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CBC.ca

Israel denies Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is reopening
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza, the Palestinian Embassy in Egypt said Saturday, but the territory's sole gateway to the outside world will remain closed to people trying to leave.

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to European Open tennis final
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime will play in the European Open final after beating Belgium’s Raphael Collignon 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the semifinals. He will face Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka in Sunday’s final.

Rare 'septopus' believed to have been found on shore of B.C.'s Pender Island
The creature was discovered in August when Pender Island resident Kathleen Durant was walking her dog and came across what looked like a big, red jellyfish on the beach. But then, she saw an eye.

Learning by doing: Inside UPEI's new medical simulation centre
UPEI’s new Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre uses lifelike scenarios, from patient actors to high-tech manikins and a mobile ambulance unit, to help students and health-care professionals practice real-world medical skills in a safe environment.

Nova Scotia’s liquor retailer continues to warehouse American alcohol and has no plans to sell it off
More than seven months after the NSLC pulled American alcohol from its shelves as part of Nova Scotia's response to the trade war with the U.S., the corporation has no plans to sell off any of that product, unlike its New Brunswick counterpart.

The Bishnoi gang attempts a rebrand as community protectors
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which was listed as a terrorist organization in Canada in September, appears to have adopted a new public relations strategy designed to present it to the South Asian community as a group with principles that only extorts from those who deserve it, while leaving decent, hard-working people alone.

Her son died of asthma. Now kids get lessons on surviving smoky skies, in his name
Carter Vigh, 9, died in 2023 after an asthma attack that was made worse by wildfire smoke. His mother. Amber, and the B.C. Lung Foundation collaborated through the Carter’s Project initiative to teach kids about the kids of poor air quality and how to protect themselves.
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Toronto Star

Seven charged, fined for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Jays-Mariners games
Officers intercepted seven unauthorized drone flights over and around Rogers Centre during the first two games of the American League Championship Series, police said.

Inside Canadian curling’s push to become more inclusive
Curling Canada knows that leaving much of the nation’s diverse population untapped isn't the way to grow. Here's what it's trying to do about it.

What U.S. media are saying about the Blue Jays' chances after Game 5 loss and the 'not awful' Brendon Little decision
Pundits discussed the decision to deploy struggling lefty Brendon Little and Mariners fans booing George Springer's injury.

Behind the bib: Why these three runners are taking on the Toronto Waterfront Marathon
According to the Canadian Running Series, the TCS Charity Challenge has enabled the marathon to raise over $55 million for over 100 Canadian charities annually.

He faced Russia’s brutality for years. But like Ukraine, Serhii persevered — at a price
He left his family behind at dawn. 'When your city is being bombed, and someone is suffering,' Serhii told me much later, 'there is no time to think of anything else.'

How health care in Jane and Finch has transformed in the year since a new hub opened
The centre in an area where many find the system difficult to navigate is part of Humber River Hospital's mission to deliver "innovative, safe and equitable health care."

What a Canadian general's 15-year odyssey in Northern Ireland can tell us about disarming Hamas
A report by John de Chastelain warned that "While guns may be eliminated by force, ideas cannot be," Allan Woods writes.

Nothing prepared me and my family for how powerful this Toronto holiday tradition would be
For the Star's owner and publisher, the Santa Claus Fund represents a promise to children; the city at its best and brightest.

Inside the $24M Bridle Path estate hailed as the 'crown jewel' of modern architecture in Canada
The eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom house was designed by a prominent Canadian architect whose projects included of Toronto Pearson airport and Toronto city hall.

Workers in Ontario were shortchanged nearly $200 million in unpaid wages, a new report says: 'A massive crisis happening in plain sight'
A Workers’ Action Centre report reveals the total of assessments over a decade. Government collection efforts have failed to recover tens of millions.
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Globe and Mail

One scandal too many forces U.K. monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew
E-mails emerged this week showing that Prince Andrew stayed in contact with Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted
Netanyahu adviser says Carney should reconsider willingness to arrest Israeli PM if he travelled to Canada
Carney said Friday he would act on a 2024 warrant issued for Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court

Israel says Gaza’s crucial Rafah crossing will stay closed until further notice
Meanwhile, Palestinian embassy in Egypt says crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump begin across the U.S.
Republican Party calls the more than 2,600 planned demonstrations ‘Hate America’ rallies

The destruction of Gaza’s heritage sites threatens to erase symbols of Palestinian identity
Many relics of the people who have passed through the land over thousands of years are gone or in danger of disappearing
What Carney hopes to gain from a Canadian reset with Beijing
The Prime Minister is attempting to repair the relationship with Xi Jinping – without angering Donald Trump

Zelensky cautiously responds to Trump’s call for Ukraine and Russia to end war now
"The president is right," the Ukrainian President told reporters after being asked to comment on Trump’s call for the two sides to “stop where they are.”
Israel receives remains of another hostage from Hamas
Coffin of deceased hostage transferred from Red Cross to Israeli military
Trump uses expletive in remarks about Venezuelan President Maduro
U.S. military is reportedly holding two survivors of a strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean

Inside Gaza, local militias struggle to break free from Hamas rule
Under a tenuous ceasefire, a small enclave wrestled from Hamas offers a hint of a different future
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Global News

India’s new envoy wants full-scale trade deal with Canada as relations thaw
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said Canadian businesses should expand trade and investment ties with India now, without waiting for a formal trade agreement.

