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CBC.ca
The National | Hamas tightens grip in Gaza
Oct. 14, 2025 | The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is on shakier ground as each side is accusing the other of violations. U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on lumber and cabinets take effect. And, unmasking the suspects in an Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner’s death.
Ukraine tells residents to leave dozens of villages near city of Kupiansk
Local authorities in Ukraine ordered the evacuation of residents from dozens of villages on Tuesday near the all-but-destroyed northeastern city of Kupiansk, citing the "worsening security situation," in a region that has faced heavy Russian attacks.
Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its U.S. operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs
Stellantis says it will invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States, a move that the automaker says will increase its U.S. vehicle production by 50 per cent and add more than 5,000 jobs.
Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters
Some of the premier’s latest mandate letters, outlining the priorities for Alberta’s health ministers, are reigniting concerns the government is paving the way for even more private delivery of health care.
Why is gold hitting record highs?
Andrew Chang explains why investors are turning to gold as a safe haven, despite booming stock markets.
Trial for man accused of plotting NYC Jewish centre 'slaughter' while in Ontario set for May 2026
The case of a Pakistani man who was living in the Toronto area while allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in New York will go to trial in the spring.
Ontario running $75M anti-tariff ads in U.S. aimed at Republicans
Ontario is spending $75 million to broadcast a new anti-tariff ad in the United States, aimed at Republican voters.
Instagram goes PG-13 for teen accounts — but tech experts aren’t sold on effectiveness
The new rules will go beyond the existing rules that hide sexually explicit and violent content to avoid recommending content to teens that uses strong swear words, or that might encourage risky behaviours.
The Youppi! story — from Muppet DNA to a hold on Montreal’s heart
He’s a Mascot Hall of Famer with a career that spans six decades and two pro sports leagues in Montreal. But who is Youppi! really, and how did he become synonymous with sports in the city?
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Toronto Star
Progressive Conservatives to form majority government in Newfoundland and Labrador
Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador showed they were in the mood for change Tuesday by ousting the governing Liberals after 10 years in power.
Brampton Jeep plant at risk as Stellantis announces $13-billion U.S. expansion
In a written statement, Stellantis acknowledged that it would be moving "one model" from Canada to the U.S.
'It's been a good ride': Toronto's transportation manager to retire after nine years
Deputy City Manager Will Johnston announced Barbara Gray's decision in a letter sent to council members and municipal staff on Friday
Mark Carney offers support to Middle East peace deal, but no specifics pledged
The prime minister made clear that Canada is ready to contribute more as needed, said a government source.
Toronto's 'Crypto King' kidnapper pleads guilty on eve of jury trial
Deren Akyeam-Pong's plea was unexpected and represents a significant turning point in a case that has drawn international attention, largely due to /Aiden Pleterski's extravagant lifestyle.
7 workers hurt, including 3 critically, after explosion at North York condo construction site
The explosion occurred in the penthouse mechanical room of a condo building under construction, Toronto fire said.
A 'significant step backwards': How a surprise Ontario rule change could hurt efforts to attract family doctors, according to physician groups
Policy requires international medical graduates to have completed 2 years of high school here to join the first round of matching for residency spots.
'This is a time for unity': Remains of at least five people found on Withrow Avenue, as Indigenous groups monitor excavation
Starting the day with a smudge ceremony led by Fred Martin, who is with the city’s Indigenous Affairs office, the emphasis was on treating the remains respectfully.
Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sites
“We could take them away,” Trump said of the games. “I love the people of Boston and I know the games are sold out. But your mayor is not good.”
Doug Ford says he threatened Home Depot shoplifter with 'a beating'
Premier claimed he personally warned a shoplifter that he would "kick your ass all over the parking lot" if he tried to flee.
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Globe and Mail
Grammy-winning singer D’Angelo dies at 51
Grammy-winning R&B star D’Angelo has died at age 51. The influential singer blended hip-hop grit and and gospel-rooted emotion into a sound that helped spearhead the neo-soul movement of the 1990s.
Hamas hands over remains of four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
The remains of four more hostages handed over by Hamas arrived Tuesday evening at a forensic institute in Tel Aviv. Police officers saluted and supporters watched on as the vehicles rolled through.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s 2025 winners blur the line between nature and the human world
High above the Russian taiga, deep in the bogs of Austria, and in many other far-flung places, photographers find strange and beautiful sights
U.S. news organizations reject Pentagon reporting rules, say they undermine First Amendment
Trump has fought news organization on several fronts recently, filing lawsuits against ABC, CBS, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal
Trump awards posthumous Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to slain activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent voice in the conservative movement before his assassination last month.
U.S. news organizations refuse to sign new Pentagon reporting rules
News organizations including The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules.
