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CBC.ca

Mike Morrice — the only candidate on the ballot — wins Green Party leadership with 96.6% of vote

The Green Party of Canada enters a new era with former MP Mike Morrice taking over the political party's top job.

Premier says Quebec ready to vote independently from Canada for Francophonie leadership

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is in Cambodia to attend a summit of the international body of French-speaking states and governments. Quebec, Canada and New Brunswick all have the right to vote in Monday's election to choose a new secretary-general.

Stranded B.C. flyers out thousands amid flight cancellations due to Friday's ground stop

Some frustrated Air Canada passengers say spotty communication and a lack of rebooking help has left them paying thousands out of pocket amid widespread flight cancellations due to the FAA-ordered ground stop Friday.

AFC Toronto beats Montreal Roses to win 1st NSL title

Olivia Chisholm's first-half goal allowed AFC Toronto to capture its first Diana B. Matheson Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Roses Saturday afternoon at TD Place in Ottawa.

New Orleans port sues for control of China-linked tanker that crashed into cruise ship

Just hours after a tanker in New Orleans lost its steering and slammed into a docked river cruise boat, the city's port sued to make sure federal investigators can seize the vessel that is owned by a subsidiary of a Chinese company.

Gorgeous, heartrending Club Kid is hitting Canadian theatres. Read our TIFF review

Hitting Canadian theatres now, Club Kid is without doubt a major work. It was without doubt one of the best films at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. And while there is some doubt here, Club Kid just might make you cry.

SpaceX Starship successfully re-docks at Texas launch pad after orbiting Earth

SpaceX's Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It's the first key recovery of the rocket system's centerpiece vessel in the company's decade-long effort to ‌develop a fully reusable rocket.

Carney says he will not boycott APEC 'family photo' with Putin

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will participate in an upcoming group photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the APEC summit out of respect for the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Margaret Atwood joins other bird lovers to fight against a proposed 600-foot tower on Pelee Island

Atwood called the location, which is one road over from the new Atwood-Gibson Bird Centre, "one of the stupidest places on the planet" to put a tower.

Change to Ontario's 'safer-supply' opioid prescriptions abruptly paused due to legal challenge

A controversial change to "safer-supply" opioid prescriptions in Ontario that would force recipients to take them in front of a pharmacist, rather than on their own schedule at home, has been abruptly paused due to a legal challenge. Critics said the proposal would drastically affect the lives of drug users while causing potential chaos at pharmacies.
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Toronto Star

Toronto Pearson U.S.-bound flights resume as Air Canada says 27,000 customers affected by shutdown

Anxious travellers try to rebook flights after cancellations following Friday's U.S. ground stop as Pearson worked to restore operations Saturday.

Secret lobbyist texts raise questions about the origin of the Ford government’s controversial Oakville highrise plan

The exchange involved a senior political staffer and the man given the moniker “Mr. X” for his involvement in the Greenbelt scandal.

Doug Ford banned speed cameras a year ago. On Toronto roads where they stood, speeding has tripled, Star analysis reveals

The increase comes as Toronto's traffic deaths this year have already passed 2025's total.

Pathways carbon capture agreement faces deadline delay, but talks remain on track

Getting the agreement by Nov. 15 "doesn't really matter," the federal environment minister now says.

They waited three years for Stellantis to keep its promise. Now these workers feel 'betrayed'

Stellantis says it plans to sell its Brampton plant to armoured vehicle maker Roshel. It's unclear what will happen to roughly 2,000 workers if it does

Ontario 'Crypto King' testifies kidnappers made him kneel for a mock execution — 'Scared I was going to die'

"You're either going to pay with your money, or you're going to pay with your life."

Flights resume in U.S. after hours-long nationwide ground stop halts travel

All commercial flights were grounded for more than four hours, throwing the air travel system in the U.S. into chaos.

Mark Carney inks two Asian trade deals amid stalled U.S. trade talks

PM spent Friday the 13th in the air, crossing the international date line in search of international deals.

Toronto airports to gradually resume U.S. flights after FAA lifts hours-long ground stop

Toronto Pearson and Billy Bishop airports both cautioned that passengers might still encounter disruptions as airlines work to restore normal flight schedules.

