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Nov. 18, 2025 | U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passes a bill to release all of the Epstein files. A Swedish company pushes to bring its jets and 10,000 jobs to Canada. And Ontario explores forcing drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent.

A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, the school's principal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, as hunters joined security forces in the search for the missing students in forests close to the school.

Bo Bichette has declined a qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays, meaning the major-league veteran of seven seasons will opt to choose his next deal from what he is offered on the open market.

The federal broadcast regulator has released a new definition of Canadian content — and humans, not AI, must maintain creative control in order to qualify.

Canadian travel to the United States has dropped sharply since President Donald Trump retook office earlier this year. Andrew Chang breaks down the numbers to explain the impact on the U.S. economy, and how many American businesses are trying to win Canadians back.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking.

A man alleged to have ties to organized crime in Montreal is facing charges in relation to a murder and cocaine trafficking, and is now facing extradition to the United States.

Art collectors have a chance Tuesday to buy one of the world's most lucrative latrines: a solid gold, fully functional toilet. The piece, by provocative Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, goes up for auction Tuesday evening at Sotheby's in New York.

Toronto's annual Santa Claus Parade is set to march through the city's downtown core on Sunday, Nov. 23.

Smith said changes to both transgender health care and sport made last fall are among the “most consequential” moves her government has taken.

Twelve other big-league free agents received the same offer and four accepted by the 4 p.m. deadline.

Until the Star obtained the database, scores were such a closely guarded secret the public didn't know the application scores of funding recipients.

Ontario privacy commissioner says "institutions did not have reasonable measures" to prevent 2024 incident that targeted the software used by boards.

Premier Doug Ford's government is considering new penalties that would compel impaired drivers convicted of killing a parent to pay child support.

The opposition NDP wanted the minority Liberal government to devote roughly $10 billion to affordable housing, pharmacare and other priorities.

Bill 33 gives Ontario's education minister expanded powers over rogue school boards, allows school resource officers back into classrooms.

Wedding is accused of leading a massive cocaine trafficking operation and orchestrating multiple murders in Canada to protect the organization.

Canada Post racked up more than $1 billion in operating losses so far this year, with $535 million of that loss coming in the third quarter alone.

Joly announces $530-million investment as Ottawa seeks closer ties with Europe

The President’s failure to suppress the Epstein files may be a sign of his fading power over his followers

Georgian 22-year-old pleads guilty, could face 18 years in prison

Full disclosure not yet certain as bill heads to President Trump for his signature

President Donald Trump said the crown prince “knew nothing about it” and said of Khashoggi that “a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman.”

President Donald Trump welcomes the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House seven years after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents. Trump sees the crown prince as a key player in shaping the Middle East.

U.S. President designates Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally; agreements on arms sales, civil nuclear co-operation, AI and critical minerals announced

Experts are eager to move him into open water, especially after verifying wounds indicating that he had been likely hit by a boat propeller

The vote marks a key next step for American efforts to outline Gaza’s future after the Israel-Hamas war destroyed much of the territory and killed tens of thousands of people.

Mimmo’s arrival in the Venetian lagoon was registered on July 23, and experts say he likely followed a school of fish into the coastal lagoon separated from the open sea by barrier islands. Mimmo follows the pattern of a so-called social loner, typically a young male dolphin that breaks away from the pod for food or for social reasons, then coming into contact with the human world.

Travelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.

The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas training compound that was being used to prepare an attack against Israel and its army, allegations that Hamas denied.

International efforts to bring a negotiated end to the war have crumbled, with Putin showing no willingness to order a ceasefire or enter peace talks.

Over the weekend, two tourists staying at the same hotel as the deceased family were hospitalized after displaying symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

A technical issue hitting internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare has sent a ripple effect across parts of the internet Tuesday morning with multiple global outages reported.

King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden's longest reigning monarch, and Queen Silvia are visiting Ottawa and Montreal for their first trip to Canada since 2006.

The U.S. resolution endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, but added stronger language that envisions a possible future path to a Palestinian state.

While visiting the site Monday, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said the incident had taken place on a line that is vital for delivering aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, as per agreements brokered in Istanbul.

Iran's foreign minister said there is no uranium enrichment taking place because the country's facilities had been attacked, referencing the U.S. and Israel bombing.

