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CBC.ca

B.C. privacy watchdog launches investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach
B.C.'s privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the provincial Crime Stoppers society took adequate steps to protect personal information following a massive data breach that exposed more than 1.5 million anonymous crime tips across Canada.

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz facing pressure to step down
A formal petition signed by members of the P.E.I. Progressive Conservative Party is calling for a vote on Premier Rob Lantz's leadership.

Carney says U.S. 'asking less and offering more' with 'more intense' trade talks underway
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. have made progress on reaching a trade deal, but stressed more work is needed before any agreement is finalized.

PM, Manitoba premier only ones to bring up abolishing Indian Act at meeting: AFN chief
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the only leaders to discuss abolishing the Indian Act during a landmark meeting last week were Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

New Alberta bill would compel ‘neutrality’ for post-secondary institutions on political issues
Universities will be compelled to stay neutral and allow freedom of expression if the Alberta legislature passes a new bill introduced by the United Conservative government on Tuesday.

Fact check: Does this Ontario government ad show real miners?
The Ontario NDP is calling out Doug Ford’s government for using a photo in one of its ads about mining that doesn’t show real miners in the province. Avneet Dhillon from CBC’s Fact Check team looks into the origins of that photo and others.

7 Montreal police officers fired for misconduct will contest decision
In an internal union memo, Yves Francoeur, the president of the Fraternité des policiers et policières de Montréal — also known as the Montreal police brotherhood — said the manner in which the Montreal police force dismissed the officers raises "fundamental questions of law."

How a First Nation is pushing back against Canada's largest AI data centre
Construction is well underway for what is set to be Canada’s largest data centre, located just outside Regina. Some Saskatchewan First Nations are pushing back, saying there will be major effects to the environment.

Parts of small plane that crashed in South Florida found as far as 6 km from where it came down
Investigators have found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida over the weekend more than a kilometre from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact.

Paris Jackson asks court to move $600M US from Michael Jackson estate into family trust
Paris Jackson is asking a Los Angeles judge to order $600 million US from Michael Jackson’s estate transferred to a family trust for her and her brothers. The estate disputes her claims, citing unresolved legal matters. A judge is scheduled to hear the petition and a separate challenge on Dec. 4.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail

Evidence confirms plane was breaking apart before deadly Florida crash
Most of left elevator, part of tail that controls plane’s pitch, was found in pieces over six kilometres from crash site, say investigators

U.S. voters in key states question Trump's attacks on Canada at midterm polls
U.S. voters give their take on the U.S.-Canada trade war as they head to the polls in a midterm vote that could be crucial to control of the American legislature and its ability to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Google plans to shut off search access at schools that don’t allow AI tools
Access to Google search, AI features will be automatically turned off for K-12 students until schools turn them on

For many voters in Ohio, Trump may as well be on the ballot
Supporters and critics of the President say his policies and persona influenced their choices in U.S. midterm elections
U.S. voters head to the polls for pivotal midterm elections
American voters across the country headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballot in this year's midterm elections. The result will deliver a verdict on the first two years of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term.

King Charles sidesteps calls for apology, reparations at Commonwealth meeting
Monarch faces pressure to formally address the history of the slave trade during tour of Caribbean
King Charles decries 'evil' of slavery at Commonwealth summit
King Charles III spoke to leaders of Commonwealth nations as part of a Caribbean tour on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, where he lamented the evils of slavery against a backdrop of calls that Britain pay reparations for its role in the trans-Atlantic trade in enslaved persons.

Renewed U.S. strikes in Strait of Hormuz raise questions about future of Iran conflict
Middle East and beyond on edge about U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months

Woman collapses, dies while running New York City Marathon
Rachel Apa, 24, suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition in which muscles can break down during exertion and poison the body, her father says
Iran and U.S. still far from deal to end war, official says, as Qatar pushes mediation
U.S. carried out ‘defensive’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm island targeting surface-to-air missiles used against U.S. assets, U.S. official says
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Global News

U.S. limited strike on Strait of Hormuz raises questions what’s next
The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.

Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats, officials say
In Poland, a flight by Polish airline LOT from London’s Heathrow airport to Warsaw’s main Chopin airport was diverted to the Polish capital’s Modlin airport after a bomb threat.

1 dead, 2 injured after helicopter collision near Mount Everest
There are no roads on Mount Everest, and helicopters are the only way to bring down trekkers and guides who become sick or exhausted in the cold and high altitude.

Greenland approves security deal with U.S., Denmark amid Trump pressure
The trilateral deal paves the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and eases tensions over Trump's repeated calls for the vast island to become part of the United States.

30-year-old Spanish soccer star dead following on-field collision
Jesús de Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield when he was struck in the chest by the Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during added time.

