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CBC.ca

Several wounded, flights suspended after Riyadh airport attacked again

Many people were wounded in a blast at Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, according to two eyewitnesses and two people briefed on the matter, and travellers were evacuated from parts of the facility.

Anthropic's Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false tip to a Philadelphia police website about an unsolved homicide case, authorities and Anthropic said.

Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, according to a statement released by her attorneys.

2 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias weakens

Isaias left behind a trail of damaged rooftops, downed power lines and flooded roadways Saturday as it weakened and was no longer a hurricane. It was blamed for at least two deaths.

He was ready to fight in the 'war on terror.' This post-9/11 veteran looks back at his decision to enlist

After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, CBC’s chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault reported on young people who enlisted to fight in the global "war on terror." Twenty-four years later, she tracked down one U.S. marine she met to find out if he got what he signed up for.

I don't know many committed separatists. But I know people who are angry and hungry for change

Matthew Morin is a Calgary resident who is drawn toward Alberta separatism because daily life feels more precarious and he feels those on top don’t seem to care.

Premier who oversaw Canada's first medically assisted dying law says he worries it's gone too far

The former Quebec premier who oversaw the passage of Canada's first-ever medically assisted dying law says he now feels conflicted after seeing how far the practice has progressed since then.

AI photos are making it harder to know what you're booking on Airbnb. Here's what to look out for

Josh Wells was excited to explore Montreal on his first trip outside the U.S. But as he scrolled through listings on Airbnb, he noticed something odd: Several host profile pictures and one listing had what appeared to be AI-generated pictures.

Trump wants to dismantle the ICC. These jurists want Canada to intervene

After the Trump administration announced sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court, Canadian legal professionals are calling on the federal government to take action to strengthen the court through additional funding or other measures.

Trolling or part of a larger plan?: Why Elon Musk waded into the separatism debate

When Elon Musk called for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada earlier this week, it may have been nothing more than the trillionaire engaging in some anti-Canadian trolling. But it's also possible 'another game' was being played.
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Globe and Mail

Palestinian President postpones elections, sets presidential poll for September, 2027

There had been serious doubts that the Palestinian Authority vote would go ahead next month

Christa Pike is discharged from hospital after execution attempt, lawyers say

Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital, was moved back to a Tennessee prison

Pope Leo calls capital punishment ‘inadmissible’ as U.S. plans to livestream execution

Leo quotes revised Catholic teaching ushered in by Pope Francis on World Day Against the Death Penalty

Riyadh airport attacked again as official says missile struck terminal complex

Airport in Saudi Arabian capital was evacuated and official says many people were wounded

World Medical Association adopts policy combatting false health information

First-of-its-kind policy comes at a time when doctors must compete with misleading online content

Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Company says that an automated testing process was responsible for the submission: police

Trump says Ukraine needs a new president, blames Zelensky for high diesel prices

Kyiv warns deal with Putin would help bankroll Moscow’s war

India cracks down on youth ‘Cockroach’ movement as anger grows against Modi, election chief

Police moved to break up the demonstration before it could begin in the heart of the capital

Explore our U.S. midterms series, The Restless River

Ahead of consequential elections, The Globe is travelling the length of the Mississippi to get a sense of the people and the issues that will determine the country’s course

To gauge the U.S.’s political currents, start in Minnesota and follow the Mississippi

Minnesotans are feeling a shift in the political waters as the midterm elections draw near
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Global News

Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices

President Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, saying Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war with Russia and blaming him for high diesel prices.

Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native US plans to livestream execution

In a post on X, the American pope quoted the revised Catholic teaching on capital punishment that the death penalty attacks the inherent dignity of a human being

Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Saturday Simon's maximum sustained winds increased to 145 mph (230 kph). A storm of that strength is considered a major hurricane.

Isaias weakens but flash flooding threat persist as hundred of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland.

$8 million worth of premium Tuscan wine stolen in brazen overnight heist

The Florence-based winery said security camera footage showed seven masked men breaking into its Cortona storage facility and loading thousands of bottles onto two trucks.

