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CBC.ca
'Made-up quote' in Canadian satire site The Beaverton fools Time Magazine
In a recent article about the United States' strained relationships with other countries, Time Magazine included a made-up quote from Canadian satire site The Beaverton — seemingly as fact.
Surging measles cases could augur poorly for other diseases, World Health Organization says
Measles deaths dropped 88 per cent over 24 years thanks to global immunization efforts but the number of cases surged in 2024, the World Health Organization says.
Bus driver admits mixing narcotics and booze on charter trip with Saskatoon school kids
A former Prince Albert bus driver admits he drove a charter with 52 Saskatoon grade school students while high on fentanyl, hydromorphone and hard liquor.
There will be no government money for Amelia Earhart restoration, says minister
Newfoundland and Labrador's new minister of Women and Gender Equality says there is no longer a need for government money to replace or restore the stolen Amelia Earhart statue, and is describing a media campaign by a Liberal MHA as "disingenuous."
UN calls for independent investigation into 'apparent summary execution' of 2 Palestinians in West Bank
Human rights groups are condemning the killing of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank by Israeli security forces, saying video capturing the incident showed the men appearing to surrender while unarmed before being shot dead.
Canada's economy sees surprise boost in 3rd quarter, avoiding a technical recession
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending.
Military family inspires some young Canadians to enlist, despite recruitment hurdles
Against a backdrop of increased tensions with the U.S. and dismal labour prospects for young Canadians, some students are looking to the military for their future careers. They tell CBC News why the Canadian Armed Forces has captured their interest and where they're at with recruitment.
Christmas tree farmers forced to adapt to climate change and affordability crisis
Christmas trees are a long-running tradition for many, but modern-day circumstances are slowly transforming the tree farming industry.
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Toronto Star
Ford government to take control of Ontario's real estate regulator Monday, assumes all powers of board
The province is appointing administrator Jean Lépine to oversee the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) in the wake of the iPro scandal
Listen: Star investigation followed a Facebook drug ad and revealed how illegal drugs are being sold online in Canada
A Toronto Star investigation found illegal drugs being advertised and sold to Canadians through paid Meta ads
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home
The resignation of Andrii Yermak — Ukraine's lead negotiator in talks with the U.S. — comes as Kyiv is under pressure to sign a peace deal nearly four years after Russia's invasion.
Listen: Did Ottawa Just Get Hosed by Alberta?
In this episode of "It's Political", we look at the signing of a memorandum of understanding by the federal government with Alberta yesterday, pledging support to build a new pipeline.
Man sent to hospital after being struck by vehicle near Parkside Drive
Police said they couldn't confirm if the crash was speed related.
More than 100 Thorncliffe Park residents displaced after five-alarm fire burns at two condo buildings
Toronto fire Chief Jim Jessop says it will be a "prolonged event" as crews battle the blaze raging within the insulation of the two buildings.
Donald Trump's call for 'reverse migration' after National Guard shooting a show of strategy, not grief
The policies announced in a social media rant look less like a politician lashing out in anger and more like someone seizing on an opportunity.
How this bank robbing folk hero broke out of the Don Jail twice in one year
Edwin Alonzo Boyd became a household name for his daring bank robberies and dashing good looks. Here's how he escaped the infamous Don Jail — twice.
Toronto condos made investors rich, until they didn’t. As ‘tens of billions’ in losses pile up, the condo isn't dead — but it's going to be different
The condo market has crashed, with preconstruction sales ground to a halt. Here's what comes next.
Toronto said no to a four-tower condo project 'down a ravine wall.' A provincial tribunal is allowing it anyway
The Ontario Land Tribunal disagreed with the city that the site was an erosion risk, or that its official plan prohibits development on ravine banks, saying: "The light is amber, not red."
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Globe and Mail
Zelensky announces resignation of chief of staff and lead negotiator in peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the U.S, after Yermak's residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators.
Pope marks Nicaea meeting in Turkey with prayer for Christian unity
Leo and other Christian leaders met at site that produced the Nicene Creed in highlight of first trip of his pontificate
National Guard shooting suspect faces first-degree murder charge after one soldier died
Charges now include three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed
Death toll from Southeast Asia floods tops 300 as recovery operations step up
Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been stricken by cyclone-fuelled torrential rain for a week
Ukraine’s top peace negotiator quits after anti-corruption raid, deepening political crisis
Chief of staff Andriy Yermak has led Kyiv’s negotiating team at fraught U.S.-backed peace talks
In the field with Russia’s Akhmat Special Forces
A fighting force with roots in Chechnya is on the front lines of the Ukraine invasion. Here’s how they got there
Inside a Donbas field hospital full of wounded Russian soldiers
Behind the front lines in Horlivka, a Globe photojournalist finds men with scarred faces and missing limbs
Ukraine’s drones keep enemy soldiers and civilians weary
Months after Ukrainian ground troops retreated from this Russian region, assaults in the air are still a common hazard
Aid pours in as Hong Kong fire death toll hits 128
Government orders immediate inspections of renovation projects after scaffolding and nets blamed for fast-spreading flames at Wang Fuk Court
National Guard member killed in D.C. ambush sparks political flashpoint
A National Guard member died on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators say was carried out by an Afghan national, an attack President Donald Trump blamed on Biden-era immigration vetting failures as he ordered a sweeping review of asylum cases.