Israelis return to Oct. 7 sites, but some don’t see long-lasting peace
Those mourning loved ones seek closure and solace as a fragile ceasefire takes hold
Trump threatens to pull Argentina aid based on upcoming election results
The U.S. is establishing a US$20-billion currency swap line to prop up the Argentine peso, but the assistance is to help a 'good financial philosophy,' Trump says.
Trump awards posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk
Turning Point USA founder Kirk was fatally shot while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University
What we know so far about Madagascar’s military coup
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina fled the country after the military seized power on Tuesday
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Global News
Israel accuses Hamas of violating ceasefire, will reduce aid to Gaza
Israel told the U.N. it will only allow 300 aid trucks into Gaza, half the agreed daily number, and that no fuel or gas will be allowed in except for specific needs.
Spike in suspected bear attacks leaves multiple people dead in Japan
Reports of bear attacks in Japan, including in residential neighbourhoods, have become more common in recent years.
Wall Street wobbles as U.S. trade tensions heat up with China
Canada's main S&P/TSX stock index soared, meanwhile, and finished more than 500 points higher at 30,353.61, helped by strong gains in the basic materials sector.
Military has taken control of Madagascar, colonel who led mutiny says
In a day of turmoil for the nation off east Africa, a 51-year-old military leader had sought to dissolve the assembly in Madagascar by decree.
India has agreed to readmit Canadian diplomats, Anand says
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is in India to discuss a "bilateral relationship" between the two nations amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions.
Zelenskyy to visit Washington seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting
A meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump could take place as early as Friday, while Ukrainian president said he would also meet with defense and energy companies ans Congress members.
Trump urges leaders to put ‘old feuds’ aside at Gaza peace summit
'We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us,' Trump said during a global summit on Gaza's future.
Three N.L. activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla released from Israeli detention
Sadie Mees, Devoney Ellis, and Nikita Stapleton travelled safely to Amman, Jordan, Sunday morning.
“Dream of a lifetime”: Canadian economist Howitt among Nobel winners in economics
The international team used mathematics to explain "creative destruction," an economic concept in which beneficial innovations replace older technologies and businesses.
Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit
Trump also called on the Israeli president to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he described as 'one of the greatest' wartime leaders.
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New York Times
Trump Renews Threat to Cut ‘Democrat Programs’ as Government Shutdown Enters Third Week
The president said his administration was “closing up Democrat programs that we disagree with, and they’re never going to open again.” He promised to release a list of programs by Friday.
Inmates Make Brazen Escape in Guatemala
“I’m not going to deny the reality — there’s no good explanation,” the interior minister said of how the 20 inmates had slipped out, perhaps over a period of time.
Jack Smith Calls Idea That Politics Infected Trump Prosecutions ‘Ludicrous’
The former special counsel’s first extended remarks since resigning in January were released the same day House Republicans summoned him to testify.
The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat
A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.
Trump Awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump presented the medal to Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, on what would have been his 32nd birthday.
As Trump Hurls Fresh Threats and Insults, Hochul Has Mamdani’s Back
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, appeared with Gov. Kathy Hochul for the first time since she endorsed him last month.
Trump Administration Guts Education Department With More Layoffs
About a fifth of the agency’s remaining staff was affected, including employees working on special education, funding for low-income students and civil rights enforcement.
Trump Says He May Give Tomahawks to Ukraine. Is He Bluffing?
President Trump’s threats to provide the missiles to Ukraine, whether he follows through on them or not, are a sign of his growing frustration with Moscow.
Mr. Trump, on the Middle East, Please Move Fast and Break Things
Message to Trump: As hard as Stage 1 was for Gaza peace, you have not even seen hard yet.
Gaza’s Brittle Cease-Fire
Plus, remembering D’Angelo. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
CNBC
China consumer prices drop more than expected in September, staying in deflationary territory
Weak consumer demand has weighed on China's economy that's struggling from a prolonged housing downturn while U.S. tariffs have pressured exports.
DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia
An indictment says forced-labor compounds ran cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes that stole billions of dollars from victims in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Asia markets rise, breaking ranks with Wall Street's declines on renewed U.S.-China trade feud
Asia-Pacific markets were higher Wednesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street's declines after U.S. and China exchanged blows in a renewed trade feud.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump has the last word on U.S. stocks
At its lowest, the S&P 500 fell as much as 1.5%, but traded positive for most of the day. Then Trump said he was considering "retribution" against China.
As Japan's opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows
Sanae Takaichi, the woman poised to become the first prime minister of Japan, faces an increasingly tricky path to power.
LG Electronics India's market cap overtakes parent company's as shares surge 45% on debut
LG Electronics India is the second major subsidiary of a South Korean company to tap Indian markets in about a year, after Hyundai Motor India's listing in 2024.
