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CBC.ca

Some Alberta teachers turn to side hustles during provincewide strike

During the provincewide strike, some Alberta teachers are turning to side hustles to keep them busy and financially support their families.

Canada’s bet on an AI boom

A look at the state of Canada’s AI industry: as Ottawa nails down its new strategy, what’s at stake for the country?

Chinese family returns home broke after paying $40K seeking Canadian residency

TingTing Biao remembers the moment she realized she lost everything, including tens of thousands of dollars in savings, on an immigration scheme that left her broke and traumatized. Biao is now back in China warning others about what happened — a dream that turned into a nightmare.

Voting day is here, and polls are open for N.L.'s provincial election

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will head to the polls — again – today, this time to choose the next provincial government.

Police monitoring resurgence of outlaw motorcycle gang Satan’s Choice in northern Ontario

Provincial police say they’re keeping a watch on renewed activity from the outlaw motorcycle gan Satan’s Choice in northern Ontario, as new chapters for Satan’s Choice appear to be popping up in cities including Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Oshawa and Hamilton. Outlaw motorcycle gangs remain a national policing priority, says an Edmonton police sergeant experienced in dealing with gang-related crime.

How one company is making money – and jewelry – from abandoned mine sites

Remediation project looks to recover money and metals from abandoned mines across the Yukon, Alaska and B.C.

Élections Montréal criticized for low-quality, featureless photos of Black candidates

Some candidates are calling on Élections Montréal to be more inclusive going forward, after initially uploading several shadowy, somber photos of Black candidates on its website.

Dozens dead, missing, thousands of homes destroyed after rains sweep across Mexico 

Four days of heavy rains fell unexpectedly across five Mexican states last week, leaving devastated lives and communities. The rains caused rivers, gullies and ditches to overflow, triggering landslides that washed out highways and roads, and leaving dozens dead and missing.

New York Times, AP, Reuters and Newsmax among news organizations fighting new press rules

News organizations including the New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defence Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon.
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Toronto Star

Archeologists prepare to examine site where ancient remains were found on Withrow Avenue

It has been almost two years since ancient Indigenous remains were found in front of a house on Withrow Ave, and very little work has been done.

Computer science grads used to be a hot commodity — now they fear they're being replaced by AI

Experts say entry-level positions are disappearing due to artificial intelligence, an uncertain economy, and too many students entering the work force.

Trey Yesavage didn’t cost the Blue Jays Game 2 of the ALCS. But he’s no longer their secret weapon

The splitter that gave the Yankees fits in the last round wasn't nearly as effective against the Seattle Mariners on Monday at the Rogers Centre.

If you really want Toronto to 'think of the children,' then you should back its plan to build more shelters

We've been facing a homelessness crisis for years in Toronto, but that crisis has now reached catastrophic levels.

'Passport project:' One man's ode to Toronto's' various nationalities

Peter Andrew Lusztyk is on a mission to photograph the unique passports of more than 200 countries, right from his studio in Toronto.

Murder on a Barrie, Ont. front porch remains a cold case 20 years later

April Dobson was shot in the head while visiting a friend in an unusual homicide that left investigators with no obvious suspects.

What's in play for Canada vs. Colombia with 2026 World Cup on the horizon?

Tuesday's match gives the Canadian men's soccer team a shot at a first victory over a top-15 team that isn’t the U.S. or Mexico.

Anand makes Canada's first minister visit to India in 2 years after trade heads talk

Anand's meeting with Modi, along with Carney's words with his Indian counterpart at the G7, are clear signs of a mend between India and Canada.

Four things to watch for in the Newfoundland and Labrador election today

The Liberals have been in power for a decade in Canada's easternmost province, though their dominance has waned.
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Globe and Mail

Madagascar's president says he fled the country in fear for his life after military rebellion

Madagascar's president says he fled the country in fear for his life after military rebellion.

U.S.-China tit-for-tat port fees threaten trade turmoil at sea

The United States and China on Tuesday will begin charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Life slowly resumes for Palestinians after Gaza summit

Palestinians walked through Gaza’s rubble-filled streets, slowly clearing debris on Tuesday, a day after a ceasefire agreement brought a calm to the enclave. Displaced Gazans spoke to Reuters about their hopes for Gaza and the wider Middle East.

Locating and returning hostages’ bodies a top concern as fragile Gaza ceasefire holds

Longer-term issues include whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern and help rebuild Gaza

JPMorgan profit rises on investment banking boom, trading strength

Largest U.S. bank reports profit of US$14.39-billion or $5.07 per share in third quarter

Gen Z protesters, waving pirate flags, force Madagascar’s president to flee country

Andry Rajoelina, who seized power in a 2009 military coup, said he fled to a ‘safe place,’ but did not announce plans to resign

Russian drones over Europe could be a ‘psyop’ – or preparations for a wider war

Analysts say the Kremlin already sees itself as being in a low-intensity war with the West

Canadian Nobel Prize winner Peter Howitt says award was a surprise

Howitt and two other researchers, awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics on Monday, helped economists better understand how ideas and technology succeed by disrupting established ways.

