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CBC.ca
Telus outage disrupting phone, wireless services across areas in Ontario and Quebec
A network outage affecting Telus customers is disrupting phone and wireless services in multiple areas across Ontario and Quebec, with some unable to call 911 on mobile, the company says.
U.S. midterms are a 'vindication' of Alberta's approach to tariffs, says Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says sweeping Democrat wins in the U.S. midterm elections prove her province was on the right path in the cross-border trade war.
Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault linked to allegations dating back more than 20 years. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international soccer
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he won't play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
Family of injured Wainwright soldier holds bedside vigil in burn unit
Pte. Liam Ramage, 27, of Red Deer, Alta., was one of dozens of service members hurt in an out-of-control grass fire at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17.
‘Everybody’s pissed’: Sand blowing into homes next to rural N.S. subdivision development
Residents say they're fed up with blowing sand from the site of a subdivision development in the middle of a quiet neighbourhood in Coldbrook, N.S.
Is Grand Theft Auto VI the most anticipated video game of all time? Here are some reasons why
The latest in the long-running series of crime simulators by Rockstar Games is predicted to be the biggest release in video game history.
Alberta's new riding map skews Lethbridge, Banff, Calgary seats toward UCP, voter data suggests
Danielle Smith's MLAs approved a panel's controversial boundary plan over NDP protests.
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Toronto Star
This 22-year-old owns one of Scarborough's top barbershops. Now, he's aiming for more
Crown & Clippers Barbershop owner Abiran Thevarajah says he's all about great hair, entrepreneurship and community in a bleak youth job market.
Kielburger-backed plan to tear down raccoon-ravaged Scarborough mansion gets the green light
Scarborough committee approved plans to demolish the property to make way for two new homes.
Students, parents at TDSB school raise alarm over funding: ‘Sometimes there is soap, but mostly not’
Teachers joined a rally near Market Lane Jr. and Sr. Public School focusing on class sizes and school resources.
Help with cost of living expected to be Mark Carney's top priority in federal budget
A $36-billion business tax break is coming. Will the budget also help Canadians struggling to afford groceries?
Toronto's skyline has changed drastically in just a few years. Use our interactive to see the buildings transforming the view
The development boom is redefining the city's iconic landscape, with a supertall building that meets the CN Tower observation deck.
Hamilton cadet commander, 59, faces long recovery after ‘extremely chaotic’ assault
Ken Kunkel was attacked after intervening when two youths blew air horns in poppy-selling cadets' faces.
Liberal leadership hopefuls touch on taxes in last debate before voting begins
Stephanie Bowman and Navdeep Bains pledged a tax freeze while Lee Fairclough and Dylan Marando talked tax reform at Wednesday night’s debate.
Carney government officials don't expect big change to trade talks after dramatic U.S. elections
'We’ll see over the course of the next weeks' how, or if, the tone of the talks now changes, said Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
With Toronto facing a $1.12-billion budget shortfall, Doug Ford rules out a 'new deal' 2.0
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has left the door open to some provincial aid to Mayor Olivia Chow's city hall.
Doug Ford says 'status quo is unacceptable' for Niagara Falls as a tourist destination
Premier Doug Ford says Niagara Falls is in decline and needs the momentum of his billion-dollar casino strategy, despite a formal request from its mayor-elect to first hold in-depth consultations with residents.
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Globe and Mail
‘Lawyer up’: Democrats vow major probes into Trump and corruption in his administration
Priorities include Trump family business dealings, administration’s handling of Epstein investigation and ICE operations
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison on national security charges
Wong came to prominence in the 2010s as a student activist, and played a major role in pro-democracy demonstrations in 2014 and 2019
Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Judge says he would be sentenced on Monday and faces a lengthy prison term
Netanyahu’s position weakens in Israel’s post-election battle for control
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party has withheld support for any nominee and an Arab-led party has endorsed the Likud leader’s main opponent
Ghana praises Canada for advocating against a ‘rigged global system’ for African countries
Canada has for years called for reforms to financing rules for developing countries, many of which face high interest rates and crushing debtloads
France hit by nationwide protests as unions increase pressure on Macron’s government
Around 270,000 people had joined the union action in 180 rallies outside of the capital, and most of them were peaceful
Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race after resounding midterm sweep
No Democrat has emerged as a clear favourite, while Vance and Rubio lead smaller Republican field
Multiple flights in Europe diverted for second time this week due to bomb threats
More than a dozen flights from cities including Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw were confirmed to have been targeted
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international soccer
The 41-year-old holds the all-time record for international appearances and goals
Hong Kong court sentences activist Joshua Wong to 10 years on national security charge
Wong, who became the international face of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, was charged with colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law
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Global News
Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
The American singer-songwriter, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a polka-dot tie, presented the Pope with a copy of his autobiography, 'Chronicles: Volume One.'
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
'It was not an easy decision because some decisions are not made with the mind alone. They are also made with the heart,' Ronaldo said in a long video message on social media.
Multiple flights diverted across Europe over bomb threats
More than a dozen flights from cities including Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw were confirmed to have been targeted with bomb threats
Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers to get off
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship suspended operations after its operator said the rising costs of fuel from the Iran war made its journey financially untenable.
Israeli president accepts election results, begins talks on new government
The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the vote, in which he and his allies lost their majority in parliament.
Canadian woman accused of joining ISIS was ‘brainwashed,’ former friend testifies
At Canada's first trial of a woman accused of living under ISIS in Syria, a witness described Ammara Amjad's descent into extremism.
World leaders who sparred with Trump react to Republican election rout
World leaders who have sparred with the “America first” U.S. President Donald Trump greeted the rout of his Republican Party in the U.S. midterm elections with a measure of relief.
Stock markets surging after U.S. midterm election as oil prices plummet
North American stocks are soaring Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections.
U.S. limited strike on Strait of Hormuz raises questions what’s next
The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.
Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats, officials say
In Poland, a flight by Polish airline LOT from London’s Heathrow airport to Warsaw’s main Chopin airport was diverted to the Polish capital’s Modlin airport after a bomb threat.
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New York Times
MAGA Finally Gets What It Deserves
The Ozymandias election.
6 Killed in Sunset Park Blaze: NYC’s Deadliest Fire This Year
Seven people were also injured in the blaze, which engulfed a two-story building in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Stocks Erase Post-Midterm Elections Rally, Dragged Down by Tech
The S&P 500 slumped to its worst daily decline in more than a year, dragged down by the technology sector as investors fretted about the durability of the A.I. build-out.
The Met Costume Institute Has a New Gala Theme, ‘extraOrdinary,’ After Calling Off Galliano Show
Two months after scrapping plans for an exhibition dedicated to the controversial designer, the museum’s Costume Institute is pivoting to the everyday.
Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.”
They Made History as ‘Firsts.’ That’s Not What They Ran On.
Several midterm winners broke barriers, but with campaigns that focused on delivering material change to the lives of Americans.
The Verdict in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
A jury in London found the actor and YouTuber guilty of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. He was cleared of three other charges.
How Melania Trump Became a Dark Horse Diplomat on Ukraine
Both Moscow and Kyiv say Mrs. Trump’s team was the driving force behind an evacuation of a besieged city. It was also in their interest to deliver her a humanitarian win.
Inside Team Trump’s Historic Collapse in the 2026 Midterm Elections
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.
How Trump Is Reacting to the Midterm Results
In the days after Republicans suffered massive midterm election defeats, President Trump appeared unmoved. The New York Times’s White House correspondent Maggie Haberman explains how Trump’s public demeanor compares with what he has shared behind closed doors about voters’ frustration with some of his policies.
CNBC
Voters say the economy drove them to the polls — and blame Trump for their troubles
Participants in the CNBC Voter Poll ranked the economy the most important issue facing the country, ahead of topics tied to democracy and immigration.
Bank of England hikes interest rate for the first time since Iran war, warns inflation will near 5%
One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.
Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe for the second time. Here’s what we know
Dozens of flights across Europe reported bomb threats on Thursday for the second time this week, disrupting air travel across London, Dublin, and Helsinki.
Qualcomm slides 9% after earnings, leading postelection chip stock sell-off
Qualcomm slid Thursday morning after its Q4 earnings report as chip stocks face continued post-election pressure.
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein when they take Senate control
Democrats are preparing to put a spotlight back on Epstein as part of sweeping investigations following their wipeout victories in Tuesday's midterm elections.
Nationwide strikes loom as French budget is unanimously rejected by lawmakers
The National Assembly unanimously voted against adopting the government's proposed 2027 budget.
Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy
The biggest forces shaping the economy aren't going to change just because the party in power did.
World's largest olive oil company plummets 20% after rivals agree to takeover deal
The world's largest olive oil company, Deoleo, plummeted in early trading after two of its rivals announced plans to acquire the firm.
Banks are turning cautious on lending, according to the Fed. What it means for the economy
The Fed’s October bank lending survey shows tighter standards for small firms and commercial real estate, while subprime borrowers face tougher credit.
What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.
BBC
'A void that is impossible to fill' - tributes paid at De Miguel funeral
Jesus de Miguel's family say "the mark he has left on so many people" is something they will always remember as the footballer's funeral takes place in Spain.
'A void that is impossible to fill' - tributes paid at De Miguel's funeral
Jesus de Miguel's family say "the mark he has left on so many people" is something they will always remember as the footballer's funeral takes place in Spain.
Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.
Pegula calls Andreeva 'a diva' after practice session
World number five Jessica Pegula calls Mirra Andreeva "a diva" in comments heard on a live stream after a practice session with the Russian teenager.
Watch: Met Police interview Brand in 2025
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.
Emery close to agreeing new Aston Villa contract
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is close to agreeing a contract extension at the club.
Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.
'Flawed' training contributed to officer's death
A coroner rules Second Lt Max George's death on Salisbury Plain was an accident.
Football fan tried to stop Huntingdon train attack, jury hears
Stephen Crean says his grapple with the attacker was "like Come Dancing, we were all over the place".
Everton's Grealish unavailable again after 'breach of discipline'
Jack Grealish remains unavailable for Everton's Premier League clash with Coventry on Friday, manager David Moyes confirms.
The Independent
Multiple people injured after mass shooting reported at Iowa post office
A suspect is in custody following a reported active shooter incident that left multiple people injured at the main United States Postal Service facility in Des Moines, 
Russell Brand boasted BBC 2 boss was ‘incredibly tolerant’ of his sexual behaviour
Brand is due to be sentenced on Monday after he was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
Who will be US president in 2028? Midterm earthquake shakes up Republican and Democrat races
The Republicans suffered a disastrous set of midterm results, with many positioning themselves for a run in two years time
AOC likens 2026 midterm ‘blue tsunami’ to the feeling millennials had seeing Obama elected president
The 37-year-old Democrat was 19 when Obama was propelled to the White House in 2008
Henry Nowak's killer has 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased
The minimum term of Vickrum Digwa’s life sentence was increased following a Court of Appeal ruling on Thursday
Russell Brand: From comedy stardom to the courtroom, in photos
From his early days as a stand-up comedian to Hollywood stardom and his recent appearances in court, a look back at Russell Brand's career and public life. Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following allegations dating back more than two decades. He denied the charges.
Charles and Camilla pay tribute to Antigua and Barbuda in newly released photos
Their clothing features a number of subtle nods to the Caribbean nation
Bank of England hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as inflation surges
The Bank’s Governor Andrew Bailey also warned that further hikes are likely if the Iran war is not resolved.
Watch Russell Brand police interviews released by Met after rape conviction
The Metropolitan Police have released interviews of Russell Brand being questioned by detectives over rape and sexual assault allegations.
Londoners worst prepared for emergency as Britons urged to stockpile
New data shows that Scots are the most likely to have heeded government advice to prepare emergency supplies for a crisis
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