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CBC.ca

Younger-skewing co-op programs aim to spark teen interest in health care

Co-op programs in health-care spaces regularly enlist post-secondary students, but some are skewing younger to target high schoolers. The hope is to spark interest in a broader pool of teens, especially those from under-represented groups, and get more of them thinking about Canada's health-care system.

Uh oh. The dreaded polar vortex may be making an appearance very soon

In 2014, the term “polar vortex” burst on the scene across Canada and the U.S. as temperatures plunged. In some places, it was colder than it was on Mars. Well, get ready to hear more about it.

Search intensifies for grizzlies that attacked B.C. school group

As B.C. conservation officers continued to search for the three grizzlies involved in Thursday’s attack on an elementary school group in Bella Coola, residents say the incident reflects years of rising bear encounters in the remote Central Coast community.

Wings win WNBA draft lottery for 2nd consecutive season; Tempo to pick 6th or 7th

The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season on Sunday night. The league is expanding to 15 teams this season with the addition of the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. The two teams will also pick sixth and seventh in the draft next April.

Black Friday deals arrive early with shoppers eager for deals

Inflation and economic uncertainty have many Canadian shoppers eager to take advantage of discounts and retailers looking to get people in the door by starting Black Friday sales early.

Yoplait Yop yogurt drinks recalled in Canada over plastic contamination fears

Many of Yoplait's yogurts have been pulled from Canadian shelves after the company shared fears over pieces of plastic in some products.

Israel strikes Lebanon's capital killing top Hezbollah official, despite ceasefire

Israel carried out an airstrike on a southern Beirut suburb on Sunday, saying it killed Hezbollah’s chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai and warning the Iran-backed militant group not to rearm and rebuild a year after their latest war.

Alberta food banks grapple with high cost of free beef

Rural Alberta food banks are seeking provincial funding to support a program that sees cattle producers donate animals to organizations that feed people in need.

Small Sask. town rallies to preserve historic bridge a decade after its closure

The town of Saint Louis, Sask., has rallied together to save a historic bridge with a century-old legacy. The former railway bridge is now a walkway designed to teach people about the community's rich Métis culture.
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Toronto Star

'It's about time': GO transit launches Kitchener-Toronto weekend train service

On Sunday, the first-ever weekend trains ran from Kitchener GO, Guelph Central GO, Acton GO and Georgetown GO to Union Station.

Raptors vs. Nets: Win streak hits seven with Cavaliers on deck

The Raptors improved to 12-5, second in the Eastern Conference, in the opener of a home back-to-back.

Transport Canada recalls thousands of vehicles over safety concerns. Is yours on the list?

Hyundai, Ford and Kia are among the manufacturers in a long list of vehicle recalls that Transport Canada issued last week.

These popular yogurt drinks sold in Canada are being recalled over possible pieces of plastic

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency urges consumers not to drink, serve, sell or share the recalled products.

Family members worried as strike continues at GTA care home

Support staff at Central West Specialized Development Services walked off the job on Wednesday evening.

This product sold on Amazon.ca can cause permanent eye injury, Health Canada warns

Nearly 15,000 units of the affected product have been sold in Canada, Amazon.ca reported.

Canada, India revive negotiations for comprehensive trade deal, after 15-year attempt

"The leaders are both moving with alacrity to ensure that this CEPA is concluded as soon as possible," said Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.

Carney: No 'burning issue' to bring up with Trump, talks to resume when 'appropriate'

"When America wants to come back and have conversations on the trade side, we will have those discussions," said Prime Minister Mark Carney.

What to do with a colonial statue? A French town's reflective twist on a haunting war monument

Malek Kellou was a child in Algeria when he first saw the statue of a French colonial war hero. His mother told him to keep quiet.