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Global News
Airbus issues ‘significant’ A320 recall after flight-control incident
Airbus said a recent incident involving an A320-family aircraft had revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls.
U.S. tourist found dead in Tobago, suspect in police custody
The victim, identified as Christopher Brown, 43, of Colorado, reportedly left his friends to go buy marijuana.
Consular services won’t be affected by Global Affairs Canada cuts: minister
The recent federal budget includes a $561 million cut to the department's budget next year, which increases to a $1.1 billion cut two years later.
Ukraine’s top peace negotiator resigns after anti-corruption raid on home
Andrii Yermak, the powerful chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resigned hours after his residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators.
Death toll climbs to 128 in Hong Kong apartment blaze, 8 more arrested
Even two days after the fire began, smoke continued to drift out of the charred skeletons of the buildings from the occasional flare-up.
U.K. to start enforcing new travel permit rules for Canadian visitors
Canadians will not be able to legally enter the United Kingdom without an electronic travel authorization starting next February, or face being denied boarding.
Canada has no plans to re-engage with Iran, Anita Anand says
Anand told the Senate's foreign affairs committee that Canada's focus is on limiting the possibility of Tehran obtaining nuclear weapons and urging it to engage with the U.S.
Tourist killed, another injured in shark attack on Australian beach
Police said a woman believed to be in her 20s died at the scene.
Putin says Russia will fight on if Ukraine talks don’t lead to agreements
Putin mixed a readiness to engage with the U.S. over a possible peace plan with several warnings that Russia was prepared to fight on if necessary and take more of Ukraine.
Hong Kong high-rise fire: 3 arrested as death toll climbs to 94
Officials said the fire started on the external scaffolding of one of the buildings, a 32-storey tower, and later spread to inside the building and then to nearby buildings.
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New York Times
Officials Had Been Warned for Over a Year Before Hong Kong Fire
Residents of Wang Fuk Court apartments had raised concerns about flammable foam panels and scaffold netting, but the government did not take decisive action.
‘My Baby Girl Has Passed to Glory,’ Says Father of Guard Soldier Killed in D.C. Shooting
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who died on Thursday, was not initially excited to go to Washington, but had grown to enjoy the city. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remained in critical condition on Friday.
Trump’s Response to Shooting Shows Intensified Anti-Immigration Stance
The president is furiously demanding limits on migration and attacking ethnic groups as he steps up his efforts to equate immigration with crime and economic distress.
For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.
Andriy Yermak Resigns: What to Know About Ukrainian Official
The chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was seen as the second-most powerful person in Ukraine. He was dismissed on Friday.
John Tesh Keeps Bouncing Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba Back
The resurgence of “Roundball Rock,” the N.B.A. theme song he composed, has made the musician more visible than he’s been in over 20 years. He hasn’t been idle.
Andriy Yermak, Zelensky’s Chief of Staff, Resigns
Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff and top peace negotiator, became the highest-ranking casualty of an investigation into a vast kickback scheme.
Parts of Southern Ontario Pummeled by Snow Squalls and Heavy Winds
More localized bands of squalls were expected to form, with up to two feet of snow possible in some areas, according to Canada’s forecast agency.
Late Rally Pushes Stocks Back Near Record High
A midmonth stumble, driven by worries about the frenzy around artificial intelligence, was reversed as investors inched back into stocks this week.
A Different Type of Dementia is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline
On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, scientists say.
CNBC
European markets close higher after choppy month; Delivery Hero gains almost 15%
November has been a volatile month for stocks as concerns of an AI bubble dominated conversation.
Goldman Sachs polled institutional investors on gold, and found many expect it to hit $5K next year
Goldman Sachs polled 900 institutional investor clients and found they believed gold prices could reach an all-time high in 2026.
Switzerland has long welcomed the ultra wealthy. A referendum on a new tax has riled them up
Switzerland looks set to reject a proposal for a 50% tax on inheritances and gifts of more than 50 million Swiss Francs.
Stock futures resume trading after a halt caused by 'cooling issue' at data center
A technical problem obstructed futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the early hours of Friday morning.
AI shopping comes with its own perils this Black Friday
Agentic AI is transforming the way people shop online, and it comes with heigheted risks of digital fraud for retailers.
What’s going on at Nexperia? China’s Wingtech escalates war of words with Dutch chipmaker
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has published an open letter urgently calling on its China unit to help restore supply chain operations.
