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CBC.ca
Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests
Madagascar's presidency said on Sunday that an attempt to grab power by force was underway in the African nation as more soldiers joined a youth-led protest movement that has rocked the former French colony for more than two weeks.
Heart disease back as top global killer as study highlights 'toll' of chronic conditions, rising youth deaths
A new report on global deaths shows that the top causes of mortality are shifting back to familiar threats like heart disease, dislodging COVID-19 as the number one global killer. Scientists warn there's also another alarming trend: A spike in 'deaths of despair' among youth and young adults.
Newfoundlanders detained by Israel have been freed, family member says
A group of three Newfoundlanders detained by Israel aboard a flotilla bound for Gaza have been freed, according to a family member of one of the three women.
Afghanistan says it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations
The two sides have skirmished along the border in the past, but Saturday night’s heavy clashes underscore the deepening tensions.
Canada-U.S. trade talks moving ‘in the right direction,’ Joly says amid push for tariff deal
Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are “going ahead in the right direction” and Canadian companies are repositioning themselves to lean away from overreliance on American trade, says Industry Minister Mélanie Joly.
Fears for depressed turnout in the 2025 Calgary meh-lection
With a mix of inattention and indecision tamping down excitement, advance voting has plunged. Will Calgarians' decision be to not bother?
Nova Scotia's painted 'eyeball rocks' will soon be no more
Jason Smith, one of the original artists, says he's sad to see them go, but he hopes they made people smile over the years.
In just a day, volunteers found hundreds of birds that crashed into Toronto-area buildings
More than 300 birds that had crashed into windows across the Greater Toronto Area were found last Wednesday by a volunteer-based organization that finds and keeps records on bird safety. Most did not survive.
Restaurants are bringing the heat as spicy dishes attract trend-chasing customers
Never mind plain old burgers and fries: Young foodies want flaming hot chicken and el diablo chimichangas. And restaurants desperately trying to hold onto customers are happy to oblige.
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Toronto Star
Blue Jays vs. Mariners Game 1: Bo Bichette out with knee injury; Sunday tickets are still available ... for now
The Blue Jays and Mariners will battle it out with a World Series appearance on the line. Follow our live blog for everything you need to know.
'She was the sun': Family remembers 'radiant' daughter, sister killed in Richmond Hill arson
Helya Bahari-Kashani was in the prime of her life when her family's home was set on fire. Her death is being treated as a homicide.
More pistachio-containing products sold in Ontario and online recalled over salmonella concerns
Baklava, baklava cheesecake, halva and pistachio matcha spread are among the latest products recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Blue Jays vs. Mariners: Who has the edge in the ALCS at every position?
The Jays went 4-2 against the Mariners this season, but they haven't played each other since mid-May.
One shopping list at a time: How GTA organized criminals are recruiting teens as scouts for car thefts
“They search out disenfranchised youth. Bad guys know where to look.”
Crypto’s record selloff sparks intrigue over who got wiped out
A record $19 billion in bets evaporated and crypto prices tumbled, due in large part to newly severe China tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
'Daaaa Yankees lose!' Memorable quotes, photos from the Blue Jays eliminating New York in ALDS
Toronto's last three trips to the post-season didn’t go so well. This year’s ALDS could not have gone much better.
What the U.S. media are saying about the Jays-Mariners ALCS: 'A virtual pick 'em'
If Jays fans are getting antsy for World Series baseball after 32 years, Seattleites are starved.
Three N.L. activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla released from Israeli detention
Sadie Mees, Devony Ellis, and Nikita Stapleton were part of a flotilla aiming to bring medical aid to Gaza, and break the Israeli naval blockade.
Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid as Moscow worries over US Tomahawk missiles
Ukraine’s energy sector has been a key battleground since Russia launched its all-out invasion more than three years ago.
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Globe and Mail
Russia attacks Ukraine’s power grid overnight in campaign to damage energy infrastructure
Moscow also expressed concern over U.S. Tomahawk missiles potentially being provided to Kyiv
4 killed, 20 injured in South Carolina bar shooting, sheriff says
Large crowd was Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island when police arrived and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds
Three Canadians aboard flotilla bound for Gaza released from Israeli detention
Sadie Mees, Devoney Ellis, and Nikita Stapleton were aiming to bring medical aid to Gaza, break Israeli naval blockade
China will not back down from Trump’s tariff threat, urged U.S. to negotiate
President on Friday imposed additional tariffs of 100% on China’s U.S.-bound exports, along with new export controls on critical software by Nov. 1
More aid expected to reach Gaza as Israel prepares for return of all hostages
Region was preparing for Trump’s visit to Israel on third day of ceasefire
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and First Wives Club, dies at 79
Actor known for her collaborations with Woody Allen reportedly died in California on Saturday
Displaced Palestinians pass scenes of devastation in Gaza City as they return to their homes
Thousands of Gaza City residents who fled their homes to safer areas in central and southern Gaza have returned only to find what they once called homes reduced to rubble.
Drone images show massive destruction in southern Gaza City
Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has left large swathes of the Strip in ruins, including parts of Gaza City which was the focus of Israel’s offensive before the ceasefire.
In America’s farm belt, the lowly soybean becomes a litmus test for Trump’s tariffs
With China now looking to South America for soybeans, farmers in Illinois are getting caught in Trump’s trade war
Palestinians return to what’s left of Gaza as aid groups prepare to scale up deliveries
Trump and other world leaders to attend Monday summit in Egypt to finalize agreement aimed at ending the war
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Global News
China says it won’t back down from Trump’s 100 per cent tariff threat
It was China's first official comment on Trump's threat to jack up the tax on imports from China by Nov. 1 in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare earths.
Trump heads to Middle East to mark ceasefire deal and push for peace
President Donald Trump thinks there is a narrow window to reshape the Mideast and reset long-fraught relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Oscar-winning actor Diane Keaton, known for iconic roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Father of the Bride, has died at 79, confirmed by a family member.
Sudanese paramilitary attack kills at least 53 people in Darfur, an aid group says
At least 53 people, including women and children, were killed in a shelling and drone attack by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a shelter for displaced families.
Indigenous activist who was on Gaza-bound flotilla is returning to Canada
Indigenous rights activist Mskwaasin Agnew is expected to land in Toronto today after being detained by Israeli forces while aboard a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
Palestinians return to ruins and US troops land in Israel as ceasefire holds
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to Gaza on Saturday as a fragile ceasefire with Israel entered its second day.
Social media prank using AI home invader ‘bluntly stupid,’ police warn
Known online as the 'homeless man prank,' the perpetrator convinces the recipient that an unhoused stranger has entered their home.
Madeleine McCann family testifies against woman who claimed she was missing girl
Julia Wandel, from Poland, is accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's family. She denies the charge and insists she is the girl who went missing in 2007.
Quebec doctor on aid flotilla freed after Israel detention, says husband
Quebec doctor Nimâ Machouf, one of six Canadians detained by Israeli forces after an aid flotilla to Gaza was intercepted, has been freed, her husband confirmed.
Trump threatens China with new tariffs, says no reason to meet Xi
Trump, due to meet Xi in about three weeks in South Korea, complained on social media about what he called China's plans to hold the global economy hostage.
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New York Times
Israelis and Palestinians Await Hostage-Prisoner Swap With Relief and Elation
Under the first phase of the new cease-fire deal, all of the living hostages in Gaza are expected to be released in the next 24 hours in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Storm Smacking the East Coast Will Bring Days of Heavy Rain and Wind
The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will bear the brunt of the storm, which will usher in beach erosion and flooding, Monday into Tuesday, forecasters said.
Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.
Federal layoffs and an end to diversity initiatives have weakened a historically strong labor market for Black workers.
Diane Keaton Was the Definition of a Style Icon
Her legacy will include the ways she shaped fashion, rather than allowing fashion to shape her.
Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide
Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.
How to Save Chicago From ICE
What’s happening is shocking. It can get worse.
Often Overlooked, Diane Keaton Was Essential to ‘The Godfather’ Saga
The star’s emotional transparency and expressive eyes helped us see the Corleones as both fascinating and repellent, just as her character did.
Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says
The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.
Trump Is Blowing Up Boats Off Venezuela. Could Mexico’s Cartels Be Next?
U.S. strikes on boats that President Trump says are drug smugglers have unsettled America’s biggest trading partner, where powerful criminal groups produce and smuggle drugs.
South Carolina Bar Shooting Leaves at Least 4 Dead, Sheriff Says
Four people were in critical condition after an early-morning shooting that left 12 other people injured on Sunday in St. Helena, S.C., according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
CNBC
China 'not afraid of trade war,' accuses U.S. of 'double standard' for rare earths retaliation
U.S. stocks lost $2 trillion after President Trump said he would impose new tariffs on imports from China in retaliation for rare earth export controls.
I've studied over 200 kids—parents who raise mentally strong children never do 7 things
It's our job to give kids the tools they need to be mentally strong in life. Child psychologist Reem Raouda has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships. Based on her research, she's identified the seven things to avoid if you want your kids to be resilient and confident.
Trump will greet Israel hostages 'in person' after Hamas releases them from Gaza, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" said Hamas will release Israeli hostages from Gaza at "any moment now."
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks for the long term
TipRanks' ranking service discusses three stocks, including Snowflake and Advanced Micro Devices, favored by Wall Street.
Risk-averse parents are fueling Britain’s ambition crisis, VCs say
"Parents are inherently risk-off and not risk on in the U.K," Harry Stebbings, the founder of 20VC, told CNBC Make It.
Global week ahead: Three-speed Europe heads to Washington D.C.
Diverging economic fortunes in Europe come at a time when the bloc should put on a united front on U.S. relations.
OpenAI's dominance is unlike anything Silicon Valley has ever seen
OpenAI's position at the heart of the AI boom, and its expansion up and down the stack, is putting the company in competition with a growing list of startups.
BlackRock sees shift in artificial intelligence trade. Where investors are putting their money now.