The man who double-crossed Ryan Wedding: The inside story of the life and murder of an FBI witness

The case against ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding traces back to one man: the Montrealer the FBI tasked with becoming a “co-operating witness.”
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Globe and Mail

Marjorie Taylor Greene both muddles and clarifies the future of MAGA

Congresswoman is resigning Georgia seat she held since 2021, disavowing politics of division she personified and breaking with U.S. President Donald Trump

South African President Ramaphosa closes G20 summit

The U.S. boycotted the two-day meeting of leaders from rich and emerging economies in Johannesburg over the Trump administration's claims that South Africa is violently persecuting its Afrikaner white minority.

US Secretary of State Rubio gives update on Ukraine peace talks

Top European and Ukrainian envoys conferred in Geneva on Sunday ahead of talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Carney and Modi agree to restart stalled Canada-India trade talks

Two leaders met at G20 summit and pledged to revive trade talks that broke down in 2023 after killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada

U.S. boycott overshadows G20 as climate summit wraps up in South Africa

Trump refused to attend over claims that South Africa is violently persecuting its Afrikaner white minority

Israel kills Hezbollah’s chief of staff in Beirut air strike

Hezbollah confirmed the death of Haytham Tabtabai after a strike that killed five and wounded 25 others

No more feminist foreign policy, Carney says

The Prime Minister, who made the comments at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, has placed less emphasis on feminist policies than the Trudeau government

U.S., Ukraine create ‘updated and refined peace framework’ in Geneva

No agreement has yet been reached on how to guarantee Kyiv’s security, despite U.S. optimism

Trump administration cannot expand fast-track deportations, U.S. appeals court rules

Appeals court panel declines to put on hold the central part of a ruling by a lower-court judge

G20 leaders release declaration on climate change and debt, defying U.S. pressure

The agreement contains issues such as renewable energy and debt relief that President Donald Trump’s administration has rejected as priorities
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Global News

Carney, Modi agree to revive comprehensive trade deal talks

Canadian and Indian prime ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi have agreed to work towards a new comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says ‘hallucinations’ led to arrest, judge says

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the 70-year-old leader's preemptive jailing Saturday for he is considered a flight risk.

50 schoolchildren escape Nigerian abduction, but more remain captive

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren who were abducted from a Catholic school in north-Central Nigeria's Niger state have escaped, but 253 students and 12 teachers remain held captive.

Ukraine, Western allies meet to discuss U.S. peace proposal

Ukraine and some of its Western allies met in Geneva to discuss the U.S. proposal for peace between Kyiv and Russia, which includes concessions to Moscow.

Armed assailants abduct more schoolchildren in Nigeria

Nigeria State Police said it received reports of 'armed bandits' entering St. Mary’s secondary school, which boards students aged 12 to 17, at about 2 a.m. on Friday.

Trump is pushing new peace plan for Ukraine. Here’s what it includes

Here is the verbatim text of Trump’s 28-point draft proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine, which has been presented to Kyiv for consideration.

Ukraine must choose dignity or U.S. support under peace proposal: Zelenskyy

The U.S. plan contains many of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s longstanding demands while offering limited security guarantees to Ukraine.

Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe weeks after walkout scandal

Bosch's crowning follows a tense encounter earlier this month when a pageant executive called her 'dumb' in front of the other contestants during a sashing ceremony in Thailand.

Halifax security forum draws global crowd to discuss future of democracy

Defence Minister David McGuinty will host the Halifax International Security Forum, an event watched closely for its discussions among democratic allies about collective defence.

COP30: Fire prompts evacuation at Brazil building used for UN climate talks

The fire was reported in the health and science pavilion on the next-to-last scheduled day of the conference, known as COP30, officials said.
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New York Times

Why Europe and the United States Are Still Haggling on Trade

While the two sides reached a broad agreement months ago, American officials will visit Brussels this week to discuss the details. Europe has a wish list, but so does the United States.

X Displays Users’ Locations, Fueling Scrutiny Over Political Accounts

Online sleuths quickly found that some accounts posting about U.S. politics, including those in support of the MAGA movement, appeared not to be based in the United States.

