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CBC.ca
New York's governor removes district attorney from Cornell rape allegations case, appoints special prosecutor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman's allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, with the governor saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney's ability to handle the case.
Joshua Kutryk's Grade 6 teacher watches him launch into space | The Moment
Ted Hupé tells The National about the moment he watched his former Grade 6 student, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, launch into space on the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' if Tehran found to be behind FlyDubai incident
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck "very hard" for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet.
Joshua Kutryk's launch to the ISS is another example of the important role Canada plays in space exploration
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk blasted off to the International Space Station for a six-month mission just a few months after fellow Canadian Jeremy Hansen flew around the moon. It's an example of not only Canada's continuing role in space exploration but also how bright the future could be.
Suspected Ebola case at Montreal hospital turns out to be a false alarm
A Montreal hospital had isolated a female patient presenting with symptoms of Ebola, a deadly virus, officials said.
Trump's trade rep sounds pessimistic about deal with Canada, saying issues are 'quite difficult to resolve'
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he regularly speaks with his Canadian counterpart, but that the two sides have reached an impasse on some trade irritants and there's no sign of a resolution any time soon.
'You used me': Teens tell judge how man lured them over Snapchat, as he pleads guilty
Three years after Hammad Shaikh lured and sexually assaulted underage girls he met on Snapchat, the 26-year-old pleaded guilty to seven offences and sat expressionless in a Calgary courtroom as several of his victims delivered statements with what the judge described as “maturity, grace, kindness and bravery.”
U.K. counter-terror police arrest British-Iranian suspect over Fairford air base investigation
British counter-terrorism police investigating a suspected plot involving an air base used by the U.S. to target Iran said on Thursday they had arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
Rapper Rick Ross arrested, charged with battery and accused of domestic violence
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on Thursday and charged with domestic violence following an alleged incident, local authorities confirmed to The Associated Press. Ross says he is innocent and the accusations are 'fabricated allegations.'
Judge denies defence request to declare Lindsay Clancy not guilty
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defence motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
How the FlyDubai jet bound for Israel managed to pull out of its sudden plunge
Passenger who shouldered his way into the cockpit says he knew which way to move the controls because he had watched a TV show that re-enacts aviation disasters
Businessman targeted by AI writer has a history of criticizing Moroccan officials
Hicham Jerando says he and his family have long been targets of smear campaigns, but Quebec courts have ruled against him in at least four cases
Judge denies Lindsay Clancy’s defence motion to be acquitted due to lack of evidence
In his ruling, Judge Sullivan said prosecutors had provided adequate evidence for a jury to decide
Text exchanges show Cornell accuser realized night at fraternity was ‘not consensual’, report says
Accuser is suing seven men who she said participated in the assault, as well as the university, the fraternity and others
U.S. moves 9,000 troops aboard ships to Middle East as Trump warns of possible new strikes on Iran
The move would bring the U.S. naval presence to an unusually high number of more than 20,000 sailors and Marines and hundreds of aircrafts
U.K.-Iranian man arrested over probe into incident at U.S.-run air base in England
The 27-year-old was arrested in London on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at RAF Fairford on the weekend
U.S. threatens France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face export ban, Reuters sources say
Trump administration is trying to bring down fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections
Canadian astronaut launches with four-member crew for ISS
A SpaceX rocket safely lifted off from Florida on Thursday, launching a crew of two U.S. astronauts, a Canadian astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut toward the International Space Station for a science mission devoted to human health and performance in orbit.
Renee Good’s family sues U.S. government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
The 37-year-old was killed by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown
International Trade Minister meets with Greer for first time since August
Neither side gave any indication of progress in the long-stalled trade talks between Canada and the U.S.
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Global News
As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel
As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.
U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released
The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.
Indian airline captain hailed as hero after cockpit attack on FlyDubai flight
Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in Wednesday's attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in.
Iran may have played part in U.S.-run Fairford air base incident, U.K. says
Five British men in their 20s were arrested Sunday on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror, before being released on bail a day later.
Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says
The FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel landed safely after issuing an emergency alert and abruptly descending thousands of feet (meters).
U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn
The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.
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.
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New York Times
My Friend Is a Draft Dodger in Ukraine. He’s Not a Coward.
In the Ukraine war, bravery has turned into a cliché masking profound social and economic injustices.
Oil Flows Are Up, but Iran Is Still Menacing the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has been launching drones and missiles at commercial ships in the waterway each week, though it has often failed to strike its targets, according to a Western security official.
A Front Line at the Border: How Russia Uses Migrants as Weapons Against Europe
The scheme is part of Russia’s larger strategy for sowing discord in the West, if more subtle than other recent operations blamed on the Kremlin.
Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine
Ukraine showed European partners what it said were intercepted Russian plans to cut off major cities from power, heat and water this winter.