Our reporter answers your questions about Ontario's online gambling scandal

The Star's investigative reporter took reader questions in a live Q&A on the province’s shelved study, its unkept data-sharing promise and the flood of gambling ads. Here's a look at some of the insights he shared
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Globe and Mail

Kreiss-Tomkins elected as Alaska governor in state’s first Democrat win since 1998

The former state lawmaker defeated three Republicans, including one endorsed by Trump

U.S. air travel should recover from nationwide ground stop by end of Sunday, officials say

Canadians were among travellers stranded in airports after thousands of flights cancelled, delayed

U.S. asked Ukraine if it would cede Donbas for NATO membership, Zelensky says

With a comprehensive package, the question may go to a national referendum, Ukrainian president says

What to know about flights now that the U.S. ground stop is over

It will take a while to get air traffic back to normal, officials warn

Microsoft services fully restored after massive outage disrupts workers across globe

Incident caused by network capacity upgrade issues, company says

Ask journalist Mark MacKinnon about his 5,000-kilometre journey across the New Iron Curtain

International Correspondent Mark MacKinnon will answer questions about his trip, Europe’s changing political landscape and when locals believe hostilities will end

Pope Leo is on a lonely crusade to inspire AI to work for the good of humanity

He’s using messages, speeches and papal visits to share his apprehension

Inside our journey along the New Iron Curtain

A look behind the scenes of The Globe and Mail’s road trip along a new geopolitical fault line from Finland to Ukraine

Kyiv Independent editor on the challenges of reporting a war without an end

Olga Rudenko says independent journalism remains essential in wartime Ukraine

Key moments from ground stop of planes in the U.S. by the FAA on Friday

Some flights diverted to Canada; no evidence cyberattack to blame for air traffic control issues, American officials say
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Global News

How Microsoft outage shows risk of tech monopolies: ‘We were just helpless’

Many businesses and consumers were unable to communicate through digital channels as a global outage of some Microsoft services left people scrambling.

U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for 72-year-old missing cruise passenger

'The vessel was approximately 500 nautical miles from the area where she was believed to have entered the water,' the U.S. Coast Guard told Global News.

Microsoft shares pressured on Friday as traders weigh outage’s impact

A global outage for Microsoft web services continued to disrupt email accounts and some other applications worldwide on Friday, while the broader stock market remains unsteady.

Toronto orthodox priest criticized for accepting medal from Putin

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress said it was disgraceful that Father Vladimir Malchenko shook hands with Putin two days after Russia bombed a school in Ukraine, killing 55.

Amid Nvidia’s suspected Chinese spy scandal, what is a ‘honey trap?’

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) said 'cultivation' — which includes romantic entanglements — is an effective tool deployed by intelligence services.

Missing 17-year-old found alive after 6 days lost in Australian woodlands

A police helicopter crew found William, who has Level 2 autism, lying asleep on a flat rock beside a creek and he was later reunited with his mother.

Canada says Russian players with visas will still be barred from World Juniors

The statement appears to close the door on Russia's return to the world juniors after last month's court ruling that the IIHF must reinstate the country in international hockey.

Russia, Ukraine to exchange prisoners but talks end with no big breakthrough

U.S. officials say they are determined to revive Washington’s peace efforts that so far have failed to deliver significant results.

Thousands of ‘hoax’ bomb threats sent to schools in Italy, U.K., police say

Schools in Italy were evacuated, Northern Ireland and Scotland also received similar threats, but no evacuations were reported, according to the Associated Press.

Russia’s U.S. ambassador dies ‘suddenly’ at 66, Moscow says

A statement described Darchiev as “an outstanding diplomat, experienced leader, good comrade and mentor,” as well as a brilliant scholar of U.S. affairs.
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New York Times

Nate Silver’s Unscientific, Totally Subjective Breakdown of the Democrats’ Future Stars

A roundup of uniters and fighters, progressives and moderates.

Thoughts Near the End of a Life

More than anything, I am grateful. For life, especially.

The Surf’s Way, Way Up as Huge Waves Pound the California Coast

Officials warned onlookers to stay off the beaches as waves of more than 50 feet in spots posed hazards. The intense conditions were too dangerous for even seasoned surfers at some beaches.

What to Know About Continued Flight Disruptions

After a nationwide ground stop Friday, travelers are still encountering snags, and it could take several days for flight schedules to return to normal.

Judge Blocks Immediate Closure of East Potomac Park for Trump Golf Project

Judge Ana C. Reyes, who has been overseeing combative litigation, said the Trump administration would not be responsible for operating the course while the case proceeded.

Jensen Huang Carried a Secret for More Than a Year. It Led to His Downfall.

Nvidia’s leader said his relationship with a female customer was just about business. But what he was concealing eventually led to his resignation from the company he created.

Ground Stop Highlights Chronic Vulnerabilities in Air Traffic System

The Federal Aviation Administration’s aging air traffic control infrastructure has had several disruptive failures in recent months, as officials have sought to make upgrades.

In the Rubble of a Fallen Building, He Rescued a 2-Year-Old

Miguel Tigsilema, a construction worker, was looking for survivors in the horrific aftermath of a collapse in Brooklyn. He saw a small boy.

When Disaster Hit Next Door in Flatbush

What it felt like when the wall came down in Brooklyn.

After Relative Silence, Joe Rogan Said MAGA Has Lost the “Podcast Bros”

The nation’s top podcaster addressed the midterm election results, days after declaring that he thinks politics is “gross.”