India economy grows at faster-than-expected 8.2% in September quarter even as tariffs bite
In a quarter that was partially affected by the 50% U.S. tariffs, the Indian economy grew 8.2% in July to September period.
Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' as Europe looks to bolster sovereign defense systems
Italian defense company Leonardo unveiled plans for an AI-powered shield for cities and critical infrastructure
Saba Capital activist Boaz Weinstein calls for removal of Baillie Gifford-run tech investment trust’s entire board
Activist hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein wants to replace the entire board of Baillie Gifford's EWI trust.
Puma shares pop 18% after report China's Anta Sports is looking to buy the sportswear giant
China's Anta Sports is among a number of firms looking to buy the German athletic brand, according to a media report.
Washington Post
Zelensky’s top aide, lead negotiator resigns amid corruption probe
Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office, had emerged as one of the most contentious and powerful figures in the country.
American 16-year-old freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Zaber Ibrahim was arrested in the West Bank as a 15 year old and charged with throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles — an allegation he denies.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
Israeli raid on Syrian town kills 13, including children, residents say
Israel’s military said it conducted the raid in Beit Jinn in southern Syria to apprehend several people it accused of planning attacks.
Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire grows to 128
Rescuers continued searching the blackened high-rises in Tai Po, a northeastern district in Hong Kong’s New Territories.
Israeli forces fatally shoot 2 Palestinians after they appeared to surrender
Israel opened a formal probe into the killings after footage of the incident circulated that showed two men shot at close range as they lay on the ground.
At site of papal prayer in Turkey, a shrinking lake ‘means death’
Lake Iznik is home to the ruins of an ancient basilica, but its waters are receding, leaving behind deep anxiety about the future of life here.
Hong Kong apartment fire tests Beijing-backed rule as anger mounts
With elections looming, the fire undercuts the government’s insistence it can cater to people’s needs without giving them a greater say in who rules the city.
‘We won’t win this war without women’
An art student, an accountant, a sniper, an acrobat and a journalist: Ukraine’s all-women drone unit stakes its place in a male-dominated military.
Putin open to new U.S. peace proposal, ready for envoy next week
The original U.S. plan, which Ukrainians and Europeans said was too favorable to Russia, was modified in negotiations in Geneva last weekend.
BBC
No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a "smokescreen" to raise tax.
How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden?
BBC Verify looks into claims that the Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC entered the US unvetted.
Afghans in US issue plea to Trump after Washington DC shooting
People who left Afghanistan urge the US president not to toughen his stance after an attack allegedly carried out by an Afghan national.
Norris third as title rival Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole
Lando Norris qualifies only third for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix - on the weekend the McLaren driver could clinch his first world title.
UN panel says Israel operating 'de facto policy of torture'
Rights groups gave harrowing details about conditions in Israeli detention centres. Israel has not responded but has previously denied allegations of torture.
'Callous' beheading of stag prompts police investigation
The headless body of the stag, that was part of the herd at Newbridge Demesne in Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday.
Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer
Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi?
With top clubs in Europe registering an interest, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi?
Zelensky's top adviser resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home
Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money
Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.
The Independent
EuroMillions results: Tonight’s winning lottery numbers revealed with huge £157m jackpot up for grabs
Tonight’s wining numbers have been announced
Trump says he will cancel all Biden orders ‘signed by autopen’ and threatens ex-president with ‘perjury’ charges
Trump’s words come as he has also sought to investigate members of Congress
President Don Jr? Trump’s eldest son closes the gap on JD Vance in new poll of Republican prospects for 2028
The Trump Organization’s executive vice president polls consistently well with the MAGA base while his friend Vice President Vance’s prospects have taken a hit, Joe Sommerlad reports
Ukraine’s corruption scandal is disastrous for Zelensky – Putin will love it
Zelensky’s lost his chief of staff amid a €100m corruption scandal that the Kremlin will exploit – this is a disaster to Kyiv but also a sign that its system works, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Astonishing two-thirds of Americans say four-year college degree isn’t worth it
Dramatic shift from past polls which showed Americans were more evenly divided on the issue
World’s first commercial space science satellite launched successfully
Blue Skies Space, a space science data company headquartered in London, said its satellite was launched from a rocket in California.
National Guard shooting victim Sarah Backstrom’s father pays heartbreaking tribute: Latest updates
West Virginia Guard member died on Thanksgiving as fellow service member Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition after DC attack
Peace and quiet of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago neighbors shattered after he altered flight routes
‘It’s as if they’re accelerating when they’re right over me,’ one neighbor said of the planes
Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington
West Virginia communities and officials are honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country
‘Are you stupid?’: Trump berates another female reporter for questioning him on DC shooter
Donald Trump called a female reporter “stupid” after she questioned him about claims he made regarding the Washington DC shooting.
