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CBC.ca
Jennifer Thoss named Lytton's mayor after random draw breaks election tie
Thoss and Denise O'Connor each received 45 votes, with a random draw held Tuesday determining that the former councillor would be Lytton's next mayor.
'Puppy angel on earth': B.C. man killed while on volunteer animal rescue mission in Ukraine
Jesse Adams from Sooke, B.C., was killed while rescuing animals with Animal Rescue Kharkiv. His friends and colleagues remember him as a compassionate and kind person who loved animals.
Alberta bill would stop provincial entities from considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring
The first bill in the Alberta Legislature's fall sitting seeks to stop the provincial government and other public entities from considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring decisions, and to give victims recourse when someone shares intimate content of them without their consent.
Watchdog sounds alarm after N.L.'s largest jail runs out of toothbrushes
Newfoundland and Labrador's citizens' representative says his office got a flood of complaints last week stating inmates at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's were not being given toothbrushes.
U.S. and Cuban officials get into shouting match on floor of United Nations
U.S. and Cuban officials engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the latest in a series of public spats between the longtime adversaries over Washington's escalating economic campaign against Havana.
Serial Calgary rapist from 1980s convicted of 9 offences against mothers, teen girl
A serial rapist who targeted vulnerable victims who were home alone with young children at the time they were attacked has been convicted of his crimes more than 40 years after the fact.
Ottawa Rapid FC pull merch naming nonexistent 'Van Blurené Parc'
Ever heard of Ottawa's Van Blurené Parc or gazed upon the giant sign on the national gallery? That alternate version of Ottawa was briefly on merchandise for the Ottawa Rapid soccer team before it was pulled.
Trump wades into Canadian politics with kudos for Parti Québécois, B.C. Conservative wins
While he is fully engaged in a tight midterm election battle in his own country, U.S. President Donald Trump is still finding time to step into politics north of the border by congratulating the recently elected premiers of Quebec and British Columbia.
Ottawa tables new MAID legislation, excluding people suffering solely from mental illness
Legislation tabled on Tuesday also sets criteria for people to make what's known as an "advance request" for medically assisted death, before losing the capacity to consent due to their health condition.
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Toronto Star
Daylight savings will end on Sunday. Here's what you should know
While most Ontarians will turn their clocks back an hour this weekend, some communities in the province will no longer have to make the switch.
Just weeks into the job, Quebec's premier clashes with Carney over EU summit seat
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he wants a place at the negotiating table, not the dinner table.
Doug Ford said he's heard 'heartbreaking' stories about OSAP ban on private colleges, but had to act
Questions about the government's handling of the student aid controversy dominated the first day back at Queen's Park.
Mississauga mayor-elect Alvin Tedjo won a tough election. He says the road ahead will be just as difficult
Mississauga mayor-elect Alvin Tedjo says addressing housing affordability requires a 'wartime effort.'
Stan Cho admits 'error in judgment,' says hip replacement, young family led to Toronto hotel stays
New Democrat Leader Marit Stiles called Cho's justification a "terrible" excuse.
Doug Ford 'not at all' worried after key mayoral allies defeated
Premier says he looks forward to working with Ontario's mayors to protect against Trump tariffs.
Ford government may force new landfills on communities as Trump tariff targets garbage exports
"We would always prefer a host community that's willing," Environment Minister Todd McCarthy said Tuesday.
Carney government moves ahead on MAID advance requests despite concerns over patchwork access
The bill, tabled by Justice Minister Sean Fraser Tuesday, also seeks to update the reporting requirements health care professionals.
Olivia Chow won Toronto's election. Here are five turning points that shaped the race
Months of campaigning, one decisive night: a look back at the pivotal junctures that decided who leads city hall
Ford government considering Blue Box overhaul and may end overflow bag collection, replace Circular Materials
Ontario is proposing to end collection of both flexible plastics and overflow material in bales or bags, a document says.
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Globe and Mail
Ukraine recaptures territory as forces go on offensive, Zelensky says
Kyiv’s battlefield position is strongest in some time, but could use more defence deliveries from allies, President adds
El Salvador deploys hundreds of soldiers to Haiti as four still missing after gang attack
Members of UN-backed force remain unaccounted for since leaping from a burning vehicle during an ambush on Oct. 18
Nanotyrannus skeleton 'Jodi' sells for $47.3 million at Sotheby's
Jodi sold at Sotheby’s New York on Tuesday for US$47-million, far exceeding its estimate of US$6-million to US$9-million.
Fossil of Nanotyrannus, cousin of T. rex, sells at auction for $47-million
Giant price tag marks the second-priciest set of dinosaur bones ever sold
Forming new government in Israel could take weeks - or even months - after votes tallied
Polling stations in Israel will close on Tuesday evening, but it could be weeks before Benjamin Netanyahu or one of his opponents will be declared the next prime minister, which might even require another election.
Bolsonaro, family to be granted U.S. visas after fleeing Brazil in wake of election loss
Former presidential candidate defies Supreme Court order to hand in passports as part of money-laundering probe
The student-led protests in Europe may have died down, but they will be back
The economic conditions – rising prices and declining living standards – that triggered the unrest have not changed
Trump takes midterm campaign blitz to Texas in push to keep the state in Republican hands
Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to help Trump show off a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude to be processed in Texas refineries
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to advise on and help produce the league’s entertainment presentations
Two men charged in U.K. over RAF Fairford incident allegedly linked to Iran
Military base had been used by U.S. bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, but they were withdrawn on security grounds
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Global News
B.C. man who started dog rescue killed while saving animals in Ukraine
"The best thing I can say is Jesse was a force of nature," Penny Stone, executive director of the Victoria Humane Society, told Global News.
