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CBC.ca

King Charles gets drenched in Antigua rainstorm as Camilla gets only umbrella

King Charles flung up his hands in despair as he was caught in a tropical rainstorm in Antigua, while his wife Queen Camilla strolled off with the only available umbrella.

Canadian among the dead in Spanish high-speed rail crash

A Canadian was among those killed last week in a high-speed train collision in Toledo, Spanish officials have said, issuing a list of countries whose citizens died in the Oct. 28 tragedy.

CBC's 90 years of being there with you

Nov. 2, 2026, marks the CBC's 90th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, Canada's public broadcaster is taking a trip down memory lane, while also looking ahead.

Ukraine, Russian alert systems hit by cyberattacks that spread alarming messages

Authorities in Ukraine and Russia say their emergency alert mobile apps were targeted by cyberattacks late Sunday, with users in Ukraine receiving false warnings of dangerously high radiation levels in the capital, Kyiv.

Canada's next budget to be unveiled this week amid U.S. trade war, economic uncertainty

Prime Minister Mark Carney's second budget — set to be unveiled on Thursday — will include new affordability measures, business tax incentives and investments in infrastructure, defence and culture, according to a senior government source.

Commonwealth secretary-general pitches group as 'alternative' to U.S. trade

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for closer diplomatic co-operation between middle powers heads to a new venue this week, as he departs later Monday for the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hosted this year by Antigua and Barbuda.

Economic frustration set to boil over in midterm elections

The U.S. economy is booming. But American consumers have never been more pessimistic. Economists blame tariffs and the war with Iran.

Her neighbour built a garden suite. She calls it a 'watchtower' over her Toronto backyard

Fed up with what she calls a violation of her backyard privacy, an East York woman is going public with her campaign to have new garden suites limited to just one storey.

Hudson Williams talks tattoos, sex scenes, Connor Storrie with neurodivergent interviewers in The Assembly S2

Hudson Williams answered a range of questions from autistic and neurodivergent interviewers in Season 2 of The Assembly. Here are five things we learned about the Heated Rivalry star.
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Globe and Mail

Michigan Democrat's surprise GOP endorsement shakes up key U.S. Senate race

A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical U.S. Senate race two days before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. Reuters correspondent Nathan Layne explains.

Democrat Stevens backs Republican over El-Sayed in Michigan

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, who lost Michigan Democrats' Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed in a bitterly contested race, on Sunday publicly backed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, threatening to exacerbate divisions in a state viewed as crucial to Democratic hopes of retaking the U.S. Senate.

Surprise Michigan endorsement roils U.S. Senate race as parties make final push ahead of midterms

Democrat Haley Stevens crosses party lines to back Republican candidate Mike Rogers after spat with Abdul El-Sayed

Contacts between Iran and U.S. to end war continue as talks end with no breakthrough

Iranian sources say they believe a new U.S. attack is still more likely than a deal

Trump says U.S. and Canada have 'concept' of a new trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration has the 'concept' of a new trade deal with Canada, but declined to offer details.

Lindsay Clancy returns to court for hearing that could determine potential murder retrial

Her lawyers urged judge to dismiss the murder charges against her, saying retrying her would run afoul of her constitutional rights

One Canadian among the 69 dead in Spain’s high-speed train collision

Other foreigners among the fatalities include four Americans and one each from France, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, Tunisia and the Czech Republic

European supermarket fridges hit by second suspected cyberattack

Incidents have heightened concerns among European authorities about hybrid threats to infrastructure amid growing security tensions

France’s school protests resume on smaller scale as students return from break

Students want the renovation of aging schools, more teachers, more university places and the end of a university admissions system they see as socially unfair

Carney seeks to boost trade and ties at Commonwealth meeting

Prime Minister will meet with King Charles and hold bilateral meetings with countries seeking to increase investments
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Global News

Canadian national, 4 Americans among 69 dead in Spain train collision

Other foreigners among the fatalities who have been identified include one each from France, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, Tunisia and the Czech Republic.

Supermarket freezers in 4 European countries hit by apparent cyberattack

The problems follow a case last month in which attackers remotely took control of refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets across France, sending temperatures soaring.

Canadian woman caught in Syria on trial over alleged role in ISIS

The case against Ammara Amjad is the first terrorism prosecution of a Canadian woman accused of living under ISIS.

Canada echoes U.S. ‘mass casualty event’ warning for Moscow

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued an alert regarding a threat of a “mass casualty event” at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow.

‘Associate’ EU membership for Canada not a ‘short-term’ project: expert

Carney said Ottawa and Brussels are working toward the "deepest possible partnership short of accession" that would see Canada become the EU's "first associate member." 

Mushroom killer Erin Patterson can never be released from prison, judges rule

Judges in Victoria dismissed Patterson’s appeal meaning she will spend the rest of her life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Canada needs a ‘good mix’ of new tech like drones, AI: NATO commander

Next week’s federal budget is expected to have more details about how Canada intends to meet ambitious defence spending targets by 2035.

Canada, EU lay out vision for closer ties in ‘dangerous and divided’ world

Canada and the EU are laying out their vision for what a closer relationship looks like in an increasingly “dangerous and divided” where trade has become “weaponized.”

Scottish police probe ex-prince Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit

Police Scotland said in a statement to Global News that the inquiries began after it received “information” and that the probe was at a “very early stage.″

Early voting jumps as millions more Americans vote ahead of midterms

Early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance of tightly contested races.
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New York Times

Anthropic Reveals Surging Revenue in Third Quarter as I.P.O. Approaches

The A.I. company’s quarterly revenue totaled $17 billion, 12 times higher than the same quarter a year ago, while its net loss totaled $23 billion.

