabinet, probably a coalition government with other political groups.

Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorship

Christian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.

Trump’s proposed diesel export ban spurs fear of energy crunch in Europe

The European Union's energy commissioner sent a letter to the bloc's 27 member states recommending that they all cut gas and electricity consumption “for as long as necessary.”

Reports that Netanyahu ignored Oct. 7 warnings dominate Israeli election

The Israeli prime minister has denied any advance knowledge of the Hamas attack in 2023, but as a national election nears his role is under new scrutiny.

Russia’s jet-powered drones are turning Kyiv into a daytime war zone

As Ukraine’s defenses struggle to keep up with Russia’s technological advances, its capital is fast becoming a frontline city.

Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war

Wrapping up a four-day trip to France, the pope praised the European Union for “tearing down walls.”

Men accused of U.K. air base plot freed on bail as officials probe any Iran links

Britain has confronted dozens of lethal plots traced to Iran in recent years, but the release of the suspects could indicate they were not seen as an imminent threat.

BBC

'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford

Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".

Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system

The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League

The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings

How the England players rated following their Nations League match.

Three teenagers die after car enters River Wear

The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.

Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?

Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.

How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?

Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.

Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core

The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.

Soho House venue under investigation for food safety

A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.

Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and £830m 'disguised funding scheme'

The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Six dead after Russian bomber crashes during training exercise

A number of Tu-95 aircrafts suffered damage after Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ operation in June 2025

White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV on day of playoff opener

The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros

Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent

A woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated to consent to sex

Fresh hope for diabetics as new weight loss drug helps them shed a quarter of their bodyweight

The large-scale trial took place across 92 sites in eight countries

Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals in the military

Casino mogul and former Trump secretary join forces to take on NYC's pied-à-terre tax

New York City’s tax on luxury second homes has its latest moneyed opposition: casino mogul Steve Wynn and former Trump administration secretary Wilbur Ross

New texts from Cornell frat house members shed more light on alleged attack

The messages surfaced as Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced he was reopening the criminal investigation and bringing the case to a grand jury

Buckingham Palace staff given ‘alcohol awareness’ training to spot rogue colleagues

Charity Alcohol Change UK ran the sessions, which cover topics including mindful drinking and recognising excessive drinking in colleagues

60 million kids to be auto-enrolled in Trump Accounts

Children cannot access the Trump Account until they are 18, and it can only be used for specific things like paying for a home or education

Three teenagers dead and boy, 17, arrested after car plunges into River Wear

A 17-year-old boy managed to reach safety and has now been arrested in connection with the incident