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CBC.ca

Judge dismisses young activists' lawsuit against Trump, concedes 'very real' climate harm
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy.

Trump authorizes covert CIA operations in Venezuela, pressuring Maduro
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's government.

Pentagon reporters turn in their access badges rather than bend to new government rules
Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power. The U.S. government has called the new rules "common sense."

NTSB blames faulty engineering for implosion of Titan submersible
Faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people on the way to the wreck of the Titanic, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in a report Wednesday.

Judge blocks Trump from firing workers during shutdown, citing 'human cost'
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for now must stop firing workers during the government shutdown, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered on Wednesday.

Haunting hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest
A hyena prowling an abandoned town and a beetle witnessing the destruction of its habitat are the winners of the year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. A Canadian was among the category winners.

Province will consider back-to-work legislation for Alberta teachers if strike continues to drag
Alberta's finance minister says the province will consider back-to-work legislation if teachers are still off the job when the legislature returns later this month.

Trump’s delay at peace summit sparked rare, candid conversation among other leaders on postwar Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump’s late arrival at the summit he convened in Egypt this week gave his fellow leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, a chance to talk among themselves about the future of Gaza and the prospects for wider peace in the Middle East, according to a senior Canadian government official with knowledge of the talks.

Construction delays may force NHLers to play on untested ice at Milan-Cortina Olympics
Milan-Cortina Olympic organizers confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday the main test event for the 16,000-seat Santagiulia arena that was scheduled for December has been moved to a smaller arena, and no new test event has been scheduled yet.
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Toronto Star

Home Depot probes retail theft after Doug Ford says he threatened a shoplifter with ‘a beating’
On Tuesday, the premier startled the audience at an Empire Club of Canada luncheon when he recounted the July incident.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners: Toronto 'not shaken' heading into Game 3; Shane Bieber asked to step up — 'This is why we acquired you'
Toronto and Seattle continue to battle it out with a World Series appearance on the line. Here's everything you need to know.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are coming under scrutiny — and Pierre Poilievre is ready to push the conversation
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are in the crosshairs south of the border and now the mantle has been taken up by the federal Conservative party, which has released a new petition taking aim at DEI and what it calls…

Don't try this at Home (Depot): Why experts say Doug Ford threatening a shoplifter was a bad idea
While Ford took matters into his own hands, it doesn’t mean you should. Here are what experts say you should do if you witness shoplifting.

Ontario college staff reach tentative deal, ending strike, as union predicts 'hard times coming'
The agreement provides a $1.05-an-hour raise for all staffers in the first year, followed by two per cent raises in each of the following two years.

Toronto Waterfront Marathon is running this weekend, bringing road closures. Here's what you should know
Race weekend will take place from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, with several road closures in place.

Airports in Victoria and Kelowna, B.C., hacked with pro-Hamas messages
A group calling itself "Siberislam" claimed responsibility for the hacks in the onscreen messages.

'Shock after shock:' Ontario's automaking heartland devastated after Stellantis' Brampton bombshell
Industry watchers fear 'more shoes to drop' after company says it's moving assembly of Jeep Compass in Brampton to Illinois in $13B U.S. expansion.

'We need some inspiration': Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in sky
Dimitri Neonakis spent two and a half hours sketching out the Jays logo in the skies over Nova Scotia.

Ontario teen charged in school attack plan after FBI, Interpol assisted investigation
The 13-year-old has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and counselling to commit an offence that is not committed.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. journalists turn in access badges in rejection of new Pentagon reporting rules
Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.

Trump refuses to rule out U.S. strikes on Venezuelan soil
A series of recent U.S. strikes have sunk vessels the White House says were carrying drugs from Venezuela. Asked if such attacks may eventually target mainland Venezuela, Trump did not rule out the possibility.

U.S. authorizes covert CIA operations in Venezuela as Trump raises pressure on Maduro
Trump administration also offered $50-million for information leading to Venezuela President Maduro’s arrest and conviction on drug-trafficking charges

Racist group chat triggers bipartisan backlash for U.S. Young Republican organization
Vice President JD Vance has dismissed the anger as ‘pearl clutching’, despite racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers

U.S. judge blocks Trump administration from firing workers during government shutdown
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated.
After release from Israeli prison, a Palestinian reflects on what it means to be free
For people on both sides of conflict, the joint release of detainees has provided a moment to describe cruelty that has, up until now, occurred out of sight

U.S. Supreme Court could limit race-based voting maps under Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court appears ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that's helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century.

Journalists turn in access badges in rejection of new Pentagon reporting rules
News outlets were nearly unanimous in rejecting new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Wall Street banks report big third-quarter profits from prime brokerage boom
Prime brokerage business has benefited from surging valuations of companies across sectors

California firefighters rescue dog from rising flood
Southern California firefighters rescue dog from rising flood waters.
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Global News

Titan sub implosion was due to faulty engineering, U.S. safety board finds
The National Transportation Safety Board made the statement in its final report on what happened to the vessel on its way to the wreck of the Titanic in 2023.

