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CBC.ca
Avengers: Endgame once again beats Avatar as highest-grossing movie of all time
Marvel's Avengers: Endgame has recaptured its title as the highest-grossing movie of all time this weekend (not accounting for inflation). It overtook James Cameron's biggest release with a gross of $2.9255 billion US, narrowly superseding Avatar's $2.9237 billion US.
Alleged NATO spy case brings 'some serious lessons' for Canada, public safety minister says
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says "gaps" in Canada's security screening need to be addressed following the arrest of a Canadian NATO intern in Belgium on espionage charges.
Crown says DNA evidence helped ID man now on trial for decades-old sex assaults against children
Prosecutors told a jury in Brampton, Ont., on Monday, how DNA evidence had linked three brutal attacks against children in the 1990s to Richard Neil, now 67 and on trial for charges including kidnapping, sexual assault causing bodily harm and administering a stupefying drug.
Norway seeks temporary ban on smart glasses amid privacy concerns
Norwegian authorities say a ban on the use of smart glasses could apply to places where "privacy is particularly important," like health-care facilities or fitness centres with changing rooms and showers.
Alex Ovechkin to retire from NHL after this season, star Russian forward tells Capitals teammates
Alex Ovechkin said Monday his 22nd season in the National Hockey League will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain who holds the league's career goalscoring record.
Student reportedly loses hand from police grenade amid France's education protests
A teenager's hand was blown off as high-school protesters clashed with riot police in northern France on Monday, a local official said, on the eve of a national demonstration by the pupils' union against underfunding, overcrowding and dilapidation.
Alberta's population grew by more people than any other place in Canada, data shows
Alberta’s population continues to grow — and faster than almost all of Canada, Statistics Canada’s latest population estimates suggest.
Israeli officials say FlyDubai co-pilot planned attack before joining airline
U.A.E. authorities and FlyDubai have not publicly disclosed the identity of the co-pilot, who stabbed his captain in a suspected attempt to crash a plane en route to Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv last week.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor challenges validity of search warrants in his Epstein-related arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking the police to court to challenge his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Mother and son aboard Ontario-based air ambulance lost off Massachusetts coast identified
Bermuda nationals Marilyn Lavonne Bean, 66, and Sergio Wayne Lottimore, 41, were aboard when plane went down, police say
Student groups plan protest over Cornell’s handling of gang rape allegations
Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight
Man convicted of suicide attack plot on Israeli embassy in London handed life sentence
Abdullah Albadri, who carried note saying he hoped to die a martyr, will serve at least 20 years in prison
Student’s hand blown off as French school protests enter third week
Some 400 to 500 high schools were closed or partially closed as demonstrations and blockades showed no sign of abating ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide protest
Dennis Hastert, former Republican House speaker who went to prison for child sexual abuse, dies at 84
He fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News
Leavitt will serve as an on-air contributor beginning Nov. 1
Nobel medicine prize goes to three scientists for research into brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists who created a tool using light to help unravel how the brain works. Karl Deisseroth, 54, Peter Hegemann, 71, and Georg Nagel, 73, have carried out research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Lab worker at plague institute in Siberia dies, prompting quarantine measures
Death has sparked public health fears on social media, but authorities said on Monday the situation was under control
Saudi-led coalition begins offensive against Iran-backed Houthis on Red Sea coast
Coalition has secured ‘air protection’ of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait and destroyed hundreds of Houthi targets as part of the ongoing campaign
Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election for Nov. 29
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early election for Nov. 29 on Monday, in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.
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Global News
Teenager’s hand blown off as French school protests enter 3rd week
Rights groups accuse police in France of using heavy-handed tactics against minors, including batons, tear gas and flash-ball guns.
OpenAI rogue agent possibly behind Wikipedia disruption in May, operator says
Wikimedia also said that the OpenAI agents made unauthorized edits to Wikimedia wiki sites, including "potentially malicious edits" to a citation tool.
Food prices may rise soon as diesel ‘shock’ bleeds through economy: report
Canadians could wind up with a bigger grocery bill in the coming months as a major price "shock" for diesel and crude oil works its way through supply chains, Scotiabank says.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor files legal action over arrest by U.K. police
The former prince, Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February. His former home was searched at the same time.
Nobel prize in medicine goes to U.S., German scientists for brain research
The Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute said the trio of scientists had been selected for their "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics."
Middle East oil exports reportedly topped pre-war levels last month: data
Persian Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers continue to cloud the outlook.
‘No risk for Canada’ as Russian lab worker dies of ‘unknown’ illness: minister
Russian authorities said the situation was under control and that all known contacts of the dead woman had been identified, examined and placed under medical supervision.
Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency
Cornell's president pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school's handling of the case, calling the alleged gang rape "deeply disturbing."
Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail.
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New York Times
In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency
Flávio Bolsonaro’s first round lead leaves President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three weeks to find the votes to stop Brazil’s, and Latin America’s, rightward shift.
Brazil Election Could Give Bolsonaro a Key Role in Trump’s Latin America Map
Flávio Bolsonaro, now the favorite to win Brazil’s presidency, would give President Trump a critical new ally in Latin America, particularly on security.
Saudi and Yemeni Forces Attack Houthis to Retake Control of Red Sea Coast
The offensive is an effort to wrest control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait from the Houthis, a militia in Yemen backed by Iran.
Brazil’s Problem Is Bigger Than Bolsonaro
Brazil is fertile ground for authoritarian politics, no matter who wins this election.
They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.
What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.
