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CBC.ca

Premier David Eby addresses the Union of B.C. Municipalities

Premier David Eby addresses delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual convention in Vancouver amid speculation that he may call a snap provincial election.

Norval Morrisseau masterwork not seen for 40 years unveiled at Thunder Bay Art Gallery

After 40 years in storage, a rare masterwork painting by Ojibway artist Norval Morrisseau has been unveiled at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in northwestern Ontario. The painting is on loan from EA Studios Calgary, and is described as "very spiritual" and "very powerful."

ICE agent pleads not guilty to lying to FBI about shooting of man in Minneapolis

The top prosecutor from Minnesota's Hennepin County announced the arrest Friday of an ICE officer charged for shooting a Venezuelan-born man in January at the height of a deadly immigration blitz launched by the Trump administration.

Supreme Court says it invalidated Liberal MP's 1-vote win due to Elections Canada error

The Supreme Court of Canada says it decided to invalidate a federal Liberal candidate's one-vote victory in the 2025 federal election to ensure public trust in the electoral process.

Gas prices are dropping. You can thank the 'winter blend' for that

After ticking up earlier this week, gas prices dropped by about eight cents overnight, and could fall by a few more by the weekend according to one expert. But diesel is soaring, which could be bad news — even for those who don't drive.

Windsor, Ont., police now charging people using illegal drugs in public despite prosecution uncertainty

For years, federal lawyers have been instructed to avoid prosecuting people who openly use illegal drugs in public. Now, Windsor, Ont., police are stopping to arrest them. Here's why the service decided to lay charges and track how many cases make it through the courts.

Montreal mayor mulls legal action against Quebec after baby found at encampment

News of a baby being found living with its mother in an encampment on Notre-Dame Street last week sparked strong reaction from Montreal's mayor and Quebec's party leaders on Thursday.

New cat species identified for the 1st time in a century

A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia's cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in more than a century.

‘I feel so betrayed’: Iranian conscripts in Canada face deportation threats over terrorist designation

Hundreds of Iranian families have received a letter from the federal immigration department, declaring them inadmissible to Canada. As frustrations grow, time is running out for them to prove they are not members of a terrorist organization.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

Pentagon moves ahead with mandatory testosterone testing for most male U.S. troops

Policy requires hormone testing for all male service members 30 and older

Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial ‘didn’t have any doubts’ of her guilt

Juror Michael Desronvil sided with the prosecutors, who had argued that Clancy knew what she was doing

Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war with most cases tied to Russia, UN report says

Among cases of conflict-related sexual violence 89% were attributed to the Russian side, while 11% were linked to Ukraine

Agreements reached with Trump, Mexico’s Sheinbaum says, as Washington races toward trade deal

She did not provide details about the agreements during her daily press conference, but described the call as ‘very good’

Wrong Korean anthem played at Asian Games hockey match

Many South Korean players stood at attention, some ran their hands through their hair, and some left their right hand over their heart as the music played

Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections in race that will shape control of Congress

If Democrats retake Congress, it will alter the trajectory of the final two years of Trump’s term, most likely leading to investigations and other oversight efforts

Zelensky welcomes leaders from seven countries for regional summit to deepen co-operation

Ukraine receives €3.3-billion tranche from an EU financial support package meant to strengthen defence capabilities

Fiji declares an HIV emergency after a surge in new infections

Data shows 1 in 60 people in the South Pacific island nation was estimated to be infected

More than 100,000 Yemenis displaced as conflict escalates, thousands flee to Djibouti

UN International Organization for Migration says people are fleeing on overcrowded boats and arriving with very limited food and water

In a U.S. and Mexican war on screwworm, horse smugglers expose cracks in the front

Flies that prey on cattle are making a comeback, and the illicit animal trade can help them hitch a ride north
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Global News

Canada and the EU want an energy alliance. What would it look like?

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.

Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games

Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.

Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.

The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’

A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash

Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.

Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.

How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal

Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.

King Charles urges tech leaders to mitigate AI risks to humanity

King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.

OpenAI reports 6 more AI “misalignment” incidents after Hugging Face breach

OpenAI said on Wednesday it saw six reports of unexpected, concerning or unauthorized AI model behavior, and it would begin regularly publishing reports of these incidents.

Japan is now home to more than 100,000 people aged 100 or over

Japan's Health and Welfare Ministry statistics show that the country now has 107,677 centenarians, up 7,914 from the previous year. 88 per cent of them are women.
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New York Times

A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportations

Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump’s deportation program.

Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.

The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way.

James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement

The Congressional Black Caucus’s political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November.

The Kennedy Center Is Trump’s Most Grotesque Obsession

Nothing has so thoroughly highlighted his indefatigable petulance.

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

“Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus.

What Set Off the Rise in Interest Rates? Mainly, the Iran War.

The Federal Reserve is trying to catch up with the leap in bond rates as the Middle East conflict unnerves world markets.

How Trump Became an A.I. Evangelist

President Trump had little interest in artificial intelligence until a fateful meeting in Las Vegas two years ago. Now, Mr. Trump sees A.I. as the defining technology of our age. Our White House correspondent Jonathan Swan tracks Trump’s journey to A.I. evangelist.

New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century

The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.

Who Is Howard Buffett, the New Berkshire Hathaway Chairman?

Mr. Buffett, 71, is succeeding his father, Warren, but will not be running the company’s day-to-day operations.

At Gettysburg, a Reporter Captured a Nation’s Loss, and His Own

Samuel Wilkeson Jr. filed a report for The Times from the battlefield. Then he went looking for a Union officer, his son.

CNBC

California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI 'before it's too late'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls have called for a more aggressive approach to addressing AI fears.

Fed staff should have known Silicon Valley Bank was vulnerable, new report finds

Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said a new report indicates the central bank's staff missed signs ahead of Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 failure.

Three words from Kevin Warsh have Wall Street wondering how far the Fed will go with rate hikes

The chairman both explained this week's decision to raise interest rates, and raised vexing questions about what comes next

Treasury yields move higher as volatile week wraps up

Treasury yields moved higher on Friday as investors continued to look for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy.

Ticket prices rise for Macklemore solo concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal

Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments.

JPMorgan, Citigroup CEOs attending Trump's state dinner for China's Xi: Sources

Dimon and Fraser join OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and others who are reportedly planning to attend the Trump-Xi state dinner.

Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit

Leaders of six major auto trade groups joined to sign a letter to the president.

Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé, soccer superstar signs with On

Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.

AirAsia's Fernandes refutes financial concerns, points to new growth plans

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes pushed back against a report raising concerns over the airline’s financial health, while signaling plans to resume growth.

Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push

Disney has hired a chief technology officer, a newly minted role for the company, as it looks to further its embrace of tech under CEO Josh D'Amaro.

Washington Post

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BBC

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin

Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque

A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

Men lose appeal for harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary

Kristofer Deichler, Jatinder Kamra and Sukhraj Singh were given community service and restraining orders for their harassment of Catrin Nye.

'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview

Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death

Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless".

Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says

The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

The Independent

Pentagon reissues testosterone guidance for troops after pulling it and removing female hormone tips

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said screening troops for ‘testosterone deficiency’ was necessary to allow them to operate at their ‘absolute best’

Rare two-headed turtle is found on Cape Cod

The last rare two-headed turtle hatchling in Cape Cod was found in 2021

Green Party considered conference delay to focus on Zack Polanski’s by-election bid

Zack Polanski will stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election next month

US deportees to Equatorial Guinea were arrested and beaten by police, lawyers say

Two men deported by the United States to Equatorial Guinea have been arbitrarily arrested, their lawyers and rights groups said on Friday, after the police covered their heads with a bag, beat them and held them at gunpoint in a hotel-turned detention center

Holiday cottage owners fear Burnham’s proposed tax hike could force them to close their business

Tourism bosses have warned that the tax hike would have a ‘catastrophic knock-on effect’ on the local economy

Visitors to St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado are in for a big surprise - it’s not there

This is the first time in recorded history that all of the snow has melted at St. Mary’s Glacier

Earl Spencer insists ‘I am telling the truth’ after backlash over Charles’ alleged comments on Diana’s death

Earl says his memoir has been written to correct ‘untruths’ told about his older sister

Drones targeting UK military sites nearly every day as threat from Putin grows

Exclusive: Stark figures intensify calls for the UK to prioritise national security as government accused of being ‘asleep’ to threats

Royal family news live: Earl Spencer claims ‘lack of care’ after Diana’s death led Harry to ‘spin out of control’

Princess Diana’s brother said “a more caring” hand would have helped Harry in the future

All the polls show a Republican bloodbath in the Midterms. So why aren’t Democrats celebrating?

Democrats have plenty of structural advantages. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans have a cash advantage and are dipping back into some tactics that worked in the past