Trump says Russia will supply 300K tons of diesel despite global sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump added that Russia would then deliver 3 million tons of diesel fuel within a short period of time, based on the condition of its diesel refineries

Andrew, former prince, granted $570,000 for surrendering Royal Lodge lease

The Crown Estate announced that the former prince had vacated the Royal Lodge and was entitled to the compensation because he moved out less than 25 years into his 75-year lease.

Avianca flight turbulence leaves 8 hospitalized, forces emergency landing

An official told Global News that the flight, travelling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York City's JFK, had to 'divert to MIA due to turbulence.'

Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief

The committee said Pillay's award was a message to those seeking to undermine 'the international rules-based system and the institutions.'

U.S. won’t resume strikes on Iran before midterms, Trump says

Trump said Thursday that the U.S. 'will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd.'
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New York Times

Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Execution Attempt

Ms. Pike, 50 and convicted of the 1995 murder of a classmate, survived two doses of the drug pentobarbital late last month.

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, After Days of Houthi Strikes

Flights were diverted from the airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia, which has faced repeated deadly attacks from the Iran-backed militia in Yemen.

She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning.

As the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric goes to both sides of conflicts. She’s worried that our warring world is spiraling out of control.

Indian Police Round Up Protest Leaders and Lock Down Delhi

Thousands of young people tried to gather to protest a sweeping revision of their country’s voter roll. Security forces hauled many of them away.

A.I. Hurricane Models Were Front and Center as Isaias Headed Toward Land

Expert forecasters say the new technology is helping them understand where a storm will go.

We Had Questions About A.I. Joseph Gordon-Levitt Had Answers.

The actor takes Times Opinion to the United Nations to explore what’s at stake with A.I.

Will We Ever Understand Dementia?

Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a cure. The search for both has never been more urgent.

Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go

Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels: Farmers, truckers, consumers. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago.

How Is Child Marriage Still Legal in the U.S.?

Children are still allowed to marry here in the United States because of zealots on the left and right alike.

Fact-Checking Senate Ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina

We assess three campaign ads in the battleground states that have focused on the cost of living.

CNBC

JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity

Why Priya Misra, a portfolio manager at the firm, is looking to take credit risk in high-quality companies.

Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data shows

The administration barred Microsoft and seven other firms from sponsoring green cards over claims they favor foreign workers. Here's what the visa data shows.

How de-extincting dire wolves and woolly mammoths may extend human life

Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm says bringing extinct species back can contribute to conservation, healthcare and developmental biology.

Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says

Putin's reported call with Trump regarding the Iran war comes on the heels of a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel amid a surge in fuel prices.

Pokémon card values are soaring. What collectors should know before buying or selling

Pokémon card values are surging. Learn how grading, scarcity, recent sales and counterfeits can affect what collectors pay.

Why Japan's 7-Eleven store closures in India don’t signal an exit

7-Eleven store closures point to a reset of its operations in India, not to an exit.

The world needs Ukraine’s grain. Its farmers are running out of reasons to plant

Cash-strapped farmers have no incentive to sow for 2027 with exports remaining trapped, as analysts say commodity markets could "flip fast."

AI is changing how lawyers work — and putting the billable hour under pressure

AI adoption is forcing the legal profession to rethink the billable hour and how lawyers build expertise.

Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

Verizon posts worst day since 2002 as SpaceX U.S. network plans whack cell provider stocks

SpaceX announced the spectrum deal Thursday, as the company aims to push deeper into the telecom market through its Starlink service.

Washington Post

Saudi Arabia faces new level of peril in Houthi attacks, amid wider Iran war

Yemen’s Houthis are striking Saudi oil infrastructure, as compounding Middle East conflicts threaten to expand. An attack Saturday on the airport left several injured and forced the kingdom to temporarily suspend operations.

