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CBC.ca
Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Panama
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging buildings and sending thousands into the streets, but the country appeared to escape widespread destruction or deaths.
Ex-Marineland beluga whale dies in Chicago aquarium
Shedd Aquarium in Chicago says Caspian, a 27-year-old female beluga, died on Wednesday, becoming the sixth animal from the closed Ontario theme park Marineland to die after a massive relocation of whales and dolphins over the summer.
Fossil researchers believe dog-sized raptor may have fed on larger tyrannosaur
Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a “jaw-dropping discovery” that a raptor dinosaur may have dined on a much larger tyrannosaur.
Alberta woman, 61, breaks her own world record by planking for 5 hours
DonnaJean Wilde, a grandmother of 12, broke her own Guinness World Record for holding the longest female abdominal plank during the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah this week.
Trump talks to Putin, then announces diesel deal with Russia, in sharp reversal of U.S. policy
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal after years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
After days of giving French-only answers in legislature, Kinew wants schools to cover '80s language battle
Manitoba's premier wants the province's schools to teach students about the intense public backlash to the expansion of francophone rights in the 1980s.
Vance, Republican lawmakers and religious leaders oppose Pentagon plan to livestream an execution
Republican U.S. lawmakers joined religious leaders and international observers on Friday in opposing a Pentagon plan to livestream an execution by firing squad, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he has not yet decided whether to allow the live feed.
'Crypto King' investor recounts the moment he learned $311M investment fund didn’t exist
An investor and friend of Aiden Pleterski showed up at the lakefront mansion of the self-described "Crypto King" in June 2022 to "get proof in person" of how much money was in Pleterski’s investment account. Pleterski has pleaded not guilty to fraud over $5,000 and money laundering.
FlyDubai co-pilot sought to crash plane into Tel Aviv's main airport: UAE
The axe-wielding co-pilot who attacked the captain of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv last month intended to seize control of the airplane and fly it into the passenger terminal at Israel's main international airport, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said Friday.
Crazy Rich Asians to get the TV treatment with original stars on HBO
HBO will continues the Crazy Rich Asians story as an eight-episode series, with stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh returning.
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Toronto Star
Carney broke pledge to visit, discuss Pacific Link pipeline before announcement, First Nations chief says
Chief Kelsey Jacko said it’s a “slap in the face” as his Cold Lake First Nations mounts a legal challenge to the planned pipeline.
How homelessness, public safety — and wildly different visions — are shaping the election race in Toronto Centre
Concerns about drug use and public safety are the top issue in the council race for Toronto Centre, with leading candidates offering vastly different solutions.
Video shows woman walking seconds before fatal Vaughan hit-and-run — 3 drivers sought
The 60-year-old caregiver from Richmond Hill was found two days after she was fatally struck on a rural road Sunday night.
Doug Ford fires Paul Godfrey from Order of Ontario council
Move follows Godfrey’s claim Ford’s office used son’s firm, unsigned contract as political leverage.
Sue Stelco over layoffs, Pierre Poilievre tells Carney government
A combative Poilievre told a news conference in Burlington on Friday morning that the government should sue the steel company's American owner immediately.
Toronto police had no alternative but to shoot back in raid that left officer Marc Pinizzotto dead: SIU report
Nineteen-year-old Nicholas Bennett has been charged with first-degree murder in the June 11 fatal shooting of Toronto police Const. Marc Pinizzotto.
Toronto housing prices are falling, but these two property types are still holding their value
Despite a slow start to the fall real estate market, two home types are still luring buyers, but only in 'popular' neighbourhoods.
Ontario looking to fill highly scrutinized police watchdog role: 'You have to have thick skin'
Ontario is hiring a new director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the civilian agency that investigates police officers involved in deaths or serious injuries on the job.
New federal wage protections for part-time and temp workers are coming soon. Will they work?
The changes, first enacted in 2018, will prohibit employers from paying their workers at different wage rates based on their employment status.
Scott Aitchison has some parting advice for his fellow Conservatives in Parliament
The member of Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka will soon become the eighth MP to leave Pierre Poilievre's caucus since the 2025 election.
