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CBC.ca
The National | Fugitive Olympian facing new U.S. charges
Nov. 19, 2025 | U.S. officials lay new charges against Canadian Olympian turned alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding. Alberta plans to let its doctors work in both the public and private health-care systems. And the U.K. says it will ban reselling concert tickets for profit.
Who is Deepak Paradkar, the Brampton, Ont. lawyer tied to alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding?
Brampton criminal lawyer Deepak Paradkar is one of seven Canadians arrested in connection with alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding’s criminal enterprise and the death of an FBI witness.
Mount Semeru erupts in Indonesia, prompting evacuations
Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupted, covering nearby villages in ash and prompting evacuations of more than 300 residents of the most at-risk villages.
Police discover explosive device inside Prince George, B.C., home
Prince George RCMP has evacuated several residences in the 1600 block of 8th Avenue after finding an explosive device in a home during a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act search warrant.
P.E.I. man facing what police say are 1st terrorism charges laid in Atlantic Canada
A North Rustico, P.E.I., man already under a terrorism peace bond is now facing what police say are the first terrorism charges ever laid in Atlantic Canada.
U.S. stock market sees unsettled day of trading ahead of Nvidia earnings report
The U.S. stock market swung through another unsettled day of trading on Wednesday, ahead of a couple of crucial tests for Wall Street.
Border guard used service weapon to gun down ex-fiancée in Prince Rupert, B.C., CBC learns
CBC News has learned new details about the 2022 homicide in northwestern B.C., including what the murder weapon was, how it was accessed, and the recommendations around CBSA officers’ mental health that have been made since.
16 going on 60: How well has The Sound of Music aged?
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the film adaptation of The Sound of Music. Decades on, fans and critics alike are revisiting the film and reconsidering its legacy as well as what it has to say about the world today.
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Toronto Star
Doug Ford government offers reason for its unusual move to control Exhibition Place land
A spokesperson for the provincial government confirmed the reason Bill 68 included clauses about the ownership of Exhibition Place land.
Tory MPs denounce DEI and 'Liberal racism' during Jamil Jivani event
Bowmanville—Oshawa North MP Jivani said "a repackaged form of old bigotry, old discrimination" is eroding meritocracy, eradicating diversity of thought and tearing Canadians apart.
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
The bill requires the U.S. justice department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death, within 30 days.
Future of trade talks depends on Canada's purchase of American fighter jets, U.S. ambassador says
Pete Hoekstra said it will not be easy to restart the now-stalled trade talks, and urged Canada to "harmonize" as much as possible with the U.S. on a range of economic and military co-operation issues.
Ontario suspends skilled trades program over fraud concerns
The provincial government has suspended the skilled trades stream of Ontario's economic immigration program over concerns of "systemic misrepresentation and/or fraud."
A new battle looms over 'citizenship-by-descent' after Senate clears bill
Senator urges further study and possible reforms to ensure all intercountry adoptees are treated "equivalently" to Canadian-born adopted children.
Carney government 'analyzing the results' of firearms buyback pilot project amid reports of low uptake
The Liberal government refused Wednesday to say how many banned weapons have been collected in the trial for its contentious gun buyback program, as federal sources and local reports suggest minimal success, raising concerns about how the roughly $750-million scheme…
B.C. will not get 'veto' power in deciding future of west coast pipeline, but province's support needed: resource minister
The federal government is willing to support a new oil pipeline to the west coast but wants any such project to have British Columbia’s backing before it goes forward, says Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.
$200 off your next fridge, freezer or washing machine: Ontario to subsidize energy efficient appliances
The Progressive Conservatives have brought in a suite of energy-efficiency programs to slow demand growth down.
NDP leader kicked out of legislature for calling Ford government 'corrupt'
NDP Leader Marit Stiles was ejected from the Ontario legislature on Wednesday for calling Premier Doug Ford's government "corrupt" as tensions flared over deepening concerns about payouts from the $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund.
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Globe and Mail
Trump to meet Mamdani at White House on Friday
New York City’s mayor-elect said earlier this week that his team had reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting
Trump administration’s semiconductor tariff plan likely delayed, officials say
Administration taking a more cautious approach to avoid provoking China, sources say
Trump signs bill to release Epstein case files
President bowed to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting the efforts for months
Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame
Swiss tennis legend was elected in his first year of eligibility; Mary Carillo elected in the contributor category
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
World Cup spot brings joy to a country dealing with violence and political tumult
U.S. peace plan calls for Ukraine to give up land, weapons, sources say
The U.S. has signaled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Ukraine must accept a U.S.-drafted framework to end the war with Russia that proposes Kyiv giving up territory and some weapons, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Gustav Klimt portrait that saved Jewish subject from Nazis sells for record-breaking $332-million
Elisabeth Lederer made up a story that Klimt was her father, allowing her to remain safely in Vienna
Prosecution of former FBI director Comey stalls as Trump's Justice Department faces questions
The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey hit another hurdle Wednesday as the Justice Department acknowledged a possible lapse in how the case was presented to a federal grand jury for indictment.