Trump threatens China with cooking oil embargo over soybean snub
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is considering ending its cooking oil trade with China in retaliation for Beijing refusing to buy U.S. soybeans.
Fed's Powell suggests tightening program could end soon, opens door to rate cuts
Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday said the central bank is nearing a point where it will stop reducing the size of its bond holdings.
Oracle Cloud to deploy 50,000 AMD AI chips, signaling new Nvidia competition
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure on Tuesday announced that it will deploy 50,000 Advanced Micro Devices graphics processors starting in the second half of 2026.
Trump trade rep says new 100% tariff on China depends on Beijing's next move
The U.S. and China are working to find a solution to a dispute over Beijing's rare earth controls, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC.
Washington Post
Madagascar’s military takes control of country after president flees
Andry Rajoelina’s whereabouts are unknown. His nation has seen three weeks of unrest after massive, youth-led protests turned deadly, killing at least 22.
U.S. kills 6 alleged drug smugglers in new strike off Venezuela, Trump says
The operation follows Senate Republicans’ narrow defeat of a measure that aimed to prevent the administration’s actions on legal grounds.
Israel names 4 deceased hostages as Hamas hands over 4 more bodies
Here’s what to know about the hostages whose bodies have been returned to Israel — or who remain in Gaza as pressure mounts on Hamas to turn them over.
Who are the hostages freed from Gaza?
The last remaining hostages have been freed from Gaza, including a student, a software tester, a bartender and several soldiers.
Hamas took 251 hostages from Israel into Gaza. Where are they?
We’re tracking what happened to the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel. Dozens were freed or killed, and about 20 are believed to be alive in Gaza.
China’s rare-earths power move jolted Trump but was years in the making
Beijing’s new export controls on rare earths are designed to force the U.S. to drop its own restrictions on selling advanced computer chips to China, analysts say.
Trump, hailing a ‘new Middle East,’ avoids many of the hard questions ahead
In touting his Gaza ceasefire win, the president projected optimism for a wider peace while sidestepping the many obstacles that remain.
Trump and world leaders meet in Egypt on future of Gaza as Israel celebrates return of hostages
President Donald Trump departed Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, after meeting with world leaders at a summit to discuss the future of Gaza. In an address to Israel’s Parliament to celebrate the return of the remaining living hostages from Gaza, Trump said the war in Gaza “is over.
BBC
Hamas returns four more bodies of hostages, Israeli military says
Israel warns it will restrict aid convoys into Gaza because of delays returning the remaining bodies.
Government under pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence
Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.
British social media star 'Big John' detained in Australia over visa
Fisher says his visa is "legit" but that authorities were unhappy he would be working while in the country.
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16
The dead have been burned beyond recognition and officials have warned that the toll could rise.
The Papers: 'Israel cuts aid to Gaza' and 'Reeves blow as prices rise'
Several of the papers on Wednesday lead on a report from the International Monetary Fund.
'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
Which celebrity Traitor are you? Take our quiz to find out
Many of us like to think we could handle the pressure of being a traitor, so choose the tactics you'd deploy.
AI couldn't picture a woman like me - until now
Paralympic swimmer Jess Smith, says representation means being seen as part of the AI world that's being built.
Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025
Photographer Wim van den Heever got the winning shot beside an abandoned diamond mining settlement.
Armenia captain 'lost his head' - Republic of Ireland's Azaz on red card
Republic of Ireland's Finn Azaz says Armenian captain Tigran Barseghyan "lost his head" when he was sent off for headbutting the Irish midfielder.
The Independent
US and China begin collecting port fees on each other’s vessels amid trade war
A return to an all-out trade war appeared imminent last week, after China announced a major expansion of its rare earths export controls
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency to aid those affected by ICE raids
The motion will provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind on payments as a direct consequence of the crackdown on immigrants
Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along northwest border
Pakistan's state-run media say clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote northwestern border region
Trump White House marks Charlie Kirk’s birthday by yanking visas of foreigners who mocked his death
The Trump administration also used the occasion to posthumously award Kirk the Medal of Freedom
D’Angelo’s career-spanning playlist: Hits and hidden gems
D’Angelo has blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship
Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department
Meta has removed a Facebook page used to track the presence of immigration agents at the request of the Department of Justice, the company confirmed on Tuesday
Scientists reveal new method that could treat patients with advanced prostate cancer
A new, two-pronged method could help treat as many as 40 per cent of patients with late-stage disease
Alaska residents displaced by remnants of Typhoon Halong have limited options as winter sets in
Officials in Alaska are rushing to find housing for people from tiny coastal villages devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong
The renovation that can increase the value of your home by almost 25%
Factors such as location and wider housing market trends will have a bearing on the value of a property
The Latest: Trump awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump has awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously to Charlie Kirk on Tuesday