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Globe and Mail
The olive harvest in Gaza decimated by loss of more than a million trees in the war
In Palestinian culture, olives represent a deep connection to the land, but number of farmers has fallen from about 7,000 to 600
Trump names Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Zacharia, a communications adviser for Trump’s media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt
Canadian arrested in FBI hack that exposed employees’ personal data
Arrest was the latest targeting ShinyHunters, the group that claimed responsibility for the hack on the bureau’s jobs portal
South African judge wins Nobel Peace Prize, signalling pushback to U.S. campaign against ICC
Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge and anti-apartheid lawyer, was honoured as the Nobel committee defended the role of international law against mounting political pressure
Vance casts doubt on plans to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter, says he won’t watch
The Vice-President says he does not know whether the Pentagon will proceed with broadcasting Nidal Malik Hasan’s December execution
Two powerful earthquakes rock Panama, damaging buildings and roads
A 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquake, followed by a series of aftershocks, prompted evacuations across the country
Americans 75 and older are now the nation’s wealthiest, Fed survey finds
For the oldest families aged 75 and over, median net worth jumped to nearly US$505,000, up from just over US$367,000 in 2022
Thieves steal €5-million worth of prized wines in Italy’s largest wine heist
The theft targeted a winery in Tuscany, where a group of at least seven thieves on Saturday night made off with bottles of some of Italy’s most sought-after wines
Nobel winner Navi Pillay warns international law is under attack
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay thanked the Nobel Committee for awarding her its Peace Prize on Friday, and decried attacks on the International Criminal Court and other institutions of international law.
U.S hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal that the U.S. believes has become politicized and attempted to unfairly and illegally prosecute Americans and Israelis on war crimes charges.
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Global News
$8 million worth of premium Tuscan wine stolen in brazen overnight heist
The Florence-based winery said security camera footage showed seven masked men breaking into its Cortona storage facility and loading thousands of bottles onto two trucks.
Trump says Russia will supply 300K tons of diesel despite global sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump added that Russia would then deliver 3 million tons of diesel fuel within a short period of time, based on the condition of its diesel refineries
Andrew, former prince, granted $570,000 for surrendering Royal Lodge lease
The Crown Estate announced that the former prince had vacated the Royal Lodge and was entitled to the compensation because he moved out less than 25 years into his 75-year lease.
Avianca flight turbulence leaves 8 hospitalized, forces emergency landing
An official told Global News that the flight, travelling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York City's JFK, had to 'divert to MIA due to turbulence.'
Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief
The committee said Pillay's award was a message to those seeking to undermine 'the international rules-based system and the institutions.'
U.S. won’t resume strikes on Iran before midterms, Trump says
Trump said Thursday that the U.S. 'will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd.'
Police used unlawful warrants in former Prince Andrew property seizure, U.K. judge says
Justice Nicholas Hilliard said that the Thames Valley Police had made a significant error in applying for the warrant when they searched the properties of the former prince.
China nominates health official Song Li to lead WHO
Other candidates for the WHO head position who have been announced include Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al-Kuwari of Qatar, Dr. Hanan Balkhy of Saudi Arabia and Dr. Hans Kluge of Belgium.
Explosions heard in Saudi capital as Middle-East conflict intensifies
The blasts came as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have targeted the kingdom's infrastructure, though there was no word on what had caused the explosions.
Israel mourns Oct. 7 attacks as Palestinians in Gaza live in ruins of war
In Israel families mourned at intersections, bomb shelters and the site of a music festival that was overrun by militants three years ago in a deadly attack.
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New York Times
What We Know About the Man Shot By ICE
Oscar Belgal, 28, was often seen fixing cars and playing music on Marble Hill Avenue, where few residents knew of his criminal record.
Anthropic Agents Tried to Fill Out Visa Forms on State Dept. Website
The Philadelphia Police Department said the agents had also sent in a false homicide tip. The incidents led the White House to call for better disclosure of rogue A.I. behavior.
For Trump, a Firing Squad on Livestream Becomes the Latest Spectacle
The idea seemed to surprise even some inside the Trump administration.
He Left Behind Millions. Who Would Get It — His Family, or the D.S.A.?
When a New York University professor died in 2024, it set off a legal dispute over a quietly accumulated fortune.
Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of developing extreme Islamist views.
Inside Erik Prince’s Mercenary Deal in Congo
The injury of a former Green Beret and death of an elite soldier from New Zealand have highlighted the Blackwater founder’s growing role in one of Africa’s most intractable conflicts.
Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices
President Trump said Russia had agreed to ship potentially millions of tons of diesel fuel in the coming months. But the amounts would be small relative to global demand.
Hurricane Isaias Nears Landfall
Plus, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Private Medicare Plans Are Raising Costs And Forcing Millions To Find New Insurance
As enrollment for Medicare Advantage begins this month, older Americans are confronting fewer options because insurers are discontinuing coverage in many areas.
Paxton Said in Deposition That Donor Gave Him Stocks to Please God
The leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s investments and his tactics for defending himself.
CNBC
Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."
Trump strikes deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets
President Donald Trump has few options to reduce diesel prices given the destruction done to refineries by the wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Verizon posts worst day since 2002 as SpaceX U.S. network plans whack cell provider stocks
SpaceX announced the spectrum deal Thursday, as the company aims to push deeper into the telecom market through its Starlink service.