Canada’s Eurovision finalists include Rêve, Tyler Shaw
The public will be invited to vote for Canada’s Eurovision entrant from the five finalists, with the winner set to be announced by December.
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro misses passport handover, compliance unclear
Flavio Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil's Supreme Court for alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in two cases.
Pope to meet with clergy abuse survivors during Latin America visit: Vatican
The Vatican statement didn’t say when the encounters would take place or where, but said “several meetings are planned,” suggesting more than one encounter.
Israel kept committing genocide after Gaza truce, UN inquiry says
UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel examined violations against Palestinian civilians.
Exit polls suggest a rebuke of Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel’s election
Exit polls released early Wednesday suggested that Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's each won about 51 seats, and Arab parties won about 18.
Australian judge denies murderer’s bid to lift prison ban on Vegemite
Andre McKechnie who is serving a life sentence for murder in the southern Australian state of Victoria, took his battle for the spread to the Supreme Court last year.
Netanyahu’s legacy on the line as Israelis head to elections this week
Netanyahu has been the country’s most dominant politician for nearly two decades, and his legacy is on the line in Tuesday's election.
Brazil’s Lula wins presidential election, bucking regional shift towards right
For the Trump administration, which has sought to reassert its dominance in the region, Lula’s victory complicates its campaign to enlist Brazil in its military coalition
U.K. won’t join Canada-led defence bank, but pledges cooperation
The two countries will "work in close partnership" on investment opportunities and challenges, according to a joint media statement.
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New York Times
U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean
A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.
A New Dwarf Planet (Probably) Spotted Beyond Pluto
The object, known for now as 2026 ED138, is one of the first discoveries by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.
Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking
The three siblings used their wealth and influence to lure and sexually assault women for more than a decade. Eleven of the victims spoke on Tuesday before the brothers were sentenced.
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.
Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat
The U.S. plans to issue a visa to Mr. Bolsonaro, a U.S. official said. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.
Tennessee Race Is Rattled by a Republican’s Acknowledgment of a ‘Past Indiscretion’
State Senator Brent Taylor, the Republican nominee for a U.S. House seat, responded to a Nashville outlet’s report that he had sent “an unsolicited nude picture.”
Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near
In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership.
Exit Polls in Israel Show No Clear Winner
Also, Trump is set to loosen methane rules. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
CNBC
SK Hynix announces over $25 billion in dividends and buyback as third-quarter profit beats estimates
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix on Wednesday announces over 25 billion in dividends and buyback as third-quarter profit sharply beats estimates.
Anthropic's IPO is risky business
Anthropic's much-anticipated IPO is giving potential investors some perspective on the risky business of artificial intelligence.
Indian investors rush to Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple as local trading apps roll out access to U.S. stocks
Major Indian brokerages are providing retail investors access to U.S. stocks at a time when the local market has been battered.
Chart: Anthropic's cash pile towers over nearly every U.S. company
Anthropic's cash pile of $131.7 billion is more than every non-bank U.S. company except for Berkshire Hathaway and Alphabet.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls election-transfer concerns ‘absurd’
Democrats and voting rights groups have raised concerns that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans could challenge election results if they lose.
Trump administration may let more Russian diesel onto market, energy secretary tells CNBC
The diesel volumes in the Trump-Putin deal won't materially lower prices because the shipments are small compared to total demand, analysts say.
AI debt fears ease ahead of Oracle, Alphabet and Amazon updates. Here's what to watch.
Credit markets will be closely watching updates from Oracle and other hyperscalers later this week. What to expect.
Polymarket faces renewed CFTC probe over U.S. access to offshore platform
The federal agency had previously investigated whether Polymarket allowed U.S. users on to its offshore platform in 2024, but dropped the measures in July 2025.
Walmart says AI training is boosting confidence with the technology among its 2.1 million associates
Walmart says training from OpenAI and Google is helping its 2.1 million associates feel more confident using AI and digital tools.
Lula’s election win leaves Brazil facing a fiscal tightrope
Lula’s election victory rattled Brazilian markets and set up a fiscal test as he weighs costly campaign promises against pressure to rein in spending.
BBC
Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.
A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'
Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.
'Biggest night in the club's history' for fearless Fleetwood
A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.
Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?
A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.
Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.
Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
The Independent
Trump goes on bizarre ‘I love the meat’ rant and gushes over senator’s rear again during Texas midterms rallies: Live updates
Trump was in Texas to stump for Republican Ken Paxton, who is virtually tied with Democrat James Talarico
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Oct. 21 - Oct. 28, 2026
Israel election 2026 results live: Exit polls suggest deadlock with Eisenkot’s bloc just ahead of Netanyahu
Neither prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority
Netanyahu’s fate in balance after historic Israeli election with no bloc on course for majority
Turnout surged to a 45-year high in the first verdict on the government since the October 7 attacks in 2023
Trump’s energy secretary said president is about ‘driving energy prices down’ as Iran war continues to keep them high
National fuel costs remain high as the Trump administration ties elevated prices to efforts to block Iran’s nuclear program
Huge swarm of AI bots flooded vape ban consultation to influence outcome, study finds
Experts said it is thought to be the first time AI has been used to coordinate an attempt to interfere a major health policy in the UK
Experts demand climate change be declared a global health emergency as heat-related deaths soar
Major concerns have been raised following a surge in heat-related deaths over the past decade
Experts explain how thousands of fractures a year could be prevented for sufferers of common bone condition
Estimates suggest that three million people in England have osteoporosis – a condition which leads to weakened bones, making them more likely to break
Majority of Britons pessimistic about future of UK economy as 70% expect Budget tax hike, new polling shows
John Healey will deliver his first Budget on Wednesday in a highly anticipated address
Government urged to ‘back Scotland’s pipeline in strategic energy plans’
The call comes as new research shows thousands of jobs were supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry in 2024.
