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California voters have rejected a proposed one-time tax on the net worth of billionaires in the state following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up. one-time tax on state billionaires' fortunes

Nov. 9, 2026 | An outgoing Republican representative introduces articles of impeachment against embattled U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Stellantis sells a major Ontario assembly plant to a Canadian armoured vehicle maker. And, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is investigated for his affair with an alleged Chinese spy.

An evacuation order for a number of properties following a landslide in the small village of Zeballos on northwest Vancouver Island is expected to remain in place through Friday, as forecasters warn of further heavy rain for the region.

At the coroner's inquest into the death of Chase de Balinhard, mother Crystal de Balinhard described the day he was been killed.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford commented on an alleged assault in Hamilton, saying the parents of two boys police say were involved should "give your kids a little ass whooping in the wood shed."

The federal government spent more than $19 billion on external consultants last year, despite a promise to cut back on its use of outside contractors.

The case was brought by 15 youth, who argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions.

Canadian ultramarathoner Stephanie Case completed the Antarctic Ice Ultra in Queen Maud Land, Eastern Antarctica, on Sunday, making her the first woman to run 100 miles, or 160.9 kilometres, on the southernmost continent covered by the largest ice sheet in the world.

English author M. John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything, a post-apocalyptic adventure that explores what it means to be human in a shifting world. It's the first time a science fiction writer has won the annual prize, which honours the best novel written in English.

Eve Gascon stopped all 11 shots she faced as Canada blanked Japan 9-0 at the women's hockey world championship in Herning, Denmark, on Sunday.

The AI company says details about the pricing were inaccurate, will update the filing later

Trump suggested last week that broad peace deal was possible and could incorporate Europe’s security

Thousands of people took part in a silent march through Krakow on Monday evening along with Poland's president and prime minister as the country tries to ​come to terms with an unprecedented mass shooting, in which a Polish man killed six people on the southern city's main square.

Jensen Huang’s infidelity has rocked the political class and America’s tech sector

Democrats won most races where more money was behind them, while Republicans lost most races where they held a fundraising advantage

U.S. President offers some of his most definitive comments about moving away from earlier threats to resume strikes

British author is oldest winner in prize’s history for dystopian The End of Everything

Judge schedules Nov. 16 hearing to discuss timing of second trial, which could occur in March

Bipartisan legislation should accelerate reviews for data centres and other energy infrastructure projects

Pentagon chief facing calls for removal after Iran war contributed to severe Republican losses in midterm elections

The decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russia back into the World Juniors Hockey Championship next month is continuing to stir backlash.

The Swedish Ice Hockey Association says it sympathized with Norway, which qualified for the world juniors hockey tournament in Alberta but now risks losing its place.

Huang also has a close relationship with President Donald Trump and has pushed Trump to ease export restrictions on Nvidia chips to China.

France on Monday blamed Iran for last month's cyberattack on supermarket fridges and summoned the Iranian ambassador, the French Foreign Ministry said.

There has been strong bipartisan support for Ukraine, raising the prospect of veto-proof passage of more aid to Kyiv or tough new sanctions on Moscow.

The board said it has confidence in Jensen Huang and his leadership team, and would provide further updates as appropriate. He will remain as CEO.

Israel’s new members of Knesset will be sworn in Tuesday. Netanyahu and his Cabinet will remain in office in a caretaker capacity, with limited powers, until a coalition is formed.

Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect in the mass shooting holds “very radical” and “ultranationalistic” views.

Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading a bloc of parties seeking to oust Israel’s longest-serving premier.

The gunman, a 24-year-old Polish citizen, aimed at random people as he drove into the Main Square, a major tourist destination in the center of the city, Krakow police said.

The downturn in the automotive industry has done away with services and benefits that residents of Friedrichshafen, a lakeside city, once enjoyed.

The outcome could hinder the wealth tax movement in California and across the country in future years.

China’s factories are finding eager buyers worldwide, but the export boom is raising concerns about its impact on trading partner nations.

A champion of slow, methodical editing and long working relationships with writers, he was regarded as one of the best of his generation. He was 72.

President Trump told reporters Monday that he believed Jensen Huang’s account and said he did not recall receiving a briefing warning him about Mr. Huang’s liaison.

The sprawling bill, which has divided Democrats, would overhaul major environmental laws to streamline the permitting process.

It’s the first drop in planet-warming pollution since the pandemic in 2020. But researchers cautioned that the decline could be short-lived.

M. John Harrison’s dystopian tale “The End of Everything” beat out higher profile books by Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout and Douglas Stuart.

The agreement brings the biggest U.S. oil company a step closer to pumping oil again in Venezuela, nearly two decades after it left the country.

Congressional leaders raise concerns in a letter as Nvidia investigates its chief executive’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy.

Goods exports soared by 35.2% last month from a year earlier, exceeding expectations for a 33.5% jump in a Reuters poll and slowing from a 36.3% jump in September.

President Trump signaled optimism for the end of Russia's war in Ukraine ahead of trilateral negotiation talks set to commence later today in Abu Dhabi.

A sharp decline in oil prices lifted sentiment while renewed buying in semiconductor names overnight spilled over into Asia, following last week's bruising sell-off.

Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, is the world's top restaurant, according to the 50 Best Restaurants, which announced its 2026 list.

President Donald Trump suggested he had only recently learned of allegations that Alice Huang was a Chinese spy.

The Singapore-based company has previously been probed for allegedly supplying China with Nvidia chips.

The bill would force artificial intelligence companies and data center developers to pay their own way for power and grid enhancements.

PepsiCo plans to cut about 1,000 jobs across North America as it streamlines operations and works to revive sales in its home market.

The updates came alongside a third-quarter earnings report for the legacy Paramount Skydance.

The quarterly results are the first since Lucid CEO Silvio Napoli, who started leading the company in June, announced a restructuring plan.

Russell Brand's sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault dominates Tuesday's front pages.

The president says the US is keeping "status quo" with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation change.

The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.

Goldsmith accuses the disgraced entertainer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.

The ship was meant to take guests around the world, but the trip was cut short after its operator ran out of money.

The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process next year.

At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.

The Prince of Wales says he wants to stop sexual harassment against women in the armed forces.

The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Australia plans to create an artificial intelligence safety regulator in response to a breach of an Australian health department website by an OpenAI agent in June

Billionaire and Silicon Valley ‘rockstar’ Jensen Huang has admitted to being unfaithful to his college sweetheart wife Lori. His company Nvidia is now investigating reports he has been the target of foreign intelligence. Maira Butt reports

Media mogul Ted Turner’s daughter recalled at a celebration of her late father’s life that he was inspired to give $1 billion to the United Nations after hearing about a washerwoman in Mississippi who gave her life savings of $150,000 for scholarships so young people could go to college — as she was never able to do

Andy Burnham’s government is seeking to cut departmental spending and expand AI use

Wes Streeting wants the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war

Trump’s comments come ahead of the Abu Dhabi peace talks

Canberra will also require AI companies to report cybersecurity incidents

A recent Greek National Opera production afforded a group of seniors the chance to channel their young-at-heart energy into onstage performances, proving that no one's too old to learn something new.

Asian stocks are higher after U.S. stocks rallied, recovering most of their big losses from last week

A new study has analysed the frequency and causes of different cancers. Here’s what was found