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CBC.ca
Carney tells NYT he studied risk of U.S.-led military action in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he studied the possibility of U.S.-led military action in Canada. In a lengthy New York Times interview, he declined to discuss in detail what that examination involved, but suggested it would be irresponsible not to prepare for what he called "extreme tail risk."
Blue Jays eliminated from playoff contention after another uninspiring offensive performance
Pete Alonso hit his 41st home run of the season, former Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt took a shutout into the sixth inning, and the hometown Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, eliminating the defending American League champions from the post-season race.
Cineplex may be going up for sale, company says in announcement of new CEO
Cineplex is considering a potential sale, the company revealed in a statement announcing former Landmark Cinemas head Bill Walker as its new CEO. While it said the board is confident in the company’s future prospects, it is evaluating all avenues.
Drivers showed off their parallel parking chops in Pittsburgh. The winner did it in 6 seconds
Parallel parking is a driving skill that can be hard to master. Dan Leber founded Pittsburgh’s Parallel Parking Championship in 2021. Now hundreds of drivers participate in the low-stakes, silly competition.
FBI employee data allegedly hacked by ShinyHunters contains sensitive info about intelligence roles
FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about scores of bureau officials’ job assignments, including sensitive work against Chinese spies, Russian intelligence, drug cartels and more, Reuters has found.
Health Canada suspends licence to collect plasma at Winnipeg Grifols location
An embattled for-profit plasma centre in Winnipeg is now officially suspended from collecting the blood component, after Health Canada cited concerns about its "quality management" in the wake of a donor's death last year.
Where did bats come from? Family tree drawn from huge genetic study
Scientists say they've settled the debate about where bats came from and uncovered what the earliest bats were like. They also believe their new huge study of bat genomes and fossils could help reveal the secrets behind bats' extraordinary disease-resistance and longevity.
Trump says Canada is 'destroying itself' with immigration. Ministers say that's bogus
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Canadian immigration policies on Wednesday, saying the country is "destroying itself" by allowing "millions" of people into the country without proper security checks — comments federal ministers say are ill-informed and grossly inaccurate.
Hudson Williams's girlfriend says Heated Rivalry fans crossing 'huge boundary'
Katelyn Larson, a Vancouver-based tattoo artist, made a rare statement about her relationship with Hudson Williams, calling out Heated Rivalry fans for their parasocial behaviour.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Venezuela’s interim President Rodriguez promises elections, transition to ‘full democracy’
Venezuela’s government has initiated talks with opposition and would guarantee participation of all political forces, Delcy Rodríguez tells UN
Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit where the superpowers' tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out against a backdrop of pomp and ceremony.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Brown could have faced up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the original attempted murder charge
Why the surging conflict in northern Ethiopia could spill across borders
An alliance of seven armed groups has spearheaded the latest fighting in an already vulnerable region
Trump administration invites Putin to December G20 meeting, possible summit
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia is ‘grateful and appreciative’ for the invitation, Russian news agencies report
Zelensky warns Russia of 'painful' winter if energy truce talks fail
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Moscow at the United Nations on Wednesday that Ukraine would strike back and make the coming winter deeply painful for Russia if the two sides cannot agree on a truce on energy before the cold sets in.
China, U.S. extend trade truce as Xi receives rare planeside welcome from Trump
Three-day visit expected to reciprocate ceremonial grandeur that marked U.S. President’s visit to China in May
Zelensky warns Russia of consequences if energy truce talks fail
In UN speech, Ukrainian President says Kyiv would strike back and make the winter deeply painful if sides can’t come to agreement
Iran's president delivers defiant UN speech
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, responding to threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and calling for dialogue while rejecting what he described as the language of force.
FBI investigates hackers’ claim to have stolen sensitive employee data
Hacking group ShinyHunters claim to have hacked sensitive data belonging to thousands of agents and applicants while compromising bureau’s jobs website
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Global News
6-year-old girl from China breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
Lian Yunzhi, age six, broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flight
The Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.
Iran will fight ‘until our last breath,’ president says in UN speech
The speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
McGuinty says Canada is ‘keeping watch’ on Russia threat
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.
Carney pledges $100 million in new aid for Palestinians
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.
Trump signs Arctic security deal with Greenland, Denmark
Trump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.
How an amateur found Germany’s biggest hoard of Roman silver coins
An amateur archaeologist who discovered several Roman silver coins in a field in western Germany realized he had stumbled upon something bigger.
Trump defends starting war against Iran in address to UN General Assembly
U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency.
Carnival Cruise passenger jumps overboard from ship heading to California
The incident took place aboard the Carnival Panorama, operated by Carnival Cruise Line, as the ship was heading from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Long Beach, Calif.
Canada, France pledge to work together on space infrastructure, business
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said the countries plan to work together on infrastructure that can receive data from satellites.
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New York Times
Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to immediately restore the press credentials for the employees of the three news outlets.
Australia Investigates OpenAI Hack on Public Health Care Site
Australia is exploring potential legal action after an artificial intelligence agent accessed nonpublic information on the country’s universal health care system.
The U.S. and China Are Far Apart on A.I. Safety
Beijing and Washington may use the same language of A.I. safety, but they are trying to protect very different things.
From a Nepal in Pain, a Young Leader Makes a Case for Climate Reparations
Balendra Shah, 36, comes to the U.N. as a sun-glassed symbol of Gen Z political power. But concerns about his style are growing at home after devastating floods left thousands dead or missing.
Mary Peltola’s Campaign in Alaska Senate Race Is Rocked by Tumult, With Angry Outbursts and Slurs
Democrats hope that Mary Peltola can flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska. Former aides describe a campaign and congressional office marked by chaos.