U.S. peace plan calls on Ukraine to give up land, receives negative reaction from Kyiv
Plan was drafted by U.S. and Russian officials without any involvement from Kyiv
Israeli military steps up air strikes in southern Lebanon after evacuation warning
The Israeli military stepped up airstrikes in south Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least one person as it pressed a campaign of near-daily attacks that it says is designed to block a military revival by Iran-backed Hezbollah in the border area.
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Global News
Carney visits UAE amid pressure to push for end to Sudan civil war support
Carney's visit is aimed at attracting investment from Emirati sovereign wealth funds and the private sector to help diversify Canada's economy in response to U.S. tariffs.
Miss Universe judge quits days before pageant, claims finalists pre-chosen
Omar Harfouch formally warned 'all past and current judges' that 'participation in the final jury of Miss Universe may legally implicate them in an act of global-scale fraud.'
The Canadians in Hamas: The operative, leader and financier
About 450 people with assorted roles in Hamas have ties to Canada, Global News has learned.
WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say
Travelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.
Israel strikes Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, 13 killed: officials
The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas training compound that was being used to prepare an attack against Israel and its army, allegations that Hamas denied.
Not ‘a ton of optimism’ Putin wants Ukraine peace, Canadian official says
International efforts to bring a negotiated end to the war have crumbled, with Putin showing no willingness to order a ceasefire or enter peace talks.
11 arrested, more tourists hospitalized as Istanbul poisoning mystery deepens
Over the weekend, two tourists staying at the same hotel as the deceased family were hospitalized after displaying symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Cloudflare outage knocks out parts of internet as work underway on fix
A technical issue hitting internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare has sent a ripple effect across parts of the internet Tuesday morning with multiple global outages reported.
Canada, Sweden sign strategic partnership as royal couple visits Ottawa
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden's longest reigning monarch, and Queen Silvia are visiting Ottawa and Montreal for their first trip to Canada since 2006.
UN approves U.S. plan for Gaza’s future, including new stabilization force
The U.S. resolution endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, but added stronger language that envisions a possible future path to a Palestinian state.
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New York Times
Larry Summers to Stop Teaching at Harvard While It Investigates His Epstein Ties
The former Harvard president had previously stepped down from other positions following revelations about his longtime connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump and Mamdani Will Meet at White House on Friday
The meeting between Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, and President Trump will come after the two men have fiercely attacked one another.
Saudi Arabia, Once Shunned, Has Corporate Titans Swooning for Deals
Some of the most prominent U.S. executives gathered at the Kennedy Center for an event promoting deal-making with the oil-rich kingdom.
Robert L. Stirm, Returning P.O.W. in Pulitzer-Winning Photo, Dies at 92
The image immortalized a Vietnam veteran’s joyous homecoming to his beaming family but hid the painful truth about a marriage that was about to end.
Florida Lawmaker Stole FEMA Funds for House Campaign, Prosecutors Say
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick misused $5 million in Covid-related funds during the pandemic in part to finance her campaign, according to the Justice Department.
Nvidia Earnings Fuel Rally in Global Technology Stocks
The chipmaker’s profit surge and strong revenue forecast helped to ease fears that spending on A.I. infrastructure might be outpacing demand.
NASA Releases Images of Comet 3I/ATLAS Passing by Mars
With the government reopened, the space agency at last released pictures captured by a fleet of government spacecraft of an object that came from beyond our solar system.
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Has Big Plans, but His Giant Fund Is Low on Cash
After nearly a decade of expensive, hit-and-miss investments, Mohammed bin Salman is overseeing a behind-the-scenes restructuring of the kingdom’s all-important wealth fund.
Nvidia Earnings Show Profit Jumped 65% to $31.9 Billion
The company, which makes the computer chips essential to the artificial intelligence boom, also said revenue in its recent quarter rose to $57 billion.
Believe It or Not, That $12 Million Gold Toilet Was Bought by … Ripley’s
The entertainment company plans on displaying the toilet, saying its team is exploring “whether visitors may someday be allowed to use it.”
CNBC
Larry Summers takes leave at Harvard, resigns OpenAI board seat after Epstein email furor
Details about Larry Summers' communications with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public last week by a congressional committee.
Epstein files bill signed by Trump, starting 30-day timer for their release
The Jeffrey Epstein files bill was overwhelmingly passed by the House and Senate. Only Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana voting against it.
Asian chip names rally as Nvidia forecasts hotter-than-expected sales after earnings beat
Asian chip stocks rose in early trading after American AI chip darling Nvidia beat earnings expectations in a strong sign for AI demand.
Asia markets rise as Nvidia's earnings beat and bullish forecast soothe AI fears
Asian chip-related stocks rallied as investors cheered Nvidia's quarterly report.
CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia CEO suggests AI doesn't look like a bubble
Regardless of what the AI industry might look like in the future, from investors' perspectives, Nvidia's earnings are clearly something to cheer for today.
