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CBC.ca
Generic acetaminophen pills recalled due to possible 'foreign material' contamination
An over-the-counter pain reliever is being recalled due to the possible presence of "foreign material" that could harm the digestive system.
IN PHOTOS | TIFF movies and moments
See highlights from the Toronto International Film Festival, featuring nearly 300 titles, 800 guests and thousands of industry delegates during the 11-day event starting on Thursday.
Family of teen struck at Toronto intersection where speed camera was removed sues province, city and driver
The family of a teen struck by a driver at a Toronto intersection that used to have an automated speed enforcement (ASE) camera before Ontario passed legislation to remove it is suing the province, city and driver for millions of dollars in damages.
First phase of Army restructuring creates division focused on defending Canada
Canada's Army formally made one of the biggest changes to its structure in decades Thursday by shifting from divisions based on geography to ones built around specific purposes. A new division, that prepares the army to rapidly deploy, will be headquartered in Edmonton.
Man accused in Mexican condo scheme claims he was a victim, too
A U.K. man facing accusations he took part in a scheme that wiped out a Canadian couple's retirement savings says he's provided proof to Mexican authorities probing the case that he never touched a dime of the vanished funds, and that he's also a victim of his co-accused.
From pipelines to railways and AI: Ottawa pitches 167 projects ahead of Carney's investment summit
CBC News has obtained the federal government's "prospectus" detailing investment opportunities ahead of next week's Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, which includes various plans across eight areas of investment.
Harry Styles expands tour, will play Rogers Stadium in Toronto for two dates in 2027
Harry Styles has announced an expansion of his Together, Together 2027 tour, which will see him come to Toronto for two dates at Rogers Stadium.
Elon Musk calls documentary about him a 'hit piece' after buzzy debut
Elon Musk is reportedly taking legal action against a documentary about him after its buzz-filled debut this week, slamming director Alex Gibney as a "horrible human" on social media.
Edmonton Oilers facing online backlash after signing Alex Formenton
The Edmonton Oilers decision to sign a hockey player who was acquitted last year of sexual assault has sparked a wave of disappointment and calls to "do better" among hockey fans and non-fans alike.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to find her not guilty of murder following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer has asked the judge who oversaw the Massachusetts woman's murder trial to declare her not guilty by reason of insanity, saying prosecutors had failed to prove that, despite being mentally ill, she knew killing her three young children would be wrong.
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Toronto Star
Poilievre says Canada will never be '51st state' on U.S. media tour
When it comes to how he believes Canadians feels towards Americans, Poilievre said, 'a little bit wounded.'
Mark Carney's challenge is playing both warrior and peacemaker with Trump
The same tough talk that has resonated with Canadians has also boxed the prime minister in, Althia Raj writes.
Metrolinx boosted GO service for the FIFA World Cup. Now it's short on train operators and commuters are feeling the service cuts
Metrolinx is cutting GO train service on several lines due to operator shortages after the Toronto World Cup.
TIFF 2026 live: Fans disappointed as Jodie Comer bypasses red carpet; Justin Trudeau expected to make appearance
From the scene on the street to the hottest movies to celebrity red carpet sightings, the Star's TIFF team has you covered.
Maple Leafs fans outraged as Sportsnet's 'Monday Night Hockey' will cost $13 per month: 'I'm done'
Monday night NHL games will be streamed exclusively on Sportsnet+ which will cost an extra $12.99 subscription fee per month for non-Rogers customers.
Mark Carney downplays tensions with Donald Trump, says he still speaks with U.S. president
The prime minister says he continues to work with Trump on ways to ease global pressures on energy and food security resulting from Russia's war on Ukraine and the U.S. war in Iran.
Doug Ford’s cabinet shuffle: Who's new, who moved and who got promoted
Who's new, who got promoted, and who made a lateral move: Premier Doug Ford's cabinet shuffle at a glance.
Halton Police investigating homicide after woman found dead in Burlington apartment
Residents can expect a large police presence in the area of Guelph Line and Glencrest Road.
Canada needs millions of drones to upgrade fighting ability, Mark Carney says
A section of the army was officially restructured Thursday to serve as its main fighting force in a major war, marking the latest in an ongoing drive to prepare for large-scale combat.
Doug Ford keeps embattled minister David Piccini in cabinet shuffle
The shakeup follows the departures of former Treasury Board president Caroline Mulroney and sports minister Neil Lumsden over the summer.