CNBC

Could Budapest be the next digital nomad hotspot?

With its mix of sights, cafés and culture, Hungary's capital Budapest has become popular with those embracing the "work from anywhere" trend.

Nationwide ground stop followed contractor upgrade to L3Harris telecommunication system: DOT’s Duffy

The FAA ground stop came after updates to an older communication system managed by L3Harris Technologies, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday.

SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first

Starship Test Flight 15 marked the first time Elon Musk's company tried to catch both the booster and upper stage of the rocket.

'Root cause’ of nationwide ground stop is unknown, FAA says

Routers and networking equipment may be involved in the problems that led to the ground stop, but a definitive cause has not been established, officials said.

Nvidia board urged to consider 'potential return of Jensen Huang' by two major investors

Two Nvidia investors with about $2.13 billion of stock disclosed as of June 30 are calling for a deliberate leadership search after Huang’s resignation.

How Nvidia turmoil and a Democratic Congress could reshape the AI trade, according to ETF experts

ETF experts say Nvidia’s leadership turmoil and Democratic control of Congress could shift AI demand to the benefit of other Big Tech stocks, rival chipmakers.

Trump doesn’t plan to raise Nvidia, spy issue during China trip: U.S. officials

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned this week after reports of multiple affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy, Alice Huang.

How Rockstar's 'GTA VI' release could reshape gaming, streaming and even paid time off

"Grand Theft Auto VI" launches Nov. 19 with huge expectations. Its impact could reach creators, streaming, music, workplace time off, food delivery and tourism.

Berkshire breaks out to record high with fourth-quarter rally reaching 19%

Berkshire Hathaway's red-hot shares are ending a strong week with four consecutive fresh record high closes.

Retailers are turning to entertainment to win shoppers’ attention

Retailers are increasingly investing in and building out entertainment studios as the race for audience attention speeds up.

BBC

Ruthless Australia win record fourth Women's World Cup

Australia blow New Zealand away in the first half, with a hat-trick for Jaime Chapman, to win 34-10 in Brisbane and clinch a record fourth World Cup.

Respect? Exposure? Why England's star names are going abroad

Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon are three of England's current biggest stars, but all have chosen to play their club football abroad.

Ex-Met Police inspector lied about wife's death in Barbados hotel room, BBC learns

Warren Arter faced claims of sexually exploiting crime victims - his wife was found in a blood-stained room.

UK papers: 'I was only 16' says alleged Brand victim, as disgraced comedian 'moved to soft jail'

Russell Brand continues to feature on Sunday's front pages, nearly a week after he was jailed.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from closing Washington DC golf course for renovation

It is the latest development in a months-long challenge to the president's plans for East Potomac Golf Links.

Pope Leo speaks of community 'suffering' on visit to remote Andes town

Santa Cruz de Succhabamba is part of the Diocese of Chiclayo, where the pope served as bishop from 2015 to 2023.

Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment

The presenter says she has received a 'five-year clear' after having a hysterectomy in her thirties.

Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished'

The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.

My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive

Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy

Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.

The Independent

Glenn Close and Ridley Scott to get honorary Oscars at Governors Awards

Glenn Close will finally hold an Oscar and make an acceptance speech after eight nominations without a win

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky challenges SpaceX over Starshield as US raises Donbas proposal

Kyiv says restrictions on military-grade Starshield terminals have left Ukrainian forces less able to intercept Russian jet-powered drones

Cape Verde could elect first woman president since gaining independence in 1975

Cape Verde could elect its first woman president as former Justice Minister Joana Rosa challenges incumbent José Maria Neves

Could everything be broken? Grounded jets, Microsoft outage, AI chaos make some wonder

After the Silicon Valley chaos spurred by reports of an AI billionaire's affair with a suspected Chinese spy and the Microsoft outage that upended millions of workers' days, Friday's air travel ground stop across the U.S. had many people feeling that something was up

Southeast Asian leaders open annual summit with major conflicts and their impact topping the agenda

Southeast Asian leaders have opened their annual summit in the Philippine capital Manila for three days of talks

NATO to skip a leaders’ summit in Albania next year as high-level meetings are scaled back

NATO is scaling back high-level meetings and will not hold a leaders’ summit in Albania next year as planned

Pope Leo helps Argentines embrace Francis, the pontiff who once divided them

Millions of Argentines have turned out to see Pope Leo XIV — and the words that moved them most often belonged to his predecessor, and their compatriot, Francis

Africa is charting a different road to electric mobility with motorbikes and versatile 3-wheelers

In Africa, the electric vehicle transition is taking a different route from wealthier markets, with motorcycles and three-wheelers emerging as practical alternatives to passenger cars

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees and how they were honored

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2026 class of 18 musical legends at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles

Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion

A coalition of 57 countries seeking to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels is pressing ahead despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia