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CBC.ca

How a hands-on approach — and Murdoch Mysteries — got these kids excited to learn history

Teachers have long had a place among Murdoch Mysteries fans; now some of them are bringing the detective drama's mix of history, science and snappy whodunit into their classrooms, saying that combining the show with active, hands-on learning can help kick-start curiosity, facilitate connections and build valuable skills.

'You're Russian now': Ukrainians raised in Crimea share how Russia trained them to become future soldiers

Three Ukrainians who grew up in occupied Crimea describe how Russia trained them to become future soldiers for its war on Ukraine, including school classes on how to handle weapons — part of a larger pattern of Russian indoctrination of children that has raised alarm in the international community.

What happens when a Google data centre comes to town? Southern India is finding out

India is vying to secure a piece of the AI boom, and letting Google clear hundreds of acres to build a $15 billion US data centre hub near its eastern coast. It will be the company's largest such project outside the U.S., and comes with promises of jobs and investments. But at what cost?

Williams, Ramirez lead Guardians past White Sox in Game 5 to cap ALDS comeback

Gavin Williams struck out 12, Jose Ramirez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Saturday night to complete a comeback from an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five AL Division Series.

B.C. Conservative campaign director under fire for anti-Islam posts

The campaign director for the B.C. Conservatives is facing criticism over anti-Islam posts she shared on social media earlier this year, just days after the party fired another candidate over his own offensive posts.

Children, pregnant woman among 9 dead in Pennsylvania shooting

A shooting in a residential area of Erie, Pa., left nine people dead, including the suspected shooter, and rocked the city. Police said two children and a pregnant woman were among the dead.

Category 4 Hurricane Simon barrels toward Mexico

Hurricane Simon ​strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast on Saturday, threatening destructive winds, storm surges and potentially deadly flooding as it approaches landfall.

Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, according to a statement released by her attorneys.
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Toronto Star

Celebration of JahVai Roy’s life doubles as call for action against Toronto's gun violence

Holly Roy organized Saturday’s event to honour her eight-year-old killed by a stray bullet and turn her experience "into purpose."

Here's what's open and closed in Toronto on the Thanksgiving long weekend

Most grocery stores and all LCBO and Beer Store locations will be closed on Monday.

As Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford rack up support, do endorsements matter in the race for mayor?

Both candidates have been endorsed by a handful of Toronto-area MPs, while Olivia Chow also has the backing of multiple unions and community organizations.

Court quashes Canadian 'copy and paste' immigration refusal of Afghan man

Federal Court rules immigration officer's analysis was "largely copied verbatim" from the first refusal by a colleague.

This Toronto nail salon chain owes more than $50,000 in unpaid wages, penalties: 'Traumatizing'

9 workers have orders from ministry for Nail Fix in the 6ix to pay. The salon remains operational.

Words from father of murdered three-year-old leave courtroom sobbing: 'To my beautiful son in heaven'

Judge will determine how long Shardanae Cousins-Emily will serve before being eligible for parole, between 10 and 25 years, for the murder of Yverson Belotte, Jr.

Former ‘Crypto King’ associate tells court how he discovered millions owed to investors was missing

So-called Crypto King Aiden Pleterski, 27, has pleaded not guilty to fraud and money laundering.

Toronto the ... good? 8 stories of unexpected kindness that show another side to the city

These are stories about the small acts of strangers in a big city, who did a good thing and slipped back into the crowd.

The Campaign Pitch: What if there was a $9 charge to drive downtown?

The idea, from the U of T School of Cities, could rake in $500 million that could in turn fund transit.

Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford have big housing ideas. But in Doug Ford's Ontario, do they have a say?

Planning experts say the city's role has become more "constrained" under Ford, but it still has some levers to pull — if the premier lets them.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool coverage

The department is investigating whether five networks violated federal antitrust laws over their decision to temporarily boycott covering the White House

Palestinian President postpones elections, sets presidential poll for September, 2027

There had been serious doubts that the Palestinian Authority vote would go ahead next month

Christa Pike is discharged from hospital after execution attempt, lawyers say

Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital, was moved back to a Tennessee prison

Pope Leo calls capital punishment ‘inadmissible’ as U.S. plans to livestream execution

Leo quotes revised Catholic teaching ushered in by Pope Francis on World Day Against the Death Penalty

At least 12 killed and 300 injured in Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport

Operations were temporarily suspended after the third attack on the airport this week

World Medical Association adopts policy combatting false health information

First-of-its-kind policy comes at a time when doctors must compete with misleading online content

Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Company says that an automated testing process was responsible for the submission: police

Trump says Ukraine needs a new president, blames Zelensky for high diesel prices

Kyiv warns deal with Putin would help bankroll Moscow’s war

India cracks down on youth ‘Cockroach’ movement as anger grows against Modi, election chief

Police moved to break up the demonstration before it could begin in the heart of the capital

To gauge the U.S.’s political currents, start in Minnesota and follow the Mississippi

Minnesotans are feeling a shift in the political waters as the midterm elections draw near
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Global News

Attack on Saudi airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300: authorities

The international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked again Saturday as the kingdom faces an extraordinary series of assaults in the new front in the Iran war.

Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices

President Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, saying Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war with Russia and blaming him for high diesel prices.

Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native US plans to livestream execution

In a post on X, the American pope quoted the revised Catholic teaching on capital punishment that the death penalty attacks the inherent dignity of a human being

Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Saturday Simon's maximum sustained winds increased to 145 mph (230 kph). A storm of that strength is considered a major hurricane.

Isaias weakens but flash flooding threat persist as hundred of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland.

$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.'
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New York Times

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, After Days of Houthi Strikes

The strike on Saturday was the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab country since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began in February, and forced the airport to temporarily suspend operations.

