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CBC.ca

Greek authorities find 12 bodies in a boat carrying migrants south of Crete; 18 people rescued

Greece is one of the main entry points into the European Union for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Polish police say Krakow mass shooting assailant died in hospital

A young gunman who killed six people in central Krakow on ‌Saturday in Poland's unprecedented mass shooting has died in hospital, police said early ​on Monday.

Parents warned extremist groups are targeting a growing number of kids online across Prairies

Violent extremist groups are grooming, recruiting and radicalizing a growing number of children and teenagers across the Prairies, police and researchers say.

These moms fought to change Canada's 'discriminatory' EI Act — and officially won

The legal battle is finally over for a group of six Quebec moms who fought to have certain provisions of the EI Act changed. The federal government says it will not challenge a Federal Court of Appeal ruling in favour of the mothers who were denied job loss benefits after their maternity leaves.

Critics warn of health data privacy concerns as Ottawa ramps up AI strategy

The Canadian government wants to ramp up the development and adoption of AI systems, starting with the health sector, but experts warn that proposed measures to address privacy concerns have critical gaps.

Suspicious tree removal and permits linked to Toronto developer

A Toronto developer is facing new accusations of illegal tree removal at a residential property in Etobicoke. Four trees were recently cut down without permits at a property connected to Modcity. The company denies any wrongdoing.

Some women in Canada are choosing fertility treatments to avoid passing down genetic mutations to their kids

Egg freezing is surging in Canada and genetic testing is one of the motivations. We spoke with a woman planning to freeze her eggs so she can test her embryos for the BRCA 1 gene mutation.
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Globe and Mail

Trump to meet mediator Qatar as efforts to end the Iran war ramp up

Trump has played down the likelihood of major warfare restarting soon, but remains unwilling to accept an existing Iranian truce plan

Poland mass shooter dies in hospital as political dispute over motives builds

He opened fire at people from his car in Krakow’s historic main square, killing six and injuring 15

Russell Brand to be sentenced for rape and sexual assaults

He could receive a significant prison term after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others

UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey with focus on establishing new targets, implementing prior promises

Delegates are also expected to discuss how to help poorer countries pay to adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather events

They signed up for a ‘forever’ cruise. Their dream ran aground after 750 days

Canadians who were aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey say the demands for more money never seemed to stop

Nvidia probes whether CEO Jensen Huang had affair with Chinese spy

Nvidia said on Sunday its board was probing whether CEO Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.

Nvidia stock slides as company probes Jensen Huang affair with alleged Chinese spy

AI chipmaker launches internal investigation after CEO admits to cheating on wife, Lori Huang, with former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang

Youth protests highlight EU’s split between a restive west and peaceful east

While countries like Germany and France rise up against the political class, places like Croatia look on in confusion

South Africa’s ANC electoral crash fuels debate on fate of Africa’s liberation movements

Liberation parties are still in power in Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, but they have increasingly relied on authoritarian power

Trump ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC’s Dana White as White House press secretary

President says he will still meet with White on Monday to discuss other matters
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Global News

Russia hopes U.S. midterm results won’t shift Trump’s Ukraine negotiations

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.

‘I love our country’ Nvidia CEO regrets affair with alleged China spy

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.

What’s next for Israel as Eisenkot tapped to lead government?

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 authorities blame Krakow attack on ‘far-right ideologies’

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

Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form government

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.

6 dead, 15 injured after gunman opens fire in Krakow, Poland

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.

Canadians choosing pricier destinations over Cuba amid crisis: travel agents

The U.S. oil blockade against Cuba triggered severe fuel shortages in the country prompting Canadian airlines to suspend flights to the island destination earlier this year.

25 people killed in airstrike near Yemen’s capital, Houthi official says

Fighting has escalated between the Iranian-backed Houthis — who control Sanaa, the north and the west of the country — and their Saudi-backed opponents based in the south and east.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding and Iran

The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario in co-ordination with Fintrac, Canada's anti-money laundering watchdog.

Holocaust survivor shot in Bondi Beach attack dies almost a year after massacre

Eva Geller was one of about 40 people who were injured when gunmen opened fire on a group gathered at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach on Dec. 14.
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New York Times

Nvidia’s Stock Price Set to Drop After Investigation Into CEO Jensen Huang

The chipmaker’s size and significance to the A.I. trade means that Jensen Huang’s admission of a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy could reverberate across Wall Street.

Immigrants Are Being Systematically Returned Home Despite Court Orders

Working with the Trump administration, foreign partners accept deportees, then ship them to nations where the U.S. itself would be prohibited from sending them.

The Clergy in Congress

Some religious Democrats campaigned on an old commandment — to love thy neighbor. Is that a new road map for the party?