Trump meets with Zelenskyy, signals he’s not ready to sell Ukraine missiles
Zelenskyy congratulated Trump over landing last week’s ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza and said Trump now has “momentum” to stop the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles, including Duke of York
'I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me,' Prince Andrew said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.

U.S. blocks plan to charge ‘carbon tax’ on global shipping emissions
Maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, but U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed retaliation.

China willing to restart dialogue with Canada in Beijing, minister says
Foreign affairs minister Anita Anand met with China's counterpart Friday to restart the dialog over shared objectives, including environment, energy and health.

Why Gen Z-led protests are spreading globally: ‘Fighting the same battle’
From the Andes to the Himalayas, a new wave of protests is unfolding across the world, driven by generational discontent against governments and anger among young people.

Trump says he’ll meet with Putin again to try and end Ukraine war
The call with Putin came ahead of Trump’s meeting on Friday at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is seeking long-range Tomahawk missiles.

Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs globally amid multiple economic challenges
Nestlé, the Swiss-based parent company of brands like Nescafé and KitKat announced it plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years.

Titan sub implosion was due to faulty engineering, U.S. safety board finds
The National Transportation Safety Board made the statement in its final report on what happened to the vessel on its way to the wreck of the Titanic in 2023.

B.C. airport display screens, PA system hacked with pro-Hamas messages
A similar situation also happened at the Victoria International Airport. Staff there said an unauthorized audio message was broadcast due to a 'cloud-based software issue.'
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New York Times

U.S. Is Repatriating Survivors of Its Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel
Two men rescued by the U.S. military after it attacked a boat in the Caribbean Sea were being sent to their home countries of Colombia and Ecuador, President Trump said.

‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump Draws Thousands Across the U.S.
Large numbers turned out at ‘No Kings’ rallies on Saturday that were scheduled in more than 2,600 cities and towns.

Alison Rose, The New Yorker’s Femme Fatale, Dies at 81
She started as the magazine’s glamorous receptionist and became one of its more singular writers. In one of her last articles, she memorialized her time (and lovers) there.

David Attenborough Becomes Oldest Daytime Emmy Winner at 99
The British documentarian and naturalist beat the record set by Dick Van Dyke, who won a Daytime Emmy last year at 98.

Venezuela Announces Sweeping Military Exercises as U.S. Escalates Pressure
President Nicolás Maduro this week called on civilians to help the country defend itself, while his defense minister warned citizens to “prepare for the worst.”

Israeli Military Fires on Vehicle, Saying It Crossed Gaza Cease-Fire Line
Gaza’s rescue service said at least nine people, including several children, were killed in the strike in northern Gaza on Friday, underscoring the fragility of the week-old cease-fire.

Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday
Rounds were fired on Friday across Interstate 5 as part of a test for Saturday’s event in Southern California. The governor said the state would shut a section of the freeway.

Jeffrey Epstein’s Angry Emails to Billionaire Leon Black
New emails show how Mr. Epstein pressured Leon Black, his longtime friend and patron, to fork over millions for financial services.

The Shutdown Is Stretching On. Trump Doesn’t Seem to Mind.
As the shutdown nears a fourth week, President Trump has pushed his political opponents to further dig in.

Fraidy-Cat at the Pentagon
Pete Hegseth can’t handle the truth.
CNBC

This ETF strategy could help risk-averse investors ride out wild market swings
Invesco senior portfolio manager John Burrello sees income funds that employ options-based strategies as a suitable approach.

AI headshots are changing the way job seekers are seen and get hired in tough labor market
In a competitive job market, a good headshot can make a big difference. That's leading to a wave of AI headshots on LinkedIn and other hiring platforms.

The alleged 'sweeping betrayal of trust' that rocked Zions bank and spooked Wall Street
Zions Bancorporation lost $1 billion of its valuation in a single day on Thursday after disclosing $60 million worth of loans it had made that were unlikely to be repaid.

I retired in the No. 1 country Americans want to move to most—I don't regret it: 'We save about $5,000 per month'
When he was 41, Alex Trias walked away from a high-paying law career. Now he lives in Portugal, the No. 1 country Americans want to move to the most. The early retiree shares the most life-changing lessons he's learned so far.

The 2 things parents need to do before giving kids a smartphone or social media, from a psychologist
Parents should start preparing kids for their first smartphone and social media access years in advance, says psychologist Jean Twenge. Here's her advice for how.

38-year-old quit his job, spent $50,000 to launch a company from his Bronx apartment—now billionaires wear his luxury coats
Norwegian Wool founder and CEO Michael Berkowitz started his luxury coat brand from his apartment. To this day, he still tests the company's products himself.

As secondhand luxury soars, authentication becomes a new gold standard
Secondhand fashion and luxury is gaining ground fast, with the global resale market expected to hit up to $360 billion by 2030 from about $210 billion now.

