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CBC.ca

Claims that Canada is interfering in U.S. midterms have 'no merit,' Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back on the latest round of allegations that Canada could be interfering in the U.S. midterm elections.

Canadian planemaker Bombardier to spend $270M US expanding in 4 states
The company says it will add some 800 jobs and has earmarked millions to expand in Kansas, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the expansion was coming in a social media post on Thursday — after he walked back earlier threats to prevent Bombardier from selling in the U.S.

Europe's killer heat this summer claims record 50,000 lives, study suggests
Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.

Parks Canada plan to cut 500 jobs draws criticism from union
Parks Canada is restructuring its workforce following a $145-million budget cut over the next three years. The union representing the public servants said the impending layoffs are "disappointing."

Meghan Markle says U.K. police advised her of 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, said Friday she was "deeply distressed" by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father's former home. She also revealed that a letter containing "troubling allegations" about him had been sent to London police in 2018.

Israeli soldiers, Palestinian gunmen killed in exchanges. West Bank locked down
The Israeli army says two soldiers were killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank on Friday that also left two Palestinian gunmen dead.

Developer wants to build 500 modular homes on roof of struggling Sask. mall
The Prince Albert project reflects a national trend of denser, centrally located housing since the federal government increased incentives a few years ago, an expert says.

Carney defends doing business with countries that don’t share Canada’s values
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s pursuit of trade with countries accused of human rights abuses, arguing few nations meet Canada’s standards. Wrapping up a visit to Turkey, Carney insisted engagement does not equal approval, but declined to say whether he personally challenged President Erdogan over his government’s crackdown.
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Globe and Mail
Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, White House says
U.S. first lady has been active in trying to get Ukrainian children seized by Russia during the war returned to their families

Louvre and major Paris museums to close on Saturday over concerns about violence during protests
Some 70,000 police officers and gendarmes would be deployed, along with helicopters, armoured vehicles and water cannons

Israel orders West Bank closure after soldiers killed in attack
Israeli voters will decide next Tuesday whether to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yet another term as prime minister – or usher in a new era of Israeli politics
Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations her father had child sexual abuse images
Her brother reportedly found the images while clearing out the home of their father, Thomas Markle Sr., in the Philippines

Trump administration offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine’s Starshield access
Restrictions still in place on crucial satellite internet service at heart of Ukraine’s drone operations and communication, Zelensky aid says
First tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine’s protests
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this week that the first shipment would amount to 40,000 tons of diesel

Carney says 'engagement is not approval' on Turkish rights concerns
Prime Minister Mark Carney says seeking deeper bilateral ties with Turkey does not mean Canada endorses a perceived crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in the nation. He says Canada does calibrate the 'degree of engagement' based on whether a country shares its values.

Ottawa working closely with EU on foreign aid amid U.S. pullback, secretary of state Randeep Sarai says
Sarai is overseeing a shift in foreign aid as Carney’s government cuts back on global health spending and encourages more private funding
Carney defends ties with Turkey amid country’s crackdown on LGBTQ groups
Prime Minister stresses safeguarding human rights inside Canada while also diversifying trade outside the country

Rebuilding in Gaza on hold as Israel restricts entry of materials and supplies
Work has been limited to minor repairs to damaged units and buildings and relief efforts
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Global News

2nd female lawmaker in Australia targeted days after alleged vehicle attack
Western Australia Police said it was alleged that the man made 'verbal threats while in possession of an improvised martial arts weapon (nunchucks).'

AI stocks weigh on markets Thursday as oil rises to highest price since May
Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May amid the Iran war.

‘No indication’ of Canadian data compromised by global PHP issue: officials
The Canadian government’s chief information officer says there’s no sign a massive global website coding vulnerability has led to federal information being compromised.

Meta’s AI strategy focused on Muse growth as legal challenges dent earnings
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 10 million people in the US and Canada have set up Muse accounts in a month and a half and growth remained strong.

Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as conflict flares
Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.

Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer: Vatican
Pope Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate, which confirmed he had lung cancer.

U.S. orders some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday about possible further attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia

Australian lawmaker loses both legs after alleged vehicle attack
Victoria Police allege that the incident was targeted, after a white Toyota Landcruiser struck Helen Haines outside her office on Monday.

Putin to resume three-way talks with Ukraine, Washington: Kremlin
The Russian leader has agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after Nov. 10, Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

Carney to make Turkey trip for 1st bilateral visit aimed at deepening ties
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson will join Prime Minister Mark Carney on the planned trip.
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New York Times

Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say
The Israeli military said two soldiers had been killed, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to launch a major offensive in the Israeli-occupied territory.

Drivers Are Livid After Vote to Ban NYC’s Horse Carriages
The City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban the carriages from Central Park starting in 2028. But the carriage drivers vowed to fight their loss of livelihood in court.