Stock markets shaky ahead of U.S. midterm election as Apple faces pressure
North American stock markets are drifting in mixed trading on Tuesday morning, with Apple dropping sharply in early trading ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

U.S. to end $4B annual aid to Israel, switching to selling arms: Trump
Trump says Israel doesn’t need the aid and it’s a lot of money for the U.S. to spend. But Trump also says that U.S. aid to Israel has become a Democratic talking point.

Carney meeting with Commonwealth leaders in Antigua and Barbuda
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Antigua and Barbuda today for a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government.

Death toll climbs to 31 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site
Rescuers in southern Ukraine continued an intense search Tuesday for survivors at a bombed-out aid facility and shelter where at least 31 people were killed.

Feds defend extradition treaty talks with UAE amid concerns
The Prime Minister's Office said last week's visit by the crown prince to Ottawa led to "significant progress" on the UAE’s commitment to invest in Canada.
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New York Times

‘Trump Has Left Republicans in a Highly Perilous Position’: Opinion Writers Assess the Midterms
Times Opinion writers break down the results from across the country and what they will mean for American politics in the years ahead.

Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day
The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, his office said.

Key Part of Jet in Deadly Florida Crash Found Far From Impact Site
The mechanism that controls the vertical angle of the plane was found in three pieces, including one nearly four miles away. All nine people aboard were killed.

How We Model Election Results With the Needle
Our live election night forecast is known as “the Needle.” Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The New York Times, explains how it works.

More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.
Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.

U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say
The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight against “narcoterrorism” in Latin America.

America Votes
Your guide to election night, and more big stories at the end of Tuesday.

Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year
The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.

An 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands of Women From Dying in Childbirth
The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems.

Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay
The two countries have long been adversaries, and the United States attacked Venezuela this year, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio is starting talks on a legal agreement.
CNBC

Google responds to political backlash over removing search from schools that ban AI
After elected officials voiced outrage over Google turning off search at schools that ban AI, the company said search can be turned back on with AI Overviews.

Jim Cramer sees signs of life in tech stocks — but not from the usual winners
Cramer said a new group of technology stocks may be emerging as market leaders.

CrowdStrike's new kill switch can stop rogue AI agents in their tracks, CEO says
"Enabling agents to work safely is a massive market opportunity for CrowdStrike," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Strand bookstore to pay nearly $1.5 million over Covid loan tied to Sen. Wyden's wife
Nancy Bass Wyden, whose grandfather founded the New York City bookstore, had signed off on the PPP, which was off-limits because she is a senator's wife.

Trump DOJ sends target letters to Democrats in Alaska Senate criminal probe: Reports
"There's no doubt that the threats are threats to our democracy," said John Cusick, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund.

AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles
AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips

JetBlue raises bag fees for third time in a year as fuel costs bite
JetBlue raised baggage fees for the third time in a year as fuel costs continued to climb.

Palantir sinks after earnings as analysts point to slowdown in total contract value
The software giant's stock fell after earnings failed to impress investors.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rally as Ackman presses for conservatorship exit
The midterm elections could be a turning point for the release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control, according to Bill Ackman.

Options traders are betting heavily on these stocks ahead of election results
Solar stocks see heavy call activity as voting gets underway
BBC

When will we know the results?
The first polls have closed, but it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.

Fernandes critical of media 'lies' about Carrick relationship
Bruno Fernandes says "a lot of lies" have been reported about his relationship with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick.

Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money
Owners says threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.

The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'
The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.

A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.

ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.

Poundland supplier 'will lose millions' if retailer collapses
One of Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.

Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.

US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says
A major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.
The Independent

Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping President Prabowo
Indonesian police have detained three senior police generals for allegedly wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures
2026 Midterm elections live updates: Trump’s agenda at stake as results begin to roll in to decide House and Senate
Voting issues were reported in Florida, New York and North Carolina

Trump turns off Fox News because he can’t stand female host’s voice on election night
Liberal commentator Jessica Tarlov of The Five previously questioned Trump’s attacks against her, asking: ‘Why is this man not busier? There are better things to do’

Trump scores lowest midterm voter approval numbers ever in CBS exit poll
Trump has a worse approval rating than his Democratic rival Joe Biden during the 2022 midterms

2026 Midterms results: Follow the Independent’s live maps
The balance of power in Congress — and the future of Trump’s presidency — are at stake
Bomb threats force several flights into emergency landings across Europe
The threats - at least one of which was confirmed to be a hoax - raise concerns over the ease with which flights can be severely disrupted by agitators

Activist charged with setting fire to embattled Mississippi police department
An Alabama man has been charged with setting fire to a Mississippi police department that has faced protests in the months since an officer fatally shot a 1-year-old boy

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong awaits sentencing. Here's what to know about his case
A Hong Kong court is set to hand down a sentence to prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong Thursday for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law

UK housing market recovery set to be delayed amid Middle East conflict
A new report has revealed how a rebound in Britain’s housing market is likely to be delayed

Four weight loss adverts banned: ‘We won’t hesitate to take action’
The ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority relates to the promotion of prescription-only weight loss pills to the public























