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CBC.ca

Worried about being fingerprinted? What snowbirds need to know about U.S. registration requirement
As snowbirds flock to the border to escape the Canadian winter, many are encountering confusion as they try to comply with new U.S. registration requirements. Here's what we know about the new rules.

Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, accused of civilian massacres, have posted numerous images posing with rifles bearing the logo of a small B.C. manufacturer called Sterling Cross Defense Systems. Experts say Canada needs to 'do better' to allow for public tracking of arms sales.

What's going on with the Canada Post strikes?
More than a month into rotating Canada Post strikes, workers and the businesses that use the national postal service are grappling with uncertainty.

A Blue Jays return to the World Series next year won't be easy, but fans have hope
It was a tough Game 7 loss on Saturday, and Blue Jays fans were still licking their World Series wounds this week when Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber exercised his player option, forgoing free agency to stay with the club. Just like that, fans, analysts — and even Blue Jays executives — were talking about the possibility that the team could be back on baseball's biggest stage next year.

Tepid reaction in Mexico to groping of president shows country has ‘normalized gender violence’: expert
The tepid and partisan domestic reaction to the apparent sexual assault Tuesday of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reveals how normalized gender violence has become in the country, according to experts.

Vince Gilligan's Pluribus is as great as you guessed it would be. It's also just as surreal
Pluribus is a show about change — an insidiously joyful change that (without spoiling the goods) will eventually come for our main character, Carol, too. That is, unless she can figure out a way to undo what’s been wrought on the planet.

U.S. Senate Republicans veto legislation to limit Trump's ability to attack Venezuela
Senate Republicans voted to reject legislation Thursday that would have put a check on U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to launch an attack against Venezuela, as Democrats pressed Congress to take a stronger role in Trump's high-stakes campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for B.C. ostrich cull
In his battle for Canadian citizenship, Alexander Vavilov got an opportunity denied to the owners of B.C.'s Universal Ostrich Farms — a chance to argue his case before Canada's top court. In the process, the son of Russian spies set a legal standard for decision-making "reasonableness" that would doom the B.C. birds six years later.

In the shadow of U.S. withdrawal, leaders urge action at COP30 UN climate summit in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes to convince world powers to mobilize enough funds to halt the ongoing destruction of climate-stabilizing tropical rainforests in danger around the world and advance the many unmet promises laid out at previous meetings.

U.S. deal could cut costs for popular weight-loss drugs. What’s that mean for Canada?
A new deal with major drugmakers, unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, aims to expand coverage and cut prices for popular weight-loss drugs south of the border. So how much could Trump’s announcement really cut costs? And will Canadians also benefit?
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Toronto Star

8-year-old girl has died, mother injured after they were struck by driver in Oakville
The child and her 39-year-old mother were struck shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday. The driver, who remained at the scene, has been charged.

Carney government survives first of three budget votes as Conservatives face another MP departure
Canada’s minority Parliament was again the stage for high drama Thursday night, when an Alberta MP said he will resign his seat mere moments before the Liberals survived a confidence vote over Tuesday’s federal budget.

Prince Harry visited veterans at Sunnybrook Hospital today
The prince met with members of the Canadian Army’s reserve forces Wednesday on Day 1 of his Toronto trip.

Blue Jays notebook: Mattingly leaves the dugout and is Hoffman still the closer?
General manager Ross Atkins gave contradictory answers when asked about Jeff Hoffman on Thursday.

Halton police charge civilian employee with fraud after posing as a modelling scout
The man is also accused of promising to pay the victims, which never happened according to police.

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces resignation as budget votes loom
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux said Thursday that he was resigning from the House of Commons, as Mark Carney's Liberals face confidence votes critical to the future of their minority government.

Carney's Liberals, NDP ensure 'citizenship-by-descent' bill passes third reading, undoing opposition changes
Amendments made by the opposition Conservatives and Bloc Québécois would have restricted the passage of citizenship by descent.

Canada budget 2025 recap: Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigning; Bloc votes with Carney Liberals to defeat Tory budget motion
The Liberals' budget features major infrastructural investments, deep cuts to the public service and a ballooning deficit. Here's the latest.

Toronto police release decade of data on intimate partner violence; incidents are steady: 'Success looks like decreasing occurrences'
The dataset, dating back more than a decade, shows the annual number of reported incidents has remained relatively steady over the last decade, hovering between 17,000 and 19,000 each year.

'I hope this becomes a lasting tradition.' Dodgers fans ease Blue Jays' World Series loss with $30,000 in donations to SickKids
Many fans donated $51 as a tribute to Blue Jays relievers, who put the number on their caps to pay respects to L.A. pitcher Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series due to a serious family matter.
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Globe and Mail

Brazil’s plan to drill oil in the Amazon collides with resistance from Indigenous and environmentalist groups
Battle over oil project that has raised hopes and concern looms large as COP30, the annual UN climate conference, begins in the Amazon this week
Trump seeks UN endorsement for Gaza peace plan
U.S. resolution calls for a transitional governance body and international stabilization force of around 20,000 troops
U.S. flight cancellations accelerate at major airports
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown.

