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CBC.ca
U.S. envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet with Putin at Kremlin in talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys met with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday as Washington sought new momentum in peace efforts after two days of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations.
Anthropic IPO to test the first 'pure play' AI stock in a choppy market
American AI giant Anthropic's expected debut on the Nasdaq has one money manager recalling the dot-com bubble of the 2000s.
Yella Beezy found guilty in murder-for-hire of fellow Dallas rapper
Rapper Yella Beezy was found guilty on Wednesday of hiring the gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 in a brazen daylight attack on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020.
How a charity is trying to remove 'countless' images posted by Canada's most prolific voyeur
Yin Yeung Derek Chan was sent to prison earlier this year, but some of the "countless" videos and photos he took of 652 women and girls in Greater Victoria continue to spread online.
Mice, pigeon infestations at Halifax-area hospitals lead to soaring pest-control costs
CBC News has learned that several Halifax-area hospitals have been dealing with soaring costs to deal with mice and pigeon infestations. Nova Scotia Health says it could take years to rid its facilities of the mice issue.
Canada has the opportunity to become a global LNG leader, new report says
Canada’s only liquified natural gas facility began operating last year, yet the country has an opportunity to scale up that industry and become one of the top natural gas exporters in the world, according to a new report.
Ontario's moose population is in decline, and the province is trying to figure out why
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says strong predation numbers of wolves and black bears could be a major factor in moose decline while a conservationist says rising temperatures are putting stress on the large mammals.
Indonesia's vice-president resigns after academic credentials questioned
The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements.
Missing teen found alive after 6 days in the Australian woodlands
A 17-year-old boy with autism was found alive Thursday after six days lost in eastern Australian woodlands.
Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, including surgeon, health authorities say
An Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza's main hospital overnight killed at least six Palestinians, including a surgeon and a teenage boy, medics said, the latest Israeli attack to undermine a year-old ceasefire in the war-shattered territory.
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Toronto Star
Toronto to face freezing temperatures this weekend, flurries possible north of the city
Thermometers are expected to dip down to 0 C and below every night from now until Sunday, according to Environment Canada.
NDP Leader Avi Lewis receives RCMP protection
Lewis was observed by the Star on at least three occasions last week being escorted by officers in Ottawa.
Canada Disability Benefit payments go out next week. Here's what you need to know
What to know about eligibility, payment amounts and how to apply for the montly federal benefit.
Is Ryan Wedding really the new Pablo Escobar? A reporter answers
Here are the top five things readers wanted to know most about the Ryan Wedding case.
The federal government helps finance rentals. Now condo builders want a similar deal
A coalition including developers, lobby groups and big banks is asking Ottawa for help amid the condo crash.
Toronto received more than 60 sixplex applications under new rules. Our map shows where they are
The city legalized sixplexes in select wards in June 2025. Since then, housing insiders say "the uptake is real."
Smugglers split this Toronto man from his family in 2007. Now a court has given them hope to reunite
A judge rules the refusal in the brother's case was unreasonable, and sends the case back to the Immigration Department.
Accused woman in Hamilton Mandarin poppy assault tells her side of the story
Estela Quintanilla speaks to The Spectator following violent Nov. 1 incident at Mandarin restaurant.
Carney set to sign two Asian trade deals on nine-day, four-summit trip that tests his middle-power pitch
Carney has meetings in Ireland, the Phillipines, Cambodia and China to expand markets for Canadian exports and strengthen security alliances.
Regis Korchinski-Paquet's family on grief and the search for justice as inquest is adjourned: 'Sad, mad, confused'
Regis Korchinski-Paquet's 2020 death sparked concerns about how officers handle calls involving mental health and epilepsy.
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Globe and Mail
World leaders set out clashing priorities at COP31 leaving negotiators with an uphill battle
Small island states, among the most vulnerable in the world as global warming makes sea levels rise, pleaded for urgent cuts to greenhouse gas emissions
At least eight dead in Brooklyn building collapse as rescuers dig through rubble
17 people have been injured, including three firefighters
U.S. envoys meet with Putin after peace talks in Abu Dhabi end with no major breakthrough
Witkoff and Kushner are scheduled to fly later to Dublin for talks with Zelensky
Turkey, AtkinsRealis sign deal for study on possible nuclear plant
Parties discussing plan for 4.5-gigawatt plant and aiming to complete study’s first phase by end of 2027
Spain approves housing measures after major protests, but duration may depend on outcome of the election
Interim lower house of parliament ratifies housing measures designed to limit evictions and real estate speculation
Iranian men found guilty in U.K. of spying on dissident journalists for Tehran
Prosecutors had said that the men had been carrying out surveillance on journalists working for a Persian-language television station which is critical of Iran’s government
What happens if Jensen Huang is ousted at Nvidia?
