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CBC.ca
Canada's men collect their 1st-ever FIFA U17 World Cup win
Elijah Roche scored in the 88th minute and Marius Aiyenero converted a penalty in stoppage time as Canada pulled off a Houdini-like 2-1 win over Uganda on Wednesday for its first-ever victory in nine trips to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Thousands of Alberta nursing care staff vote in favour of strike
Nursing care staff represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees have voted 98 per cent in favour of strike action in a vote this week.
IN PHOTOS | Sightings of November's supermoon
Stargazers got a celestial treat with the appearance of a supermoon, the second one this year.
New national emergency alert system proposed in federal budget
The federal budget is proposing more than $55 million for a new national emergency alert system, making good on a recommendation from the committee that examined the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.
B.C. premier, First Nations call on feds to continue oil tanker ban
B.C. Premier David Eby stood with members of numerous First Nations from B.C.’s northern coast on Wednesday to support and sign a declaration that asks Ottawa to continue a moratorium on oil tankers in the province’s northern waters.
U.S. government shutdown is now the longest in history
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, setting the record as the longest ever, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts, missed paychecks, flight delays while costing the U.S. at least $10 billion per week, according to estimates.
As soaring AI stocks take a turn, investors say not to panic yet
Markets in Asia and Europe took a hit Wednesday before Wall Street's muted open. For months, markets have ignored elevated interest rates, stubborn inflation, trade turmoil and a patchy global economy, leading some to worry about whether hopes surrounding AI were creating a bubble that could burst.
Trade talks with Trump ‘not yet revived’ since anti-tariff ad apology: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave no indication trade talks with the United States will resume any time soon, despite apologizing to U.S. President Donald Trump who abruptly ended negotiations over an ad campaign.
Aid groups call for urgent access of shelter, food items into Gaza as winter nears
Thousands of boxes filled with shelter items and food are sitting idle in Jordan, Egypt and Israel, humanitarian agencies say, warning that very little aid is making its way into Gaza nearly four weeks after a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel began.
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Toronto Star
Remembrance Day events are being held in Toronto. Here's where you can pay your respects
This year's Remembrance Day will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Here are the events being held.
Toronto is installing priority streetcar lanes on Bathurst Street. Here's what you need to know
The work will begin Wednesday unless the forecasted strong winds make the working conditions unsafe, the city said.
Thousands of dog treats sold in Canada recalled over salmonella concerns
Puppy Love Pet Products, Inc., based in Alberta, reported 22,300 affected units have been sold in Canada since February.
Federal budget lacks 'sense of urgency,' Ontario finance minister says
Peter Bethlenfalvy says the budget "lacks some ambition" because it fell short on infrastructure funding for projects like the Ring of Fire.
Blue Jays' Game 7 World Series loss to Dodgers was the most-watched MLB game in 34 years
According to new viewership numbers from Major League Baseball, Game 7 attracted a combined average of 51.0 million viewers in Canada, the U.S. and Japan.
‘It kind of looks like aliens’: What was the strange spiral above Toronto on Tuesday night?
It spun lazily end to end, emitting a mist as it travelled between the stars. But don't worry, preppers — there's a scientific explanation.
Buck Martinez loved covering this Blue Jays team — and made his intentions for next season clear
The longtime Blue Jays broadcaster told that Star that he wants to return to cover the team next season. Sportsnet said there is mutual interest.
Multiple arrests after protesters reportedly force their way into downtown building
Officers responded to reports about the incident near Elm and Bay streets around 1:13 p.m., Toronto police said in a post on social media.
Company building Toronto's new electric ferries faces criminal corruption charges overseas
Netherlands-based shipbuilder Damen said the charges, which include bribery, forgery and money laundering would not affect the delivery.
Mark Carney's Liberals welcome MP who crossed the floor as the hunt for budget support continues
New Liberal MP Chris d’Entremont said he crossed the floor because Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had the wrong focus.
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Globe and Mail
ICE agents’ arrest of daycare teacher sparks outrage in Chicago
Employee had a work permit and agents followed her into the school without a warrant, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley says
U.S. immigration agents arrest daycare teacher in Chicago
An employee of a Chicago daycare was arrested at work on immigration charges Wednesday, according to witnesses, reflecting the Trump administration's increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.
Mexican President Sheinbaum presses charges after man gropes her in street
Viral incident spotlights daily harassment and assaults suffered by women in Mexico
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum presses charges after street harassment
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she had pressed charges against a man after being harassed in the street. The man has been arrested.
Kentucky Governor says UPS plane narrowly missed major buildings in tragic crash
First responders were searching for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least nine people, authorities said.
Crowds protest in Paris as Shein opens first permanent store
Crowds of shoppers - and protesters - turned out Wednesday for the opening of fast-fashion giant Shein's first permanent store in Paris, inside one of the city's most iconic department stores.
