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CBC.ca
Taylor Swift dropped 4 new songs. Here's what fans are sleuthing
If there’s one thing guaranteed to turn the internet into a room full of amateur detectives, it’s a new Taylor Swift track. Make that four and they go full-blown CSI. The pop star dropped The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, the extended version of her 2025 album that includes four new tracks.
In win for Trump, U.S. Supreme Court lets states use revamped voter verification system
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November's elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against non-citizen voting.
Justice Department under Trump asks EU to scrap $137M US fine for Elon Musk's X
The European Union's executive arm said Friday it's prepared to defend a 120 million euro ($137 million US) fine against the social media platform X after the U.S. government threw its support behind a legal effort by Elon Musk this week to have the case dismissed.
Police investigating threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada
Regional police forces in Ontario have launched an investigation into an email sent to Islamic schools across Canada over the course of this week, which threatened to kill Muslims unless they are deported.
RCMP watchdog postpones report from 3-year review on B.C. protest policing due to snap election
First Nations leaders and civil liberties advocates are concerned after the RCMP's federal review agency postponed release of a much-anticipated investigation into protest policing in British Columbia due to the snap election call.
Quebec City man charged with threatening to kill Mark Carney on social media, promoting hatred
The RCMP said in a media release on Friday that Ousmane Bah, 45, from Quebec City, has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm to a person. He has also been charged with promoting hatred against an identifiable group.
AI's 'paradise of machines' a threat to humanity, Pope Leo says
Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a "paradise of machines" risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence, nuclear arms race and other threats to life itself.
Ottawa signs preliminary deal with Swedish firm Saab for 6 GlobalEye aircraft
The federal government has announced a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of six GlobalEye detection aircraft that would be built in Canada by the Swedish firm Saab in collaboration with Canada’s Bombardier.
As wildfire season winds down, people in B.C. communities are rebuilding their lives
As wildfire season winds down, British Columbia communities affected are now shifting to recovery efforts, while those who lost home sift through ashes and attempt to rebuild their lives.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Fréchette warns of U.S. interference risk in Quebec election
CAQ Leader requests meeting with Carney after report said U.S. officials attempted direct negotiations with Quebec on tariffs
‘Zero chance’ U.S. attacks Canada, Alaska governor tells business conference
Mike Dunleavy made remarks in Banff, Alta., days after Carney said his government has studied ‘extreme tail risk’ of U.S.-led military action
Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if U.S. meets its conditions
Offer calls on Americans to lift naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observe ceasefire that would include Lebanon
Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply-chain risk, U.S. court rules
Decision enables the U.S. government to remove Claude models from its systems and bar the use of its products for Defense Department work
Vietnam upgrades Canada to strategic partner during state visit
Countries signal deeper co-operation on longer-term goals during the first visit from a Vietnamese president
Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
Nolo was expected to strengthen to a major hurricane on Saturday as Polo continued to gain significant force
In the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, drones rule the skies and everything below
The last Ukrainian-controlled corner of Donbas has become a focus for both sides
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to move ahead with revamped federal voter database for the midterms
Court’s three liberal-leaning justices publicly dissented from the decision, which permits states to verify voter eligibility using the DHS program
Data centre IPO hopefuls brave tougher market as investor scrutiny grow
Higher interest rates, other setbacks threaten to narrow window for companies to go public
U.S. to release details on trade talks with China on Monday, Greer says
U.S. has agreed with China on exempting some key goods from arguments over trade, U.S. Trade Representative says
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Global News
At least 2 injured, 5 missing after explosion in Greece collapses building
The explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse and the two people injured were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.
Miss Jamaica files lawsuit against Miss Universe Organization over stage fall
In a video of the incident that took place during the Miss Universe 2025 competition, Gabrielle Henry appears to step off the edge of the runway and face plants.
Congo running short of health workers as Ebola outbreak spreads, WHO says
The Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, according to the latest government figures.
OpenAI’s agent hacked an Australian government website. What we know so far
The hack relates to the website for Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded universal health insurance plan, which was hacked in June.
6-year-old girl from China breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
Lian Yunzhi, age six, broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flight
The Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.
Iran will fight ‘until our last breath,’ president says in UN speech
The speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
McGuinty says Canada is ‘keeping watch’ on Russia threat
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.
Carney pledges $100 million in new aid for Palestinians
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.
Trump signs Arctic security deal with Greenland, Denmark
Trump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.
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New York Times
Here’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check Voters
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deploy a system that merges personal data from across the government. Questions remain about its reliability.
Brain Science Shows Why 18 Is Too Young for the Death Penalty
Our brains don’t finish developing until we’re well into our 20s. That matters when deciding who gets the death penalty.
This Tiny Village Is Picture Perfect, Apart From All the Tourists
The residents of Vlkolinec in Slovakia — there are 17 — say that since the place was named a world heritage site, gawking hordes have made it unlivable.
Netanyahu Said to Have Been Warned by Emirati Leader About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7
The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel’s security establishment, Israeli officials said.
Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening
Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.
After Tough Primaries, Democrats in Key States Feel Unified, New Polls Find
A majority of Democrats in Maine and Michigan said the primary process strengthened their party heading into November.
Not Long Ago, Trump Accused China of Election Meddling. Today, ‘Great Friendship.’
President Trump softened much of his stance toward China as he prepared to host its leader. But his disregard of a topic that has consumed him — the 2020 election — was particularly stark.
‘Hold My Legs’: How Ernie Sisto Shot the Empire State Building Disaster
When a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in 1945, a Times photographer leaned far out to get close up.
Bracing for Midterm Losses, Republicans in Congress Try a Pre-election Pivot
After nearly two years of allowing President Trump to set their agenda, G.O.P. senators are grasping for some quick action on cost-of-living measures they can show voters before November.