Trump Puts on a Midterms Show for an Audience That’s Already Sold
President Trump spent the day preaching to his most fervent fans, not the voters he will need to help elect or re-elect a slate of Republicans fighting in states from Alaska to Maine.
Hochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the state attorney general to investigate a former Cornell University student’s allegation of rape. The woman has sued seven men in connection with the alleged assault.
Chi Phi Members Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Lawsuit Give Varying Accounts of Night
Their accounts, detailed in hundreds of pages of investigative files obtained by The New York Times, were disjointed and sometimes contradictory. All the men denied any wrongdoing.
Cornell Students Call for Change at Fiery Public Meeting
Through tears, some students shared stories of assaults they had experienced, while others spoke out to criticize administrators and demand improved training on consent.
Investigators Seek Motive for FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the co-pilot who set upon the pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” but did not elaborate.
Christa Pike Is in Critical Condition as Tennessee Pauses Executions
Gov. Bill Lee ordered a review of the state’s lethal injection process after the botched attempt to execute the lone woman on Tennessee’s death row.
CNBC
Washington’s big crypto bill is stuck. The SEC is pushing ahead anyway
The SEC has proposed new rules that would make it easier for investment advisers and regulated funds to hold cryptocurrencies on behalf of clients.
Jewelry giant Pandora is getting in on lab-grown diamonds and hoping a new Vietnam plant helps growth in Asia
Pandora is expanding its manufacturing footprint beyond Thailand with a new $150 million Vietnam facility as the Danish jeweler eyes further growth across Asia.
Bitget 'not expecting to recover a lot' from $388 million hack, CEO tells CNBC
Bitget has frozen a tiny fraction of the $387.5 million stolen in last week’s hack, and restored much of its protection fund.
Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom large
Brazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.
South Korean President Lee warns of 'measures' against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology
"As this is a matter concerning the honor of the Republic of Korea's people and nation, we cannot overlook it," he said.
War, $100 oil and a bond sell-off reshaped markets in the third quarter
The third quarter was notably volatile, particularly for stocks and bonds.
A Brexit reversal is on the table 10 years on from the vote that changed Britain. Here’s what’s at stake
Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016.
AI is making cyberattacks faster and harder to detect, Interpol warns. Here’s what companies should watch
An Interpol executive warns AI is making existing cyber threats faster and harder to detect, while companies face new risks from the rise of agentic AI.
U.S. trade representative Greer says deal with India not 'imminent' after Modi-Trump call
Ties between the U.S. and India have been under strain for over a year, and New Delhi faces fresh risk of up to 100% tariffs for continuing to buy Russian oil.
CNBC Daily Open: Three’s a crowd: U.S. carrier buildup in Middle East sends oil spiking
Washington has reportedly deployed a third aircraft carrier to the region, raising prospects of an escalation of tensions in the region.
Washington Post
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Verstappen tops Bahrain GP in Malaysia first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen tops the timesheets as Formula 1 returned to the Sepang track for the first time in nine years for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises
In his speech to his party's conference, the Green leader will frame housing as a key issue of generational fairness.
US pressures Europe over diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.
Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference
Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.
The Papers: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Inmates who were released early from prisons in England and Wales are pictured on several of Friday's front pages.
Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights
The government says sitting together can currently cost a parent and child up to £104 on a return journey.
Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation
The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Independent
Christa Pike latest: Trump remarks lethal injections ‘shouldn’t be difficult’ in first comment on botched execution
Pike was due to be the first woman put to death in the state in more than 200 years
More than 400 schools in France closed as student demonstrations turn violent
A school was set ablaze in the western city of Nantes, fire crews said, and the facade of another suffered fire damage in Le Havre
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Row breaks out between Kyiv and key ally over captured North Korean soldiers
Seoul says Ukraine must apologise and admit that it breached a confidentiality agreement over captured North Korean soldiers’ transfer
India’s 'Cockroach' youth protesters are to rally again and demand ouster of election chief
India's "Cockroach" youth movement is calling for protests in Mumbai, demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner over controversial voter roll revisions
Justice Department finds UCLA law school illegally used race in admissions
The Justice Department found that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, illegally considered race in admissions
The new driving licence rules introduced in October
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
In Burkina Faso, deaf dancers have a unique way to follow the rhythm and fulfill their dreams
Dance tutor Yaya Sanou has developed a unique dance technique called Vibra-Signe in Burkina Faso
A galactic Nobel? Experts float the International Space Station among contenders for the Peace Prize
Experts say the Nobel Peace Prize might go to the International Space Station this year, highlighting global cooperation
Asian shares mixed after global bond sell-off deepens and ahead of US jobs data
Asian shares are mixed after a global bond sell-off deepened
New York's governor and AG set to give update on Cornell rape allegations
New York’s governor and attorney general are set to give an update about the investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house