Pope criticizes death penalty after Hegseth announces public execution

Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty “an attack” on human dignity a day after senior Church officials condemned the Pentagon’s plans to live-stream an execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.

After Russian strike wipes out three families, Ukrainian town gathers to mourn

In Pryluky’s town square, hundreds gathered around the coffins. Among them were grief-stricken classmates of the children who were killed.

What to know about ‘NAZA,’ a documentary that looks at Israeli war technology

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has described the film, which got a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, as part of “global antisemitic incitement.”

FlyDubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel’s main airport, UAE says

Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani national, intended to cause “the greatest possible number of human casualties,” the Emirati attorney general said.

Trump hits International Criminal Court with sanctions after Nobel goes to former judge

The sanctions are aimed at cutting the ICC off from the global financial system and include threats of punishment for countries that do business with the court.

Trump announces diesel deal with Russia in bid to lower prices

The amount is small compared with U.S. demand, but the deal aligns the U.S. with Russia and against Ukraine’s efforts to bomb Russian refineries.

Rubio meets with leader of Venezuelan opposition negotiating team

The secretary of state, in a meeting with Venezuelan opposition figure Dinorah Figuera, expressed U.S. support for talks meant to set the stage for elections.

Navi Pillay, leading human rights jurist, awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The trailblazing South African human rights lawyer and International Criminal Court judge was recognized for her work “ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.”

A headmaster’s challenge to his male students: Speak up about rape

A headmaster in Canada challenged his male students not to be silent when confronted with wrong behavior.

BBC

Several injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

The US embassy says it is "aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport", which come days after Yemen's Houthis said they had struck it.

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal

Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island

The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance.

Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park

It was reported the man entered the tiger enclosure at the attraction near Doncaster, police say.

The rock behind Chelsea's entertainers: Midfield duo key for Blues

The performances of Jordan Henderson and Moises Caicedo underpinned Chelsea's 5-1 victory at home to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

Verstappen building major momentum as 'no-one very happy' at McLaren

Max Verstappen's revival might not be a serious issue for Kimi Antonelli but it is for McLaren, who had a bad Saturday in Singapore, writes Andrew Benson.

US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution

Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.

Timely recognition or long overdue? How Gross is proving all-time bargain

Named the Premier League's player of the month for September, BBC Sport looks at Brighton star Pascal Gross' impact both this season and over the past nine years during his two spells at the club.

Northampton outgun Bath in 119-point thriller

Northampton win a high-octane 18-try thriller at home to Bath, the second highest-scoring game in English top-flight history.

King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics

The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.

The Independent

Trump tears into Zelensky: ‘Time for Ukraine to get a new president’

President further vented that Ukraine’s president ‘better damn well stop’ after being asked about his deal to buy diesel from Vladimir Putin

Eight people killed in ‘devastating’ shooting in Pennsylvania

Police say a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, has left eight people dead, with the shooter also killed.

Park service could remove more than 500 trees at historic golf course Trump wants to redesign

The National Park Service has begun a new round of tree-cutting at a historic golf course near the White House as the Trump administration proceeds with a plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level course

Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after botched execution in Tennessee

Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection

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A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump calls for Zelensky to be ousted after striking Putin diesel deal

The US struck a deal with Moscow after ‘repeated’ US requests to Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, it has been reported

Yorkshire tiger latest: Man dies after being attacked by big cat in wildlife park enclosure

South Yorkshire police said the tiger was unharmed after a man entered the enclosure on Saturday

Trump White House sued over plan to blast famed cliffs for oil truck highway

The Trump administration approved local officials’ request to pave Gate Canyon, despite the move violating environmental and cultural preservation laws, according to the lawsuit

Longtime school bus driver fired from her route after allowing student to rescue a kitten

The student’s mother says that her son would have been ‘devastated’ if she had left the kitten behind

Angry Trump says Nobel Peace Prize decision is ‘disgraceful and embarrassing’ in new tantrum after snub

Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay was awarded the prize this year