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CBC.ca
Ottawa adding express entry points for permanent resident applicants in 'high-wage' jobs
Ottawa is adding new express entry points for some permanent residency applicants in "high-wage" jobs, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Friday.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving her role a week after starting it: official
U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her role a mere week after he put her in it, a White House official confirmed to CBC News.
Police release more details on fiery, fatal bus crash in Calgary
Calgary police are still investigating what led to a collision between two city buses and multiple other vehicles on Thursday, where a significant fire and explosion left three dead and 16 injured.
Ottawa youth accused of anti-Jewish terror plot guilty of 2 of 3 charges
A young person charged as the alleged "co-conspirator" of a planned terrorist attack against Jewish people has been found guilty of committing a terrorist offence and facilitating a terrorist activity.
Winnipeg zoo's newest orphaned polar bear cub now has a name: Mantayo
The first polar bear cub to arrive at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo in nearly a decade now has a name.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 16 people floating in the Pacific, including one with a suspected shark bite
At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday, and authorities were searching for several others in an area frequented by smugglers transporting migrants by boat to the U.S.
World Curling plans to hold women's world championship in United Arab Emirates
With the curling season fully underway and the clock ticking down to world championship season in March, World Curling has confirmed it plans to hold the women’s world championship, slated for mid-March, in the United Arab Emirates.
See the Amazon rainforest wildfires that have politicians pointing fingers amid Brazil presidential elections
Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months.
Waymo to launch first phase of driverless taxi testing in Toronto 'in the coming days'
Autonomous vehicle operator Waymo is officially coming to Canada with the driverless ride-hailing service expected to launch in Toronto in 2028, the company says.
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Toronto Star
Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans not to leave their fellow Canadians behind
The Conservative leader encouraged Albertans to “lock arms with Canadians who want to restore the promise of Canada.”
Families, friendships strained as Alberta's referendum enters final days
Divides over whether Alberta ought to stay in or leave Canada run deeper than the campaign signs.
Feds will force sale of Stelco's Canadian assets if layoffs aren't rescinded — and Ottawa could take a stake: Joly
In a speech Friday, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said a forced sale was one of several options the federal government was considering.
Waymo announces plans to launch driverless taxis in Toronto
The ride-hailing service plans to start serving Toronto customers by 2028, but humans will be at the wheel initially.
Condo maintenance fees are up and it's scaring away buyers, realtors say
Toronto fees for a one-bedroom have gone up 3.7% in a year, according to real estate platform Wahi.
Canada is about to announce its new immigration targets. Here's what we know and don't know
Targets will be influenced by the stubborn math of a temporary resident population that's proven challenging to shrink.
A 92-year-old evicted in a Toronto heat wave has had his ‘bad faith’ claim dismissed. Now he’s appealing
Isidoro Ventullo, 92, is appealing an Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board decision that dismissed his T5 application.
Family of YMCA instructor slain in North York shooting speaks at sentencing hearing: 'So much ambition, so many dreams, so much hope'
As Shane Stanford's family continues to grieve his death, they're grappling with two terrifying realities.
This $9-million Toronto home turns ravine living into a luxury retreat
A ravine setting, rooftop terrace and hi-tech features give the Edenbridge—Humber Valley property a resort-like feel.
Inquest watches video of chaotic moments before Regis Korchinski-Paquet's deadly fall: 'I need the police and I need them now'
A compilation of video and audio evidence from the scene was shown to jurors looking into Korchinski-Paquet's final moments.
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Globe and Mail
White House press secretary Zacharia let go five days after starting role
U.S. President Donald Trump had told her she should ‘reconsider’ her position
Israeli settlers torch olive trees, attack Washington Post journalist and Palestinians in West Bank
At least four Palestinians have been killed and more than 100 injured since harvest season began earlier this month
Anti-government protests spread in Albania as student-led campaign calls on leader to resign
Demonstrations turned into a riot in the capital on Thursday, with protesters smashing windows, raiding a bank and clashing with police
Turtles offer early warning to how climate change is altering ecosystems ahead of COP31
Sex of turtle hatchlings is determined by nest temperature. Warming sands produce more females
COP31's turtle mascot faces a climate threat
Global warming is pushing loggerhead turtles from their usual nesting place along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. But it is the impact of heat on the sex of hatchlings that has scientists concerned about the future of this vulnerable species.
Thousands rally in New Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s election chief
Youth ‘Cockroach’ movement’s leader Abhijeet Dipke was detained by police ahead of the demonstration
A green star has been identified by astronomers for the first time
It is a dense stellar remnant called a white dwarf, situated about 280 light-years from Earth
Vigil held for victims after teen shooter kills four at Oregon school
A vigil was held for victims Thursday after a teenager killed three students and a teacher at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. Authorities say a 16-year-old shot his way through the schools locked doors and was eventually shot by a witness at the scene who pursued him into the school.
Vatican releases photos of Pope Leo celebrating Mass at hospital after cancer surgery
Leo would make his first public appearance on Sunday to deliver the traditional noontime prayer
Tesla unveils new Roadster that can flip in the air and land using rocket-style thrusters
Company said it would start production in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car
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Global News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make 1st joint appearance after U.K. return
The royal couple arrived at the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham, in central England, which offers music, performance and athletic programs to youth people.
Royal Caribbean cruise passenger rescued 20 hours after going overboard
A cargo ship that participated in the search located the 44-year-old woman and she found conscious while floating inside a lifebuoy, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.
Anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell in Albania
Youths protesting Albania's long-serving Socialist government hurled rocks at a police cordon outside the Education Ministry. Riot police responded with tear gas and water cannons.