Zelensky to visit Washington, seeking long-range weapons and time with Trump

The Ukrainian President said a meeting with the U.S. President could happen as early as Friday

What to know about the Israel-Hamas war: Hostage releases, Palestinians wait for aid

The latest updates on the ceasefire agreement and the toll of the war in Gaza after two years
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Global News

Zelenskyy to visit Washington seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

A meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump could take place as early as Friday, while Ukrainian president said he would also meet with defense and energy companies ans Congress members.

Trump urges leaders to put ‘old feuds’ aside at Gaza peace summit

'We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us,' Trump said during a global summit on Gaza's future.

Three N.L. activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla released from Israeli detention

Sadie Mees, Devoney Ellis, and Nikita Stapleton travelled safely to Amman, Jordan, Sunday morning.

“Dream of a lifetime”: Canadian economist Howitt among Nobel winners in economics

The international team used mathematics to explain "creative destruction," an economic concept in which beneficial innovations replace older technologies and businesses.

Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit

Trump also called on the Israeli president to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he described as 'one of the greatest' wartime leaders.

Carney calls hostages release under Gaza peace deal ‘moment of profound relief’

In the statement, Carney praised Trump's leadership in advancing the peace plan and called on all parties to implement the terms of the ceasefire.

World leaders gathering in Egypt for Gaza ‘Summit for Peace’

The summit comes as Hamas released 20 remaining living Israeli hostages and Israel started to free hundreds of Palestinians from its prisons.

All living Israeli hostages freed by Hamas under Gaza ceasefire deal

The prisoners were released Monday morning from an Israeli prison as part of the ceasefire deal, which also saw the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants.

Kinew, Moe want China EV tariffs ended to get Beijing to lift canola duties

Manitoba and Saskatchewan's premiers are calling on the federal government to end its tariffs on Chinese EVs in hopes Beijing will lift its canola duties.

China says it won’t back down from Trump’s 100 per cent tariff threat

It was China's first official comment on Trump's threat to jack up the tax on imports from China by Nov. 1 in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare earths.
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New York Times

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

Madagascar President Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Impeachment Vote

President Andry Rajoelina has vowed to remain in office after weeks of protests against his government that drove him into hiding.

Instagram Will Limit Content for Teenagers Based on PG-13 Ratings

The restrictions also apply to conversations between teenage users and artificial intelligence chatbots.

She Struggled With Addiction, Then Tried a Weight Loss Drug

Is a powerful addiction treatment already invented?

California Forecast: Early-Season Storm Brings a Deluge of Rain

The rare October storm could cause mudslides and debris flow, forecasters said. Some residents in Los Angeles County have been told to evacuate.

Israel Identifies 2 Bodies Handed Over by Hamas

The return of the remains of four former captives has spurred anger that more were not retrieved. The devastation to Gaza is likely to make the task especially hard.

Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Favorite to Lead New York City

Our reporters explore his skyrocket, his life and his appeal.

Slowing Electric Vehicle Sales Will Cost G.M. $1.6 Billion

General Motors said it would lower its earnings by that amount to mainly reflect the drop in the value of equipment, factories and other assets.

Ukraine’s Formula for Peace: Fewer Talks, More Weapons

As Russia rebuffs President Trump’s diplomatic push, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine plans to head again to the White House, this time seeking missiles.

What’s Next for Gaza, and an Ultimatum for Pentagon Reporters

Plus, France versus fast fashion.

CNBC

Rare earth stocks surge on U.S.-China trade dispute over critical minerals

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened China with a "massive" increase in tariffs in retaliation for Beijing imposing strict controls on rare earths.

JPMorgan Chase tops estimates as trading revenue hits a record of nearly $9 billion

CEO Jamie Dimon said that while each of his major business lines performed well against a good economic backdrop, he was preparing for possible turbulence.

Oracle Cloud to deploy 50,000 AMD AI chips, signaling new Nvidia competition

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure on Tuesday announced that it will deploy 50,000 Advanced Micro Devices graphics processors starting in the second half of 2026.

European defense stocks plunge as China tightens grip on crucial rare earths; Rheinmetall sheds 4%

European stocks were lower on Tuesday, reversing largely positive sentiment at the start of the week.

Rare earth stocks rally in premarket, extending gains amid renewed U.S.-China trade spat

Shares of U.S. rare earth miners rallied in premarket trade on Tuesday, extending sharp gains from the previous session.

