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CBC.ca
Excitement 'beyond Hope' as B.C.'s next premier promises to bring rural, northern perspective to top job
Though he was born in New Westminster and raised in Surrey, Lorne Doerkson moved to the B.C. Interior as an adult, working for newspapers in Salmon Arm, Prince George and 100 Mile House before settling in Williams Lake in 2001. And he isn't shy about making his love for the region known.
Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself.
Agent of author Steven Galloway says sex assault allegations derailed promising career
The literary agent for Steven Galloway said it would have been "impossible" to sell any new work by his client in the years after a former student made unproven allegations of rape and sexual assault against the author a decade ago.
Trump administration tries to prosecute former FBI director James Comey for 3rd time
Former FBI director James Comey is facing a third criminal case from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, accusing him of sharing sensitive national security information, according to court documents made public on Monday.
The U.S. put surveillance drones in the Great Lakes, and this border town mayor isn't happy
When Sarnia, Ont., Mayor Mike Bradley first spotted an unusual, unmanned vessel in the St. Clair River, he says he thought it looked "like something from Mars." Then he found out it was one of several surveillance sail drones deployed to the Great Lakes this summer by the U.S. Coast Guard.
How this Brooklyn bar owner had Conan O'Brien in stitches on SubwayTakes
Debbie Shields took a seat on a New York City subway and ended up joking with comedian Conan O'Brien about their fictional family. Their exchange on internet talk show SubwayTakes went viral. The Brooklyn bar owner says she's always making people laugh, but this experience was surreal.
Elvis still taking care of business as lawsuit alleges Anthropic used his songs to train AI
Rights-holders of Elvis Presley's music catalog have sued Anthropic for more than $41 million US, accusing the artificial intelligence giant of tapping the King of Rock and Roll's songs without consent to train its AI models and 'infringing copyrights at an unfathomable scale.'
Microsoft gives voluntary buyout offer to about 60,000 employees
Microsoft said on Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to more than a quarter of its global workforce — including in Canada — as the technology giant looks to contain costs and help fund its massive AI investments.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Canadian man freed after being imprisoned, tortured in Ethiopia
Accused of supporting rebels in the Amhara region, Esubalew Birhanie was imprisoned without trial
Serbians celebrate ouster of Vucic as proof their country is a real democracy
The question now is how the Student List, whose candidates were selected via a plenum, will govern
Ex-FBI chief James Comey charged by Trump administration for third time
Comey’s lawyers asked a judge to dismiss the case, the latest accusing him of sharing sensitive national security information
At least one killed in fresh Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Evening attack on educational institution, residences, an underground station and medical facilities leaves one dead, 10 injured
Anthropic files for potentially biggest IPO ever as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI
Anthropic's IPO filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing the SpaceX initial public offering in June that raised a record US$86-billion.
Israel continued genocide in Gaza after ceasefire, UN inquiry finds
Israeli mission in Geneva dismissed the report as part of a misinformation campaign
Trump administration illegally fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, judge rules
Judge sharply rebukes DOJ for firing of Comey, the daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey
Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at Georgia rally
Gernot Doellner’s appearance alongside U.S. President violates automaker’s company guidelines, says head of Germany’s top union
There has been a ‘slight intensification’ in trade talks with U.S., Carney says
Any progress made toward a trade deal is because Washington is moving closer to Ottawa’s position, PM asserts
Trump heads to Mississippi as midterm election campaigns make final push
Republicans are scrambling to protect their threadbare majority in the House
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Global News
Australian judge denies murderer’s bid to lift prison ban on Vegemite
Andre McKechnie who is serving a life sentence for murder in the southern Australian state of Victoria, took his battle for the spread to the Supreme Court last year.
Netanyahu’s legacy on the line as Israelis head to elections this week
Netanyahu has been the country’s most dominant politician for nearly two decades, and his legacy is on the line in Tuesday's election.
Brazil’s Lula wins presidential election, bucking regional shift towards right
For the Trump administration, which has sought to reassert its dominance in the region, Lula’s victory complicates its campaign to enlist Brazil in its military coalition
U.K. won’t join Canada-led defence bank, but pledges cooperation
The two countries will "work in close partnership" on investment opportunities and challenges, according to a joint media statement.
Serbia’s Vucic concedes defeat against student-led opposition movement
High turnout and gathering tensions marked the highly contested parliamentary election that was a showdown between Vucic and university students.
Brazil voters head to polls in presidential runoff
Voting in Brazil is conducted electronically and the result is usually available within hours after polling stations close at 5 p.m. in Brasilia.
Palestinian officials plead to foreign governments as Israelis return to the polls
A day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, Israel imposed widespread closures, displacing residents in the city of Hebron.
