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CBC.ca
What went wrong for the Blue Jays
CBC Sports' daily newsletter delivers a postmortem on the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays now that they're officially eliminated from playoff contention.
RCMP says no sign of interrupted investigations following FBI's outcry over CBC
The head of the RCMP says there's no evidence to suggest investigations were impacted following a report last week that FBI Director Kash Patel temporarily halted co-operation with the Mounties in retaliation for an internal CBC memo.
Actors Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among detained protestors outside Netanyahu's UN speech
Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among the protestors detained in New York City on Thursday as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
Macklemore announces new tour in support of Palestine
American rapper Macklemore says he's launching a tour of his own after being removed as an opener for the U.S. leg of English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's tour. All proceeds from the shows will go to organizations supporting Palestinians, Macklemore said.
'Where are the documents?' Assembly of First Nations still seeking uncensored RCMP spying file
The Assembly of First Nations is still waiting for uncensored access to the government's historic intelligence dossier on the organization six months after a CBC News investigation revealed the RCMP's now-defunct spy agency infiltrated the group in the 1970s.
N.S. teacher charged with sexually assaulting student at school
Matthew Donahoe, 53, faces charges in incidents alleged to have occurred this school year. RCMP have identified other victims and say there may be more.
Justice minister says miscarriage of justice likely occurred in Sask. murder case, orders new appeal
A new appeal has been ordered for Neressa and Odelia Quewezance, who were convicted by a jury in 1994 of second-degree murder in the death of Anthony Joseph Dolff.
Carney government is inconsistent in how it labels spending, budget watchdog says
Ottawa's fiscal watchdog says the way the Liberal government defines certain types of spending in its new budget framework can be inconsistent and contradictory.
Volkswagen subsidiary delays opening of $7B St. Thomas, Ont., battery plant to 2029
PowerCo, the Volkswagen subsidiary building a $7-billion electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., says the facility is now expected to begin operations in 2029, two years later than originally planned.
CEO who posted about wearing 'Lake America' sweatshirts to Halifax is no longer CEO
The Michigan tourist who recently went viral over a Facebook photo where she and three family members appeared to be wearing "Lake America" sweatshirts has parted ways with her employer.
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Toronto Star
Canada's AI minister takes aim at Big Tech's plan to police itself
With artificial intelligence giants taking to the global stage this week urging for technology slowdowns, Evan Solomon says it’s not up to tech companies to dictate their own guardrails.
Here's why Doug Ford's political rivals keep becoming his allies
Being friendly may confuse hardcore partisans, but that doesn't mean opposing politicians who make peace are on the wrong track, Martin Regg Cohn writes.
Mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie wants the TTC subway extended to Mississauga’s city centre. But will Doug Ford buy in?
Mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie wants to extend Toronto's Line 2 subway to Mississauga's city centre.
Trump's 'militarized' immigration enforcement should make Canada reconsider if the U.S. is a safe country, critics argue
The Amnesty International findings should have repercussions for how Canada admits refugees, experts say.
Maple Leafs move training camp from Muskoka to Arizona, where team leadership has deep ties
Recent destinations for Leafs training camp have been closer to home, like Gravenhurst or Bracebridge.
'Ambush' outside Belleville synagogue was a hate-motivated attack targeting Jewish community, police say
Const. Jeff Smith was injured following an exchange of gunfire near the synagogue Sunday night. The suspect, 29-year-old Sean Ward, died in hospital.
Report on child murders points to institutional failures, missed warnings
A new report on child murders says institutional failures — and warnings from mothers that officials dismissed — played a role in the deaths of eight children in Canada.
Carney government labels spending inconsistently, budget watchdog says
Parliament's budget watchdog says the government doesn't have a "consistent" definition for which programs could face cuts as Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to balance day-to-day operational spending by next year.
I moved to Sweden and embrace Canada's romance with the EU, but there is one thing Canada must protect
Most major European countries are in the throes of a battle over whether they even want to have something that Canadians take for granted: a multi-ethnic pluralistic society.
Far-right UK activist charged after migrant dinghy slashed in the English Channel
LONDON (AP) — A British far-right activist who has led protests against migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats was charged Thursday after allegedly slashing a dinghy in the water.
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Globe and Mail
Trump administration to join Elon Musk in challenging EU’s fine on X
EU tech regulators fined X late last year for breaching online content rules
Trump rolls out the red carpet for China’s Xi as both sides seek stability
The good vibes expressed by both men at the meeting could not hide the fragility of the current U.S.-China rapprochement
OpenAI agent hacks into an Australian government site
Australia said on Wednesday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorized access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.
U.S. and Iran exploring phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end blockade, sources say
Trump has said he thinks the U.S. and Iran could reach a deal after November’s midterm elections
Trump rolls out military pageantry for Xi Jinping's state visit
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House Thursday for a highly anticipated state visit. The leaders watched a military review in the Rose Garden, featuring a colonial-era band and a flyover by a B-2 bomber and four fighter jets.
U.S. government paid for TV ad featuring Trump’s midterm messaging
Democrats and Republicans question funding for ad
Iranian flights to Gulf neighbours cancelled as new U.S. sanctions take effect
Deadline passed for global firms to halt work with Iran’s airlines, part of Trump’s ‘D-Day’ campaign
Palestinian President addresses UN on prerecorded video after visa denied
Mahmoud Abbas says Palestinians won’t leave their homeland and won’t allow anyone to decide their future
India’s ‘cockroach’ youth movement threatens protests if poll panel chief doesn’t quit in 48 hours
Newspaper report says chief election officer had been questioned by his deputies over changes to voter lists
Infantino pledges ‘culture of dialogue’ at FIFA after uproar over World Cup sell-off plan
Soccer body’s president offers independent review, says it’s important to ‘keep listening to each other’
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Global News
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.
How an amateur found Germany’s biggest hoard of Roman silver coins
An amateur archaeologist who discovered several Roman silver coins in a field in western Germany realized he had stumbled upon something bigger.
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New York Times
Mamdani Accuses Netanyahu of Spreading ‘Baseless Lies’ After U.N. Speech
The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. The mayor has become a political foil for the prime minister.
In a New Anthropic Lab, A.I. Turns to Biology
Scientists at the company announced their first finding: a group of enzymes whose function is unknown.
In Alaska, Rowdy Members of Congress Are a Tradition
Revelations about the conduct of former Representative Mary Peltola may not faze voters who have long elected abrasive and sometimes violent figures to represent them.
Massachusetts Is Investigating Gambling Companies’ Use of A.I.
In response to a New York Times report on DraftKings, the state’s gaming commission said it would evaluate how each company deployed the technology.
White House Restores Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A judge ordered President Trump to reverse his ban on three media outlets, but it took several hours for them to get back in. The White House TV pool remains suspended.
Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval
The vote came as a growing number of Republicans have broken from President Trump on the conflict, reflecting voters’ concerns ahead of midterm elections.
Haiti Turns to Roger Stone To Lobby Trump Administration
The Haitian government hired Mr. Stone, a confidant of President Trump, weeks after hundreds of thousands of Haitians lost deportation protection. The contract is worth nearly $800,000, a document shows.
Bond Markets Are Volatile and Oil Prices Rise
The rise came a day after a sharp sell-off in government debt.
Federal Council Terminates Review of Arch’s Effects on Historic Sites
Trump’s allies end a legally required step, one of the final hurdles for the project to advance.
American Bar Association Fights to Keep Power to Vet Law Schools
Losing its accreditation ability would be a blow to the nation’s largest association of lawyers and another example of how the Trump administration is reshaping higher education.
CNBC
Bentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000
Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser says there is “growing” acceptance of EVs among wealthy buyers.
Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's new Muse Charm device is intended to put his company ahead of rivals like OpenAI and Google in AI agents and consumer hardware.
Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war
The vote came weeks before the midterm election, where President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans are trying to retain their majorities in Congress.
30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2004 as bond market rout continues
U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward momentum after hitting a 19-year high on Wednesday.
Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice about data center project — stock drops 3%
Oracle is reportedly looking to delay payment on Project Jupiter if the data center fails to come online in 2028
White House allows blocked reporters in after judge lifts Trump ban
District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored from the ban the president had announced on Sept. 18.
Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybrids
Cox analysts said Ford and General Motors are seeing sales lag because they don't have many hybrid vehicles.
Bond liquidation wrecks small caps. Here's how bad some traders see it getting
While the S&P 500 powers through rising bond yields and higher crude oil prices, one section of the U.S. stock market is falling behind.
Trump, Xi to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off
Trump greeted China's Xi at Joint Base Andrews, marking the U.S. president's first time traveling to the facility to welcome a foreign leader.
Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push
At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new VR Glasses and the Muse Charm gadget for AI agents.
Washington Post
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, rallying cry to voters back home and condemnation of 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.
Americans’ views of China have warmed, survey finds ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The share of U.S. adults with a positive view of China rose to 19 percent this year, a Pew survey found.
As Trump meets Xi, rare earths give China a powerful hand
China’s chokehold over rare earths has informed the White House’s less confrontational approach to Beijing, analysts say.
Netanyahu faces new depths of isolation ahead of address to U.N. — and Israeli voters
Israel’s prime minister arrives in New York on Thursday at a critical moment for his country and his political future.
Iran’s president tells U.N. his country ‘must be powerful so as to avoid being threatened’
Masoud Pezeshkian began his brief address by saying that he had planned to deliver different remarks before hearing President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday.
Trump invites Putin to this year’s G-20 summit in Florida
Planning for the December gathering in Miami comes as security experts warn that escalations between Ukraine and Russia risk deepening the war.
BBC
Netanyahu defends Israeli military as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel
Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.
Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series
Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate".
Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A male suspect from Ukraine was arrested after the stabbings in the town of Jarosław, police say.
'We are living a constant nightmare,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua
BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua.
BBC upholds complaints over Victoria Beckham slur on Have I Got News For You
Two viewers complained to the BBC over the "gratuitously offensive" comment made during the show.
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
Sex offender bailed to flat overlooking playground
Victims of Zapher Dogen were living close to the 32-year-old, who admitted multiple offences.
The Independent
Teacher union pauses ballot for strike action after government ‘willing to put its money where its mouth is’
A formal ballot of NEU teacher members in state schools in England on strike action was due to launch on October 3 and close on December 15
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations to continue
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow continued quick deportations of immigrants to third countries where they have no ties
Americans are panicked over AI and affordability. Don’t worry, the Senate is tackling college football
Even some of the bill’s proponents admit the Senate shouldn’t be focused on college sports with everything that’s going on, Eric Garcia writes from Capitol Hill
Far-right activist Danny Tommo charged after dinghy slashed in the Channel
The 37-year-old, of no fixed abode, was remanded into custody to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Friday
How AI could be driving your medical bill higher
Insurers are pointing the finger at hospitals for driving up costs, and hospitals are pointing the finger at insurers for using AI to reject patients' claims
Trump proudly shows China’s Xi his very public belittling of Joe Biden
Excited Trump shows off his gilded, MAGA-fied White House to visiting communist Chinese authoritarian
Argentina’s poverty rate rises above 30% under President Milei, reversing recent decline
Argentina’s poverty rate rose sharply in the first half of 2026, marking the first significant setback after more than a year of declines under President Javier Milei
Trump and Xi clash over AI at tense US state visit
Chinese leader warns US president both countries can and must ensure technology remains under human control, two days after Trump dubbed fears ‘a hoax’
Ala Wai ‘Pirate Ship’ Is Pau But Public Is Stuck With The Bill
A 72-foot pirate-themed party boat illegally moored in the Ala Wai boat harbor in Hawaii has been crushed and dumped in the Waiʻanae landfill
Trump’s FDA nominee questioned on vaccines and abortion stance in Senate hearing
Securing the top position will require Overton to gain majority support from the 21 members of the health panel before advancing to a full Senate vote