Tens of thousands trapped in Sudan’s Darfur city with no safe escape after militia victory
Fate of about 180,000 people still unknown, city cut off from all communications and fully controlled by paramilitary fighters

Trump's tariffs face test from U.S. Supreme Court
Canda, and countries around the world, are waiting anxiously as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to continue using his favoured tariff tool.
Chicago judge orders federal agents to restrict use of force
A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday issued an extensive injunction restricting federal agents’ use of force, saying a top Border Patrol official leading an immigration crackdown repeatedly lied about threats posed by protesters and reporters.

How U.S. flight cancellations and the government shutdown could affect Canadian travellers
With the FAA directing more than 1,000 U.S. flight cancellations on Friday, here’s how it could impact passengers from Canada

Elon Musk could become world’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve new pay package
Shareholder vote gives Tesla CEO stock worth $1-trillion if he hits certain performance targets

In China, ‘mistress dispellers’ can rid your marriage of infidelity
Hong Kong director Elizabeth Lo captures a unique approach to saving marriages in China

Trump administration blocks transgender and non-binary people from choosing passport sex markers
Supreme Court decision stops people choosing male, female or X to line up with their gender identity
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Global News

Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire under Tesla pay package
Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Intercepted communications link Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader’s assassination
British intelligence provided Canada with initial tip tying India’s government to temple leader's 2023 killing.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor officially no longer a prince
The disgraced royal has also lost the designation 'his royal highness' after the king issued a Letters Patent, a document used by monarchs to bestow and remove titles.

Chinese astronauts stuck in space after debris damages return capsule
The astronauts' return to Earth was originally scheduled for Nov. 5, but now it has been postponed indefinitely.

Louvre heist suspect revealed to be French social media star: reports
Four suspects are in custody as part of the investigation, including three believed to be members of the team that was filmed gaining access through the museum’s window.

Gunshots heard as CFIA officers move in at B.C. ostrich farm infected with avian flu
The CFIA said the farm owners failed to report the initial cases of illness and deaths when the herd was infected.

Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum groped in the street, man arrested, charged
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated in her daily press briefing that she had pressed charges against the man who groped her in the streets of Mexico City.

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.
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New York Times

Trump’s Tariffs Leave Swiss Farmers With Too Much Milk
The country’s dairy farmers produced a bumper harvest of milk, but higher U.S. duties have forced them to consider ways to cut back, including slaughtering cows.

As Hours Dwindled Before Flight Cuts, the Government Was Publicly Mum
Airlines did not wait for an announcement, notifying passengers and airports of expected changes before the Trump administration made official its list of affected airports.

Will Hamas Lay Down Its Arms?
For a movement that built its legitimacy around what it called resistance, giving up its weapons is not just a tactical concession, it is an existential unraveling.

China’s Exports Unexpectedly Falter as Prices Keep Falling
Exports of cars, solar panels and batteries remain strong, but prices are falling because of factory overcapacity in China.

Former King of Spain, Juan Carlos, Details Death of Brother in Memoir
He wrote about the accident that killed his brother nearly 70 years ago. The book also describes his respect for Gen. Francisco Franco, the former dictator.

Here Are Airports That Will Be Affected by the Air Traffic Slowdown
The cuts to flights are expected to begin Friday and deepen over the weekend to reach a 10 percent reduction in air traffic by next Friday.

Late Night Laments the Effects of the Longest-Ever Government Shutdown
Stephen Colbert advised that anyone traveling for Thanksgiving “might want to leave now.”

Who’s Selling the $10 Million Gold Toilet? Signs Point to the Mets’ Owner.
The billionaire Steve Cohen is reported to have purchased the 18-karat flushable sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan in 2017. It’s now coming up for sale at Sotheby’s.

San Francisco Sees Nancy Pelosi as a Tireless Leader for the City
Representative Nancy Pelosi, after announcing her retirement, was praised by many San Franciscans for her tireless efforts on behalf of the city. Some of her work went unheralded.

China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions
The Fujian, China’s most advanced carrier, went into official service this week. It brings the country closer to challenging U.S. naval dominance.
CNBC

Qantas releases first images of Airbus aircraft set to fly non-stop from Sydney to New York and London
The specially configured aircraft was depicted on an assembly line in France, with its fuselage sections, wings and landing gear now all attached.

Asia-Pacific markets fall, tracking Wall Street losses, as AI stocks resume sell-off
China's October exports plunged 1.1% in U.S. dollar terms from a year earlier, official data showed Friday, missing expectations of a 3% growth.

India's auto sales just had a blowout month: Up 40% on festive demand, tax cuts
Vehicle retail sales in India surged 40.5% year on year in October, marking the highest-ever monthly total.

SoftBank Group logs almost $50 billion in weekly losses as investors sour on AI plays
Shares of Japan's SoftBank Group plunged, following a broader slump in AI-related stocks as investors once again grew wary of the sector's lofty valuations.

Japan's declining real wages upend Prime Minister Takaichi's 'Abenomics' as inflation shrinks wallets
Real wages have not risen since 2021, underscoring the strain on household purchasing power.