Nvidia's board is meeting late Wednesday to decide whether to oust CEO Jensen Huang, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the world's dominant supplier of AI chips grapples with reports of two extramarital affairs involving its longtime leader.
Ethiopian men abducted for military service as tensions rise in Horn of Africa
The conscription is part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s push to expand the country’s armed forces
Five killed in Israeli air strike on southern Gaza hospital, officials say
At least 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement, according to the territory’s health officials
Nvidia board meets to decide CEO Jensen Huang’s future, sources say
Company is grappling with reports of two extramarital affairs involving its leader as shares slide about 8% in after-hours trading
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Global News
Canada says Russian players with visas will still be barred from World Juniors
The statement appears to close the door on Russia's return to the world juniors after last month's court ruling that the IIHF must reinstate the country in international hockey.
Russia, Ukraine to exchange prisoners but talks end with no big breakthrough
U.S. officials say they are determined to revive Washington’s peace efforts that so far have failed to deliver significant results.
Thousands of ‘hoax’ bomb threats sent to schools in Italy, U.K., police say
Schools in Italy were evacuated, Northern Ireland and Scotland also received similar threats, but no evacuations were reported, according to the Associated Press.
Russia’s U.S. ambassador dies ‘suddenly’ at 66, Moscow says
A statement described Darchiev as “an outstanding diplomat, experienced leader, good comrade and mentor,” as well as a brilliant scholar of U.S. affairs.
Carney to raise foreign interference concerns with Xi in meeting
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in person at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.
Jury convicts Canadian woman who ‘answered ISIS’s call’
The trial of Ammara Amjad was a test of whether Canada could bring to justice women who served the Islamic State.
Red hot U.S. inflation reading dials up interest rate worries on markets
U.S. stocks were under pressure Tuesday after a report showed inflation was worse across the country last month than economists expected.
Meghan Markle makes 1st public appearance since father was charged
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's trip to Brussels comes after her father was arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Anthropic aims for $1.3 trillion valuation when it becomes a public company
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about money in the sector.
What’s going on with the Russia IIHF World Juniors controversy?
The decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russia back into the World Juniors Hockey Championship next month is continuing to stir backlash.
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New York Times
Nvidia Stock Plunges After Jensen Huang Resigns as CEO
News that the chipmaker’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, stepped down drove Nvidia’s stock down and reverberated across global markets.
5 People Are Shot in Washington, D.C., Officials Say
The shooting took place outside a gym in Logan Circle, not far from the White House. A suspect was barricaded in a building, the police said.
What to Know About New Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations
Universal screening for the disease has long been a subject of controversy.
Hospitals Brace for Medicaid Work Rules and Deep Funding Cuts
Health systems are racing to guide millions of patients through new eligibility hoops, slated to go into effect Jan. 1.
Excavation Was Taking Place Next to Building in Brooklyn That Collapsed
New York City officials had ordered work at the construction site to stop after an apartment building in the Flatbush neighborhood collapsed onto it.
Singapore Says US Not Helpful on Investigation Into Alice Huang and Megaspeed
In a statement, Singapore said it held Alice Huang’s passport months after President Trump was briefed that she was a spy.
In Mississippi, Scott Colom Supporters Celebrate Historic Senate Win
At Tougaloo College, supporters danced and wept over Scott Colom’s victory. He will be Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since the Reconstruction era.
What to Know About the Deadly Building Collapse in Brooklyn
At least eight people were killed and more than a dozen others injured when a three-story building collapsed, officials said.
The First Thing Democrats Should Do to Show They’re Serious on Affordability
A party that just won an election on affordability should not pass up a chance to deliver immediately.