‘The tide went out’: How a string of bad loans has bank investors hunting for hidden risks
Investors are focused on a specific type of lending made by banks to non-depository financial institutions, or NDFIs, as the source of possible contagion.

Trump says he'll think about Kremlin's Russia-Alaska tunnel pitch
The suggestion came amid talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump about possible resolutions to Russia's war in Ukraine.

UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves: November budget will respond to the global challenges we face
U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves cited the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the tensions in the Middle East, and the impact of global trade barriers as key challenges.
Washington Post

Hamas took 251 hostages from Israel into Gaza. Where are they?
We’re tracking what happened to the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel.

U.S. to repatriate survivors of drug boat strike to Colombia, Ecuador
It is unclear if the two surviving alleged drug smugglers have any links to Venezuelan criminal organizations.

With a phone call, Putin appears to change Trump’s mind on Ukraine. Again.
It was the latest swing in President Donald Trump’s position on the war that often shifts following contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Oxford debate club to vote on ousting leader for LOL over Charlie Kirk killing
At the Oxford Union in May, Charlie Kirk said “you should be allowed to say outrageous things,” but a student who met him then may be ousted over posts about Kirk’s death.

Want to quit the U.S.A? A guide for renouncing citizenship.
Here are some key things to know about splitting up with the United States.

Not so proud to be American — ‘fed up’ expats renounce citizenship
Each year, 5,000 to 6,000 Americans renounce U.S. citizenship mostly for tax-related and logistical reasons but politics is now playing a more central role, lawyers say.

Palestinians freed from Israeli detention met with joy and tragedy
Gaza detainees, who often tell of harsh conditions while held by Israel, are returning home to discover tremendous losses suffered by their families.

Pakistan confronts a new reality: It may have lost the Taliban
The now-uneasy neighbors exchanged fire again on Friday, Taliban-controlled media reported, days after agreeing to a ceasefire and talks this weekend in Qatar.

U.S. military detains survivors of latest boat strike near Venezuela
The operation is the sixth known attack on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean, and the first known to have left some people alive.

Would Tomahawk cruise missiles be a game changer for Ukraine?
President Donald Trump says he is considering sending the long-range weapon to Ukraine for strikes deep inside Russian territory.
BBC

No Kings protests begin as huge anti-Trump rallies sweep across US
Protests are planned in over 2,500 cities across the US, including New York, DC, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

McLaren blame rivals for Piastri-Norris crash
McLaren F1 bosses blame rival drivers for the crash between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the start of the United States Grand Prix sprint race.

Ferrari has 'full confidence' in team boss Vasseur
Ferrari chairman John Elkann says the company has "full confidence" in team principal Frederic Vasseur.

Accuser's brother urges King to strip Andrew of prince title
Sky Roberts says he would like to see the King go a step further after Prince Andrew agreed to give up his other titles.

Piastri & Norris collide as Verstappen wins sprint
McLaren team-mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris crash out of the United States Grand Prix sprint race in a collision just after the start.

Inside Postecoglou's 39 days to forget at Forest
Ange Postecoglou had only just moved into his new flat when he was sacked by Nottingham Forest, ending one of the shortest reigns in Premier League history.

Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.

Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat
Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne told the BBC how they made the six-month journey unsupported, catching fish and growing their own vegetables.

David Attenborough becomes oldest Daytime Emmy winner
The 99-year-old broadcaster and naturalist wins for his work narrating the series Secret Lives of Orangutans.

Lady Annabel Goldsmith dies aged 91
Annabel's nightclub in Mayfair, which was popular with celebrities in the 1960s and 1970s, was named after her.
The Independent

‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Thousands march against Trump as MAGA seeks to downplay massive rallies
The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

Prince Andrew ‘gagged’ Virginia Giuffre to stop her tarnishing the Queen’s platinum jubilee, memoir claims
Prince Andrew required Virginia Giuffre sign a one-year gag order to avoid tarnishing his grandmother’s platinum jubilee
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John Cusack says Trump should ‘go to hell!’ at ‘No Kings’ protest in Chicago
‘No, you can’t put troops on our streets,’ added the ‘High Fidelity’ star

Brexit impact on UK economy will be negative for foreseeable future, Bailey warns
The Bank of England governor, speaking at the G30 International Banking Seminar, highlighted a decline in the UK’s potential growth rate.

US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel to Ecuador and Colombia, source says
The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries

Prince Andrew latest: Royal gives up all titles including Duke of York after King Charles discussion
In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, Prince Andrew said he has decided to ‘stand back from public life’

Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor
A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom

Tutankhamun’s tomb at risk of collapse in most fragile state since its discovery 100 years ago
Experts warn structural damage, water infiltration and fungi are accelerating the deterioration of the 3,300-year-old burial site

Disgraced George Santos ‘decompressing’ from ‘traumatic’ prison time after being released early by Trump
The 37-year-old former Republican congressman served just 84 days of his more than seven-year sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago is cautioning Americans to stay away from U.S. government facilities on the twin-island nation