Trump Aides Seek to Jump Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.
OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching Four Other Targets, With No Prompting
In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said.
Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register
The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race. A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.
8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says
The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.
Timothy Mellon, a G.O.P. Billionaire, Pulls Back His Money From Senate Republicans
Timothy Mellon, one of the party’s biggest donors in 2024, has so far withheld his midterm donations for Republican senators because he is unhappy about the failure to pass a key Trump priority.
CNBC
Judge hears arguments on Trump White House media ban, hopes to rule 'soon'
The DOJ on Tuesday night cited national security concerns in justifying President Trump's ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.
Tehran takes aim at Canada for not condemning Trump's threat to destroy Iran
Baqaei said that Carney chose to appease Washington by reframing a threat to "annihilate" Iran as merely "speaking the language of war."
France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral
Time is not on the side of French government bonds, strategists have warned, as the nation's deficit balloons.
U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan. 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.
OpenAI says agent hacked Australian government website without being told to do so
An OpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to an Australian government website while attempting to gather health data.
Oil falls on report Asia will import highest volume of crude since start of Iran war
Oil fell Thursday, as traders assess a report that Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude oil since the start of the US-Iran war.
Historic day for global bonds as 10-year Treasury and JGB yields hit highest in decades
Japanese 10-year government bond yield rose to a 30-year high on Thursday, following a surge in Treasury yields.
World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn
Climate shocks, conflict and a global fuel crisis, on top of surging interest rates and donor cuts, leave agencies less able to help those facing higher food prices.
Here's what happens to the economy when Treasury yields soar like they are now
Government debt costs leaped higher Wednesday, the product of multiple factors.
Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push
At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new VR Glasses and the Muse Charm gadget for AI agents.
Washington Post
Attacks by new rebel alliance stoke fear Ethiopia is returning to war
Tigray rebels said they were responding to a “full-scale offensive” by the government, which countered that it was the rebels who started the fighting.
Iran’s president tells U.N. his country ‘must be powerful so as to avoid being threatened’
Masoud Pezeshkian began his brief address by saying that he had planned to deliver different remarks before hearing President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday.
Trump invites Putin to this year’s G-20 summit in Florida
Planning for the December gathering in Miami comes as security experts warn that escalations between Ukraine and Russia risk deepening the war.
6-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record
Lian Yunzhi of China solved five Rubik’s Cubes in an average of 4.27 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition last week.
To answer far-right surge, Mamdani and Spain’s Sánchez forge global left-wing ties
Some U.S. Democrats are seeking out like-minded counterparts abroad in their struggle to counter right-wing populism.
Another U.S. service member dies amid Iran war, Pentagon tally shows
The Defense Department’s disclosed total stands at 19 fatalities, though U.S. officials say the actual number is higher.
Victories by far left and far right show Germans sick of politics as usual
In a striking show of antiestablishment voter sentiment, the Left won in Berlin on the same night that the far-right Alternative for Germany won in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
U.S. and Iran had ‘very good meeting’ over ongoing war, Trump says
The United States and Iran held a rare three-hour meeting in New York to discuss ending the war between the two countries, Trump said.
Man charged over Rwanda genocide in first for U.K.
Vincent Brown stands accused of aiding in genocide and crimes against humanity during the paroxysm of violence in his native country in 1994, charges he denies.
‘Shame on you,’ Netanyahu says of Mamdani ahead of trip to NYC
The Israeli leader’s appearance at the U.N. General Assembly this week will be his first time in New York since the mayor called for his arrest.
BBC
Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban
A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.
Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with his players to build a proper team.
I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands - this is their story
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe speak to the BBC's Simon Jack at the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit.
England should stop trying to replicate Spain - Gordon
Anthony Gordon says that controlling games is not in the "English DNA" but the Three Lions could still win major tournaments if they stop "trying to replicate Spain".
Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.
Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens
Workers tell BBC they are increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells because of overcrowding.
The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'
The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror.
Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit
The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his visit.
They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
The Independent
Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelensky says
Two North Korean soldiers were captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region in January last year
OpenAI agent hacks into Australian health data in ‘world-first’ AI breach of government body
Albanese says OpenAI did not alert the Australian government to breach until 10 September
New facial recognition store checkout system piloted in London cafes
Customers can use the new technology in a similar way to unlocking a smartphone or app.
France hails discovery of wall near Notre-Dame as ‘major breakthrough’ for history of Paris
Ancient Gallic town was cited by Julius Caesar, but there is no material evidence yet
Tories would ban long-term benefit claimants from gambling, buying alcohol and cigarettes
Full rate of Universal Credit would be given only to people who have worked for years
Leader of China’s underground church calls on Trump to intervene with Xi
With Xi enjoying a grand state visit to Washington this week, pastor Ezra Jin Mingri tells Alisha Rahaman Sarkar he hopes the issues of religious freedom in China and a major crackdown on Christians feature prominently in the talks
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party leads in provisional election results
Provisional results from Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary election
Gulf nations keep oil flowing despite Iran war as costs mount
At the start of the Iran war, many feared that Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz would send oil prices through the roof and throttle the global economy
Stalkers using Spotify to track and harass victims: ‘My ex made an album about me and put my face on the cover’
Exclusive: Stalkers are using the music sharing platform to upload distressing material about their victims, access their accounts remotely, and attempt to communicate with them through playlists and song titles
NHS staff under investigation after teen’s medical records accessed by staff years after death
Oliver McGowan, 18, who had autism and epilepsy, died in 2016 after an antipsychotic medicine triggered a rare reaction and caused his brain to swell