Infantino says ‘vast, vast majority’ of soccer supports him ahead of FIFA elections
Infantino is seeking re-election next year as the head of soccer’s world governing body in face of attempts to force him to stand down after he planned to sell World Cup stakes.
7 dead, 40 wounded after gunmen open fire at funeral in Jordan
The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 90 kilometers (55 miles) south of the capital, Amman.
Up to 70,000 police mobilized to curb violence at France protests
In Paris, authorities restricted the main march to the city’s southeastern edge, keeping it away from the center.
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New York Times
Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance
As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.
What It Will Take to Defeat the Houthis
The international community should set a clear goal to end the Yemeni group as an armed terrorist force.
What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes Next
President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory ended a string of presidential election wins by right-wing candidates in Latin America. His opponent has refused to accept defeat.
What Is the Commonwealth? What to Know as King Charles Hosts Meeting in the Caribbean
King Charles III is traveling to host a meeting of the leaders of more than 50 nations.
King Charles Faces High Stakes Test With Caribbean Tour
The king will confront calls for reparations and apologies for his country’s colonial past as he attends the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course.
Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny
Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general.
Justice Dept. Brings More Charges Against Comey, Accusing Him of Leaks
Lawyers for James B. Comey said the case centered on an issue that had already been investigated and had not led to charges, of a purported leak of national security information to The Times in October 2016.
Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say
Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.
How Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.
CNBC
HSBC announces share buyback of up to $1 billion as third-quarter profit meets estimates
HSBC announced its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.
Oil falls as renewed diplomatic efforts to end Mideast conflict ease supply concerns
Renewed diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil prices lower
Judge fast-tracks DOJ's Alaska Senate lawsuit as Peltola seeks dismissal before Election Day
The winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.
China industrial profits post strongest growth in three months as tech boom widens economic divide
The global AI boom and higher commodity prices stemming from the war in Iran have lifted earnings at miners, chipmakers and raw-material suppliers.
DOJ charges ex-FBI Director James Comey in new case
Comey for years has been targeted by President Donald Trump, who fired him as FBI director in 2017.
China and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?
China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geopolitical battleground with Europe.
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as AI leads to efficiency push
Microsoft is trying to balance a rapid AI infrastructure build-out with capital efficiency.
Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates this week — but stay hawkish: CNBC survey
All survey respondents said they expect the BOJ to set the stage for a rate hike in December or January, as inflation and wages continue to rise.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: The 'cliff' beneath China's cities
Beijing has room to borrow, but heavily indebted local governments are cutting back, raising the stakes for growth and for how China manages its local debt.
Israeli election draws tens of thousands of citizens flying back to vote
Tens of thousands of Israelis are returning home to vote in a tight election.
BBC
Litten and Knowles in as O'Neill drops out for England
Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.
The Papers: 'England's golden boy' Kane and 'Time to pay fair'
Many of the papers consider what will be in the Budget and praise Harry Kane for his Ballon d'Or win.
Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.
Sharp rise in sales of some essential goods after government call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
Storm Boelo leaves thousands without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.
Truce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania Trump
The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
Chancellor to cut tariffs on some staple goods to offer cost of living help
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".
The Independent
Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home
Halloween enthusiasts are seeking "real" scares at a former psychiatric hospital and funeral home
Israel elections 2026 live: Polls open as Netanyahu’s far-right coalition faces first vote since October 7
Netanyahu said ahead of Tuesday’s elections that Trump was willing to take further action against Iran - if the Israeli prime minister remains in power
Dinosaur that roamed England’s swamps 125 million years ago identified
Palaeontologists are reexamining fossils in Natural History Museum's care in recent years to find new species
Environmentalists celebrate Lula's reelection in Brazil: 'The Amazon can breathe a sigh of relief'
Environmentalists, Indigenous groups and climate scientists are relieved after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection in Brazil
Ukraine-Russia war latest: One killed in Kyiv strikes hours before truce begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Zelensky says a ballistic missile struck a university campus late on Monday in Kyiv, adding ‘there is not a single military facility nearby’
All of the new driving licence rules introduced in October – including key update for older drivers
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
Ex-FBI officials charged in the case about Hunter Biden's laptop are due back in court
Two former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about their participation in investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, are due back in court
US futures and Asian stocks advance following a rally on Wall Street
Asian stocks are mostly higher, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul lifted by buying of AI-related stocks
Marigolds anchor Día de los Muertos altars, believed to guide spirits home
Throughout history, flowers have carried cultural significance around the world, but few flowers hold as powerful a place in remembrance as the marigold, especially on Nov. 1 and 2, when Latino communities celebrate Día de los Muertos
Women who accused Alexander brothers of rape to speak at their sentencing
Three brothers who exploited their wealth and access to luxury real estate to drug and rape dozens of women are likely to face lengthy prison terms when they are sentenced for sex trafficking