At $236.4 million, a portrait by Gustav Klimt is the second most expensive painting at auction, while Maurizio Cattelan’s golden toilet drew $12.1 million.

The New York Times identified some of the guests invited to President Trump’s dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.

The president grew frustrated with Mary Bruce of ABC News over her questions during his meeting with the Saudi crown prince. On Friday, he told a Bloomberg News reporter, “Quiet, piggy.”

A federal appeals court ruled that Masahide Kanayama, a surgeon and practicing Christian, may be extradited to face charges of vandalism.

Having struck an uneasy truce with the president, Elon Musk is starting to make political appearances again, and his allies are planning a DOGE reunion party.

To avoid regulatory scrutiny, big tech companies had steered clear of buying start-ups outright. Meta’s antitrust win may change that thinking.

President Trump is being held captive to a news cycle he can’t avoid or defeat when it comes to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.

After the State Senate said it would not take up a new map, President Trump said he would support primary challengers against Republicans who bucked him.

Seven years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman couldn’t visit Washington. When he arrived at the White House on Tuesday, he got F-35s, the world’s fastest chips and the central role in the remaking of the Middle East.

Overnight, Wall Street declined as concerns about artificial intelligence valuations continued to pressure tech stocks.

Money from technology companies keeps flowing into their compatriots, while money from investors are leaving technology stocks.

India is increasing its energy imports from the U.S. in the hopes that the move could pave the way to a trade deal between the two countries.

The White House touted Saudi Arabia's commitment to investing $600 billion in the United States, which was announced earlier this year.

Trump insulted ABC News reporter Mary Bruce days after telling a female reporter to be "quiet, piggy," when she asked about Jeffrey Epstein.

Home Depot has tried to attract more business from contractors, roofers and other professionals during a slower housing market.

Meta has won its case against the Federal Trade Commission, seven months after the trial began.

Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and former Harvard President Larry Summers were among thousands of documents released by a House committee last week.

Microsoft announced new strategic partnerships with Nvidia and the AI startup Anthropic.

Microsoft has helped companies build AI agents that can do specific kinds of work. Now it has a way to spot and stop risky agents.

The de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of a Washington Post columnist. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are nearing a high point.

The IDF said it targeted a Hamas training facility in southern Lebanon’s Ain al-Hilweh. The attack could put pressure on the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza.

After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.

Administration officials say South Africa has “significant means” to fund a promising new drug, lenacapavir, on its own. Critics call the move self-defeating.

Congressional committee warns of risks to the U.S. electrical grid and urges action against Beijing’s fast-growing space military capabilities and Taiwan threat.

A Russian national, now in Azerbaijan, is suspected of coordinating a 2024 parcel plot targeting air cargo planes in Europe.

An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.

The U.S. had pushed the U.N. Security Council to support and enshrine Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. Israel, Hamas, Russia and others had raised objections.

The BJP-led alliance captured 202 out of 243 seats in Bihar’s legislative assembly, a stunning showing in a state where it has struggled in the past.

Officials said a search was underway for the students, who were taken from their dormitory during the overnight hours. A motive for the attack was unclear.

Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.

It comes as Defence Secretary John Healey announces 13 sites for potential munitions factories.

Reported Chinese espionage in the UK and the Saudi crown prince's visit to DC dominate Wednesday's papers.

Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party.

With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.

Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.

A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

Trump's special envoy is due to meet Zelensky later today

After the House voted near-unanimously to release the Epstein files — with one Republican, Clay Higgins, voting against the measure — Chuck Schumer successfully pushed for it to automatically pass once it reached the Senate

Officials say Dubai International Airport has seen 93.8 million passengers this year, surpassing last year's record

Dame Helen on the ‘heartbreaking’ reality facing thousands of children this Christmas

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is calling on El Salvador to protect the rights of three Salvadoran men deported by the United States

Swim Shady officially launched in 2024 after rebranding from Slim Shade

‘This room is loaded up with the biggest leaders in the world, business, sports,’ the president boasted

The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship

New status for Saudi Arabia comes six years after American intelligence community found Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi

The legislation passed with no objections, which means the the bill will go immediately to Trump’s desk once the House hands it over