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CBC.ca
Whey up: Protein powder prices soar as global demand grows
Food manufacturers and fast food companies are cramming whey protein into everything. That’s causing shortages of the ingredient and pushing prices to record highs. Now whey protein is also a target in the U.S.-Canada trade war - increasing costs that may end up being passed on to customers.
Boy recounts 1994 park attack on tape played at trial of alleged sex predator
Thirty-two years after a 10-year-old boy was tied to a tree and sexually assaulted, an audio tape of his September 1994 police interview was played for the jury Monday at the trial of his alleged attacker. Richard Neil has pleaded not guilty to 17 historical charges linked to attacks on three children.
‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski’s fraud trial begins in Toronto
Self-described "Crypto King" Aiden Pleterski's fraud and money laundering trial will begin Tuesday morning in Toronto.
Giant underwater Kelvin wave could 'pack a punch' for B.C. in mid-October
A giant underwater wave of water connected to this year's El Niño weather pattern is making its way up the west coast of the Americas, raising alarm bells amongst scientists worried about how climate change is magnifying the impacts of the naturally-occurring phenomenon.
Bestselling author Steven Galloway's wife testifies on Day 1 of defamation trial
Former UBC professor and bestselling author Steven Galloway claims he was defamed by false accusations of sexual assault made by multiple people over a decade ago.
High-flying lawyer goes on trial for writing bad cheque allegedly to cover for collapsing firm
A Toronto lawyer who co-founded a law firm with his wife that collapsed in a spectacular flameout three years ago, when millions of dollars of client money was discovered missing from the firm's trust account, is on trial on a charge of fraud stemming from the police investigation into the case.
Sergeant found not guilty of assaulting military police officers who removed her from 17 Wing
A Royal Canadian Air Force sergeant who refused to leave a restricted area of Winnipeg's 17 Wing has been found not guilty of assaulting the military police officers who had removed her from the base using what a martial court ruled involved the use of excessive force.
Did a Russian lab worker die from pneumonic plague? What we know — and don't know
An unnerving story has emerged from southeastern Russia involving the death of 28-year-old woman from pneumonia and fears that she may have been exposed to a form of plague at the lab where she worked. But the
Ottawa plans Crown corporation to break defence procurement logjam
The Liberal government plans to transform its year-old Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation. The proposed overhaul could fundamentally reshape Canada's notoriously cumbersome defence procurement system, while raising fresh questions about oversight, accountability and how far Ottawa will go.
Fact check: Is this Alberta separatist real or AI-generated?
This University of Alberta student isn’t real, but the AI-generated video is being used to promote Alberta separatism ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial referendum.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
British case against Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate says brothers used ‘lover boy’ model to lure women
Influencers remain jailed in Florida with no date for extradition hearing
Speed Skating Canada stripped of charity status
Speed Skating Canada CEO says the organization did send its filing on time but it wasn’t received by the CRA
California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader’s family for China arrested by FBI
Case comes at fraught moment for bilateral relations, with Taiwan persistently at centre of military and diplomatic rivalry
U.S. Coast Guard identifies all six aboard Ontario-based air ambulance lost off Massachusetts coast
The Gulfstream G100 jet was carrying four Canadian crew members, as well as a mother and son from Bermuda
Student groups protest over Cornell’s handling of group sexual assault allegations
Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight
Man convicted of suicide attack plot on Israeli embassy in London handed life sentence
Abdullah Albadri, who carried note saying he hoped to die a martyr, will serve at least 20 years in prison
Student’s hand blown off as French school protests enter third week
Some 400 to 500 high schools were closed or partially closed as demonstrations and blockades showed no sign of abating ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide protest
Dennis Hastert, former Republican House speaker who went to prison for child sexual abuse, dies at 84
He fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News
Leavitt will serve as an on-air contributor beginning Nov. 1
Nobel medicine prize goes to three scientists for research into brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists who created a tool using light to help unravel how the brain works. Karl Deisseroth, 54, Peter Hegemann, 71, and Georg Nagel, 73, have carried out research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
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Global News
Teenager’s hand blown off as French school protests enter 3rd week
Rights groups accuse police in France of using heavy-handed tactics against minors, including batons, tear gas and flash-ball guns.
