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CBC.ca
Judge orders Trump administration to end taxpayer-funded TV ads
U.S. President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night, even as the administration said the ad campaign was coming to an end.
Turkey gravy brand sold in Canada recalled due to undeclared mustard
A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.
Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's Pacific coast, slamming towns and resorts
Hurricane Simon was pounding Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed people living between the Sierra Madre and the ocean.
Children among at least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti coast
At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in East Africa, the International Organization for Migration said Sunday.
Montreal surgeon fired by Lasik MD following allegations of involvement in escort network
Lasik MD's spokesperson Jessica Lukian Papineau said Bashour was suspended immediately that night, and all his surgeries were reassigned to other physicians the next morning. That case is due in court next year, and no charges have officially been laid against Bashour.
Support floods in for Gus, Halifax's 104-year-old gopher tortoise, ahead of surgery
Hundreds of get-well messages and art pieces have been sent to the tortoise before he undergoes a bladder surgery on Tuesday.
Pope Leo will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.
'Disrespect for wildlife': Multiple grizzly bear poaching incidents under investigation in Alberta
Provincial officials are investigating the illegal killings of four grizzly bears at three separate locations over the last year. One of the bear corpses was found abandoned with its paws removed after being poached.
Disappointed, angry, excited: Albertans weigh in on looming referendum
At a library branch CBC News visited in Calgary, a few people were excited to vote. Others were just starting to follow the process, and several expressed frustration at Alberta even having a referendum.
Panama declares state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities
The government of Panama declared a state of emergency Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes but reported damages in all 10 of Panama's provinces and two Indigenous territories.
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Toronto Star
Union says Stelco layoffs have begun, setting up possible court battle with Ottawa
Union official says about 90 employees are out and 80 more are expected this week, as Ottawa demands a plan within five days.
Annual free turkey drive forced to turn away 700 people, demand was 'beyond imagination'
Downsview Park Merchants Market, the organizers of the 300-turkey giveaway, said it usually has boxes to spare.
Alberta separatists are expected to lose. They're not preparing to quit
Eight days remain in the campaign in which Albertans will decide whether to set their province on the path to secession.
Wild turkeys are back in Toronto, a century after being wiped out in Ontario
The eastern wild turkey, once extinct in Ontario, is making a comeback across the province.
A clash of titans or old guard versus new? Inside the epic battle for Mississauga
Mississauga is facing what might be its closest mayoral race in a very long time.
Toronto is safer than ever, but not everybody thinks so. That fear is shaping the mayoral race
As mayoral candidates trade accusations over policing and public safety, experts say the gap between data and fear isn't new.
AI surveillance towers in this Toronto parking lot have residents feeling uneasy
Avante Security says 'residents should be thankful that organizations want to help keep neighbourhoods safe.'
Why Alberta's referendum is a political and personal test for Mark Carney
The Oct. 19 vote may reveal whether the prime minister is the champion of the West that Alberta has been waiting for.
TNT shortage has one company angling to get Canada back in the explosives business
TNT shortages have sent a panic all along the West's explosives supply chain as militaries and civilian mining and construction companies reliant on the explosive are confronted with delays and skyrocketing costs.
The Campaign Pitch: How Toronto could build and protect more affordable housing
The idea from the U of T School of Cities includes the city getting first refusal when certain properties are for sale.
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Globe and Mail
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, South Korea says
Missiles fired from near Pyongyang in latest weapons test amid rising tensions
Russia’s switch to jet-powered drones has given it another advantage in Ukraine
Analysts say the new drones illustrate how the Russian military has evolved into an agile innovator
Russia and Ukraine reach energy ceasefire, Trump says
U.S. President’s brief social media post said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately
FBI records name Canadian ransomware negotiator in arrest over recent hack
Cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky could face charges amid crackdown on ‘ShinyHunters’ hacking group
Trump sticks with tariffs despite widespread disapproval among U.S. voters
More than 64% of U.S. adults believe President’s trade policies have gone too far, polls show
Houthis renew warning to stay away from Saudi airports after deadly Riyadh attack
Yemen's Houthis warned airlines, travelers and airport workers on Sunday to stay away from Saudi airports, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others. Reuters Chief Correspondent for Saudi Arabia Timour Azhari explains.
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a lesion on his lung
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lesion on his lung.
Indian protesters seek removal of election chief as ‘cockroach’ leaders released
Police detain hundreds of protesters in Delhi for a second day as nationwide youth movement continues
Ukraine will hold elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire, Zelensky says
Trump criticized Zelensky for attacking Russian oil refineries after the U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel
Poland’s police arrest man planning to attack Prime Minister, officials say
Poland on high alert after series of school stabbings and fears of possible Russian hybrid attack
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Global News
Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks
Ambassador Jean-Philippe Linteau says in a video posted on Sunday that anyone in Riyadh who encounters military debris should walk away and contact authorities.
Passenger terminal at Riyadh airport is struck again, a day after 12 were killed
A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people.
Ukraine supports energy ceasefire with Russia: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he supports an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia announced by U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.
A ferocious Hurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears
The eye of Hurricane Simon was just off the Pacific coast of Mexico early Sunday and was expected to move inland later in the day as an extremely powerful storm.