Americans' debt problems are flashing a warning not seen since the Great Recession
Researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly.
Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports
The escalating attacks are testing whether a rebound in crude oil exports from the Middle East can be sustained under high-risk conditions.
Trump appoints committee to investigate statements by the Fed's Lisa Cook
Trump tried to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt.
Hurricane Isaias disrupts U.S. oil production in Gulf of Mexico, threatens refineries
The hurricane could tighten a fuel market that is already facing big disruptions from the wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
ICE won't pause enforcement in NY after Bronx shooting, DHS' Mullin says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she asked Homeland Security Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump to immediately halt ICE operations in her state.
Wall Street is pitching data centers as a major real estate bet. The risks are piling up
Wall Street firms are bringing AI data center investments to public markets as political, liquidity and project risks grow.
Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong
Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years.
Washington Post
FlyDubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel’s main airport, UAE says
Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani national, intended to cause “the greatest possible number of human casualties,” the Emirati attorney general said.
Trump hits International Criminal Court with sanctions after Nobel goes to former judge
The sanctions are aimed at cutting the ICC off from the global financial system and include threats of punishment for countries that do business with the court.
Trump announces diesel deal with Russia in bid to lower prices
The amount is small compared with U.S. demand, but the deal aligns the U.S. with Russia and against Ukraine’s efforts to bomb Russian refineries.
Rubio meets with leader of Venezuelan opposition negotiating team
The secretary of state, in a meeting with Venezuelan opposition figure Dinorah Figuera, expressed U.S. support for talks meant to set the stage for elections.
Navi Pillay, leading human rights jurist, awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The trailblazing South African human rights lawyer and International Criminal Court judge was recognized for her work “ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.”
A headmaster’s challenge to his male students: Speak up about rape
A headmaster in Canada challenged his male students not to be silent when confronted with wrong behavior.
After pledging swift results, Trump team prepares for long economic war with Iran
Iran’s economy is suffering. But some of the Trump administration’s dire projections have failed to come to fruition.
A Florida local newspaper ran an op-ed. It was an Iranian AI fake.
ChatGPT users in Iran made more than 100 fake articles published across at least 20 news outlets, OpenAI said.
Iran scales up Hormuz attacks, raising pressure on Trump as midterms near
Oil shipments have slowed in the face of Iranian attacks after President Donald Trump celebrated restored flows. Such a level of violence has not been seen for months.
U.S. backtracked on critical mineral, data demands in health deal with Zambia
The administration signed a $1.5 billion agreement with Zambia, but only after being forced to abandon controversial data-sharing and resource-access provisions.
BBC
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.
'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'
The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.
'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation
Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.
Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.
Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time show
The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline the show at an international NFL game.
Weekend showers and sunshine for UK ahead of warmer temperatures next week
With sunshine and showers forecast for the weekend, next week could see a return to some warmer temperatures but there will be gales for some.
Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection
The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it.
The Independent
Boosting US oil supplies with Russian diesel unlikely to have much impact on prices, experts say
A new pact that calls for Russia to boost the U.S. supply of diesel over the next few months is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere, energy policy experts say
New York prosecutors seek to sustain their case against Luigi Mangione, despite his federal plea
New York prosecutors are seeking to sustain their murder case against Luigi Mangione
Kash Patel wants to bring in UFC trainers to teach FBI agents hand-to-hand combat: report
Patel has worked with the UFC before, bringing mixed martial arts athletes to Quantico for a training seminar
Almost 1 million Brits suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, study finds
Work-related stress can arise when the demands of work, and the way it is organised and managed, place excessive or difficult-to-manage pressures on people
‘I’ve lost friends since my cancer diagnosis. People withdrew from me’
Macmillan Cancer Support said that so-called ‘cancer ghosting’ is leading to patients feeling they are facing the disease ‘alone’
Queen reveals King Charles favourite book genre and says he ‘roars with laughter while reading’
Camilla tells a new documentary about her own love for reading, as well as the King’s and also her late father’s
Judge orders to Kennedy Center to turn over financial records as DOJ fights to keep Trump’s role secret
Trump, elected chairman of the Kennedy Center board after installing loyalists, has tried to remake the DC landmark in his image
A botched execution and plans for one in public show the US is conflicted about capital punishment
Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals
Teen McDonald’s employee killed after 16-year-old coworker attacked him, cops say
Reginald ‘RJ’ Harrell, 17, was working on his scheduled day off when he was fatally stabbed inside the restaurant restroom, his family says
Hurricane Isaias heads towards Gulf Coast as houses evacuated amid flood and power outage warnings
The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday night and bring significant storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possibly even tornadoes