Congress Is Supposed to Be More Powerful Than the Supreme Court. Why Isn’t It?
Trump and his allies in the Capitol have revealed a problem that has been developing for decades.
High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.
Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.
Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade
Strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia came as the region’s exporters were getting more oil to the world market.
How Congo’s Ebola Epidemic Got So Bad So Quickly
What happened in Mangala, where residents were left with little outside support, helps explain how this outbreak became the worst seen in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Spain’s Leader Calls Early Election After Housing Crisis Roils Government
Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish prime minister, has faced challenges including a migration crisis and several corruption scandals involving his inner circle.
CNBC
Brazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidency
The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday. Bolsonaro will face incumbent Lula da Silva in a runoff on Oct. 25.
House Democrat targets candidate prediction market trades after opponent’s Kalshi penalty
The bill bans federal candidates from trading prediction market contracts related to their own elections and would result in a fine if violated.
SpaceX stock climbs to highest since June, returning Musk to trillionaire status
SpaceX shares have bounced almost 60% off their low in early August, boosted by the company's AI business and Starship progress.
AI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing
The leading AI labs facing intensifying scrutiny over their safety and security practices.
'We had a threat': Trump explains U.S. moving long-range bombers from U.K.
The U.S. Air Force B-1 bombers removed from England have been used in strikes on Iran.
Starbucks recovery plan is working. Here's how Mike Khouw says to trade the coffee giant
Mike Khouw breaks down how he's trading Starbucks through options.
Satya Nadella reinvented Microsoft once. Can he do it again in the AI era?
After succeeding Steve Ballmer in 2014, Satya Nadella turned Microsoft into a cloud giant. Now he's tasked with making the company a force in AI.
China shuts hundreds of banks as Beijing moves to shore up its financial system
Beijing shuttered 670 mainly rural banks last year in a bid to create fewer, larger and better-capitalized lenders.
Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'
Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.
Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker’s death
According to local media reports, as many as 189 people have also been placed under medical observation in Irkutsk in eastern Russia.
Washington Post
U.S. officials seeking details of reported Russian plague death, quarantines
Officials said they need to learn more about the evolving situation before determining the potential threat to the United States.
Relocation of U.S. bombers in U.K. highlights new risks for military bases
Technological advances in warfare have heightened concerns about the vulnerability of air bases and other hard-to-protect military facilities in populated areas.
Hundreds of French schools shut as students revolt against poor conditions
More than 400 high schools in France were closed or faced disruptions Monday as nationwide protests continued.
Nobel for medicine awarded to 3 scientists for work that helps map the brain
A method that controls nerve signals with light, developed by an American and two Germans, has provided greater understanding of Alzheimer’s and is used in efforts to restore sight.
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez, main critic of Trump in Europe, calls snap elections
A defeat for Sánchez and his socialist party could bring down a long-serving European leader whose star power has risen among the global left for standing up to President Donald Trump.
FBI says California woman spied for China on Taiwanese president’s son
The 34-year-old woman was arrested as she sought to board a flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over search warrants
Britain's former prince lodged a judicial review over the legality of search warrants in his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a case related to his Jeffrey Epstein ties. He has denied wrongdoing.
Israeli settlers race to reshape West Bank as election nears
Surging settler violence and government-backed settlement expansion are transforming the territory under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Pentagon officials’ heated debates foreshadowed problems in Iran
The U.S. began bombing Yemen’s Houthis in 2025 despite concern over weapons stocks and unclear goals. The Iran-backed group is still bedeviling the region.
Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff: 5 takeaways from Brazil’s election
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva finished first and second in the opening round of Brazil’s presidential election. They'll meet in a runoff on Oct. 25.
BBC
Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.
Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio says
The US says it is monitoring the case of a lab technician who died at a plague research centre in Siberia.
Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation
As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.
England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender
With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?
King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.
It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference
The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.
Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget
Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds
Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.
The Independent
Jeffrey Archer, novelist and former Conservative MP, dies aged 86
Archer died peacefully at his home, his publisher said in a statement
Trump says ‘threats’ led to US decision to remove bombers from RAF Fairford
Donald Trump said he believed the Fairford plot may have been linked to Iran, without providing evidence
Tony Gilroy on leaving the politics of 'Andor' behind for his 9-composer music drama 'Behemoth!'
Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!”
Trump to issue executive order to bring down diesel prices amid grim midterm polls
The president is expected to unveil his multi-pronged strategy during a campaign appearance in Nebraska, where farmers and ranchers have been hit hard by high fuel costs
Moment Arizona cops shove a college cheerleader to the ground to arrest her
Eryn Bonner, a senior at Arizona State University, was left with bruises on her face, a photo shared by her lawyer showed
US envoy holds rare meeting with Sudan's top general in push to seek end to fighting
A U.S. envoy met over the weekend with Sudan’s top general as the Trump administration pushes for diplomatic efforts to end a war that has created what many describe as the world’s largest humanitarian crises
Doctor who helped lead US response through COVID calls Russia lab outbreak ‘concerning’
Federal health agencies and the State Department are monitoring reports out of eastern Russia following the death of a laboratory worker
Fewer Americans set to be hired this holiday season
A number of large U.S. retailers have publicly announced their holiday hiring plans
The Russian ‘lab leak’ and America’s great weakness
After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that move was, writes Holly Baxter
Meghan Markle launches new ‘Holiday Collection’ in run-up to Christmas
The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle brand revealed that ‘The Holiday Collection: Chapter One’ would be launched on October 6, with the added tagline ‘Merriment in the Making’
