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CBC.ca
Cross Country Checkup: Are you on-board for high speed rail in Canada?
With cost estimates between $75-$113 billion, what questions do you have?
'This is home for me': Amber Marshall reflects as 20th season of Heartland set to begin
Amber Marshall has grown up on Heartland, the long-running CBC drama that mirrors her real-life love of horses and ranch life. As the show celebrates its 20th season, its cast, characters and global fans continue to find comfort and connection in its stories.
Mark Carney for Nobel Peace Prize? Probably not, but his name's out there
If relations between Canada the U.S. are cool now, the temperature could plummet if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize this year.
Antigonish, N.S., sign condemned for depicting rape culture
A sign hung outside an off-campus house in Antigonish, N.S., during St. Francis Xavier University's homecoming weekend is being described as an example of rape culture and has drawn condemnation from two universities and a professor who teaches at St. FX.
A swordfish was found on Haida Gwaii. Will more follow?
A University of British Columbia researcher says the finding is unusual but no longer unexpected due to warming waters worldwide, including in Canada.
'This is not reconciliation,' judge says, scolding Canada for dragging feet on First Nations land debt deal
A federal judge recently said the way Canada has continued to "shirk its responsibilities" to a group of Manitoba First Nations since signing a landmark agreement meant to resolve historic treaty land shortages "is simply not acceptable."
Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency
Scrutiny has mounted in recent days over Cornell's response to allegations that the woman was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members in 2024. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, has sued the university and seven former students.
Canada's spy agency shakes up hiring process to 'meet operational needs': documents
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is shaking up its hiring process to meet operational needs, internal emails show — a signal the service continues to face recruitment issues.
The King will never live at Buckingham Palace. What does that mean for the monarchy?
While there have been efforts to emphasize that Buckingham Palace will continue to be the working and ceremonial headquarters of the monarchy, the recent confirmation that King Charles won’t be living there could also be sending signals about the institution and its future.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Crews find 'debris field' from air ambulance that disappeared off Boston coast
A search remains ongoing off the Massachusetts coast for an air ambulance carrying six people that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. A “debris field” was found later Saturday off the coast of Nantucket, the Coast Guard said.
Yemeni government launches offensive to retake territory from Iran-backed Houthis
Armed forces would press the offensive “until the country is liberated from the grip of the terrorist militia,” Yemen’s president said
Germany announces €1.3-billion Ukraine aid package that includes combat drones, long-range strike weapons
The aerial war has intensified, with Moscow menacing cities across Ukraine with hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, while Kyiv has been striking Russia’s oil industry
Canada helping to fund South Sudan vote despite growing repression
Ottawa is contributing about $1.3-million to a UN fund to support electoral preparedness
Government forces retake Tigray capital from Ethiopian rebels
Analysts say the fighting — the worst escalation since a 2020-2022 civil war — threatens to escalate into a wider regional conflict
Search continues for 4 Canadians, 2 Bermudians on air ambulance that disappeared off Boston coast
Medical flight operated by Canadian company was carrying six people from Bermuda when it disappeared on Saturday
Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar to head task force
Clayton will oversee task force leading administration’s engagement with consumers, religious groups, AI companies and other stakeholders
UAE shared FlyDubai passenger and crew names, nationalities with Israel ahead of flight, regional officials say
Australian authorities are probing the attacker’s possible connections to the country, police say
Brazilians head to polls in narrow election
Leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking re-election while Flavio Bolsonaro seeks to bring his father’s right-wing movement back to power
Trump picks intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar, report says
Clayton will lead a new White House panel tasked with reporting on the risks and opportunities posed by AI
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Global News
Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency
Cornell's president pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school's handling of the case, calling the alleged gang rape "deeply disturbing."
Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail.
Europe to release reserve oil and diesel after threats from Trump
The Group of Seven industrial nations said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.
As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel
As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.
U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released
The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.
Indian airline captain hailed as hero after cockpit attack on FlyDubai flight
Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in Wednesday's attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in.
Iran may have played part in U.S.-run Fairford air base incident, U.K. says
Five British men in their 20s were arrested Sunday on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror, before being released on bail a day later.
Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says
The FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel landed safely after issuing an emergency alert and abruptly descending thousands of feet (meters).
U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn
The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.
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New York Times
Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates
The announcement follows weeks of fighting with the Iran-allied armed group and threatens to deepen U.S. involvement in the widening Middle East conflict.
After Week of Turmoil at Cornell, a Heavy Cloud Hangs Over Student Life
As the weekend arrived, much of the nightlife in the upstate New York college town was subdued. But there were still some students looking to cut loose.
Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.
How Kansas Suddenly Became a Battleground State for Senate Control
The state hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly a century. Economic challenges during President Trump’s second term, as well as other factors, have put it in play.
Biljana Plavsic, a Former Bosnian Serb Political Leader, Has Died
Biljana Plavsic, a Bosnian Serb, pleaded guilty to one count of crimes against humanity. She later recanted and said she “would do the same again.”