AI stocks are taking a beating amid inflation, interest rate worries
A sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks is hitting Wall Street again after whipping around the world on worries about how much longer the AI frenzy will last.
2 ships ablaze off Romanian Black Sea coast, search on for missing sailors
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said the two ships had been struck by drones in the Black Sea but declined to say whether they were Russian.
Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco’s headquarters, officials say
The officials said the top three floors in a building used by top executives were damaged. One official said the office of the Aramco chief executive was among those hit.
Search for dog still missing in Yellowstone pressured as winter approaches
A small dog that's been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park for a month has been spotted crossing intersections, strolling through employee housing and entering lodges.
Russia targeting energy sites despite Trump’s ceasefire, Ukraine says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced outrage Wednesday over Russia’s continuing aerial bombardment of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in apparent defiance of a ceasefire.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after nodule removal, Vatican says
The 71-year-old Leo returned to his room after the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, according to a statement from the Vatican spokesman.
Drones sink ship in Black Sea, unclear who launched strike, Bulgaria says
While authorities do not possess clear evidence on who was responsible for the drone attacks, “it makes no sense for Ukraine to destroy its own ships in the Black Sea."
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New York Times
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and Washington Post Journalist in West Bank
In the latest surge of violence, settlers targeted Palestinians during the olive harvest, a cultural touchstone and economic lifeline in the Israeli-occupied area.
What Measures Keep Students Safe? Prevention, Not Defenses, Experts Say
The gunman who killed four in Bend, Ore., entered an elementary school by shooting through a locked door, raising questions about what more schools can do to protect children.
The Rupturing Trump-Zelensky Relationship Stands to Hurt Ukraine and Its European Allies
Where the two presidents’ war of words will end is anybody’s guess. But if it continues, it could threaten the crucial operational help that Ukraine still gets from the United States.
Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege
Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir V. Putin to make a plea for Oleshky, where mines and drones have trapped some 2,000 people who are at risk of starvation.
Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More
Power companies shut off tens of thousands of homes and businesses preemptively on Friday.
Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Fired After 5 Days
The ouster came as Ms. Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.
U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump’s Cost Cutting
Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.
Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar Is Another Leap Toward the Abyss
This is more than just another persecution of one of the president’s political enemies.
Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters
One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.
This Texas Region Flipped for Trump. Will It Stay Red?
With control of the Senate at stake, Mara Gay traveled to this Texas border region to hear from voters.
CNBC
Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineries
U.S. crude oil prices rose sharply Friday as Iran escalated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
Here's who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer
Peter Rice brings a wealth of experience in TV and film, including scripted and unscripted shows, live sports, prestige television and theatrical distribution.
Trump says White House didn't order Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials complained this week that SpaceX had limited internet connectivity without advance notice.
Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test
Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo is drawing early demand as analysts assess whether the foldable can lift iPhone pricing and revenue.
Why Trump and the GOP's billion-dollar midterm blitz isn’t working
Trump-aligned groups and Elon Musk have poured hundreds of millions into the midterm election, but the GOP spending surge has barely moved polls or the map.
U.S. presses China on Mastercard, Citigroup market access in bilateral Bangkok talks, official says
The U.S. raised market access issues for Mastercard and Citigroup in China during bilateral meetings in Bangkok this week, a U.S. Treasury official says.
Tesla unveils long-delayed Roadster developed with SpaceX, fueling merger speculation
Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.
Europe's answer to SpaceX rises 18% as Ukraine's Starshield limits raise concerns
Eutelsat's shares soared this week and continued climbing on Friday as its competitor Starshield drew criticism over its limitations in Ukraine.
Stock fixing scandal could see Turkish companies frozen out of global indexes
Turkey's status as an emerging market is also at risk.
Fed's Warsh withholds rate signal, praises recent global tightening
Warsh refrained from signaling another interest rate hike this month, pointed to a "synchronous tightening" by central banks in the fight against inflation.
Washington Post
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Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".
'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".
Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show
Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.
Rahm sacrifices £75m to secure exit from LIV Golf
Jon Rahm sacrifices a reported $100m (£75m) still owed to him by LIV Golf to secure his exit from the league.
Watch: BBC follows Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline
Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania
The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.
Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.
Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.
Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
The Independent
Sainsbury’s strategy in focus after reports over Morrisons talks
The UK’s second-largest supermarket group will shed light on its latest performance and strategy on Thursday October 22
Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network
Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift a speed cap on its military satellite communication service
New law aims to stop overdoses with stiffer penalties as 8 states struggle to slow deaths
The proposed change would make possession of any amount of fentanyl a felony
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Pope expresses ‘deep concern’ and urges ceasefire in call with Putin
The pontiff called for a truce amid ‘the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky’
El Niño rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming
Rivers swollen by El Niño rains have flooded parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, driving thousands of people from their homes
A fight over a bandana might have led to a cold-case murder in rural West Virginia, cops say
The victim’s skull was found with three bullet wounds to the back
Trump admits mistake and fires Katie Zacharia after less than one week as press secretary — breaking record
Minutes before making it official, Trump said he told Zacharia to 'reconsider' her role after disastrous first week, adding: 'Maybe it's not for her'
Trans women barred from female hospital wards under new NHS guidance
Trans rights groups say the rules will ‘push trans people away from accessing care’
Community leaders say foiled Illinois mass shooting was result of surge in anti-Hindu hate online
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois
ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man's leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family says
A federal immigration vehicle hit a Houston construction worker in Houston while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago
