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CBC.ca

Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang face lawsuit over handling of ties to alleged Chinese spy

The lawsuit filed in San Jose, Calif., on Monday accuses the CEO and his company of misleading shareholders by concealing the relationship with a woman accused of feeding information to Bejing, and not disclosing that the matter raised national security concerns ‌that threatened Nvidia's reputation and business prospects.

Defiant Hegseth calls Republican's impeachment resolution a 'farce'

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth condemned a resolution in the House of Representatives calling for his impeachment, describing it as a "farce" from a "disgruntled congressman" who is leaving office.

Anthropic eyes $1 trillion US valuation in hotly anticipated IPO that's a key test for AI market

Anthropic's initial public offering plans to raise as much as $64.4 billion US, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday, testing Wall Street's faith in the AI boom amid growing worries about its risks.

Hamilton, 3 other expansion PWHL teams reveal names and logos ahead of inaugural season

Hamilton Havoc, Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions and Vegas Vanguards will begin play this upcoming season. All four now have logos, but they won't appear on the teams' jerseys until the 2027-28 season.

Canada reimposes sanctions on Iran for violating nuclear non-proliferation commitments

Canada is reimposing sanctions on 11 Iranian energy and financial organizations for the regime's failure to meet promises related to its nuclear program, its ballistic missile development and its ongoing financing of violence beyond its borders.

More than 250 mm of rain forecast for some B.C. areas as storm makes landfall

The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued flood watches for the South Coast, Vancouver Island and river basins in the Central Coast and Fraser Valley.

Ukrainian conscription in the crosshairs

A riot outside Kyiv may have been sparked by false claims — but it is highlighting tensions over Ukraine’s forced conscription methods.

These domestic violence shelters can hardly keep up with the cost of groceries

As the cost of living and the price of groceries continue to soar, the people who run domestic violence shelters for women and children are struggling to keep up.

U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine begin in Abu Dhabi

Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington made another push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbour nearly five years ago.
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Globe and Mail

Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks since February as U.S. renews push to end war

The two-day session in Abu Dhabi will focus on establishing future security guarantees for the warring countries, White House says

At Operation Maple Disruption, cybercrime fighters stress need for collaboration

More than 50 organizations came together to combat fraud during a weeklong event led by the RCMP

U.S. evacuates aircraft from base in England because of threat related to Iran

Decision to move the aircraft was proactive rather than reactive, a U.S. official says, adding that the military is agile to potential threats

How Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia’s CEO, went from finance to chips

U.S. authorities have concluded she was a Chinese intelligence asset, according to media reports

UN body agrees to postpone review of U.S. human rights record after Trump administration snub

Washington last year pulled the U.S. out of the Human Rights Council, accusing it of an anti-U.S. and anti-Israel bias

Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia's CEO?

Alice Huang has been thrust into the spotlight by reports of her ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and allegations that she could be a Chinese spy. But before drawing international attention, she built a career in Chinese finance and later entered the global race for AI chips.

U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi

Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday, as Washington made another push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbor nearly five years ago. This is the first such meeting since February.

Republicans set to choose their party leaders in U.S. Congress as they prepare to be in the minority

Democrats won at least 54 of the Senate’s 100 seats and at least 252 of the House’s 435 seats, giving them substantial majorities

China defiant over Nvidia spying allegations ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. President plays down scandal that threatens fragile trade truce between Beijing and Washington

G7 attention in Paris turns to Ukraine as U.S.-mediated peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi

Meeting is expected to cover defence and security assistance to Ukraine, which the Trump administration has reduced
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Global News

Meghan Markle makes 1st public appearance since father was charged

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's trip to Brussels comes after her father was arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Anthropic aims for $1.3 trillion valuation when it becomes a public company

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about money in the sector.

What’s going on with the Russia IIHF World Juniors controversy?

The decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russia back into the World Juniors Hockey Championship next month is continuing to stir backlash.

Sweden says it won’t play Russia at world juniors as Norway faces losing spot

The Swedish Ice Hockey Association says it sympathized with Norway, which qualified for the world juniors hockey tournament in Alberta but now risks losing its place.

Nvidia’s CEO is facing a suspected spy affair scandal. Here’s what we know so far

Huang also has a close relationship with President Donald Trump and has pushed Trump to ease export restrictions on Nvidia chips to China.

France says Iran caused last month’s cyberattack on supermarket fridges

France on Monday blamed Iran for last month's cyberattack on supermarket fridges and summoned the Iranian ambassador, the French Foreign Ministry said.

Russia hopes U.S. midterm results won’t shift Trump’s Ukraine negotiations

There has been strong bipartisan support for Ukraine, raising the prospect of veto-proof passage of more aid to Kyiv or tough new sanctions on Moscow.

‘I love our country’ Nvidia CEO regrets affair with alleged China spy

The board said it has confidence in Jensen Huang and his leadership team, and would provide further updates as appropriate. He will remain as CEO.

What’s next for Israel as Eisenkot tapped to lead government?

Israel’s new members of Knesset will be sworn in Tuesday. Netanyahu and his Cabinet will remain in office in a caretaker capacity, with limited powers, until a coalition is formed.

Polish authorities blame Krakow attack on ‘far-right ideologies’

Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect in the mass shooting holds “very radical” and “ultranationalistic” views.
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New York Times

What to Know About Thomas Massie, Leader of Drive to Impeach Hegseth

Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, is retiring at the end of his term after losing to a primary challenger backed by President Trump.

Anthropic Targets Valuation of Up to $1.4 Trillion for Blockbuster I.P.O.

