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CBC.ca
Man accused of killing 11-year-old Burnaby boy makes 1st court appearance
One of two people charged in relation to the death of an 11-year-old Burnaby boy appeared in a Vancouver courtroom for the first time on Thursday.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk completes second spacewalk, more than six hours long
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is safely back inside the International Space Station after successfully completing his second spacewalk in two weeks.
Rush announces week-long concert series in Las Vegas
Rush may be currently delighting fans while on tour, but the Canadian Music Hall of Famers are already prepping for the next high-profile gig soon after its wraps: a week-long residency at immersive Las Vegas venue Sphere.
AI stock sell-off sends the S&P 500 down 4.4% in worst day since April 2025
AI stocks worldwide felt pressure as worries rise about possible moratoriums on data centres following Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections.
15 patients released, 5 still hospitalized following bus crash near Mackenzie, B.C.
WorkSafeBC and RCMP are still investigating what police described as a "chaotic scene" when the shuttle bus went off Highway 39, causing hospitals in Prince George and Mackenzie to declare a code orange.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll commute all death row sentences to life in prison
California governor Gavin Newsom is commuting the death sentences of more than 500 inmates to life in prison with no parole, saying he believes state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with the values of California, undermines the foundations of the legal system and "diminishes each of us."
Canada's new budget proposes $5B for culture. Here's where it would go
The Carney government's new budget proposes roughly $5 billion over the next five years toward several initiatives to promote Canadian culture, including building new recreational facilities and ice rinks, supporting national museums and permanently making their admissions free for people 25 and younger.
From groceries to tax credits, how much is in the federal budget for your wallet?
The 2026 budget increases payments for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and expands a tax credit for low-wage workers. But the affordability measures are mostly for the short term, and took a back seat to measures aimed at boosting investment.
Ottawa readies ban on fees for moving investment accounts
The federal government has released draft regulations to stop banks from charging fees when a client moves an investment account to a different financial institution.
Post-secondary students across Ontario walk out of classrooms to protest OSAP changes, tuition hike
University and college students across Ontario are protesting rising tuition fees and the province's cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program in a provincewide walkout Thursday.
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Toronto Star
Toronto Santa Claus Parade volunteer recalls nearly 50 years walking in the annual spectacle
Preparations underway for 122nd edition on Nov. 22.
Federal budget pumps billions into Canadian culture amid trade war
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is pumping an “unprecedented” level of support into promoting Canadian culture, unveiling a federal budget Thursday that the Liberals framed as a defence of “cultural sovereignty” amid a prolonged American trade war.
Major highlights: Budget 2026 has billions to make Canada stronger and more affordable, with one price tag still missing
From affordability measures to more cash for spies, here's your cheat sheet to the Carney government’s second federal budget.
Carney government aims to end homelessness within decade with billions in new spending
The budget also includes another boost to the GST rebate and other tax credits to help those struggling to make ends meet.
Carney government holds immigration targets steady, allows 200,000 temporary residents to apply for permanent status
The Carney government will hold immigration levels steady in the coming year, while also allowing as many as 200,000 temporary residents to make Canada their permanent homes.
Canadian spy agency gets billions in new funding over next decade
The budget released Thursday gives the Canadian Security Intelligence Service an additional $6 billion over 10 years — an increase of more than 50 per cent over its current annual budget.
Budget gives no boost in health-care funding to provinces warning of 'fiscal cliff'
The budget offers no assurances to premiers looking for clarity on expiring and shrinking health-care funding.
Budget reveals details about how to invest in Mark Carney's sovereign wealth fund
The government unveiled a nationwide program Thursday — starting in “early 2027” and dubbed “Canada Strong Notes” — under which Canadians can invest in the Canada Strong Fund.
Mark Carney's big-spending budget pours billions into housing, business and benefits as deficits persist
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2026 budget aims to show that an economy-obsessed government has put Canada’s long-standing social gaps near the top of the priority list.
The undisputed goats of the GO train: Twins Sugar and Spice take a ride to kick off Royal Winter Fair
The two Angora goats have been crowned the official ambassadors of the 104th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair ahead of its opening on this weekend.