CNBC Daily Open: It's a bad time to be a tech investor — or employee
For most tech workers and investors, Thursday was another reminder of volatility's sting. For Elon Musk, it was another day on the road to the stratosphere.

CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank warns investors: 'Buckle up, we're in for a volatile ride'
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan cautioned investors about persistent market swings amid stretched U.S. valuations and concentrated AI stock exposure.

Elon Musk says Tesla needs to build 'gigantic chip fab' to meet AI and robotics needs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk he needs a "gigantic" semiconductor fabrication plant to meet the company's chip needs as it expands its AI and robotics ventures.

China's exports unexpectedly contract in October as shipments to U.S. drop 25%
The two countries agreed to roll back a range of punitive measures, including steep tariffs, export controls for critical minerals and advanced technology.

Trump says India has 'largely stopped' buying Russian oil, hints at visiting the country next year
India currently faces 50% tariffs on it exports, higher than the 47% duties on China.
Washington Post

Philippine death toll from devastating typhoon nears 200
Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc as it swept through low-lying areas of the Philippines, overturning trees and cars.

Dick Cheney’s Iraq War legacy lives on
The former vice president is outlived by the cascading consequences of a war he defended to the last, even as Republican politics shifted.

Body of American Israeli soldier Itay Chen among those returned from Gaza
Itay Chen was the last American whose body was held in Gaza. Here’s what to know about the hostages whose bodies have been returned to Israel, and those still remaining.

Hamas took 251 hostages from Israel into Gaza. Where are they?
We’re tracking what happened to the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel.

German authorities investigate swastikas painted in blood
The Nazi symbols, which are illegal in Germany, were scrawled on cars and homes, apparently using human blood, in the western city of Hanau, investigators said.

Why Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for China
China is attracting American scientific talent, especially in STEM fields, partly due to funding cuts and immigration restrictions under President Donald Trump.

Trump’s ill-defined nuclear test threat compels a response from Putin
Amid the dangerous back and forth, Moscow rejected U.S. claims it had breached a testing moratorium but said it would assess what preparations would be needed to conduct one.

As Pokrovsk is set to fall, Ukraine must choose to fight or save troops
Pokrovsk has been a bastion of resistance, and Russia taking it would be a propaganda win, but experts say it is time to withdraw and save lives for future battles.

Singapore institutes mandatory caning to punish online scammers
To combat a surge in online scams, the city-state has turned to caning fraudsters — a form of corporal punishment left over from the British colonial era.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pressing charges in groping incident
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.
BBC

Carre given Wales start with Rees-Zammit on bench
Prop Rhys Carre returns to the Wales starting side to face Argentina with wing Louis Rees-Zammit named as a replacement.

Andrew asked by Democrats in US Congress to appear for questioning over Epstein links
The panel, which does not have the power to subpoena Andrew, made the request as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Arrests as hundreds protest at Villa-Maccabi match
Eleven men are held amid a huge police operation near Villa Park involving 700 officers.

Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.

ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV's Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.

China launches new aircraft carrier in naval race with the US
The Fujian uses electromagnetic catapults that allow planes to strike from a greater distance.

Anti-black racism 'baked' into Metropolitan Police, review finds
The independent review surveyed 40 years of evidence of how racism has affected black communities and black Met Police staff.

Areola on dogs, pressure and West Ham fighting back
West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola joins BBC Sport's Betty Glover for a dog walk to talk about the Hammers' tough run of form and his love of dogs.

A 20-minute date with a Tinder predator destroyed my life for years
Nadia said the abuse started after she ended their date early because of "red flags".

Baffling? Distracting? The fallout from Earps' book
Mary Earps' comments in her autobiography have caused a stir but what has the fallout been?
The Independent

Two hospital deaths raise the toll from a retirement home fire in Bosnia to 13 dead
The death toll from a fire this week at a retirement facility in Bosnia has reached 13

Three prisoners charged with murder of child killer Kyle Bevan
Kyle Bevan, who murdered his two-year-old stepdaughter, was found dead in his cell on Wednesday

Trump accused Venezuelan boat crews of narco-terrorism. Here’s the truth
Four of the victims have been identified through a painstaking investigation

‘Do not eat’ warning issued for snack that could contain glass
Customers are being urged to not eat the product and return it to their local store

FAA airport shutdown live updates: Nation’s biggest travel hubs brace for impacts from 10 percent cut in flights
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s flight reductions at 40 major airports, necessitated by the ongoing government shutdown, to commence on Friday

MPs urge Reeves to tax online betting games to reflect the harm they cause
The government should not ‘cave in to industry scaremongering’, the Treasury Committee has urged

Tesla awards Elon Musk $1 trillion payday after board warned he might walk away
Shareholders believe Musk is the man to drive electric vehicle manufacturer to $8.5 trillion in market value over next decade, shrugging off experts’ concerns about the business becoming too reliant upon him

Ex-NFL star accused of attempted murder after Florida shooting
Antonio Brown was arrested in Dubai

Farmers’ Almanac announces last edition after 208 years of publishing
It has long been relied on for its weather predictions

Honda's profit slips as President Trump's tariffs take their toll on Japanese automakers
Honda has reported a 37% drop in profit for the first fiscal half through September





