The A.I. company’s pricing would make it one of the biggest ever public listings. It comes at a volatile moment in markets, with investors questioning the sustainability of the A.I. boom.

Failure of Billionaire Tax Strikes Blow to Progressive Agenda

A wealth tax on billionaires seemed like a political layup. The outcome of a California ballot initiative shows otherwise.

The Impeachment Charges Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Explained

The charges accuse the defense secretary of illegally starting the war with Iran, directing extrajudicial killings and ignoring laws meant to minimize civilian casualties.

Why Nearly 2,000 Dead Seabirds Have Washed Up on the California Coast

Scientists say El Niño is exacerbating conditions by causing Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise.

Oil Prices Have Tumbled in November. Here’s Why.

The global benchmark price is down more than $20 a barrel since late October, when it traded for around $113.

Trump Administration Moves to Further Limit SNAP Eligibility, Affecting Millions

The rule would limit a policy that allows states to authorize participation in the program if a person qualifies for a different type of assistance.

U.S. Received $12 Billion From Venezuela’s Oil, Report Shows

The workings of a U.S.-controlled bank account shed light on how Washington manages Venezuelan revenue after capturing the country’s president.

The A.I. Spy Thriller

We look into what’s going on at Nvidia.

Nvidia’s Board Has a History of Letting Jensen Huang Get His Way

Governance experts question whether the board, which is investigating Mr. Huang’s conduct, has been too deferential as he has turned Nvidia into a global giant.

CNBC

Nvidia falls for second day as investors weigh fallout of CEO’s affair with alleged spy

Investors continue to weigh the potential fallout from CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy.

Brent crude dips below $90 for first time since August on Iran war de-escalation hopes

President Trump said Monday he thought the conflict was "going to be ending fairly soon," but some analysts still see little chance of a lasting peace deal.

As Nvidia probes Jensen Huang affair, here’s the board member likely to play a big role

Stephen Neal is the board's lead independent director and head of corporate governance. Experts say how Nvidia handles the probe is crucial to retaining its reputation.

Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy further complicates Nvidia’s China problem

The allegations against Jensen Huang have brought new attention to the Nvidia CEO's potential influence over U.S. policy on chip sales to China.

Anthropic sets IPO price range of $70 to $78, looks to start trading Nov. 19, sources say

Anthropic's IPO is expected to come roughly five months after Elon Musk took SpaceX public in a record offering.

Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than expected, complicating Fed's inflation fight

The report comes at a critical juncture for the Federal Reserve as it considers its next move regarding interest rates.

Pete Hegseth decries impeachment push, defends Iran war handling

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, who has clashed with President Donald Trump, kicked off the Hegseth impeachment fight days after a blue-wave midterm election.

FDA warns of vision loss risk linked to popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound

The agency has found evidence of a potential increased risk of a rare eye condition linked to the use of GLP-1 drugs used for weight management and diabetes.

France blames Iran for supermarket refrigerator cyberattacks, weighs sanctions

France said the cyber unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out an "unprecedented campaign" that caused millions of euros in damage.

Trump sees opening for Ukraine peace deal, but key questions remain ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

President Trump signaled optimism for the end of Russia's war in Ukraine ahead of trilateral negotiation talks on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.

BBC

US military aircraft leave second UK base

The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch

Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

Formula 1 to finish season in Middle East

The 2026 Formula 1 season will conclude with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix as planned, with Italy's Imola circuit stood down as back-up for the races.

David Walliams' career and controversies including Britain's Got Talent and Little Britain

The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.

Anthropic heads for lower than expected $1.3 trillion valuation in stock market debut

The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78.

First day of Ukraine peace talks 'very productive', US says

Delegations from Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are in the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.

Birthdays and broken lamps - at home with the Charles brothers

Before Northern Ireland's Nations League matches, BBC Sport joins Shea and Pierce Charles at their London home to discuss birthdays, steak sandwiches and starring for Michael O'Neill's young team.

Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say

The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.

Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered decades of 'dreadful abuse'

A report from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints.

How did Mildenhall become crucial to the US Air Force?

RAF Mildenhall is the main European refuelling tanker base for US forces in Europe.

The Independent

Vodafone axes 3,000 jobs in UK and Europe amid cost cutting drive

Vodafone revealed plans for a further 2,300 job cuts in Germany to help revive performance in the country

David Walliams latest: Comedian accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old schoolgirl as string of new claims revealed

Comedian and author accused of using his stardom to prey on teenage girls

UK launches investigation into potential Autumn Budget leak

Market sensitive information which was likely to affect the share price of banks allegedly circulated around newsrooms before it was given to Parliament

What is an injunction – and how do they work?

David Walliams sought an injunction to stop media organisations reporting claims against him

What new school mobile phone rules mean for pupils and parents

Headteachers have said implementing these new rules without additional funding would be difficult

Defiant Hegseth wraps himself in ‘warriors’ and whataboutism in plea not to impeach him

Sternly-delivered spectacle appeared tailored to please President Donald Trump, who, sure enough, said Hegseth ‘gets an “A” PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ right after the early morning appearance

Another rate hike likely in ‘near term’ to calm inflation, says Bank policymaker

Clare Lombardelli, deputy governor for monetary policy, said there is a risk inflation will rise by more than feared if the Iran war is not resolved.

Titanic day ticket from mother who watched son sail to his death up for auction

The rare ticket allowed the mother of second class passenger to watch the departure of the liner

Train drivers strike in Spain after 115 killed in two crashes this year

Renfe said 40 per cent of long- and medium-distance services had been cancelled, affecting 4,042 passengers

Judge orders psychiatric exam for Thomas Markle in child abuse images case

It is not yet clear if he is mentally fit to answer to the charge against him