Democratic successes in local U.S. elections won’t salve party’s anxieties about its future
Mamdani’s win could mean new potential for the party – or could make the Democrats more vulnerable to charges that it is careering toward extremism
U.S. Supreme Court questions legality of Trump’s tariffs
The case is the final legal test of whether the levies go beyond the U.S. President’s powers
UPS plane crash at Kentucky airport leaves at least nine dead and more missing
Plane with three people aboard crashed, causing a ripple effect and sparking smaller explosions
Trump says shutdown was a 'big factor' in Democrat election wins
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the government shutdown was a 'big factor' in election results, where Democrats swept a trio of races in the first major elections since Trump regained the presidency.
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Global News
Mushroom murderer appeals convictions, claims ‘miscarriage of justice’
Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four and killing three of her estranged husband’s relatives.
Miss Universe walkout: Scandal erupts after Miss Mexico called ‘dumb’
Pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil reprimanded Miss Universe Mexico Fátima Bosch during the sashing ceremony, causing many others to leave the room.
Budget 2025: Ottawa to slash foreign aid spending to pre-pandemic levels
The budget talks of "leveraging innovative tools, while focusing support for countries that need it the most" and rejigging existing agreements with specific countries.
Claudia Sheinbaum denies report of U.S. military action inside Mexico
Her comments come after a recently published report claimed the U.S. had begun detailed planning for a new anti-cartel mission inside Mexico.
2 killed and 5 foreign climbers missing after avalanche in Nepal
Snowstorms prevented rescuers from reaching the site the same day, but the weather cleared, and a helicopter was able to land in the area, authorities said.
Ottawa urged to stop weapons flow to Sudan as Carney prepares UAE visit
Human rights groups say they believe planes meant to carry humanitarian aid from the UAE to Sudan are regularly delivering weapons instead, including possibly Canadian-made arms.
Mexican mayor shot, killed during Day of the Dead festivities
Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of Michoacán, was often seen wearing a bulletproof vest and expressed fears for his own safety.
Petty criminals — not pros — executed Louvre heist: French prosecutor
Two of the male suspects were known to the police before the robbery and had multiple theft convictions.
Canada, Philippines sign defence pact to deter aggression from China
There was no immediate comment from China, which has accused the Philippines of being a “troublemaker” and a “saboteur of regional stability."
Roots CEO Meghan Roach caught Bo Bichette’s home run ball in decisive Game 7
Roots CEO Meghan Roach caught Bo Bichette’s three-run home run ball during the Blue Jays’ World Series Game 7 win, calling it an “overwhelming” once-in-a-lifetime moment.
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New York Times
Key Justices Cast a Skeptical Eye on Trump’s Tariffs
The Supreme Court is considering whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to impose tariffs on scores of countries.
Democrats Dig In on Shutdown After Election Wins
President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis.
Judge Berates Justice Dept. in Its Prosecution of Comey
The flashpoint was the Justice Department’s failure to turn over seized communications from a confidant of Mr. Comey’s, Daniel C. Richman, a law professor at Columbia University.
How Trade Tensions Sent Automakers Scrambling for Chips
Carmakers and their suppliers are piecing together new supply chains after a Chinese-owned company in the Netherlands was caught in the middle of the trade war, revealing European vulnerabilities.
He’s Been Charged With Dozens of Crimes. Nobody Knows His Name.
He called himself by many names as he cycled in and out of prison. He is to be sentenced in Queens for deed fraud, but investigators still do not know his true identity.
Atmospheric River Brings Powerful Winds and Rain to California, Oregon and Washington
Back-to-back storms this week could lead to flooding and power outages, forecasters warned.
Redistricting Battles, Set Off by Trump, Have Few Parallels in U.S. History
First, Texas redistricted. Other states followed, and now California. Some legal experts say it’s a crisis: “The wheels are coming off the car right now.”
What We Know About the UPS Plane Crash in Louisville
At least nine people died when a cargo plane crashed after takeoff in Louisville, Ky. The airport in reopened Wednesday morning, but officials warned the death toll could rise.
France Moves to Block the Shein Website Over a Sex Doll Scandal
The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes.
How Venezuela’s Military Might Respond to U.S. Attacks
Venezuela has an arsenal of Russian weapons and armed civilian cells that could mount a guerrilla war. But a coup against President Nicolás Maduro? Don’t count on it.
CNBC
Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that Trump tariffs are legal
President Donald Trump calls the Supreme Court case on his tariffs a matter of "life or death" for the United States.
Tesla sales in Germany have cratered from last year, data shows
Elon Musk's EV maker began selling a new, lower-cost version of its Model Y SUV in Germany during October.
Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, NBC News projects
The rise of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, fueled a wave of spending to oppose his candidacy and back the former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Trump nuclear power investment in Westinghouse could lead to IPO with U.S. government as shareholder
Nuclear technology company Westinghouse could spin out into an independent company under a Trump administration deal to build reactors.