B.C. airport display screens, PA system hacked with pro-Hamas messages
A similar situation also happened at the Victoria International Airport. Staff there said an unauthorized audio message was broadcast due to a 'cloud-based software issue.'

Espionage trial: Hydro-Québec says it learned of unauthorized publications in 2022
Hydro-Québec learned in 2022 of unauthorized academic papers by ex-employee Yuesheng Wang, now on trial for allegedly spying for China.

Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold
The conflict has caused a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with nearly all inhabitants driven from their homes, a global hunger monitor saying famine was present in the enclave.

Israel says body released by Hamas is not a hostage, receives more remains
The military said that after the "examinations at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, the fourth body handed over to Israel by Hamas does not match any of the hostages."

Israel accuses Hamas of violating ceasefire, will reduce aid to Gaza
Israel told the U.N. it will only allow 300 aid trucks into Gaza, half the agreed daily number, and that no fuel or gas will be allowed in except for specific needs.

Spike in suspected bear attacks leaves multiple people dead in Japan
Reports of bear attacks in Japan, including in residential neighbourhoods, have become more common in recent years.

Wall Street wobbles as U.S. trade tensions heat up with China
Canada's main S&P/TSX stock index soared, meanwhile, and finished more than 500 points higher at 30,353.61, helped by strong gains in the basic materials sector.

Military has taken control of Madagascar, colonel who led mutiny says
In a day of turmoil for the nation off east Africa, a 51-year-old military leader had sought to dissolve the assembly in Madagascar by decree.

India has agreed to readmit Canadian diplomats, Anand says
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is in India to discuss a "bilateral relationship" between the two nations amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions.
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New York Times

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Firing Government Workers During Shutdown
Labor groups are set to square off against the Trump administration one day after the president renewed his threat to cut “Democrat programs.”

MacKenzie Scott Gives $40 Million to African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
The gift is twice the amount Ms. Scott contributed to the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund in 2021.

Trump Helped Argentina Face an Economic Meltdown. It Came At a Cost.
When President Javier Milei of Argentina faced an economic meltdown, President Trump vowed to come to his aid. But that lifeline is coming at a cost.

The Supreme Court Case That Could Hand the House to Republicans
Democrats would be in danger of losing around a dozen majority-minority districts across the South if the court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act.

In the Middle East, It’s Right Vs. Right
Who would have imagined I’d ever praise something Trump did in the world of foreign policy?

American Flag With Swastika Is Found in Republican Congressman’s Office
Representative Dave Taylor of Ohio condemned the symbol as “vile” and said his office was investigating with the U.S. Capitol Police.

Newsom Rejects Reparations Bills in Latest Sign of Racial Justice Shift
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vetoed bills that would have provided tangible benefits to descendants of slavery, though he approved a state agency to determine who qualifies for potential reparations.

Republicans Face Fallout From Racist and Homophobic Texts
Some local G.O.P. officials who participated in the text exchanges are losing their jobs or being pressured to resign. But top Republicans have been dismissive.

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment
Brown was the second university to turn down the deal, which would have given a funding preference to universities that agreed to certain requirements.

Justices Seemed Open to Further Limiting the Voting Rights Act
Also, a judge temporarily blocked shutdown layoffs. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed after Wall Street gains on strong bank earnings
Investors in Asia will look to Australia's jobs data for September due out later in the day.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Beijing gears up for a big strategy meeting as tensions with Washington deepen
Beijing will discuss goals for tech and economic development at a five-year planning meeting next week.

Morgan Stanley posts massive third-quarter earnings beat
Wall Street-centric banks like Morgan Stanley and peer Goldman Sachs are in an ideal moneymaking environment.

Bank of America tops expectations on 43% surge in investment banking revenue
Like its peers, Bank of America's Wall Street businesses helped fuel the quarter's results.

Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 4.5, a smaller, cheaper AI model
The launch comes just weeks after Anthropic announced Claude Sonnet 4.5 in September

Nuclear stocks mixed after U.S. Army launches program to deploy small reactors
AI power demand and Trump's executive orders have fueled a wave of market enthusiasm about nuclear power.

Tesla demand in focus after Trump policies lead GM, Ford to retreat from EV ambitions
When Tesla reports earnings next week, many investors will be paying close attention to any commentary on electric vehicle demand.

The Abu Dhabi investor that's funding AI while trying to save TikTok — with help from Trump
Abu Dhabi's MGX, launched last year, has emerged as one of the key players funding the AI boom and is now part owner of TikTok's U.S. business.

ASML looks to calm fears over 2026 growth as it warns of China sales decline
ASML on Wednesday looked to allay concerns over 2026 growth as an increase in AI investments helped fuel orders at the critical chip firm.

