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CBC.ca
Tampa Bay Rays stun Milwaukee Brewers with late Game 4 win, keeping World Series hopes alive
The Tampa Bay Rays have kept their World Series dreams alive by eking out a late-game, 4-3 win in extra innings over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4.
Jennifer Thoss named Lytton's mayor after random draw breaks election tie
Thoss and Denise O'Connor each received 45 votes, with a random draw held Tuesday determining that the former councillor would be Lytton's next mayor.
'Puppy angel on earth': B.C. man killed while on volunteer animal rescue mission in Ukraine
Jesse Adams from Sooke, B.C., was killed while rescuing animals with Animal Rescue Kharkiv. His friends and colleagues remember him as a compassionate and kind person who loved animals.
Alberta bill would stop provincial entities from considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring
The first bill in the Alberta Legislature's fall sitting seeks to stop the provincial government and other public entities from considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring decisions, and to give victims recourse when someone shares intimate content of them without their consent.
Watchdog sounds alarm after N.L.'s largest jail runs out of toothbrushes
Newfoundland and Labrador's citizens' representative says his office got a flood of complaints last week stating inmates at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's were not being given toothbrushes.
U.S. and Cuban officials get into shouting match on floor of United Nations
U.S. and Cuban officials engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the latest in a series of public spats between the longtime adversaries over Washington's escalating economic campaign against Havana.
Serial Calgary rapist from 1980s convicted of 9 offences against mothers, teen girl
A serial rapist who targeted vulnerable victims who were home alone with young children at the time they were attacked has been convicted of his crimes more than 40 years after the fact.
Ottawa Rapid FC pull merch naming nonexistent 'Van Blurené Parc'
Ever heard of Ottawa's Van Blurené Parc or gazed upon the giant sign on the national gallery? That alternate version of Ottawa was briefly on merchandise for the Ottawa Rapid soccer team before it was pulled.
Trump wades into Canadian politics with kudos for Parti Québécois, B.C. Conservative wins
While he is fully engaged in a tight midterm election battle in his own country, U.S. President Donald Trump is still finding time to step into politics north of the border by congratulating the recently elected premiers of Quebec and British Columbia.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Ukraine recaptures territory as forces go on offensive, Zelensky says
Kyiv’s battlefield position is strongest in some time, but could use more defence deliveries from allies, President adds
El Salvador deploys hundreds of soldiers to Haiti as four still missing after gang attack
Members of UN-backed force remain unaccounted for since leaping from a burning vehicle during an ambush on Oct. 18
Nanotyrannus skeleton 'Jodi' sells for $47.3 million at Sotheby's
Jodi sold at Sotheby’s New York on Tuesday for US$47-million, far exceeding its estimate of US$6-million to US$9-million.
Fossil of Nanotyrannus, cousin of T. rex, sells at auction for $47-million
Giant price tag marks the second-priciest set of dinosaur bones ever sold
Forming new government in Israel could take weeks - or even months - after votes tallied
Polling stations in Israel will close on Tuesday evening, but it could be weeks before Benjamin Netanyahu or one of his opponents will be declared the next prime minister, which might even require another election.
Bolsonaro, family to be granted U.S. visas after fleeing Brazil in wake of election loss
Former presidential candidate defies Supreme Court order to hand in passports as part of money-laundering probe
The student-led protests in Europe may have died down, but they will be back
The economic conditions – rising prices and declining living standards – that triggered the unrest have not changed
Trump takes midterm campaign blitz to Texas in push to keep the state in Republican hands
Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to help Trump show off a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude to be processed in Texas refineries
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to advise on and help produce the league’s entertainment presentations
Two men charged in U.K. over RAF Fairford incident allegedly linked to Iran
Military base had been used by U.S. bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, but they were withdrawn on security grounds
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Global News
B.C. man who started dog rescue killed while saving animals in Ukraine
"The best thing I can say is Jesse was a force of nature," Penny Stone, executive director of the Victoria Humane Society, told Global News.
Canada’s Eurovision finalists include Rêve, Tyler Shaw
The public will be invited to vote for Canada’s Eurovision entrant from the five finalists, with the winner set to be announced by December.
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro misses passport handover, compliance unclear
Flavio Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil's Supreme Court for alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in two cases.
Pope to meet with clergy abuse survivors during Latin America visit: Vatican
The Vatican statement didn’t say when the encounters would take place or where, but said “several meetings are planned,” suggesting more than one encounter.
Israel kept committing genocide after Gaza truce, UN inquiry says
UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel examined violations against Palestinian civilians.
Exit polls suggest a rebuke of Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel’s election
Exit polls released early Wednesday suggested that Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's each won about 51 seats, and Arab parties won about 18.