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Globe and Mail
Harry Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award
Harry Kane completed his long quest for football's highest individual honor, with the Bayern Munich and England striker winning the Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking season. Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d'Or Feminin for the third time
The midterm elections are over. The U.S. can now turn to the presidential campaign
Even while Washington is adjusting to a new reality, candidates from both parties will come into focus
Harmeet Dhillon, Trump ally and head of DOJ civil rights unit, resigns
During her tenure, she led investigations to pressure dozens of universities the administration viewed as too liberal
Bomb threats and cyberattacks on airports, smart appliances disrupt life across Europe
Authorities don’t know who is behind the hoaxes that have affected at least 27 flights, hundreds of supermarket fridges
What happens when an airline receives a bomb threat
Threats could test relative response time with the aim of identifying weaknesses for future attacks
Mexican judge arrested for allegedly taking a bribe to release Ryan Wedding’s right-hand man
U.S. Department of Justice says Luis Benitez Alcantara is accused of using his official position to secure the release of Andrew Clark, a 36-year-old Canadian man
'JD, Habibi': Abdul El-Sayed calls out Vance in victory speech
El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. A former public health official who has never held elected office, he rose from a double-digit defeat in Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary eight years ago to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Melania Trump joins Russia, Ukraine officials at White House event to mark Oleshky ceasefire
Local ceasefire was in effect from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1 and amounted to the most significant truce since the war began
‘Lawyer up’: Democrats vow major probes into Trump and corruption in his administration
Priorities include Trump family business dealings, administration’s handling of Epstein investigation and ICE operations
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison on national security charges
Wong came to prominence in the 2010s as a student activist, and played a major role in pro-democracy demonstrations in 2014 and 2019
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Global News
Trump administration held deportation talks with Iran during war: documents
Deportations of Iranians back to their home country are historically rare, owing to the lack of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran and the possibility of persecution.
LIV Golf set to wind down operations, lawyers say
A lawyer representing the golf organization that was formed in 2021 announced the decision in a bankruptcy court hearing in New Jersey.
Will the U.S. midterm results do anything for oil and gas prices?
The U.S. midterm elections lay the foundations for a dramatic change in Washington, which saw global oil prices crater in response, and that could soon lead to relief at gas pumps.
Court defends Russian reinstatement ahead of World Juniors, says IIHF failed to justify ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport acknowledged the divisive reaction to its ruling but said the IIHF failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify maintain the Russia ban.
Leader of a German conservative party found dead in his Berlin hotel room
The body of Hubert Aiwanger, who was Bavaria’s deputy governor and the southern state’s economy minister, was found in his hotel room in Berlin.
Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
The American singer-songwriter, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a polka-dot tie, presented the Pope with a copy of his autobiography, 'Chronicles: Volume One.'
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
'It was not an easy decision because some decisions are not made with the mind alone. They are also made with the heart,' Ronaldo said in a long video message on social media.
Multiple flights diverted across Europe over bomb threats
More than a dozen flights from cities including Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw were confirmed to have been targeted with bomb threats
Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers to get off
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship suspended operations after its operator said the rising costs of fuel from the Iran war made its journey financially untenable.
Israeli president accepts election results, begins talks on new government
The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the vote, in which he and his allies lost their majority in parliament.
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New York Times
How British Law Informed Russell Brand Trial Coverage
British criminal trials like Russell Brand’s have rules around what can be reported.
Stocks Erase Post-Midterm Elections Rally, Dragged Down by Tech
The S&P 500 slumped to its worst daily decline since April 2025 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq entered correction territory, as investors fretted about the durability of the A.I. build-out.
National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats
The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.
The Evening: The Blue Wave Swells
Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom clears California’s death row. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
U.S. Finds Subdued Foreign Meddling Operations in Midterm Elections
Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on France’s elections in the spring.
Why a Merciless Supreme Court Rebuke on Election Eve Matters
The justices took just hours to reject Trump’s bid to meddle in the election.
How Colom Changed a Long Shot in Mississippi Into a Race Too Close to Call
Scott Colom, a Democrat, ran a viral ad and courted Republicans at a Trump rally before winning virtually the same number of votes as Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican.