Tourists Brave a Muddy Jungle Trek to See a Famed World War II Wreck
Seven Chinese tourists, a dozen villagers and a couple of journalists forded streams and bushwhacked to the downed plane of Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese admiral. Machetes proved handy.
CNBC
Nebius falls 16% as company expects increased 2026 capex spend, issues weak outlook
Nebius' earnings report comes after fellow neoclouds IREN and CoreWeave showed better-than-expected results in the past week.
‘It had to happen’ — Jim Cramer on Jensen Huang’s resignation and future for Nvidia stock
"There's way too much evidence," Jim said Thursday, moments after the news broke.
‘A dark day for Nvidia’: Here’s what analysts have been saying about Jensen Huang’s departure
The company's board convened Wednesday evening after reports emerged of Huang engaging in an affair with an employee.
Analysis: Jensen Huang’s exit tests Nvidia’s role as the ‘central bank of AI’
The tech giant's web of ties to other companies is raising the possibility that it could do far-reaching economic and financial damage.
Nvidia stock falls nearly 10% as CEO Jensen Huang announces resignation
Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO until a new leader is appointed.
10-year Treasury yield jumps back above 5% as oil gains and more Fed rate hikes expected
Treasury yields rose as bond markets reopened for the first time since Tuesday following the Veterans Day holiday.
Trump says ‘we don’t need a deal with Iran’
Trump directed Vice President JD Vance to instead focus his attention on corruption and crime in Democratic cities and states.
Canada’s ambassador warns Trump tariffs are driving up costs, threatening U.S. investment
U.S.-Canada trade tensions persist as Trump's tariffs drive up costs, threaten investment and complicate negotiations between the two countries.
Ukraine warns of fresh Starshield disruptions as U.S. envoys arrive in Moscow for talks with Putin
Starshield is SpaceX's military-grade satellite network designed for government and national security use, building on the technology developed for Starlink.
Ukrainian defense tech startup hits $6 billion valuation as investors bet on battle-tested drones
UFORCE's NEMESIS drones have completed 300,000 combat flights, and its MAGURA naval vessels have contributed to the destruction of Russian warships.
BBC
Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow
Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress and who could take over after Jensen Huang resigned?
Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.
Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
Nvidia's CEO was the rock star of AI before his dramatic unravelling
Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global AI race has crumbled.
McIlroy makes strong start in bid to equal Montgomerie's record
Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title with a three under opening round at the DP World Tour Championship.
Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators in Mississippi
The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.
Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta
It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.
Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?
Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.
The Independent
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns over affair scandal after share price plunges
Board of directors announces executive’s fate after shares fell 10 percent in pre-market trading, knocking more than $350 billion off value of chipmaker powering global AI boom
Trump’s morning meltdown includes reminders he pays his taxes and false claims about presidential salary
‘THE DEMOCRATS ARE CORRUPT AND EVIL, and I am the exact opposite,’ the president wrote on Truth Social
Cold weather health alerts in force as Arctic blast pushes temperatures to -7C
Frost, cold winds and temperatures below freezing are forecast for the week
Father of boy who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder in South Carolina
The father of an 11-month-old boy who survived being buried alive in a dog crate for a day has been charged with attempted murder in South Carolina
Hungary eases abortion rules as Peter Magyar announces wave of women’s rights reforms
The measures also include stronger protections for victims of abuse
Democrat roasted for blaming missing vote for Hegseth’s impeachment on traffic
‘I am genuinely and sincerely sorry. But, this is not the end — it is just the beginning,’ Rep. Melanie Stansbury said
Greta Thunberg hits out at Cop31 leaders as nations plead for help: ‘No one is coming to our rescue’
It comes as a new report warns that the world is heading for an ‘irrecoverable overshoot’ on dangerous global warming unless governments reject fossil fuels and start rapidly cutting emissions
Why professional networking is a job search asset that AI can’t replace
Standing out in a crowded field of job applicants can be difficult
‘I’m buying every David Walliams book I see in charity shops – to get them pulped’
Ms Morton Driscoll has removed 11 of Walliams’ books from charity shops as a growing number of parents have vowed to bin them
Advocacy groups sue AI giants to freeze new models, warning of 'catastrophic' risks
A coalition of online safety and consumer advocacy groups has sued five leading AI companies to halt further development