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Globe and Mail
Anthropic blocked misuse of AI that could have supported biological weapons, company says
Bad actors have also tried to use Anthropic’s AI models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks and surveillance, company says
Michigan regulators review Line 5 tunnel permits as governor urges Enbridge to shut down project
Gretchen Whitmer calls pipeline ‘ticking time bomb in the heart of the Great Lakes’
Fire sweeps through two schools in Congo, killing at least 26 students
Blaze started at a house in Bukavu before spreading to two adjoining schools, local official says
Former University of Michigan hockey players sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
Plaintiffs are 16 men who played at Michigan between 1984 and 2001
Canada, Ukraine sign 100-year agreement to work together on defence, energy, trade
Countries announce joint venture to produce uncrewed systems; Canada to provide drones, air defence interceptors, and millions in loan guarantees
Ukraine's Zelensky meets with Carney ahead of cabinet meeting in Alberta
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of a Liberal cabinet meeting in Alberta. Carney says the meeting will focus on the countries' shared priorities, including deepening defence, economic and energy co-operation.
Canada will help to rebuild Ukraine when Russia’s war ends, Carney tells Zelensky
Prime Minister also says Canada supports ‘Ukraine’s path to joining NATO’ and the European Union
Pilot in Amazon cargo jet crash pressed on with landing despite warnings, NTSB says
Pilot continued to comment on the plane’s speed while automated warnings sounded in the cockpit
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel says Talarico interview to air on YouTube after FCC threats
Democratic Senate candidate is running in Texas against Republican Attorney-General Ken Paxton
In 25 years since 9/11, memory has melded with beauty in New York’s cityscape
Rebuilding after a terrorist attack turned places of tragedy into civic hubs
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Global News
At least 5 dead, more than 80 missing in Philippines passenger ferry fire
Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.
5 baby orangutans rescued from suspected smuggling operation in India
Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.
Andrew and Tristan Tate denied bail during their U.K. extradition fight
The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.
4 family members found dead after small plane crashed off Bahamas coast
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.
Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at 22
'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.
Oil tops $100 a barrel following latest attacks on Middle East facilities
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff ends
The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a strike to protest what a union official called “unacceptable” management instructions limiting the presence of women ended.
Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ map post
On Monday, Trump posted an image with a map of North America, showing countries like Canada, Greenland and Iceland coloured in with the American flag.
King Charles says Harry and Meghan are ‘private citizens’ amid U.K. return
A letter sent to senior government officials said the couple — who gave up their royal duties and moved to California more than six years ago — will not undertake royal duties.
U.S. family missing after small plane flying from Bahamas to Miami vanishes
Silvia Larrieu said her uncle, Mario Lamar, was piloting the plane that was also carrying Lamar's wife Lily Lamar and two of his grandchildren, Christian Sosa and Sophie Sosa.
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New York Times
A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine whether the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
The Supreme Court Blocks Missouri’s Voting Map, Again
Also, Vance privately gathered unvarnished views of the Iran war. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable
A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.
Oil Prices Surge as Stocks and Bonds Wobble
Crude oil hit its highest levels in months, bond yields continued to rise and stocks fell for a fourth consecutive session as investors worried about energy supplies and inflation.
Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer
The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.
Trump Is Getting Even Richer. Is That a Crime?
The legal murkiness of Trump’s highly profitable second term.
Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
Ancient Tombs, Untouched by Looters, Are Found Under Peru’s Sands
One archaeologist called the tombs “the discovery of the decade” as the first burials from the Chimu kingdom to have escaped centuries of plunder.
After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
CNBC
Oracle's stock edges up on earnings beat as cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles
Oracle's results for the quarter came in stronger than expected, as did its revenue backlog.
Ford announces $1 billion investment at Kentucky plant following DOT criticism on China
Ford Motor on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment to build a new paint shop at its crucial truck plant in Kentucky.
Trump’s proposed $5,000 election dividend checks could fuel inflation, economists say
Economists say President Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 "dividend" check could stoke inflation, further straining household finances in the long run.
Where investors are finding income outside traditional bonds as brutal drawdown drags on
Bond volatility and rising rates have some investors looking beyond traditional bonds for income, from alternative fixed income to stocks and other strategies.
U.S. crude oil tops $100 again – last seen in May – as market braces for prolonged Iran war
Oil prices remain elevated amid worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further exacerbate supply disruptions
Trump's $1 trillion-plus 'dividend' plan meets immediate bipartisan pushback
Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.
AI is losing its stranglehold on the U.S. stock market. Here's why
A key tech-stock volatility metric options traders have been watching all year is reversing.