What Seven Presidents Knew — and Trump Does Not

Will Americans decide this week that character does, after all, matter?

What to Know About the Florida Plane Crash That Killed 9

A small jet plummeted to the ground on Sunday, exploding into a fireball and killing everyone on board. The authorities did not immediately release information about the victims.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

20-Year-Old Nathalia Filgueiras Was a Pilot on Learjet That Crashed in Florida

Nathalia Filgueiras earned a pilot’s license at 17 and had logged more than 1,300 hours of flight time, her mother said in an interview. She had been passionate about flying since childhood.

Inside Anthropic’s Hunt for A.I. Computing Power

The company went on a deal spree with tech giants, former crypto miners and others to obtain one of the artificial intelligence boom’s scarcest resources.

The Big Change Coming in U.S.-China Relations in the Age of A.I.

China and the U.S. need mutually assured collaboration to quash the threat of A.I.-empowered bad actors, even while their economic differences sharpen.

Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in Michigan

The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.

Trump Skirts Court Commands as Distrust Between Branches Spirals

Repeated compliance disputes and personal attacks on judges are straining relations between the executive branch and the judiciary.

Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal

Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war.

CNBC

Crude oil dives to session low on Iran peace talk hopes ahead of midterms

Oil fell Monday, amid news that both the U.S. and Iran are pursuing diplomacy amid ongoing Mideast tensions

Anthropic reports $17 billion in Q3 revenue, purchase commitments of $895.4 billion in revised S-1

Anthropic unveiled its S-1 prospectus last week, but the initial filing only included the company's financials through the first half of the year.

Fake nuclear warnings in Ukraine as Moscow, Kyiv report separate cyberattacks on emergency apps

Russia and Ukraine both report cyberattacks on their alerting systems, as strikes continue across the countries.

Ryanair CEO warns fares could rise by up to 20% next year

Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary told CNBC that European airlines may have "significantly higher airfares" of up to 20% next year as fuel costs rise.

The market view of the oil, AI and bond trades went through a major change in October

The market expects oil to keep rising, but treasury yields have declined, a warning traders and investors may be more worried about an AI crash than inflation.

Defense, healthcare, crypto and AI: How the midterm election could affect stocks

Democratic gains in Congress could bring tougher oversight of major companies and shift billions of dollars in federal spending and regulatory policy.

Crude prices slide as investors brace for a big week

Futures push higher ahead of Apple, the midterms and jobs data due Friday

OpenAI deepens Abu Dhabi foothold as Sam Altman inks deals spanning energy, government and investment

OpenAI signed four Abu Dhabi agreements spanning energy, government and investment as Sam Altman met the emirate’s crown prince.

Apollo launches $11 billion private credit platform, backed by Abu Dhabi

Apollo has launched a 10 billion euro European private credit platform backed by major global investors.

AI is coming to construction sites. But does it make workers safer?

AI is flagging hazards on construction sites, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited.

BBC

Driver who dragged head teacher to his death jailed for life

Simon Richardson is told he will have to serve at least 25 years for the murder of Michael Mullins.

British adventurer Karl Bushby completes 28-year journey

Crowds gathered in Hull city centre to welcome him, before he walked home to to his mother.

Huntingdon train attacker said 'I am the baddest', trial hears

Police responded to fears about Anthony Williams on a train the day before the attack, jurors hear.

Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack

The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

Labour ends power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens.

Wizz Air flight from Luton makes emergency landing with fighter jet escort after bomb threat

A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.

Fake nuclear warnings issued after Ukrainian and Russian air alert apps hacked

Neither government has confirmed who was responsible for the cyberattacks on Sunday evening.

What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia

Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.

To dive or not to dive? Football's big dilemma

Liverpool feel Alexander Isak should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal but with the striker not appealing for the decision and the VAR staying out of it, should he have made more of it?

Nowak family say police failed them multiple times

The murdered student's family say they feel "manipulated" and "failed" by Hampshire Police.

The Independent

Midterms poll tracker: 10 House races you need to know about as betting markets tip Dems to obliterate Trump's majority

History suggests Democrats will pick up seats. Holding such a slim majority could be tough for Republicans in a midterm year, when voters tend to vote against the party in the White House

All the new rules and UK law changes coming into force in November

This is when the new rules, laws, and policy changes will come into effect

US has its first human death this season connected to bird flu as virus spreads across nation

Nearly 2.6 million birds at poultry farms have been sickened during the last 30 days

Covid care workers to be allowed to settle in UK faster under Mahmood’s watered-down plans

Those who arrive on a small boat will have to wait up to 30 years to settle permanently in the UK

‘Prisoners lie in bed all day, taking drugs and watching TV’: Outgoing prisons chief on shocking state of UK jails

Exclusive: Rife with drone-delivered drugs, inmates are leaving Britain’s overcrowded prisons unrehabilitated while organised gangs are making a fortune – and there is no plan to fix it, prisons inspector Charlie Taylor tells Amy-Clare Martin

Seven dead as migrant boats rescued near Canary Islands

Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo said that the Atlantic route is ‘once again claiming lives’

British patrol ship opens fire off Falkland Islands amid rising tensions with Argentina

HMS Medway unleashed 120 live rounds in the South Atlantic as part of a training exercise

Former judge arrested for unloading gun at Halloween trick-or-treaters, cops say

Police say that the man pointed his gun at responding officers after they arrived on the scene

Judge dismisses complaint against 2 ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden

A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of falsely downplaying their knowledge of a laptop the Justice Department says was Hunter Biden's

Two new species discovered after researchers trawl through museum drawers

The species were identified during a ten-year scientific investigation of museum specimens