How a Bank Implosion in Paraguay Ensnared a President

Prosecutors accused President Santiago Peña of funneling nearly a billion dollars of government funds to the Ueno bank as its executives made reckless insider loans.

Is Jensen Huang too Powerful to Be Punished by Nvidia?

The chief executive has a tight grip on his company, presenting a challenge for Nvidia’s board, which is investigating his affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.

There’s a New Roy Cohn in Town

Stephen Miller is the wartime consigliere Trump always wanted.

Senator Tells Google to Let Schools Disable A.I. Features in Search

The request came from Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, after Google said it would not turn off artificial intelligence tools for students using its search engine.

Progressives Launch ‘Ready for AOC’ Ahead of 2028 Presidential Election

A new political organization aims to encourage Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president, and to demonstrate that a formidable organizing apparatus is awaiting her.

Congress Returns to a Reordered Washington With a Hazy Agenda

An impeachment vote on the defense secretary, a spending deal and several major bills are in play in a post-election session that will be shaped by last week’s electoral earthquake.

CNBC

What is Megaspeed? The Nvidia chip buyer in the spotlight after Jensen Haung’s affair

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

Nvidia stock falls 5% as scrutiny turns to Jensen Huang’s relationship with alleged Chinese spy

Nvidia said its board has launched an independent investigation following the reports that Huang was the target of a "foreign intelligence effort."

Rubio sees little hope of diplomatic breakthrough to Mideast deadlock amid 'outrageous' Iranian demands

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Iran negotiations remain unproductive.

Nasdaq defies Nvidia impact as Huang faces espionage affair probe

The board opens an investigation into Huang's relationship with an alleged Chinese spy

Congress returns with government funding, Pete Hegseth and the debt limit on the agenda

Republicans have less than two months left with majorities in both the Senate and the House — and a long list of legislation to take up in the coming weeks.

From supermarket fridges to passenger flights, a wave of threats is testing Europe's defenses

Cyberattacks on fridges in supermarkets and a wave of bomb threats are testing Europe’s ability to withstand disruption to crucial infrastructure.

China wholesale inflation hits highest in more than four years as consumer measure slows

The PPI for October came in at 5.7%, compared to the 5.3% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

What Jensen Huang's affair with an accused Chinese spy means for Nvidia stock

If I didn't own Nvidia, I wouldn't buy it on Monday. The stock will probably go lower from wherever it opens.

Read Huang's email to his staff and statement from Nvidia's board of directors

Here is the text of a staff email from Huang obtained by CNBC and a statement released Sunday about the investigation from Nvidia's board of directors.

Trump says renewed Iran strikes ‘highly unlikely’ if talks progress but warns he could still strike

Trump tied avoiding renewed U.S. strikes to progress in talks over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC

Thick fog disrupts travel with further weather warning issued

Fog is causing disruption on Monday morning for many across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week

New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

Burn replaces injured Guehi in England squad

Newcastle's Dan Burn is added to the England squad to play Croatia and Spain in the Nations League this week after Marc Guehi pulls out with a hip injury.

England clear way for Carse return and drop Bashir

England open the door for Brydon Carse to return to Test cricket for the tour of South Africa by naming him in the Lions squad.

Alisson wants to sign new Liverpool contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, when his current contract is set to expire.

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say

Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.

Find out who's in the running for this year's Booker Prize

The winner of this year's literary award will be announced in London on Monday.

At least 34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal

The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate

The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.

Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner

David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.

The Independent

Prince Harry steps down from top role at mental health company

BetterUp made the announcement less than three months after Harry and Meghan relocated back to the UK

Burnham: Bravery shown by Brand’s victims will ‘change the system’

The PM spoke out as the disgraced comedian faces a lengthy jail term

Russell Brand sentencing live: I hope ‘sexual predator’ will no longer be able to hurt women, victim tells court

Disgraced comedian was 'celebrated' for 'disgusting' treatment of women, victims tell Southwark Crown Court

Customer spending on Oxford Street up since pedestrianisation, data shows

Mayor Sadiq Khan has hailed the ‘staggering’ results of pedestrianisation, with retail spending up by 28%

What Andy Burnham’s GCSE curriculum shake-up means for pupils

Many secondary schools start teaching GCSE-level material early to pupils in Year 9

UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and ‘attacks’. Here’s what to buy

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

Three-time Olympic judo champion announces bid for French presidency

Former world champion Teddy Riner has announced his intention to run for president

Met Office issues verdict on where snow will fall in the UK this week

Temperatures have plummeted across the UK

Woman rumoured to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s new girlfriend denies they are romantically involved

Aliba Bellingham has insisted they are ‘just acquaintances’ who spend time together discussing horses and dogs

Watch Russell Brand sentencing live: Disgraced comedian sentenced for rape and sexual assault

Watch live as disagreed comedian Russell Brand is sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Monday (9 November), after he was convicted of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women.