There Are Solutions to This Crazy Economy. Voters Will Hate Them.
Ahead of the midterms, Natasha Sarin and Catherine Rampell unpack the state of the economy — and how much responsibility the president bears for it.

Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Starshield Restrictions on Ukraine
The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones in their war against Russia.

The Bukeleization of Latin America Has Arrived
Nayib Bukele’s notoriously harsh and wildly popular security crackdown in El Salvador is spawning imitators and remaking the region.

Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests
President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

Hegseth Barred Trans Troops. Military Boards Are Rejecting Those Orders.
The service members at Navy and Marine Corps hearings are finding ways to keep trans troops in uniform.

Alpha School Claims to Teach Kids Twice as Fast. Many Don’t Make It.
Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students’ test scores are high, some parents and educators say it doesn’t live up to the hype.

As Brazil Prepares for Election Runoff, a Town Offers Clues to Bolsonaro’s Rise
Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.

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CNBC

American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare for AI'
Amex, which reported third-quarter results earlier Friday, is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday.

Volvo Cars plunges 22% as CEO says China sales slump came 'faster than we thought'
The Swedish automaker cited a deteriorating environment led by "tougher" market conditions in China and the U.S., which "negatively affected free cash flow."

On the ground at Nvidia's AI showpiece: Jensen-mania, robot ducks and neocloud distress
The word on the ground from Nvidia's GTC conference in Berlin.

Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes despite renewed push for U.S.-brokered peace talks
Both Putin and Zelenskyy said Thursday they were open for peace negotiations, even as they continued strikes overnight.

France is flashing euro crisis signals. This time, the fault lines are different
French borrowing costs have surged as debt and political risks mount, raising questions over whether the stress could spread across the euro zone.

Corruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey shows
Democrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.

CNBC Daily Open: Tech falls to earth, Musk's fortunes diverge
Markets are digesting the tech rout on Wall Street with the Nasdaq Composite logging its worst day in three months on renewed doubts over AI spending.

Nvidia's Huang heads to Kazakhstan for the first time — and he's not the only one with big plans
Jensen Huang's first Kazakhstan visit highlights the country's growing AI ambitions and global business appeal.

Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine
European governments race to turn defense spending pledges into military capability, boosting companies' order books.

Japan core inflation in September surges to its highest this year at 2.1%
Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, was in line with the 2.1% forecast by economists polled by Reuters.
BBC

PSG v Lyon moved as Paris prepares for more protests
Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests.

Deadly shooting near Paris investigated as 'crime of terrorism', minister says
One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks and the suspected gunman has been apprehended.

Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster', White House says
Ukraine and Russia have not confirmed the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.

Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered against Bayern Munich.

Six shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Another 28 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex issues a statement following reports her father Thomas Markle is being investigated over child sex abuse images in the Philippines.

Smith partnership & Saracens spice - Furbank on life at Quins
George Furbank traded champions Northampton for struggling Harlequins - and the early signs of synergy with Marcus Smith are promising.

Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick spoke for five minutes and 30 seconds without taking questions at the start of his media briefing to outline what the club means to him, then later refused to rule out dropping captain Bruno Fernandes.

Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says
The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus.

Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.
The Independent

Kaitlan Collins tears into Trump’s defense of Vivek Ramaswamy attack ad
CNN star questions President Donald Trump’s decision to go to bat for advert in which Democrat Amy Acton is accused by her own mother, whom she has not spoken to in 48 years, of lying about her traumatic past

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in fraud trial, judge rules
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in a High Court trial involving allegations of fraud against a Turkish businessman, a judge has ruled.

Pope Leo accepts honorary title after meeting King Charles, Buckingham Palace says
Charles and the Queen met the Pope on this day last year during a state visit to the Vatican

Man arrested after video of David Amess statue ‘being spat on’ goes viral
A spokesperson for the family of Sir David said they were ‘deeply upset by what they have seen’

Pensioners to lose £1,600 under Labour’s plans to scrap triple lock, new analysis shows
The government has said it will change the pension policy from 2030
Scientists edit human DNA inside the body for the first time
Experts hope technique could pave the way for faster and cheaper genetic therapies

Timeline: How Meghan Markle’s relationship with her father has changed amid allegations of child abuse images
Thomas Markle, who is estranged from his daughter Meghan, has been accused of child sexual abuse

Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro. Here's what is on offer
After finishing behind Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pushed for popular — and costly — measures to bolster his chances in the runoff

The driveway tweak that could reduce the risk of your home flooding
About 54 per cent of front gardens in the UK are now concreted over, up from 46 per cent in 1991

'Rent' musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: 'No day but today'
The iconic musical "Rent" is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special benefit performance























