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CBC.ca
More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?
Researchers are raising concerns as parts of Canada move to permanent daylight time, warning that later winter sunrises could have consequences for sleep and health.
Trump's increasing support for Russia carries existential danger for Canada
Some analysts say U.S. President Donald Trump's recent rapprochement with Russia poses a clear danger to Canadians — one not easily solved by closer partnerships with allies an ocean away.
Why none of the EU's existing partnerships are the right fit for Canada
The European Union has a number of partnership deals with non-member countries, but Canada won't fit into any of those existing frameworks. A Montreal summit this week will launch formal discussions and negotiations about a new partnership to bring Canada closer to the EU.
U.S. midterms could be the country's most expensive elections yet. To what end?
The 2026 U.S. midterms are shaping up to be the most expensive elections in the country's history. Just how much will campaign money play a role in determining who wins? Here's a closer look.
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays to become 1st-time World Series champions
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.
'Still in shock': Female angler catches monster sturgeon in B.C. | The Moment
Katharine Eckert and Kevin Estrada tell the National about the moment Eckert caught and released a giant 11-foot white sturgeon on B.C.’s Fraser River in what could be a record for largest freshwater fish caught by a female angler in North America.
Personal data of 40,000 U.S. Homeland Security employees leaked in security breach
The leak website Distributed Denial of Secrets said on Wednesday it has released data on more than 40,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees, including details about officials working in sensitive fields such as surveillance and human intelligence.
King Charles acknowledges 'injustices' of slavery on Caribbean tour. But these residents want action
King Charles acknowledged the devastating impacts of slavery during the first stop of his Caribbean tour on Tuesday, but stopped short of apologizing or offering reparations.
Three face murder charges in death of 12-year-old boy found in rural Alberta
Insp. Wayne Stevenson of the RCMP’s serious crime branch said at a news conference Wednesday in Edmonton that Fiasal "was associated with people involved in criminality" and knew the three accused. Stevenson alleged that Fiasal was lured from his home before being killed.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Carla Qualtrough elected Swimming Canada president
Former Paralympic swimmer won three bronze medals representing Canada at the 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Games
U.S. warns allies of renewed strikes on Iran after midterm elections, sources say
Trump has repeatedly said he is weighing new military action once the critical elections are over
Trump calls for prosecution of Alaskan Democrat over spoiler candidate controversy
U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan
Telescope spots possible new dwarf planet orbiting beyond Pluto
If confirmed, 2026 ED138 would join five other dwarf planets recognized by the International Astronomical Union
At least 68 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Spain
A high-speed train collided with a stationary train in Spain on Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the country’s second deadly rail crash this year.
Dolores Huerta, labour leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
The family of Dolores Huerta said the United Farmworkers co-founder, civil rights icons and feminist activists in the U.S. died Wednesday at the age of 96.
Gubernatorial success can be a launchpad to the presidency
Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania may be hoping to ride his re-election campaign all the way to the White House
Ted Bundy linked to another Utah teenager’s 1974 killing
Investigators are satisfied he was responsible for killing 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith
U.K. budget provides a bit of relief but puts off big decisions on defence, welfare
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey announces cuts to gas bills and an increase to the minimum wage
Four takeaways from Israel’s deadlocked election
Final, official results are expected on Thursday or Friday, but there will likely be weeks of negotiations before a PM is declared – or new elections are called
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Global News
King Charles faces calls for apology, slavery reparations on Caribbean tour
The visit marks King Charles' first official trip to the Bahamas as king, during which the government closed all public schools on the island of New Providence to welcome him.
Man detained after Prince Albert of Monaco’s relative found dead
Antoine de Massy, the son of Christian de Massy, Prince Albert II's first cousin, was found dead on Oct. 25 in a park near the Villa Sauber in Monaco. He was 29.
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire holds in southern Ukraine city, officials say
A planned ceasefire in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said Wednesday, but Moscow and Kyiv continued to batter each other elsewhere.
6 Canadians injured in Spain train crash that killed 68, minister says
'It was a high-speed impact, so we are expecting this to be a tragedy,' said Spain's health minister on Wednesday as death tolls soared.
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.
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New York Times
As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House
The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a diet of news clips and “A.I. slop,” as one aide put it.
Alaska Governor Orders Criminal Investigation Into Peltola Campaign
President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race. He offered no explanation of what crime may have been committed.
Europe Is Aflame, and It’s Not Going to Stop
The protests roiling the continent express feelings of generational futility.