Ukraine, U.S. Meet About Trump’s Peace Plan to End War With Russia

President Trump lashed out at Ukraine even as the talks on his peace proposal were still taking place, accusing the country’s leadership of being ungrateful for American support.

Trade Chaos Causes Businesses to Rethink Their Relationship With the U.S.

From Sweden to Brazil, six small companies talk about how they are communicating with their U.S. customers amid uncertainty over Trump’s changing tariffs.

How One German Toymaker Made Money Despite U.S. Tariffs

A combination of strategic planning, good timing and a long-awaited product helped the maker of electronic story boxes weather the onset of tariffs.

Former News Anchor Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Pandemic Fraud

The former anchor, Stephanie Hockridge, who once worked for a Phoenix station, participated in an elaborate scheme that illegally obtained more than $63 million, prosecutors said.

Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black Power Activist Known as H. Rap Brown, Dies at 82

A charismatic orator in the 1960s, he called for armed resistance to white oppression. As a Muslim cleric, he was convicted of murder in 2000 and died in detention.

F.B.I. Letters Send Shivers Through California’s Political Inner Circle

The indictment of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff shocked many power players in California. Now, some wonder how far the investigation will spread.

Mamdani’s Meeting With Trump Scrambled the MAGA-Sphere

Prominent conservative influencers had different interpretations as they processed the meeting on podcasts and in social media posts.

Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend

The F.B.I. director’s travel on government jets has contributed to growing questions inside the administration about whether he is using taxpayer-funded resources inappropriately.

CNBC

European defense stocks slide as U.S., Ukraine make progress on peace plan

The U.S. said Sunday that there had been progress in talks at the weekend but that no agreement was reached on security guarantees for Ukraine.

European markets start the week higher, following global market positivity

European markets started the new trading week on a positive note, following their global counterparts higher as hopes resurface for a Fed rate cut.

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weigh a possible Fed rate cut

Fed funds futures are currently pricing in a more than 70% chance of a quarter percentage point cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

Singapore inflation climbs to a near 1-year high as October price growth sharply exceeds estimates

After hitting a four-year low in August, consumer prices rose 1.2%, compared with the average 0.9% estimated by economists polled by Reuters.

At age 16, he spent $23 to buy a website domain. 9 years later, his blue-collar business brings in $1.3 million a year

Gen Z brothers Zames and Amos Chew started handyman service Repair.sg in 2016. Now, their business is on track to bring in about $2.3 million in 2025.

CNBC Daily Open: A turnaround in sentiment for U.S. markets may be in the cards

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams' suggestion that a rate cut could be on the table lifted U.S. markets on Friday.

Australia's Qube Holdings' shares close at record high on Macquarie's $7.5 billion takeover deal

Macquarie has offered to acquire Qube for AU$5.2 per share in cash, representing a nearly 28% premium to Qube's closing level of AU$4.07 on Friday.

U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passenger incidents reach new highs

The U.S. launched a nationwide civility campaign amid rising disruptive passenger incidents, with in-flight outbursts now quadruple their 2019 levels.

Chinese consumer brands flood into Africa as old investment model fades and exports jump 28%

Chinese firms are shifting from big infrastructure to consumer goods in Africa, driven by demand, adventurous entrepreneurs and pressure to produce locally.

CNBC Daily Open: Some hope after last week's U.S. market rout

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams' suggestion that a rate cut could be on the table lifted U.S. markets on Friday.

Washington Post

Trump’s tariffs are pushing Canada closer to China and India

Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to double non-U.S. exports by 2035. That means making up with two of Canada’s greatest adversaries.

The case against — and for — Trump’s Ukraine plan

The Trump White House has grown impatient to end the war in Ukraine. Critics say it is playing into Russia’s hands.