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Released as New Delhi Braces for More Protests

The leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian youth movement, were detained by the police on Saturday before they could lead protests over voting rights.

Neuroscience Can Make Decluttering Easier

Decluttering is a challenge for many Americans, but neuroscience indicates we can make the process easier on ourselves and our loved ones.

What to Know About the Protests in India

More demonstrations against sweeping revisions to India’s voter rolls are expected on Sunday in New Delhi. The police met earlier protests with an extraordinary show of force.

Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.

A Senator Facing Re-Election Settles a Bakery Bill, 6 Years Later

Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican in a difficult race, paid an old campaign debt for cookies, muffins and brownies after a baker’s story went viral online.

‘Not Pleasant’ but ‘Necessary’: Support at Trump Rally for Public Execution

A sample of people at the president’s midterm stump speech in Tennessee defended the Pentagon’s announcement that it would livestream the execution of a mass shooter.

Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From Russia

High diesel costs have posed a problem for Republicans in the midterms, but President Trump’s decision did not satisfy some candidates in key Senate races.

Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users

Potent powders can produce a nearly catatonic state, particularly in those who have not tried the drug before.

CNBC

How much money buys happiness? Ray Dalio weighs in

"Happiness past a certain level is not correlated with wealth," billionaire Ray Dalio said at the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore on Thursday.

AI may change the price of your Big Mac and groceries — what this means for shoppers

As retailers turn to AI tools to streamline operations, experts warn that collecting more detailed consumer data increases the risk of personalized pricing.

After France, is Italy next? Goldman Sachs flags bond risks as Rome's deficit widens

Goldman Sachs says Italy’s higher 2027-28 deficit targets, rising yields and election uncertainty could weaken its debt outlook.

Microsoft's Nadella says AI needs an ‘emergency brake’ that humans control

Nadella joined other tech moguls and researchers in calling for stronger safeguards and, in some cases, for the pacing of frontier development.

JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity

Why Priya Misra, a portfolio manager at the firm, is looking to take credit risk in high-quality companies.

Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data shows

The administration barred Microsoft and seven other firms from sponsoring green cards over claims they favor foreign workers. Here's what the visa data shows.

How de-extincting dire wolves and woolly mammoths may extend human life

Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm says bringing extinct species back can contribute to conservation, healthcare and developmental biology.

Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says

Putin's reported call with Trump regarding the Iran war comes on the heels of a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel amid a surge in fuel prices.

Pokémon card values are soaring. What collectors should know before buying or selling

Pokémon card values are surging. Learn how grading, scarcity, recent sales and counterfeits can affect what collectors pay.

Hollywood takes on Zuckerberg, Musk and Altman amid widespread anxiety over AI

New films about Zuckerberg, Musk, Altman and AI arrive as public concern about the technology and its leaders rises.

Washington Post

How Trump aide Natalie Harp’s family broke apart — and polarized

After a tragedy, Harp’s brother, Preston, split from the family and “radicalized,” moving to Nicaragua to dedicate himself to the Sandinista cause.

12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

An attack Saturday on the airport left several injured and forced the kingdom to temporarily suspend operations.

Pope criticizes death penalty after Hegseth announces public execution

Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty “an attack” on human dignity a day after senior Church officials condemned the Pentagon’s plans to live-stream an execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.

After Russian strike wipes out three families, Ukrainian town gathers to mourn

In Pryluky’s town square, hundreds gathered around the coffins. Among them were grief-stricken classmates of the children who were killed.

What to know about ‘NAZA,’ a documentary that looks at Israeli war technology

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has described the film, which got a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, as part of “global antisemitic incitement.”

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.”

BBC

Northern Lights dazzles skies across the UK

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

Delhi sees more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after thousands of people were detained and released on Saturday.

Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon

Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says "his body is still peaking" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.

Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park

The man was reported to have entered the tiger enclosure before he was attacked, police say.

Toxicity and uncertainty await Man City - will their season even matter?

Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.

Toxicity and uncertainty await Man City as they prepare to take on Liverpool

Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.

US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage

The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.

'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'

The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.

Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?

A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal

Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

The Independent

India's 'Cockroach' protest movement leaders freed from detention

Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party, an Indian youth movement, were released Sunday after being detained ahead of protests against a voter list revision

Northern Lights: What causes the spectacular display and how to see them

Many people think the aurora occurs when particles from the Sun hit our atmosphere – but this isn’t the case

UK will work to ‘bring friends’ Trump and Zelensky back together after Russian diesel deal row, says Streeting

Defence secretary suggests US President struck controversial energy deal under pressure from looming mid-term elections

Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia’s tech infrastructure, damaging third data center in 4 days

A Ukrainian drone attack shut down a data center run by Russian technology giant Yandex, the company said Sunday, the third strike on its facilities in four days as Kyiv widens its campaign against infrastructure inside Russia

Polish leader says school attacks were fueled by online glorification of violence

Prime Minister Donald Tusk says recent attacks at Polish schools are “spontaneous acts” fueled by the online glorification of violence

Yorkshire tiger latest: Man seen ‘psyching himself up’ before climbing into enclosure, witnesses say

South Yorkshire police said the man sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

Trump may join Saudi strikes after major Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills 12

It was the third strike on the capital’s airport this week

UK economy set to contract after strong start to summer, say experts

Robert Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomists, predicted that the latest statistics will reveal a 0.3% decline in August.

Photos show replica of 17th-century Spanish galleon taking center stage at Manila museum

A life-size replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon is the centerpiece of Museo del Galeón in Manila, Philippines. The museum offers visitors a glimpse of life aboard the ship and explores the country's maritime history.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump calls for Zelensky to be ousted in unhinged rant after striking diesel deal with Putin

The US struck a deal with Moscow after ‘repeated’ US requests to Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, it has been reported