Treasury Secretary Bessent says a stock market decline won't deter the U.S. from taking strong action against China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted that the U.S. won't change its negotiating stance on China due to stock market volatility.
Washington Post

Trump says he has authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela
President Donald Trump says he has authorized the CIA to take action in Venezuela against drug cartels.

Bessent says bailout for Argentina will double to boost U.S. influence in region
The Trump administration is working to arrange private sector financing for Argentina that would double the total U.S. financial lifeline for the embattled Latin nation.

U.S. pushes Russia to negotiate as Hegseth warns Moscow of ‘costs’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for Tomahawk missiles as the Trump administration tries to prod Russia into talks on ending the war.

Hamas reasserts control on streets of Gaza, turning guns on its rivals
Amid the ceasefire with Israel, Hamas is sending a message that it remains the only visible authority in Gaza, with huge implications for Trump’s peace plan.

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.

Far-right commentator Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke denied Candace Owens entry into the country last year, citing a risk that she “would incite discord” in the community.

He investigated a soccer star’s death and ended up charged with terrorism
Christophe Gleizes was a highly respected French soccer journalist on assignment in Algeria. He was caught up in a sweeping political crackdown.

As Hamas returns bodies, Israel says one is not a hostage
Here’s what to know about the hostages whose bodies have been returned to Israel — or who remain in Gaza as pressure mounts on Hamas to turn them over.

Indonesia, world’s largest Muslim nation, looks to expand role in Gaza
President Prabowo Subianto wants to assert Indonesia’s influence on the global stage — and foster closer ties to President Donald Trump.

Trump declares a new ‘dawn’ in Middle East. It could be a false one.
With the victory lap over, now comes thorny issue of building a genuine peace.
BBC

Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case
Deputy national security adviser concluded China was "highly capable and conduct large-scale espionage operations against the UK".

Chelsea's Thompson 'a real bright spark' but best 'still to come'
Chelsea forward Alyssa Thompson was a "bright spark" as she scored her first goal, and her best is "still to come".

Celia Imrie's fart steals the show on Celebrity Traitors
The veteran actress blamed nerves for her releasing wind at a tense moment during the game.

Six by-election candidates take part in rowdy debate
The takeaways from BBC Wales' head-to-head with six of next week's Senedd by-election candidates.

Giuffre accuses 'entitled' Andrew in posthumous book
Virginia Giuffre, who took her life earlier this year, gives her account of meeting Prince Andrew.

Hamas returns two more bodies but says it cannot retrieve remaining dead hostages
The group's armed wing says it has returned all the bodies of hostages it can reach in the ruins of Gaza.

Dozens in court over alleged support of Palestine Action
About 2,000 people are likely to be charged, meaning 400 trials could need to be held.

England's lucky escape - what are the problems to address?
After a near-miss against Pakistan, England are unlikely to survive any more batting scares with their toughest opponents in India and Australia on the horizon.

Cracked windscreen forces US defence secretary's plane to land in UK
The Pentagon says Hegseth and other military leaders on board, who were travelling back from a Nato meeting, are safe.

Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m
PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.
The Independent

Two banks face new lawsuit alleging they did not report suspicious activity of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
A former victim known only as ‘Jane Doe’ has accused Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon of ‘participating in and financially benefitting’ from Epstein’s empire of abuse

Georgia school chief resigns after indictment alleging kickback scheme in Illinois
The superintendent of Georgia's third-largest school district is resigning after being indicted on federal charges

Incredibly rare 17th-century book found in Michigan State University donation bin: ‘It stood out right away’
The pigskin covered book was written in Latin by a popular Catholic moralist

Higher taxes for the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’, says Reeves ahead of Budget
The chancellor has confirmed that tax rises for the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’ as she seeks to fill a £50m financial blackhole

China accused of ‘large-scale espionage’ against UK in witness statements on collapsed spy case
Labour prime minister Keir Starmer facing questions after witness statements provided for the trial of two men who allegedly spied for China also say government is ‘committed to pursuing a positive relationship’ with Beijing

Two reasons for long NHS waiting lists — and weight loss jab demand is partly to blame
Some groups are waiting more than a year for crucial exams

Utah man arrested for ‘threatening to shoot rival fans’ ahead of BYU-UU college football game, police say
Christopher Tai Justice, 28, was taken into custody after police say he was linked to an online account threatening fans of the Utah Utes

Is BBC effective at being independent? Here’s what viewers say
BBC viewers are also demanding more coverage of certain topics

Reeves faces Budget ‘groundhog day’ without bold action, says IFS
The think tank said it expects the Chancellor will need to find at least £22 billion next month.

Why children with Send from low-income homes face ‘double disadvantage’
Disadvantaged children with Send are being failed by a system ‘beset with inconsistency and bureaucracy’ a charity has said