U.S., Ukraine agree to change draft of peace plan that appeased Russia

Negotiators had been working off an early proposal that bipartisan lawmakers say would further destabilize global security and reward Russia after its 2022 invasion.

Israeli strike on Beirut kills top Hezbollah military official

The Israeli attack targeting Haytham Ali Tabatabai was the first strike on Beirut in more than five months and fueled fears that a wider war could be brewing.

Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off-limits to women, even its new prime minister

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime Minister’s Cup at a major tournament.

Israelis are moving abroad in record numbers due to fear and discontent

Tens of thousands of Israelis have left over the past two years, and many are young and well-educated, raising concerns over economic and social consequences.

This star evangelical preacher is 8 — and she’s part of a growing trend

Ester Souza, the daughter of pastors in Brazil’s rural São Paulo state, has millions of social media followers.

White House considers leaflet drop to pressure Maduro on his birthday

The White House has proposed a leaflet drop over Caracas, reminding citizens about the $50 million U.S. bounty on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Pentagon urges inquiry of Trump foe Vindman over Ukraine work

The Pentagon is urging the House to investigate whether Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Virginia) improperly consulted on behalf of Ukraine — a claim he denies.

Trump says Zelensky can agree to peace plan or ‘fight his little heart out’

President Trump on Saturday heaped pressure on Volodymyr Zelensky, as he pushed Ukraine’s leaders to agree to a 28-point plan to help bring an end to the war.

BBC

UK now world's most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report finds

Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer

The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.

England's first-choice batters sit out pink-ball tour match

England pass up the opportunity to send their first-choice batters to gain match practice in an Ashes tour game in Canberra, despite a dismal defeat in the first Test.

Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Newcastle, PSG, Real Madrid... full kits and a London park

They are representing some of Europe's top clubs in full kits on a park in central London, where the real winners are friendship, identity and belonging.

Senior BBC figures to be questioned by MPs after resignations and Trump row

A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.

Five dead in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that the attackers were gunned down at the gate.

'Salah not helping' - Rooney calls for 'big' decision

Mohamed Salah should be dropped by Arne Slot, amid Liverpool's poor form, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

Sports Personality of the Year set for 18 December

The 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held at MediaCityUK in Salford on Thursday, 18 December.

The Papers: Reeves eyes uni fees 'raid' and business Budget warning

With Budget week upon us, speculation about what could be in the chancellor's statement dominates the papers.

The Independent

BBC bias row: How the spat between the broadcaster and Trump unfolded

The saga has seen two senior executives resign and threats of a $5bn lawsuit

Reeves to hit 100,000 high-value properties with mansion tax in Budget

The tax will reportedly apply to homes worth more than £2m and could raise up to £450m for the Treasury

This is Europe’s counter-proposal for peace in Ukraine – with several key changes to Trump’s plan

Any final agreement between the US and Ukraine, backed by Europe, would still need Russian approval

Ukraine-Russia war latest: EU leaders to meet to discuss peace plan after Kyiv unveils red lines

Major issues remain ‘unresolved’, says Europe

Hundreds of tourists left stranded on Machu Picchu after bus disruption

Standoff over bus service recently stranded some 1,400 tourists and prompted authorities to deploy emergency evacuation trains

The common kitchen ingredient that works as well as a ‘gold standard’ mouthwash

However, its unpleasant taste maybe an issue

Rare weather phenomenon that led to ‘Beast from the East’ returning to UK this winter after Arctic freeze

The Met Office announced that ‘winter has arrived early across the UK’ in its latest forecast

S4 Capital shares hit new low on profit alert

Fellow advertising firm M&C Saatchi also alerted over profits on Monday, blaming the ‘unprecedented’ US government shutdown.

Ukrainian who fled homeland following Russian invasion wins elite sumo championship in Japan

Danylo Yavhusishyn says the victory is ‘just the beginning’

Warning over Thanksgiving turkeys amid cost hike and shortages

The US turkey population is at 40-year low this year