Australian judge denies murderer’s bid to lift prison ban on Vegemite
Andre McKechnie who is serving a life sentence for murder in the southern Australian state of Victoria, took his battle for the spread to the Supreme Court last year.
Netanyahu’s legacy on the line as Israelis head to elections this week
Netanyahu has been the country’s most dominant politician for nearly two decades, and his legacy is on the line in Tuesday's election.
Brazil’s Lula wins presidential election, bucking regional shift towards right
For the Trump administration, which has sought to reassert its dominance in the region, Lula’s victory complicates its campaign to enlist Brazil in its military coalition
U.K. won’t join Canada-led defence bank, but pledges cooperation
The two countries will "work in close partnership" on investment opportunities and challenges, according to a joint media statement.
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New York Times
Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix
It was a showdown of sorts in western Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park.
A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.
What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel
Polls have closed across the country. Exit polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner.
Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers
The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.
A New Dwarf Planet (Probably) Spotted Beyond Pluto
The object, known for now as 2026 ED138, is one of the first discoveries by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.
Arab Parties’ Strong Showing May Bring Role in Formation of Israel’s Next Government
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government.
Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking
The three siblings used their wealth and influence to lure and sexually assault women for more than a decade. Eleven of the victims spoke on Tuesday before the brothers were sentenced.
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
CNBC
Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms’ shares soar over 21% on trading debut after record IPO
Jio had offered 270 million shares in the IPO priced at 1,119 rupees apiece, raising 302 billion rupees ($3.2 billion) in the country's largest-ever IPO.
Trump jokes $5,000 would buy 'a hamburger and maybe a small dessert' at Mar-a-Lago as cost of living looms over midterms
Trump joked that the $5,000 payments for U.S. adults would buy little more than "a hamburger and maybe a small dessert" as cost of living looms over midterms.
Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme
Chinese state media has warned Kylian Mbappé that his apology over remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator will be judged against his actions.
Trump says Iran war will end 'when I want it to' as costs reportedly balloon to $47 billion
Trump's statement comes as a report from The Hill revealed that the costs of the Iran conflict has ballooned to $47 billion.
Labubu-maker Pop Mart's shares extend declines as third-quarter sales plunge
The company reported a 45% to 50% year-on-year drop in third-quarter revenue.
Israel election appears to have no clear winner with Netanyahu, opponent Eisenkot far short of majorities
Exit polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc both well off the numbers needed to form a governing majority.
SK Hynix shares soar over 8% as profit beats, chipmaker to return $25 billion to investors
Shares of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix soared over 8% on Wednesday as third-quarter profit sharply beats estimates.
Anthropic's IPO is risky business
Anthropic's much-anticipated IPO is giving potential investors some perspective on the risky business of artificial intelligence.
Indian investors rush to Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple as local trading apps roll out access to U.S. stocks
Major Indian brokerages are providing retail investors access to U.S. stocks at a time when the local market has been battered.
Chart: Anthropic's cash pile towers over nearly every U.S. company
Anthropic's cash pile of $131.7 billion is more than every non-bank U.S. company except for Berkshire Hathaway and Alphabet.
BBC
The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'
Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.
King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.
Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passports
The defeated presidential candidate's arrival in the US came hours after he failed to turn in his passports to Brazilian authorities.
Neil Young again sues Trump campaign for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.
Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election
Two polls project that veteran PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority.
A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
The Independent
Israel election results live: Netanyahu faces calls to quit as exit polls point to deadlock with Eisenkot bloc
Neither prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority
UK Treasury chief faces headwinds as he delivers first budget under new prime minister, Andy Burnham
British Treasury chief John Healey faces a fine balancing act when he delivers his first budget statement, with the economic backdrop made more difficult as a result of the turmoil caused by the Iran war
A US cruise ship ends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs and 200 passengers lose their homes
A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage has suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their homes
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says frontline positions strongest in a long time after territory recaptured
Finnish president defends calling Putin, saying ‘ending the war requires direct discussions’
Budget 2026 latest: Healey to pledge energy bill relief to ‘get us through a difficult moment’ but duck major reforms
Healey is expected to bring in a raft of measures aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis
Trump goes on bizarre ‘I love the meat’ rant and gushes over senator’s rear again during Texas midterm rallies: Live updates
Trump was in Texas to stump for Republican Ken Paxton, who is virtually tied with Democrat James Talarico
Trump official is called a 'liar' during shouting match with Cuban officials at UN
Members of the Cuban delegation began to slam on their table during Mike Waltz’s speech
The simple exercise requiring no equipment that is proven to lower blood pressure
People who exercised three times a week saw the most benefit
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers that forced Game 5
Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn't legally serving
A federal judge has ruled that Republican Bill Essayli is not legally serving as the top U.S. prosecutor in Los Angeles