DOJ Steps Up Leak Investigation on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Investigators, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers, are accelerating an inquiry that takes the Trump administration into the inner workings of the court.
Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work.
Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in an election that showed the resiliency of democracy. The president said he would accept the results.
Newsom Commutes the Sentences of California’s 548 Death Row Inmates
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering a run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
CNBC
Jim Cramer explains why no AI stock seems safe from the market carnage
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said AI stocks are becoming increasingly difficult to value.
Jim Cramer says the AI sell-off isn't over, but it isn't another dot-com crash
Cramer warned that the sell-off in AI stocks likely has further to run.
Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose over $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms
Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms
Nvidia's Huang is asked to brief Congress on reported Chinese spy relationship
President Donald Trump was briefed about a year ago about those intelligence findings, The New York Times reported.
AI meltdown: Nvidia and Qualcomm drop more than 9%, pushing Nasdaq to worst day since April 2025
Companies tied to the AI buildout are all selling off as concerns mount about a slowdown following the midterm elections.
Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: 'National data center moratorium now'
Democratic winners and progressive lawmakers are calling for tougher limits on AI and data centers after the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump's energy deals are about to face a wave of investigations by Democrats
Democrats are certain to scrutinize the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, administration mineral deals and the cancellation of previously funded energy projects.
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein when they take Senate control
JPMorgan kept Jeffrey Epstein as a client for years after top executive Mary Erdoes hearing claims he paid to have underage girls brought to his home.
Democratic sweep puts crypto on defensive in Washington
Democrats in Congress could impose tougher rules on crypto and investigate President Donald Trump, ushering in a tougher era for the industry.
Barkin sees interest rate hikes ahead, but at a gradual pace
In a CNBC interview, the policymaker expressed concern over inflation and said monetary policy will need to adjust.
BBC
Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms
Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble
The car was torched after officers answered reports of an injured man in the Provanmill area of Glasgow.
California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.
King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says
The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour.
UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.
More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.
Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.
Zimmer frame thrown at train attacker, jury hears
One of the stabbing victims says "all hell's broken loose" as people locked themselves in toilets.
Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
England check on Palmer - what are Tuchel's other big choices?
It is the last international break of the year and England have some important Nations League games. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make in selecting his squad.
The Independent
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California over its child safety social media law
In separate lawsuits, the firms said the law violates the US Constitution's First Amendment free speech protections
Trump teases 'big agreement' after meeting Putin envoy but not with Ukrainian officials
Representatives from both countries were at the White House for an event honoring Melania Trump’s work brokering a ceasefire in Oleshky
Hawaiʻi Doctors May Soon Start Prescribing Fresh Food
Hawaiʻi is launching a program where Medicaid patients can get prescriptions for fresh food
The real winners of Tuesday night's midterms? Influencers live-streaming results
Digital influencers previously altered political outreach during 2024 when Donald Trump won a second presidential term
Trump’s DOJ looking at criminal investigation over Supreme Court abortion ruling leak
Federal prosecutors have escalated the inquiry in recent weeks, issuing grand jury subpoenas and seeking information from former court personnel
Hegseth promises ‘not to back down’ in pushing out Trump’s agenda as his seat gets warmer after midterm losses
Hegseth has promised to continue his anti-DEI push at the Pentagon after Republicans’ crushing election defeat, warning, ‘We have only just begun to fight’
Trump tries to prevent anyone from changing his gold-covered Oval Office by declaring it a landmark
Barack Obama recently slammed Trump’s White House renovations, saying the executive mansion now looks ‘like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory’
Burnham to force UK employers to include salaries in job adverts
Burnham’s announcement has been welcomed by the TUC general secretary Paul Nowak
Charles hailed as UK's 'secret weapon' by royal aide after challenging Caribbean trip
Charles has just returned from a trip to the Caribbean where there were calls for him to apologise for the transatlantic slave trade
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK refuses to invite Putin to G20 summit as Trump claims of ‘big agreement’
The US president said a deal between Russia and Ukraine might have to involve all of Europe