Dutch halt state intervention at Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, paving way for exports to resume
The development appears to bring an end to a bitter dispute between the Netherlands and China.
Nvidia says there's 'no assurance' of final agreement with OpenAI despite $100 billion pact
Two months after announcing its blockbuster $100 billion agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia said in its quarterly report that an official deal is not guaranteed.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China’s homegrown games capture overseas players as its cultural influence expands
In a big year for Chinese cultural exports, a new video game is the latest to win a global audience.
Elon Musk's xAI will be first customer for Nvidia-backed data center in Saudi Arabia
Nvidia and xAI said a data center being built in Saudi Arabia and equipped with hundreds of thousands of Nvidia chips will count xAI as its first customer.
Adobe to buy Semrush for $1.9 billion, sending marketing platform's shares up 74%
Adobe said Semrush's search engine and marketing tools can help brands engage and grow customers, especially in the age of artificial intelligence.
Washington Post
U.S. pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits Kyiv
The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal and giving a top military official an unusual diplomatic assignment.
Israeli strikes kill at least 25 people in Gaza despite ceasefire
The deaths added to a growing toll of Palestinian casualties since a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza went into effect last month.
Since Khashoggi’s killing, here’s how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed
After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.
Israeli figures warn state has ‘lost control’ as West Bank settlers attack
A former general and an Israeli opposition leader both blamed the government for helping foster what they described as “Jewish terrorism.”
Joy as Haitian men’s team secures first World Cup berth since 1974
With their Port-au-Prince stadium under gang control, the Grenadiers are playing home games in Curaçao. Their French coach hasn’t visited Haiti since his appointment.
NATO on alert as Poland accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ in rail blast
Tensions rose after a blast damaged the Warsaw-Lublin rail line, which has been used to deliver aid to Ukraine, and a Russian missile attack killed at least 25 people in Ternopil.
China punishes Japan’s new leader with harsh words and economic pain
Beijing is using its economic power and military muscle to convey its anger with Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi — and to send a message to the U.S.
As Trump hosts MBS, Palestinian plight fades from view again
Neither a political process endorsed at the United Nations nor deepening U.S.-Saudi ties change the bleak reality for Palestinians on the ground.
Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of a Washington Post columnist. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are nearing a high point.
13 killed in Israeli strike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
The IDF said it targeted a Hamas training facility in southern Lebanon’s Ain al-Hilweh. The attack could put pressure on the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza.
BBC
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers stops teaching as university investigates Epstein emails
The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.
US military officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war
It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine.
Trump signs bill ordering justice department to release Epstein files
The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.
Paris court blocks auction of earliest-known calculator
The court blocked La Pascaline, a 400-year-old calculating machine, from being exported from France.
Why Wales fell out of love with Labour
After the Caerphilly by-election, Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales - convincing voters to keep believing, ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
Perfectionism isn't all that perfect – how to stop it holding you back
Perfectionism looks good on paper, but its consequences might be the very thing keeping you stuck.
The Papers: 'North Sea stand-off' and 'Council tax hike for millions'
The activity of a Russian spy ship in the North Sea leads several front pages on Thursday.
Ukrainian teen saboteurs recruited on Telegram to attack their own country
Russia is using Telegram to recruit Ukrainian children and teenagers to carry out sabotage and bombings according to the Ukrainian government.
Nvidia shares jump after revenue and outlook top estimates
The chip maker says revenue for the three months to October jumped 62% to $57bn.
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.
The Independent
Larry Summers to immediately leave Harvard teaching role as university investigates his Epstein links
Summers has also resigned from Santander Bank’s international advisory board
What happens next now that Trump has signed the bill to release the Epstein files?
Trump continued to call the Epstein files a Democrat ‘hoax’ when announcing that he signed the bill to release the Justice Department documents
More bodies found after Indonesia landslides, raising toll to 23 with 28 missing
Officials say rescuers have recovered more bodies in the search for people buried under landslides in two areas of Indonesia’s main island of Java, raising the confirmed deaths to 23
Trump says he’s signed bill to release Epstein files in Truth Social post railing against Democrat ‘hoax’: Live updates
Donald Trump signed a bill ordering the release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after initially fighting against it
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files after months of resistance
‘Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein, will soon be revealed, because I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!’ the president announced
She plays 'Amazing Grace' in the most remote practice room on Earth
Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, has been stationed in Antarctica on a military posting since October
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted for stealing $5M in FEMA funds
It is further alleged that part of the money was funneled into her campaign via candidate contributions
An anti-migrant group in South Africa is blocking foreigners from health clinics
An anti-migrant group called Operation Dudula is blocking foreigners from public health clinics in South Africa
Brooklyn driver who killed a mother and two children is sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison
A Brooklyn wigmaker and social media influencer who raced through a red light and plowed into a mother and three children has been sentenced to 3 years to 9 years in prison
AI-powered plushie pulled from shelves after giving advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives
After giving the teddy bear a sexually explicit topic, the toy was able to discuss such subjects ‘at length’ and ‘introduce new, explicit concepts,’ researchers said