Flávio Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil
Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s presidential election, fled Brazil for the United States via Argentina after the police canceled his passport in relation to an investigation.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, Who Helped End One-Party Rule in Mexico, Dies at 92
Mr. Cárdenas, the only son of a Mexican president, never won the office but became a leading figure in the country’s democratic transformation.
In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears
Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.
Cabinet Officials on the Campaign Trail? Ethics Experts Say Some Are Breaking the Law.
As Trump officials stump for Republican candidates facing difficult races, ethics experts say they are being lax about complying with the Hatch Act, a federal anti-corruption law.
A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace
A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.
Is There a ‘Safest Seat’ in a Train Crash? Experts Say It’s Not So Simple.
After a high-speed collision near Toledo, Spain, killed at least 68 people, rail safety experts said the rough consensus that it is best to sit in the middle of a train has its limits.
Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Bid to Set Aside California Ballots
The judge ruled that no immediate action was necessary, dealing another setback to the administration as it moves to target voting by noncitizens.
CNBC
Tencent, Visa deepen payments push in China after regulatory green light
Tencent and Visa are expanding their payments partnership following recent regulatory approvals for foreign financial firms in China.
Samsung Electronics shares slid despite record profit in the third-quarter
Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
Microsoft stock jumps 4% as cloud growth drives earnings and revenue beat
Microsoft reported better-than-expected results driven by 48% growth in Azure revenue.
Billionaire Ambani cries tears of joy as Jio Platforms becomes the second most valued Indian firm
Ahead of Jio's listing, Mukesh Ambani teared up as his three children shared the journey of building Jio and vowed to create value for investors over the next 50 years.
Over 41,000 U.S. Homeland Security officials' details apparently exposed after massive data breach
CNBC was able to access the database on the website, and saw it contained names alleged to be of officials, titles, agencies, and offices in cities and states.
Trump methane policy rollback may have minimal impact on crude prices, EPA says
The EPA projects Trump’s methane rollback would only lower 2027 U.S. crude prices 11 cents a barrel, while lifting domestic oil output 0.09%.
China’s tech darlings are losing their shine. Here’s what’s behind the sell-off
China's tech rally is being tested as as investors question whether AI profits can justify lofty valuations.
Inside India newsletter: New Delhi approves $22 billion in military spending amid China border tensions
American, Israeli, and Russian defense manufacturers are likely to find substantial opportunities in India's expanding defense market
As Waymo expands overseas, it remains a niche cash-burning business
Alphabet's Other Bets segment, which includes Waymo, accounted for 0.3% of total revenue in the quarter.
BBC
Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
The Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series for the first time in the franchise's 57-year history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in game five on Wednesday.
Watch: BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated
Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided.
Chiellini guidance to Leeds 'rock' - could Muharemovic be signing of season?
Having cost Leeds United an 'eye-watering' fee, Tarik Muharemovic has impressed so much that some fear the club face a battle to keep him.
We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.
Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.
Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election
The Conservatives criticised the chancellor for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget.
The Papers: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'
Thursday's papers focus entirely on John Healey's first Budget that included £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.
Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens
Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.
'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
The Independent
Fears of voter intimidation as Trump's DOJ confirms plan to send DEA, ATF and prison guards to the polls
The department outlined the commitment in a court filing made late Wednesday
UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports a sharp rise in poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan over the past year
Lloyds reports profit increase as bank gets boost from higher rates
The results come a day after the Chancellor said in the Budget that he would be temporarily hiking bank taxes.
South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law debacle
A South Korean special prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol
Shell criticised over bumper earnings haul amid soaring oil prices
The FTSE 100 oil giant reported better-than-expected underlying earnings of 10.81 billion US dollars for the three months to September 30.
Justice Department confirms Trump's plan for golf course with closure next month
A court order temporarily stops the government from removing or harming any further trees on the grounds of the East Potomac Golf Course
Red state apocalypse: Stunning poll shows Democrats sweeping across Texas
In the Senate race, the poll puts James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton by 51% to 43%, with 5% undecided
Urda: The tiny Spanish town that rushed to help after horror train crash that killed at least 68
Urda's 78-year-old pharmacist said he was one of the first on the scene
Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted
A thwarted mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago is stoking new fears for the area’s South Asian community, tainting a typically joyful season of faith and family gatherings
Australian broadcaster tells rightwing populist One Nation party to stop using Bluey in political cartoons
Video shows beloved blue heeler in a violent political cartoon featuring Australia’s prime minister