Saudi Arabia extends airport closure and moves Riyadh schools online as attack threats continue
Saudi Arabia on Sunday kept its main international airport closed and moved Riyadh schools online as Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened new airstrikes across the kingdom.
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.
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New York Times
The Taliban Are Using Europe’s Fear of Migrants to Their Advantage
European nations that condemn the Taliban government for its human rights record are seeking its help to deport refugees back to Afghanistan.
Saudi and Yemeni Airports Hit in New Round of Strikes
At least one person was killed in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, kingdom authorities said. The Houthis said Saudi aircraft hit the Yemeni capital’s airport.
Can a Democrat Beat Darline Graham? 5 Takeaways From the South Carolina Senate Debate
Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic challenger, accused Senator Darline Graham of taking her cues from President Trump. Ms. Graham said Dr. Andrews wouldn’t say no to socialists.
Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Storm Rachel Bring Flood Risks to Mexico and Southwestern U.S.
Hurricane Simon was hugging the west coast of Mexico on Sunday, while the remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Rachel churned inland, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
Mamdani to Skip Columbus Day Parade. Some Italian Americans Are Glad.
City Hall confirmed that the mayor would not join Monday’s procession up Fifth Avenue, but would host an Italian American heritage reception soon.
Waves From Powerful Storm Pound Beach Homes in Southern California
Waves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend, prompting evacuations.
Four Hours and Three Minutes in Ithaca
On the most traumatic night in a young woman’s life, a good man could not be found.
Hurricane Isaias’s Aftermath in Video and Pictures
It was the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, and the first to hit the mainland United States in two years.
An Israeli Election Like No Other
Many say a vote in two weeks may be the most consequential in Israel’s history.
Flamingos at a Florida Zoo Rode Out Hurricane Isaias in the Bathroom
ZooWorld in Panama City Beach, Fla. squeezed a group of 30 flamingos into a bathroom to shelter them from Hurricane Isaias, which hit the Gulf Coast.
CNBC
TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years
Chew cautioned that AI's growing capabilities would require stronger safeguards, particularly as autonomous systems become more widely adopted.
Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on social media that "Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well."
Judge orders Trump administration to immediately stop taxpayer-funded TV ads
The ads featuring President Trump have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing the outcome of the midterm election.
CNBC Daily Open: Will America open another front in the Middle East? Trump is considering
Tensions escalate in the Middle East and Ukraine wars.
Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices
Beijing’s push to diversify away from the dollar and Chinese households’ search for a safe place to put their savings has fueled China’s record gold buying.
Plenty is working against this market. Here's why I'm staying invested anyway
The fact is, I don't have a strong case for owning stocks at the moment.
Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
Justice Department investigates TV networks as White House press-access fight escalates
The Justice Department said in a statement that it is examining whether the White House TV press pool violated the Sherman Act.
Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.
AI’s quiet safety gatekeepers are stepping into the spotlight
The intensifying AI safety debate is bringing a small group of third-party evaluators into the center of a multitrillion-dollar industry.
Washington Post
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation against Houthis after airport strike kills at least 12
More than 300 were injured in Saturday's attack. President Donald Trump said he is weighing joining strikes on the Iranian-backed rebels.
Trump’s Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw criticism in U.S. and abroad
Several Republicans objected to Trump's stance. “I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law, said Sen. Thom Tillis.
Pope will have surgery after doctors discover nodule in his lung
Pope Leo XIV said that the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized,” and that the surgery would be in the coming days.
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.
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal
Ukraine’s Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world," Trump said Saturday, a day after praising Russia’s Putin.
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.”
BBC
'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire"
A warning over the upcoming Budget and coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war lead Monday's papers.
PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.
Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires
The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.
Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV
The actor portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator, in his latest film.
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.
AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warns
The impact of the Iran war poses significant risks for the government’s spending plans, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play
The Borat star said he was "beyond delighted" to be working on the show, The Popinjay Cavalier, with the Pulp Fiction director.
Could you spot cancer symptoms in children?
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
Remnants of hurricane to bring warm weather to the UK this week
Close to record-breaking warm nights are possible this week as warmer air heads for the UK.
The Independent
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from Russia
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen about $1.50 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo posed for photo with animal before climbing into enclosure, say witnesses
The man was pronounced dead at the scene in Yorkshire on Saturday
Yorkshire tiger latest: Woman ‘tried to pull tiger attack victim back’ before he jumped into zoo enclosure
South Yorkshire police said the man sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene
Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
Shiyazh Pete’s time with the Dallas Cowboys was brief, but his NFL debut in a preseason game in August gave Navajo fans a moment to remember
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Putin struck power plant hours after Trump ‘ceasefire’ announcement
Trump is reportedly threatening to block weapons supplies to Ukraine if it continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
Mother's 3-day walk with sick daughter highlights Somalia's child malnutrition emergency
A Somali mother walked for three days carrying her severely malnourished 3-year-old daughter nearly 90 kilometers to a hospital in Kismayo
What to Stream: Katseye, 'VisionQuest,' 'Tenzing' and a new 'Castlevania' game
New streaming entertainment options are arriving this week, including a tribute to Norm Macdonald and a new Marvel series
Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote
Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one projectile toward the sea, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations
Judge orders Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
A Manhattan judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message