OpenAI rogue agent possibly behind Wikipedia disruption in May, operator says
Wikimedia also said that the OpenAI agents made unauthorized edits to Wikimedia wiki sites, including "potentially malicious edits" to a citation tool.
Food prices may rise soon as diesel ‘shock’ bleeds through economy: report
Canadians could wind up with a bigger grocery bill in the coming months as a major price "shock" for diesel and crude oil works its way through supply chains, Scotiabank says.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor files legal action over arrest by U.K. police
The former prince, Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February. His former home was searched at the same time.
Nobel prize in medicine goes to U.S., German scientists for brain research
The Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute said the trio of scientists had been selected for their "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics."
Middle East oil exports reportedly topped pre-war levels last month: data
Persian Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers continue to cloud the outlook.
‘No risk for Canada’ as Russian lab worker dies of ‘unknown’ illness: minister
Russian authorities said the situation was under control and that all known contacts of the dead woman had been identified, examined and placed under medical supervision.
Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency
Cornell's president pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school's handling of the case, calling the alleged gang rape "deeply disturbing."
Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail.
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New York Times
FIFA Found Congo Player Ineligible, Let Him Play in World Cup
Officials determined that a goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of Congo did not have the correct paperwork, documents show. But no action was taken, renewing questions about FIFA’s governance.
France Set for Nationwide Strikes, as School Protests Escalate
The scale of the demonstrations planned for Tuesday will test the strength of the student-led protest movement that has spread across French high schools since late September.
Jeffrey Archer on His Favorite Books and His Final Novel
“London Falling” and “Dissection of a Murder” were among his recent favorite books. “War and Peace” and “A Clockwork Orange” went unfinished.
Cornell Faculty Members Signal Deep Anger With University Leaders
The faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.
Jim Bakker, Television Preacher Felled by Sex and Financial Scandals, Dies at 86
With his wife, Tammy Faye, Mr. Bakker built a broadcasting juggernaut around the gospel of prosperity.
Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base
According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The Separatist Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Reviving Sovereignty Push
The separatist party’s victory fell short of clinching a majority that would have all but guaranteed a potential showdown with Ottawa over Canada’s future.
Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France
Chaos in schools, on the streets and in the markets is rooted in France’s struggles to fund its social welfare state, with a presidential election approaching.
As Japan’s Population Shrinks, a City Is Accused of Padding Census Numbers
The police are investigating how about 3,000 nonexistent residents were added to official data for Toyama.
Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York
The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.
CNBC
Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive
Oil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $100 a barrel as the risk of further escalation persists.
Treasury yields fall as investors anticipate FOMC minutes
U.S. Treasury yields were broadly lower on Tuesday morning after reaching fresh highs the previous day.
Britain is on 'thin ice,' warns ex-Bank of England chief economist — and it must act to 'appease financial markets'
Britain has the highest government borrowing costs in the G7.
Trump allows cheaper, dyed diesel on highways to blunt historic fuel-cost spike ahead of midterms
The U.S. national average price of diesel topped $6 a gallon in September for the first time ever, as fuel supply disruptions pushed up transportation costs in the country.
House China committee chair urges Fed to review Hong Kong’s access to dollar lifeline
Rep. John Moolenaar wants the Fed to rethink Hong Kong’s access to a dollar-liquidity facility as China promotes the renminbi as a global currency.
How quant funds beat the market by being 'early, contrarian and right'
Quantitative hedge funds have captured big trends in bonds and oil to outperform the stock market this year.
CNBC Daily Open: 'Red' diesel to hit U.S. highways
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing diesel normally reserved for off-road use to hit U.S. public roads and highways.
World Bank warns of AI concentration risks as it lifts East Asia and Pacific growth outlook to 4.5%
The World Bank now expects the region to grow 4.5% this year, but flagged that trade growth outside AI-related goods has been "weak or negative."