The key trend BlackRock is seeing when it comes to exchange traded funds.
Berkshire's Japanese stock positions top $30 billion
The value of the five Japanese "trading houses" in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio has topped $30 billion in recent weeks. Buffett apparently is still buying.
Market sell-off: Trump post lops off $2 trillion from stocks in a single day
The unraveling shows the sway the president's one-man trade policy still has over the fate of the global economy.
Washington Post
Afghanistan and Pakistan claim to kill dozens of soldiers in border clash
Afghanistan’s Taliban government and Pakistan traded fire overnight, marking one of the deadliest border clashes since the fall of Kabul in 2021.
Bracing for war, Venezuela’s Maduro starts Christmas early — again
It’s an annual tradition: Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro, feeling pressure from opponents or enemies, plays Santa. Venezuelans aren’t buying it.
These American athletes are finding a second home in South Korean sports
Americans Austin Dean, Jameel Warney and Dustin Nippert took a gamble on moving their professional sports careers to South Korea. It paid off.
Her grandma saved her from the Russians, then chose to say goodbye
The 9-year-old Ukrainian girl had been separated from her mother for more than three years, and now the two have to get to know each other all over again.
Climate-curious but confused? Grab a beer and some cards.
Fresk converts the latest climate science into a hands-on card game, helping players understand the causes, effects and feedback loops of climate change.
Gaza ceasefire holds; sides await release of hostages, prisoners
Key steps to be executed in the next few days will determine whether the deal between Israel and Hamas can lead to a lasting peace.
Arab states expanded cooperation with Israeli military during Gaza war, files show
Documents from U.S. Central Command show meetings over the past three years between Israeli and Arab military officials to coordinate on regional threats.
North Korea flaunts nuclear arsenal at military parade in challenge to West
Kim Jong Un showed off new weapons systems at a parade in Pyongyang, with Chinese and Russian guests of honor, in their latest display of solidarity.
Germany, where beer is sacred, now leads world in nonalcoholic brews
Germany, long known for traditional brewing, has seen a boom in nonalcoholic beers, which are being embraced by young people and athletes as a healthy alternative.
China’s demographic crisis means it’s going to run out of workers
China is experiencing unprecedented, and probably irreversible, population decline that will hamper its economic growth and its ambitions to rival the United States.
BBC
First-time contender crowned World Conker Champion
Matt Cross is crowned King Conker after six hours of closely-fought competition in Southwick.
NZ's Williamson to miss T20 series against England
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss this month's T20 series against England but captain Mitchell Santner is back following injury.
'In an instant, they were gone' - small town mourns after Tennessee explosives factory blast
Authorities say the 16 people missing after the explosives factory incident are all presumed dead.
China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
Healy's century helps Australia to record chase
Alyssa Healy's brilliant 142 helps Australia complete a record women's one-day international chase as they beat India by three wickets in the 2025 World Cup.
Three players, 57 goals - who is the best striker?
BBC Sport looks at the goalscoring exploits of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who are all averaging more than a goal a game.
Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.
Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 says
President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the peace plan will be signed.
What we know about the Gaza ceasefire agreement and hostages release
Israel and Hamas are expected to exchange hostages and prisoners as part of phase one of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
Shooting at crowded South Carolina bar leaves 4 dead
Four people were killed and at least 20 injured, several critically, after a shooting at a crowded bar in South Carolina on Sunday.
The Independent
South Carolina ‘high school alumni party’ ends in tragedy after four killed and 20 injured in bar shooting, reports say
Hundreds of people were at the bar when shots rang out, police said
Lostprophets bandmate of convicted paedophile Ian Watkins reacts to murder
Lee Gaze and his fellow bandmates condemned Watkins upon his arrest and conviction
4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
A mass shooting at a crowded bar on the idyllic South Carolina island of St. Helena left four people dead and at least 20 injured
‘Our nightmare is coming to an end’: Trump flies to Israel to push through last critical hours of Gaza ceasefire
Israel expects Hamas to release the remaining hostages early Monday, as both sides cling to the hope of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza
16 killed in ‘devastating’ blast that destroyed a Tennessee military explosives plant, police say
The families of the 16 victims have been notified, officials said on Saturday evening
Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein ‘we are in this together’ day after Virginia Guiffre photo emerged
Duke of York also reportedly told paedophile friend ‘we'll play some more soon’ in email sent three months after date he insisted he had severed contact with disgraced financier
‘Come and get me’: Illinois Gov. Pritzker dares Trump to carry out threat as Vance says Insurrection Act is on the table
Vance also got into heated exchange with ABC host over $50,000 bag of cash border czar Tom Homan was allegedly caught on video accepting
UK weight loss jab sales increase sevenfold to 2.5 million, new figures show
Health secretary Wes Streeting wants to make the drugs more widely available on the NHS
Woman breaks silence after viral post labels her Olive Garden waitress using breadsticks for revenge on diners
The very real mugshot was taken following a public intoxication incident in August but had nothing to with unlimited pasta
What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid -- and Trump's visit
Anticipation built across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank Sunday as the ceasefire held into a third day
