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CBC.ca
NASA satellite discovers a new crater on the moon that formed just 2 years ago
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.
Calgary man handed 12-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting 3 vulnerable women
A Calgary man who targeted and sexually assaulted several vulnerable women who worked in Calgary’s sex trade has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Woman charged after newborn found dead in wooded area in Halifax released on bail
Ramandeep Kaur faces charges including disposing of the body of a child with the intent to conceal the fact it had been delivered, offering an indignity to a dead body.
Judge denies Tamara Lich's request to travel under house arrest
A judge has denied Tamara Lich's request to travel internationally while she serves a house arrest sentence, including going on a Caribbean cruise and to visit the White House.
Manitoba adopts permanent daylight time after survey suggested overwhelming opposition to clock changes
Manitobans no longer need to remember to spring forward or fall back one hour on their clocks, after the province said Thursday it will adopt permanent daylight time.
Australian athlete apologizes for racing with diarrhea, forfeits the Beijing competition she won
Australian Joanna Wietrzyk, who started a global uproar after soiling herself and leaking feces at the popular indoor fitness competition, has apologized for continuing to race and forfeited her win.
Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana’s brother
Buckingham Palace has forcefully denied a claim by the brother of the late Princess Diana that King Charles said she would soon be forgotten after her death.
OpenAI flags 6 new examples of 'concerning' AI behaviour
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behaviour in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Ovechkin stands by appearance in Putin-backed political campaign ad: ‘I’m Russian’
The Washington Capitals captain said he’s for ‘peace and love’
New cat species identified in Bolivian forest, first in more than a century
Called Tilcayo by local communities, it is smaller than the average domestic cat
Saudis and Houthis trade strikes as Yemenis take to boats to flee fighting as war spreads
War in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia have jeopardized the main alternative route for Gulf oil, with Houthis capturing the Red Sea coast
King Charles sounds the alarm over 'existential' AI threat
Britain's King Charles warned tech leaders on Thursday of the 'existential dangers' posed by artificial intelligence falling into the wrong hands.
Russia strikes Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, Poland scrambles jets
Sirens sounded in eastern Poland and two Polish airports temporarily suspended flights after Russia launched its attack in western Ukraine
Ireland to boycott Eurovision for second year over Israel’s participation
Country’s national broadcaster says it will not send an act to the 2027 competition in Bulgaria and will not broadcast the show
Will AI kill us all? Here's what experts and AI leaders have to say
Is it rational to worry that AI might run rogue and kill us all? Here's what some top AI industry leaders and experts really think.
OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely
The AI company said it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances of what it called 'misalignment,' including where AI models acted without authorization, co-ordinated with other models or evaded oversight.
UN mission finds U.S. may have committed war crimes in Iran, and Tehran crimes against humanity
Probe says grounds to believe U.S. behind strike on Minab school, finds Iran carried out unlawful killings, torture and enforced disappearances of protesters
OpenAI flags six new cases of ‘unexpected or concerning’ AI behaviour
Company says it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances of what it called ‘misalignment’
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Global News
Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash
Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.
Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.
How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal
Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.
King Charles urges tech leaders to mitigate AI risks to humanity
King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.
OpenAI reports 6 more AI “misalignment” incidents after Hugging Face breach
OpenAI said on Wednesday it saw six reports of unexpected, concerning or unauthorized AI model behavior, and it would begin regularly publishing reports of these incidents.
Japan is now home to more than 100,000 people aged 100 or over
Japan's Health and Welfare Ministry statistics show that the country now has 107,677 centenarians, up 7,914 from the previous year. 88 per cent of them are women.
Ed Sheeran’s support acts all withdraw from tour after Macklemore’s removal
Four of Ed Sheeran's support acts, including his backing band withdrew from the tour after Macklemore was removed for making remarks in support of a Palestinian state on stage.
EU wants Canada as its first ‘associate member.’ What does that mean?
The two sides will move from CETA to an Alliance for the Future, European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen said in her State of the Union address.
U.S. confirms space weapons launch for the 1st time. Should you be concerned?
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the agency has deployed “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.”
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle change children’s school over ‘security’ fears
'This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there,' a spokesman for the couple said.
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New York Times
Judge Allows Kennedy Center to Remain Temporarily Closed
The federal judge denied a Democratic lawmaker’s request for an emergency hearing on the closure, which began on Tuesday.
What Happens When A.I. Stops Doing What Humans Want?
“Alignment” is the science of teaching A.I. to do what is in line with human preferences, ethics and judgment. But, at times, the systems have gone rogue.
This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.
A.I. Agents as ‘Co-Scientists’? This Lab Says They Could Speed Drug Research.