Surging Treasury yields don’t signal a U.S. 'fiscal apocalypse' — yet
Treasury yields above 5% are raising fears that higher borrowing costs could fuel a debt spiral.
Little room for ‘giving and taking’: India’s finance minister confirms trade impasse with the U.S.
In the latest sign of growing skepticism around the closure of the trade deal between New Delhi and Washington, an Indian minister said there is little room for ‘giving and taking.’
Washington Post
U.S. says Coast Guard came under fire near the border. Mexico wants evidence.
Hundreds of troops have been deployed to a southern border area where the U.S. Coast Guard was fired upon, U.S. officials said.
Trump kept silent in Brazil’s election. It might have helped his ally.
A White House adviser said the uncharacteristic reticence was a strategic decision as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the next round.
U.S. officials seeking details of reported Russian plague death, quarantines
Officials said they need to learn more about the evolving situation before determining the potential threat to the United States.
Relocation of U.S. bombers in U.K. highlights new risks for military bases
Technological advances in warfare have heightened concerns about the vulnerability of air bases and other hard-to-protect military facilities in populated areas.
Hundreds of French schools shut as students revolt against poor conditions
More than 400 high schools in France were closed or faced disruptions Monday as nationwide protests continued.
Nobel for medicine awarded to 3 scientists for work that helps map the brain
A method that controls nerve signals with light, developed by an American and two Germans, has provided greater understanding of Alzheimer’s and is used in efforts to restore sight.
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez, main critic of Trump in Europe, calls snap elections
A defeat for Sánchez and his socialist party could bring down a long-serving European leader whose star power has risen among the global left for standing up to President Donald Trump.
FBI says California woman spied for China on Taiwanese president’s son
The 34-year-old woman was arrested as she sought to board a flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over search warrants
Britain's former prince lodged a judicial review over the legality of search warrants in his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a case related to his Jeffrey Epstein ties. He has denied wrongdoing.
With attention on Gaza and Iran, Israeli settlers grab land in West Bank
Surging settler violence and government-backed settlement expansion are transforming the territory under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
BBC
Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
The patient has been living in DR Congo for the past seven years.
Man charged over Gosport migrant protest
Protesters held a demonstration after 149 migrants were brought to Gosport on Sunday.
I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.
Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.
We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.
US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.
Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment
LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.
Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
The Independent
How pond algae led researchers to a Nobel Prize
Researchers are investigating whether optogenetics could eventually be used to treat neurological conditions
Nicole Kidman and Dua Lipa watch Chanel’s creative revival at Paris Fashion Week
Chanel’s artistic director Matthieu Blazy has unveiled the spring-summer 2027 collection, blending sportswear with evening dresses
Voices: What Jeffrey Archer told me about injustice while in prison
Poverty, bankruptcy, prison, peerage, fame, fortune, disgrace and rehabilitation: Jeffrey Archer lived a life as dramatic and with as many twists as his novels. Geordie Greig remembers him.
Outrage as Trump names two US cities for Iran to take out: ‘That’s a very small price to pay’
President Trump branded ‘deranged and dangerous’ for suggesting Tehran targets Democrat-run American cities in speech
Russell Brand back in court ahead of rape and sexual assault trial
The comedian and actor faces a two-day hearing
Women suffer more pain throughout body and across their lifetimes than men, major study finds
High-intensity pain peaks around age of 50 before declining while generalised pain reaches highest prevalence at around 70
Protesting pupils blockade French high schools again, testing a weekslong movement
Protesting students have blockaded high schools again, demanding more resources for the school system
Trump offers to help Russia after Siberia plague institute death: ‘It’s a rough disease’
Trump called the suspected outbreak a ‘big problem for Russia’ as authorities monitor contacts of the victim
New dinosaur-era insect found trapped in tree resin named after Teletubbies character
'Noo-Noo' lived some 99 million years ago and featured long mouthparts that reached nearly twice its body length
Power line worker wins £10 million compensation after 30-foot pylon fall left him paralysed
Gavin Pugh suffered brain, neck, and internal injuries in the fall