Fed Faces Prospect of Another Interest Rate Increase Just Before Midterm Elections
Financial markets are placing nearly 70 percent odds on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in late October.
CNBC
Saudi Arabia crude oil exports hit highest level since Iran war began despite pipeline outage
Saudi exports are rising despite escalating attacks on its infrastructure from Iran-backed militants in Yemen and Iraq.
Meta's 'powerful breakout' sets up a unique trading strategy, says Mike Khouw
With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027.
Treasury yields rise again to end a volatile week
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as recent selling pressure intensified following hawkish Fed commentary and stronger-than-expected economic data.
India's viral Cockroach Party calls election panel head 'biggest threat' to democracy. Here's why it matters
India’s Cockroach Janta Party demanded election chief Gyanesh Kumar resign after reported internal objections over voter-roll revisions.
Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so far
AI was a key topic during Trump-Xi talks on Thursday, after safety concerns shot to the top of the global geopolitical agenda in recent weeks.
Here's who attended the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
CEO who posted 'Lake America' sweatshirt photos is no longer with the company
Smith on Sept. 11 had posted an allegedly AI-edited photo on Facebook of her family dressed in "Lake America" sweatshirts.
Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
Warsh's regime change at the Fed pushes ahead – and meets resistance
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is driving rapid change in some areas, while his emerging policy framework suggests further rate hikes remain possible.
Pharma stock soars 150% on injectables deal with Wegovy maker Novo
Shares in Swedish microcap stock Nanexa more than doubled after the drug-delivery group revealed a licensing deal with European pharma giant Novo Nordisk.
Washington Post
Saudis have not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, U.S. intelligence assesses
The sobering outlook has compounded concerns from some U.S. lawmakers about President Donald Trump’s agreement to assist the kingdom with establishing a civilian nuclear program.
Pope Leo visits secular France as surge of converts jolts a flagging faith
TikTok-savvy Catholic priests and candlelight Masses ending with recruiters sharing QR codes are helping the unbaptized connect with their grandparents’ faith.
Ukraine weighs legalizing pornography to raise tax revenue and buy drones
Decriminalizing porn would help close a huge budget gap but is a fraught step in a nation long stained by a reputation for exploiting its women.
As Houthis capitalize on U.S.-led war with Iran, fighting engulfs Yemen
As a brutal civil war reignites in Yemen between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the government coalition backed by Saudi Arabia, a humanitarian disaster seems inevitable.
Iran says it has given Trump administration new proposal for peace talks
The proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks over an end to the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
U.S. pledges an additional $267 million to contain fast-spreading Ebola
The aid adds to $887 million already provided, the State Department said, and will help build treatment units, safely bury bodies and expand programs to contain the spread.
An unabashed Netanyahu assails critics in U.N. speech as election nears
Israel’s leader delivered a blistering defense of his country, appealing to voters back home and condemning critics including New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.
With Netanyahu at the U.N., Mamdani plants an olive tree with Palestinians
The Israeli prime minister, in his address to the U.N. General Assembly, called Mamdani "the antisemitic mayor of New York."
Ethiopia’s last civil war killed over half a million. Another could be starting.
As Tigray rebels and government forces attack each other, analysts warn that a 2022 peace deal has collapsed. The African Union called for an immediate end to fighting.
This U.S. zoo will soon get two giant pandas, Xi Jinping announces
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the latest additions to the cohort of furry ambassadors the Chinese have sent to the U.S. recently.
BBC
Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".
U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.
How 'largest phone smuggling network' was uncovered
Police say up to 40,000 phones were smuggled - the equivalent of around 40% of devices stolen in London.
British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
The identity of the 28-year-old man, who fell down a vertical gully to his death, is yet to be confirmed.
Antonelli 'comes back to earth' with qualifying crash
Kimi Antonelli says he is "very mad" about his crash in qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which means he will start from 16th on the grid.
Man City and the 115 charges - key questions answered
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.
PM says bailed sex offender case must be reviewed
Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.
Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.
Discovery of 97 million files related to SAS inquiry 'regrettable', MoD says
It comes after the inquiry's chair called the disclosure - three years into the investigation - "troubling".
The Independent
Mississippi's governor awarded more than $104 million to improve rural healthcare. Where's it going?
Mississippi Today reports that a few recipients received a large share of federal funds to boost rural health in Mississippi
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Does America keep electing the wrong spouse? Law school transcripts say yes
Second lady joins the ranks of Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Marilyn Quayle, who were all remembered by classmates and professors as more talented than their future husbands, Brendan Rascius writes
Tommy Robinson at court to see tearful anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo deny criminal damage
Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, appeared in court charged with criminal damage
Trump once promised to feed Xi McDonald’s. He gave him a lavish state dinner and hearty serving of praise instead
The summit itself was the point of the visit, but Trump reveled in showing off his gilded DC in front of China’s president and a roomful of billionaires, Alex Woodward writes
Maine’s famous red hot dogs have ditched the dyes and are being colored by crushed bugs instead
The bright red franks were formerly colored using Red Dye 3
A review found that Trump’s arch will harm DC. His appointee just ended the process
Advisory board cuts off required review process after advocates and preservationists raise major questions about Trump’s ‘military complex’
U2 goes back to school to put on a show where it all began 50 years ago
U2 has returned to their roots, surprising students with a rock and roll class at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin
McDonald’s revives its popular Monopoly game with one big change
Anyone hoping to play McDonald’s new Monopoly game will have to get the app
New report reveals serious — even fatal — risks linked to ultra-processed foods
Some 60 percent of the American diet is made up of ultraprocessed foods
Salmonella outbreak tied to broccoli sprouts grows with more falling ill
Federal health officials warn the true number of cases may be higher than reported
