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CBC.ca

Israel arrests 10 people after West Bank settler attacks on diplomats, journalist

Israeli police said they arrested 10 people on Monday in connection with a wave of settler violence that included attacks on a foreign journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank over the weekend.

Inflation rises to 3.1%, as fuel prices push higher: StatsCan

Statistics Canada says the pace of inflation picked up in September, as prices for gasoline climbed at a faster rate than in August.

Australian MP Helen Haines in critical condition after deliberate vehicle attack, prime minister says

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical ‌condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, police and Prime ​Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Q&A | Nunavut’s devolution is 6 months away. Here’s what the premier says to expect

With less than six months to go, the territory is preparing to transfer some federal jobs to the Nunavut government, create a new department responsible for lands and resources and pass a series of legislative changes that implement devolution.

Inconsistent guidelines for AI use in N.S. classrooms fuel calls for provincewide policy

Nova Scotia does not have a provincewide policy explicitly stating how AI should be used in the classroom. The provincial government says it’s up to regional centres for education to make their own rules about the technology. Parents and educators are calling for more consistency, and say guardrails are needed.

This baseball team has lost every game for 6 years. But they feel like winners

This high school baseball team hasn't won a game in six years. But the Dartmouth High Spartans say their losing streak gives everyone a chance to play. The CBC's Meig Campbell went to meet the team with the winning spirit.

Rising use of AI-staged real estate photos raises questions about misleading homebuyers

If you've been looking to buy a home in Ontario, you may have seen a few listings where the furniture doesn't look quite right. That's because many of them are being staged virtually, using AI. Experts say there are benefits and drawbacks of the tool.

NATO's race against time: Senior commander warns alliance must adapt faster to deter Russia

NATO's supreme commander of transformation says the West's greatest vulnerability may not be a shortage of weapons, but the time it takes to build them — and the speed at which its adversaries are learning to fight.

Former Marineland beluga whale dies at California theme park

A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed Canadian facility.
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Globe and Mail

Houthis strike government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 53 soldiers

Rebels fired three ballistic missiles on the al-Alam military camp in the southern province of Shabwa in an attack that also wounded 200 recruits

Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza

WFP said about 1.4 million people face crisis levels of food insecurity or worse, including roughly 200,000 people in emergency conditions

What to know about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections

Republicans hold 218-214 House edge and 53-47 Senate majority entering Nov. 3 vote

World faces nature reality check at UN biodiversity conference

COP17 is the first major review of progress under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, that aims to protect 30 per cent of land and sea by 2030

Ukraine again got no intelligence from partners, Zelensky says, as Russia hits power grid

Western intelligence sharing has helped Ukraine counter Russia’s devastating ballistic missiles and hold back Moscow’s invasion

Australian lawmaker critically injured in apparent deliberate vehicle attack

Helen Haines was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV outside her electoral district office mid afternoon in the city of Wangaratta in Victoria state; driver was arrested

France wants localized curfews after weekend of riots

Protests follow weeks of student demonstrations with occasional bouts of street violence, rocking the country six months ahead of its next presidential election

Firebombing attack on home was political message, Dalai Lama’s representative says

Tibetan activists say it was part of a global rise in transnational repression by the Chinese government

Violent protests rock France ahead of spring presidential elections

Some 2,000 protesters arrested and more than 600 police officers and firefighters injured

Stampede at Hindu festival in India kills 19

Police launching probe into crowd-control, safety lapses at festival of Durga Puja in Kolkata
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Global News

France’s prime minister calls for localized curfews in cities to curb rioting

'On Saturday, despite scenes of severe violence and extensive property damage, no one was killed, and that is a miracle,' said French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

Manitoba grieves with CFB Wainwright after deadly fire

Several Manitoba politicians are offering their condolences to those who were killed and seriously injured at Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright on Saturday.

Macron condemns rioting during nationwide day of protests

Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos.

Pope Leo will leave the hospital Saturday following lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing on Sunday.

Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

The White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults with winter approaching.

Scuffles break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make 1st joint appearance after U.K. return

The royal couple arrived at the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham, in central England, which offers music, performance and athletic programs to youth people.

Royal Caribbean cruise passenger rescued 20 hours after going overboard

A cargo ship that participated in the search located the 44-year-old woman and she found conscious while floating inside a lifebuoy, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell in Albania

Youths protesting Albania's long-serving Socialist government hurled rocks at a police cordon outside the Education Ministry. Riot police responded with tear gas and water cannons.

AI stocks are taking a beating amid inflation, interest rate worries

A sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks is hitting Wall Street again after whipping around the world on worries about how much longer the AI frenzy will last.
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New York Times

Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About It.