Some Democrats Say Senate Race In South Carolina Is Winnable. Others, not so much.
Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, is hoping to defeat Senator Darline Graham. Even some of her most ardent supporters sense that her bid is a long shot.
The Met Gala Needs a Razzle-Dazzle Reset: Bob Mackie
“Bob did costumes, and fashion people looked down on him for some reason.”
Dying Patients Are Inundated by Misinformation. My Dad Was One of Them.
Cancer patients are being persuaded to spend tens of thousands on unproven treatments by alternative-medicine clinics.
Who Owns the Moon?
A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless.
CNBC
Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried
Surveys show Gen Z increasingly views sports bets as a form of investment, and those who gamble too often face mental health risks.
Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration's AI policy.
More tankers struck in the Middle East as Iran reiterates conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran's conditions include a halt to U.S. "acts of aggression," an end to the naval blockade and economic warfare, and the release of Iranian assets.
Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis
Singapore's government is playing matchmaker for young public officials against a backdrop of ultra-low fertility.
Ukraine’s surprise robot offensive exposes a vulnerability in Putin’s war machine
Experts say the offensive is not a decisive breakthrough, but demonstrates how Ukraine’s expanding use of robotic systems is reshaping frontline warfare.
Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election
With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.
America’s data center fight is a preview of what's to come for the rest of the world
America’s fight over data centers is going global. Communities across Europe and Asia are pushing back over the rising costs of the AI infrastructure boom.
FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says
The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.
Private capital is reshaping Hollywood moviemaking
As Hollywood's financing structures diversify, private capital is increasingly funding the big screen and changing the types of movies that are being made.
David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz
Ynon Kreiz's appointment as co-CEO of Skydance answers a key governance question for Ellison's soon-to-be-merged company.
Washington Post
U.S. Marine accused of killing woman in Japan, drawing official protest from Tokyo
Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested in the killing and robbing of Anna Yagi, police told Japan’s public broadcaster. He denied the allegations, a spokesman said.
U.S. shipwreck, laden with World War II munitions, is a time bomb near London
A salvage crew has been working to stabilize the SS Richard Montgomery, which sank a few months after D-Day in 1944 with 1,500 tons of explosives in its holds.
FlyDubai co-pilot used crash ax to attempt terrorist act, UAE says
The alleged attacker, Hamam al-Hammami, had been banned from flying with Oman Air because of concerns about his radical views, a person familiar with the matter said.
Fighting in Ethiopia threatens to spill into conflicts in Horn of Africa and beyond
As attacks escalate between Ethiopia and Tigrayan rebels, intersecting wars could deepen instability across regions already mired in conflict.
Russia is hitting Kyiv’s bridges, hoping to make the capital unlivable by winter
The Ukrainian capital’s left and right banks are connected by eight bridges — and Russia has been targeting both its North and South bridges in recent days.
Four fears and frustrations that are shaping Brazil’s election. One is Trump.
Officials in Brazil have grown increasingly concerned about the possibility of U.S. interference in the presidential vote on Sunday.
BBC
France to close up to 500 schools on Monday over student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.
Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' motion
The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.
World No. 979 Stewart's dilemma after finishing fourth at Alfred Dunhill Links
Scotland's Michael Stewart has a choice to make after securing his best finish at a DP World Tour event.
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.
Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego race".
Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego race".
Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.
I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.
‘Moments I still play for’ - Djokovic battles past world number two Zverev
Novak Djokovic's quest to win a first trophy of 2026 continues with a hard-fought victory in the quarter-finals of the China Open.
The Independent
Murder investigation after woman found dead in Norfolk home
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder
Dozens arrested at Moscow Communist Party rally amid anger over Ukraine drone strikes
The rally marked the anniversary of the Kremlin's 1993 crushing of a parliamentary uprising
Anti-migrant protesters gather in seaside town as dinghy crosses the Channel
Six people have been arrested as anti-immigrant sentiment across the UK continues to grow
Justice Alito shares worry ‘about the future of the court’ amid Trump’s rhetoric
The justice does not give a timeline about when he would step aside
South Carolina mother charged after allegedly starving her children to death
Justine May reportedly shared screenshots of the worried text messages she had received from the father of her children and her family members on Facebook before her children were found dead
Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team
Ireland players have again worn black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams’ second Nations League soccer match
An immigrant deported by the US and held in an African prison for more than a year has been released
A Laos citizen deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after spending more than a year in a maximum security prison
Saints remember Katrina, a punt block and 'rebirth' as they host the Falcons on Monday night
The New Orleans Saints are commemorating the Superdome's emotional first game after Hurricane Katrina as they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night
British Museum announces changes in bid to lower Bayeux Tapestry queues
The changes come after widespread backlash over hours-long queues and reports of ticket-holders being turned away
Lawyer for Cornell Jane Doe claims more students may have taken part in alleged rape case
The attorney said his client ‘blacked out’ during portions of the assault