A.I. is already a powerful tool for scientific discovery. Now, some biomedical researchers are teaching it to do even more.
The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest
Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more powerful.
Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
The Face of London in the 1960s Is Living Her Best Life
The face of London in the 1960s is living her best life at the age of 77.
Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.
Fed Chairman Warsh Escapes Trump’s Ire Over Interest Rate Increase
The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.
CNBC
Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers more crude via Hormuz after pipeline attack
Oil prices fell as additional Saudi crude supplies eased concerns over disruptions to the kingdom’s exports.
Treasury yields move lower after Fed kicks off hiking cycle
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023.
Jensen Huang says Nvidia will sell twice as many chips next year
Huang's comment is the latest forecast from Nvidia and points to continuing massive growth for the next six quarters.
How record diesel prices will rip through the U.S. economy. Trucks, rails are only the start
Record diesel prices are already walloping the transportation sector, and if energy prices stay high, the economic impact will spread.
AI needs to have 'reasonable guidelines,' Palantir's Karp tells CNBC
Palantir CEO Alex Karp called for "reasonable guidelines" on artificial intelligence regulation as tech and policy leaders deliberate over the technology.
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
The large, gas-guzzling models continue to sell well in pickup trucks thanks to their ability to tow and haul heavy things.
Billionaire Kraft says Ed Sheeran sought $2 million aid donation from him amid fracas over Macklemore's Palestine comments
Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million toward humanitarian aid amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s U.S. tour
Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes
Trump says the U.S. may be nearing the end of its nearly seven-month war with Iran, as he signals Tehran is open to a deal.
SEC clears path for tokenized stocks, bringing the market closer to 24/7 trading
The long awaited Innovation Exemption comes two days after the Senate voted to block the Clarity Act crypto market structure bill from advancing.
Carney says Canada will decide its own partnerships after Trump calls EU proposal ‘laughable’
U.S. President Donald Trump had described the prospect of Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU as "laughable."
Washington Post
Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
StarKist’s tuna supply chain partly relies on forced labor, report finds
Workers allege involuntary labor and other abuses on Taiwan-flagged fishing boats that supply the U.S. brand, according to a report by Global Labor Justice.
U.S. denies visas to Palestinian officials ahead of U.N. General Assembly
It is the second consecutive year the State Department has prevented key Palestinian officials from attending the U.N. meeting in New York.
Canada’s Carney embraces tighter ties with E.U. despite Trump warning
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed European lawmakers after E.U. officials said Canada could become the bloc’s first “associate member.”
Democrats demand to know where Venezuelan oil revenue is going
The Trump administration seized control of Venezuelan oil after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in January.
Battle with Trump is sending Canada into the arms of the E.U.
The head of the E.U.’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.
The surprising reason there have been no Atlantic hurricanes this year
El Niño isn’t the only factor. Another force could be contributing to fewer storms and a later peak in the season.
Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown
Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.
Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.
BBC
'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.
UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief
Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.
Man, 29, jailed for raping two 14-year-old girls
One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.
UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed
Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.
Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack
Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.
Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death
The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.
The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.
The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.
Ed Sheeran's tour in 'damage control mode' after Macklemore backlash
US stadium owner Robert Kraft says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".
The Independent
Sadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski by speaking to him in Urdu
‘I thought as the member is so proficient in Urdu, that I would speak in Urdu’, London mayor quips at Green leader
Trinidad and Tobago ends long state of emergency as anger mounts over arrests
Trinidad and Tobago has ended a lengthy state of emergency, raising concerns about potential violence
US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war
The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level session in New York despite the two countries being at war
Saudi civil defense says falling debris from intercepted Houthi drone kills 1
The Saudi civil defense says debris from an intercepted Houthi drone has killed one person and injured two others
Lambeth Palace revokes award to Muslim cleric over Osama bin Laden remarks
Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi was presented the honour on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Iran-US war latest: UN finds Trump’s attack on Iranian school which killed 120 children may have been a war crime
UN mission also accuses Iran of crimes against humanity during its anti-government protest crackdown
Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means
About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged
US likely committed war crimes with ‘reckless’ strike on Iran school that killed 120 children, damning UN report finds
UN fact finding mission also found that Iran committed crimes against humanity, with a deadly crackdown on its own citizens who protested against the regime
Kennedy Center must give 30 days’ notice of demolition plans after Trump claimed it could be ‘ripped down’
DOJ says the institution will close ‘temporarily’ for repairs after the president publicly mentions its potential demolition
Patrick Clancy is joined by new wife as he tells ‘60 Minutes’ he talks ‘all the time’ to 3 kids his ex-Lindsay killed
Lindsay Clancy killed the couple’s three young children at their Massachusetts home in 2023