The likelihood of a Fed interest rate hike next week just got a lot higher
Traders pushed chances for a rate increase to 70% in morning action.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says next stage of turnaround focuses on cafe makeovers, customer experience
Starbucks is now two years into its turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.
Apple makes biggest change to iPhone release cadence in 7 years in Ternus' first showcase as CEO
In John Ternus' first launch event as CEO, Apple announced its first foldable phone and the iPhone 18 Pro.
Washington Post
Houthi rebels take key Red Sea city in Yemen, as Iran’s wartime leverage grows
Rebel control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be a setback for the Trump administration in its conflict with Tehran.
Philippines defense minister reads private note from China to live audience
In a viral video recorded at a conference in Seoul, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., said: “Perhaps basic decency and behavior is what China needs to do.”
The ancient spirit who’s helping protect Rio from the effects of El Niño
The city has announced a 25-year agreement for the services of Cacique Cobra Coral, a spirit channeled by a 71-year-old woman in Guarulhos, Brazil.
Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says
The Ukrainian president was on his way to the funeral of Norway’s King Harald.
Fed up with the U.S., Canada is aggressively seeking new trading partners
Strife with the U.S., including Trump’s tariffs, has pushed Canada to find new trading partners. That could ultimately raise prices for U.S. businesses.
Peter Thiel-backed firm to make low-cost missiles amid U.S. shortage
Defense start-up Covenant said it has inked about $150 million in orders to start being delivered in 2027.
Israel ramps up strikes in southern Lebanon
In war-weary Lebanon, Israeli strikes have intensified in response to Hezbollah drone attacks.
Protected status expires for Salvadorans shielded from deportation for decades
Immigrants from El Salvador were the first group granted temporary protected status. The Trump administration has been canceling it for scores of immigrants fleeing war and disaster.
Trump accuses Iran of meddling in midterms as wave of missiles targets U.S. base in Jordan
Under economic pressure from the U.S., Iranian leaders have signaled they will not capitulate amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Associated Press will refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite order
The Associated Press’s guidance says President Donald Trump’s executive order affects only how the U.S. government refers to the lake, not Canada or other countries.
BBC
Two goals in two games - Sesko gives Man Utd a different threat
Benjamin Sesko's return to Manchester United's starting line-up is well timed ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with Manchester City
Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.
Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.
England captain Jones calls for fertility support
England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing.
Man United put four past Sabah on Champions League return
Manchester United recorded their biggest Champions League victory since 2020 as they swept Sabah FK aside at Old Trafford.
Man jailed after threatening to kill son's teacher in French village
The father had threatened to behead a female primary school teacher near Toulouse.
Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools
Bronwen James, 30, admitted abusing two girls and was convicted of offences against a teenage boy.
US airport security weighs major changes 25 years after 9/11
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reversing policies put in place after 9/11.
More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
2030 Winter Olympics boss departs amid turmoil
Edgar Grospiron leaves his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment.
The Independent
What to know about the Tiananmen vigil organizers who are set to be sentenced in Hong Kong
Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho are three prominent Hong Kong activists who led the group behind the city’s massive annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown
Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters
Rapid changes in Missouri's political map confused voters about which congressional district they would have been in
Key Republicans were blindsided by Trump’s $5,000 dividends and say they won’t happen because of inflation
Republicans have reportedly expressed doubts that plan will move forward
3 Tiananmen vigil organizers set to be sentenced in Hong Kong national security case
Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown are set to be sentenced Friday for their convictions of inciting subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law
Assisted dying ‘unsanctionable’ due to fears of poor end-of-life care, hospice chief says
Multiple charities have repeatedly warned access to and quality of end-of-life care is too patchy across the country and that the sector is severely lacking in funding
Terror ‘still knocks at door of democracy’, Burnham says on 9/11 25th anniversary
The Prime Minister said the UK and US ‘stand together in memory of those we lost, and in defence of the values we cherish’
Delaying Brazilian Butt Lift ban poses ‘serious threat to patient safety’ MPs warn
People are performing surgery ‘involving scalpels and vast quantities of anaesthetic’ in living rooms and salons, according to the Women and Equalities Committee
Menopause supplements claiming to improve symptoms ‘despite limited evidence’, expert warns
It comes amid a growing ‘menopause gold rush’ in the supplement industry, researchers said
Harry and Meghan ‘happy to be back’ in UK as ‘Archie and Lilibet begin at new schools’
The Sussex family moved back two weeks ago after spending six years in the US, with Archie and Lilibet said to have started at their new school
Sam Altman pitched AI to run utility company security amid warnings about robot takeover
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure from weaponized AI