To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.

The Republican Party Is a Mess. It Will Emerge Stronger for It.

The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.

How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold

The line between dirty and clean gold is an industry fiction. Wall Street and governments profit off gold from criminals, gangsters and those who exploit children.

Ellie Kemper: Nora Ephron Wrote to Amuse Herself

The actress and comedian riffs on the essay Nora Ephron wrote for The Times in 2008.

For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security

The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

How Did Life Arise? Three Turning Points in Early Evolution

Where did it start? How did it grow complex? Why did it get big? Three moments in Earth’s early history when evolution suddenly, inexplicably turned up the dial.

France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the Country

The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.

Will Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu Fire Up His Campaign or Fizzle?

President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu was a “Great Warrior,” as he faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. But the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel, analysts say.

Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.

Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?

It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

CNBC

OpenAI bugging suspect communicated with Saudi royal on WhatsApp days before arrest, feds say

Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is accused of planting a recording device in an executive conference room at OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco.

Oil prices slide as sanctions relief on Russian crude raises hopes of increased supply

U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Graham Act’s national-interest waiver to suspend new duties on Russian goods and major Russian energy buyers.

French unrest compounds debt crisis fears. Paris-listed stocks, bonds and the euro fall

"It looks like either the bond markets riot, or the people riot, or both," one analyst told CNBC.

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch

Covered call ETFs have been widely adopted by baby boomers to meet monthly income needs, but unlike most ETFs, the tax implications can be significant.

Anthropic commits 5% of shares to new public benefit fund that could address AI job disruption

The Claude maker said that establishing the fund as an LLC will provide greater flexibility in how the money is used.

Elon Musk says he'll give a SpaceX share to every child in America next year

The SpaceX boss said Monday that he'll give one of his company shares to every child in the U.S. next year. He didn't say how the share giveaway would happen.

Treasury yields move lower as investors assess U.S. inflation backdrop

Treasury yields fell as investors weigh the domestic inflation and interest rate backdrop against broader geopolitical developments.

Women may be at greater risk of AI job losses. Telephone switch operators and PCs show why.

The history of technological progress suggests that as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Putin reportedly proposes three-way summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine war — without Zelenskyy

The report comes amid mounting tensions between Ukraine and the United States, its largest military backer.

India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit

Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.

BBC

Prime minister visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary of 'horrifying tragedy'

A total of 116 children and 28 adults were killed on 21 October 1966 when a colliery spoil tip collapsed.

Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada

Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive.

Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded

Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.

Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row

The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.

Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.

Haaland a doubt, Semenyo out - what are Man City's options?

Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca explores his attacking options for Tuesday's Champions League game against AEK Athens.

Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.

'It's messed with my family too much' - inside the US opioid drug crisis

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to a former heroin addict who now helps other people overcome addiction.

Brook says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issues

White-ball captain Harry Brook says he has "learned a lot" as a captain and a person - and wants to be the player England fans rely on.

The Independent

Two dead including child after woman drives car onto Wichita soccer field during game: police

A child and an adult were killed at the scene, and police said multiple other injured victims have been transported to area hospitals

How Serbia's protesting students became key to the upcoming elections

A final campaign rally in Belgrade on Thursday is expected to draw tens of thousands of students

French mayor calls for Notre Dame-style rebuild after historic town hall set on fire by rioters

Limoges’ mayor has threatened to resign unless central authorities fund the full restoration of the 19th-century landmark

Search ends for more survivors from boat that sank off Mexico’s Baja California coast

The U.S. Coast Guard has ended the search for 11 people believed missing after a boat sank off Mexico’s Baja California coast

Japan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise

Japanese and U.S. troops have kicked off one of their largest joint exercises, focusing on defending Japan's southwestern islands

Senator urges FCC to reject AI-generated robocalls from conservative group

The comment period expires Monday, which means the FCC could take action on the petition this week ahead of the Nov. 3 election

Kimberly Guilfoyle pleaded with Hegseth and Fox owner Rupert Murdoch to help save her job: report

The ex-Fox News host was asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece after a series of damaging stories about her were published

CBS reporter tries to walk back partisan post attacking Michigan’s progressive candidate

Before she deleted the post, Crawford’s comments drew sharp criticism from social media users and media watchdogs

Mapped: What you need to save for Your First Home deposit in each region of England

20% government-backed loans could make house buying more affordable for many

A look at how Ethiopia’s wars, sea ambitions and Nile dam fuel fears of wider conflict

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is unfolding alongside a worsening confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, former allies whose relations have deteriorated