GM to take $1.6 billion charge related to EV pullback

GM's EV charges comes more than a year after crosstown rival Ford Motor announced a $1.9 billion impact from changing its EV plans. 

CNBC Daily Open: A chance for peace in the Middle East and the U.S.-China trade war

Trump, when asked by reporters if the war in the Middle East has ended, gave an unequivocal "yes," Reuters reported.

Trump says the war is over, but the path to peace in the Middle East is fragile

President Donald Trump said Monday the war was over between Israel and Hamas. Experts say any peace process is just beginning and will be a hard slog.

China chipmaker WingTech plunges 10% after Dutch government takes control of subsidiary Nexperia

The Dutch government took control over Nexperia to prevent a situation in which the goods produced by the firm would become unavailable in an emergency.

China targets five U.S. subsidiaries of South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, sending shares down 8%

The order, which took effect immediately, will prohibit Chinese organizations and individuals from doing business with the sanctioned companies.

Washington Post

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. Dozens were freed or killed, and about 20 are believed to be alive in Gaza.

Madagascar’s president dissolves National Assembly, flees amid violent unrest

Andry Rajoelina’s whereabouts are unknown. His nation has seen three weeks of unrest after massive, youth-led protests turned deadly, killing at least 22.

China’s rare-earths power move jolted Trump but was years in the making

Beijing’s new export controls on rare earths are designed to force the U.S. to drop its own restrictions on selling advanced computer chips to China, analysts say.

Trump, hailing a ‘new Middle East,’ avoids the hard questions ahead

In touting his Gaza ceasefire win, the president projected optimism for a wider peace while sidestepping the many obstacles that remain.

Trump and world leaders meet in Egypt on future of Gaza as Israel celebrates return of hostages

President Donald Trump departed Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, after meeting with world leaders at a summit to discuss the future of Gaza. In an address to Israel’s Parliament to celebrate the return of the remaining living hostages from Gaza, Trump said the war in Gaza “is over.

Who are the hostages freed from Gaza?

Here are the key developments


BBC

Man jailed for five years for threatening to kill Nigel Farage

The Reform UK leader has described the threats made in a TikTok video as "pretty chilling".

Tories seek to keep up pressure over collapsed China spy case

The Tories have asked the CPS if it would be able to restart prosecutions of two men accused of spying.

Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital

An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.

Australia's team is their worst since 2010 - Broad

Former England bowler Stuart Broad believes Australia have their "worst" team since 2010 heading into this winter's Ashes.

Jesy Nelson has 'never felt prouder' of her body after birth of twins

The singer said she never wanted her daughters to feel the way she had felt previously about her body.

Ex-Premier League referee Coote admits making indecent image of child

David Coote was charged on 12 August following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police.

Ex-Premier League referee David Coote admits making indecent image of child

David Coote was charged on 12 August following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police.

YouTubers Dan and Phil confirm relationship after 16 years

Dan says intense fan intrusion "could have killed me", but that they "can't live in fear any more".

Personal data potentially stolen in Asahi cyber-attack

Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.

The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained

The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.

The Independent

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK

Move announced by home secretary as she toughens up language requirements

Drone footage shows Gaza before and after war in shocking scale of destruction

Drone footage shows the devastating extent of destruction the Gaza Strip with pre and post-conflict images of the besieged city.

Small boat migrant who threatened to kill Nigel Farage on TikTok jailed for five years

Fayaz Khan had made ‘gun gestures’ when posting a video about the Reform UK leader

Nato chief mocks ‘broken’ Russian submarine as it resurfaces off France

Moscow denied that its submarine had suffered a serious malfunction

The disarmament of Hamas and Gaza’s post-war government: What we know about ‘phase two’ of Trump’s ceasefire deal

Donald Trump says that the ceasefire agreement is in its second phase - but details remain unclear, James C. Reynolds reports

The 400,000-year-old giant skeleton that solved a mystery of early humans

A newly published study provides insight into the death of an elephant and the lives of the scavengers that fed on it

Budget situation is ‘desperate’, Reeves warned as experts say she has no choice but to raise big taxes

Labour chancellor told a ‘Scrabble bag’ of smaller increases will not rejuvenate UK’s faltering economy

166 million-year-old dinosaur highway discovered in UK quarry

Almost one hundred sauropod footprints stretching over more than 220 metres provides new insight into how Jurassic dinosaurs moved through the landscape of what is now Britain

Supreme Court gender ruling risks leaving trans people in ‘intermediate zone’ and could breach ECHR, UK warned

A European human rights watchdog has warned Britain’s treatment of trans people could breach the ECHR

How millions of car owners could be owed compensation after landmark legal battle

Compensation for drivers could be worth ‘thousands’ says one law firm