Retailers are raising prices to meet tariffs. Amazon is hiking more than others
Prices on Amazon, Walmart and Target have all increased this year as retailers grapple with higher costs due to tariffs.
European markets close higher, following Wall Street recovery
European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as global stocks recovered from a sell off.
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk lowers growth outlook for its weight loss drugs as pricing pressures mount
Novo Nordisk is currently locked in a bidding war with Pfizer for U.S. biotech firm Metsera.
McDonald's sales rise, but CEO expects low-income diners to spend less into next year
McDonald's stock has risen just 3% this year, as investor concerns about the restaurant industry and the broader economy have weighed on shares.
Fintech Ripple gets $40 billion valuation after $500 million funding
Ripple has pushed into other lines of business including custody of crypto assets, prime brokerage and corporate treasury management.
Private payrolls rose 42,000 in October, more than expected and countering labor market fears, ADP says
Companies added 42,000 jobs for the month, following a decline of 29,000 and topping the estimate for a gain of 22,000.
Washington Post
Man gropes, tries to kiss Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico’s first female president said she is pressing charges against her assailant, sending a message in a country where harassment of women is common.
Mamdani win draws celebration on global left, condemnation in Israel
His international roots and pluralist campaign attracted global attention. An Israeli government minister urged New York Jews to move to Israel.
Mamdani’s global city clashes with Trump’s nationalist project
Liberal mayors of major cities around the world have found themselves at odds with ascendant far-right populists. Mamdani will undoubtedly face a similar fight.
Elections in India’s poorest state put Modi’s party to the test
Voting in the eastern state of Bihar falls at a tense time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who faces growing domestic criticism and economic pressure from Washington.
Medieval tower collapses in Rome’s historic center, killing one
The centuries-old Roman tower, near the Colosseum, collapsed in a cloud of dust. A worker died in the hospital after spending 11 hours trapped in the rubble.
The Maldives bans smoking for everyone born after 2006
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban.
Shein bans sex dolls after outcry in France over ‘childlike’ appearance
France had threatened to bar the fast-fashion retailer after an investigation found that sex dolls resembling children were being sold on Shein’s platform.
Israel IDs more hostages’ bodies as Hamas says return of others will be hard
Here’s what to know about the hostages whose bodies have been returned to Israel — or that remain in Gaza as pressure mounts on Hamas to turn them over.
BBC
Wednesday's Beaver supermoon pictured around the world
Photographers have been out and about capturing the Beaver Moon as it rose on Wednesday.
Joey Barton's X posts devastated me, Jeremy Vine tells court
Jeremy Vine tells a court he found Joey Barton's posts on X about Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko "vicious".
Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high stakes hearing
Donald Trump's use of tariffs in the last nine months was sharply questioned during arguments before the Supreme Court.
Northern Ireland captain Magill announces pregnancy
Northern Ireland captain and Birmingham City striker Simone Magill announces she is pregnant and will sit out the rest of the season.
French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.
Michelle Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes
Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
BMA rejects fresh offer to end doctor strikes
An offer was made to avert the resident doctors' strike but the union said it did not go far enough.
Huge estates in Scotland could be broken up as MSPs pass land reform bill
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
Sheeran praises curriculum changes which mean more kids will study music
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.
The Independent
Video: Manhunt for Algerian sex offender freed from Wandsworth jail by mistake
Police have released previous arrest footage of escaped prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif as the manhunt for him continues.
Election results live: Trump sounds like mob boss assessing Mamdani win: ‘We’ll take care of it’
California Republicans sued the state’s Governor Gavin Newsom hours after voters approve Prop 50
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading
Two more prisoners on run after being released from jail by mistake in fresh crisis for Labour
Police searching for Algerian sex offender freed from Wandsworth jail by mistake along with convicted fraudster – days after justice secretary claimed he’d introduced strictest-ever prison checks following Epping migrant blunder
Black box recovered after ‘catastrophic’ UPS plane crash as death roll expected to climb
The crash in Louisville, Kentucky involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane
In 'Sentimental Value,' art imitates life and vice versa
Joachim Trier's “Sentimental Value" builds its emotional power subtly through scenes that, like much of the acclaimed Danish-Norwegian filmmaker’s filmography, pulse with the rhythm of life
Trump adds a new sign labeling ‘The Oval Office’ ... right outside the Oval Office
The gilded letters outside the world’s most famous office resemble the typeface used on the logo for his Mar-a-Lago club
‘They’re really bad for the party’: Republican strategists say Democrats now have the momentum into 2026
Republicans now admit: They’re losing the argument over the shutdown, and prices haven’t come down. So, John Bowden asks, ‘Now what?’
Wandsworth prison manhunt latest: Two inmates on the run as prison admits to second accidental release this week
Errors come just days after sex offender migrant Hadush Kebatu was wrongly freed from HMP Chelmsford
Zohran Mamdani hails New York mayoral victory as ‘step from old into new’
34-year-old appoints all-female team to attempt radical agenda in defiance of Donald Trump
