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CBC.ca

OpenAI engineer arrested, accused of planting listening device inside company's office

U.S. federal agents arrested a Saudi national employed as an OpenAI engineer and charged him with installing ​a hidden audio recording device in an ​executive conference room at the AI company, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.

IN PHOTOS | France student protests spread across Europe

Nationwide protests by high school students over education in France in recent weeks have spread to other parts of Europe.

Alleged Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator James Cody Bryant denied bail

Assistant United States attorney Todd Greenberg, who is prosecuting the case against Bryant, argued that Bryant posed a flight risk and a danger to the public. He said there were substance abuse issues and mental health concerns that should also be factored in.

‘Catastrophic’ brake failure, neglected repairs contributed to deadly 2020 icefield bus rollover, judge finds

A complete failure of the braking system triggered by neglected mechanical repairs contributed to a deadly tour bus rollover in the Columbia Icefield, a fatality inquiry has concluded.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby defends family's enrolment in $10-a-day child-care

NDP Leader David Eby is defending his family's enrolment in British Columbia's $10-a-day child-care program. Eby is under attack from Conservatives who say his "wealthy family" should not benefit from the program that they say is inaccessible to many low-income families.

Cornell suspends all frat parties as alleged gang rape fuels continued calls for action

Cornell University has suspended all frat parties and events for the rest of the 2026-27 academic year, president Michael Kotlikoff announced Tuesday, as an alleged gang rape at one of the school's fraternities continues to fuel calls for action and accountability.

Canada, allies say they 'deeply regret' Palestinian elections being postponed

Canada has joined allies France, the U.K. and Australia in saying they "deeply regret" the postponement of Palestinian presidential and legislative elections.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, resigns after reports alleging corruption

U.S. President Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned on Tuesday after allegations of improper conduct but insisted she'll "vigorously defend" herself.

Quebec author accused of using AI admits past plagiarism but maintains novel is his own work

After spending the last few weeks quietly watching his reputation be torn apart, Quebec-based author Thélyson Orélien is speaking out and addressing the allegations that he used artificial intelligence to write his debut novel.

Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a Brooklyn store over alleged 'Pretty Woman' treatment

Kelly Clarkson has spent the weekend trading verbal blows with a curiosity shop in Brooklyn, N.Y., after she claimed they gave her a Pretty Woman-style brush-off when she inquired about the price of a specialty item — an item that the shop says was never for sale in the first place.
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Toronto Star

Ontario to change how people get safer-supply opioids, in bid to stop drugs being diverted to street

It will mark a big shift in how people with opioid addictions access potent pharmaceutical opioids from a safe source.

Carney government rejects Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia — but not his 'energy ceasefire'

Not much is clear about the deals the U.S. administration claims to have brokered with Russia and Ukraine.

Toronto advance voting turnout hits a record high. Here's where voters cast the most ballots

A record 222,550 Torontonians cast early ballots, marking the highest advance voting turnout in more than 10 years.

Regis Korchinski-Paquet's epilepsy, history of seizures central to inquest into her deadly fall: 'Her life ended much too early'

Korchinski-Paquet had a long-standing medical history of seizures and "often experienced symptoms of confusion, irritability, physically and verbally abusive behaviour, and episodic amnesia following a seizure."

Toronto cycling advocates seek to take the fight over bike lanes to the Supreme Court of Canada

Cycling advocates are seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to save Toronto's downtown bike lanes.

Roots shareholders approve deal to take it private under U.S. ownership, with Canadian operating partner

Canada's 53-year-old brand Roots voted on a privatization deal with the firm behind Martha Stewart.

Durham police warn of online exploitation group targeting children, teenagers

Police say they have responded to many incidents, some as recently as last week.

Only a few days left to cash in on $7.5-million settlement approved in Silk and Great Value listeria case

Consumers in Ontario can apply for compensation related to the listeria outbreak linked to Silk beverages following a recent settlement approval.

Canada's Wonderland closes two roller coasters following fatal incident in Georgia

At least eight other roller-coasters at amusement parks in the U.S. have also been closed.

The Campaign Pitch: How a new program could give us clean parks, clear winter sidewalks and youth jobs

The idea from the U of T School of Cities includes connecting young people with mentoring and leadership development.
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Globe and Mail

Growing number of Republicans criticize Trump’s Russia diesel deal

A dozen US senators, including six Republicans, call on U.S. President to rescind arrangement with Russia

Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns

The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct. Within two hours Guilfoyle announced that she was quitting, ending days of talk and speculation about her professional fate.

OpenAI engineer arrested over listening device found in conference room, say FBI, company

Employee identified as 35-year-old Saudi national named Abdulrahman Alfozan

Saudi Aramco headquarters hit by ballistic missile as Houthi conflict escalates

Houthis had threatened ‘harsh and painful’ response to Saudi-led strikes on Yemeni capital of Sanaa

A rare look inside a U.S. aircraft carrier at the heart of the Iran war

‘It’s crazy, but at the end of the day, it’s work,’ crew say of life aboard USS George Washington

Pope Leo XIV arrives at hospital in Rome

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says

Pope has lower lobe of right lung removed after tests confirmed diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, Vatican confirms

Cornell suspends fraternity parties as sexual assault investigation continues

University to give New York State Police a role investigating sex crimes on campus, officials say

Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelensky says

Trump told reporters that U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, saying that America continues to do so in hopes of bringing an end to the war

Investigators hunt hackers who attacked French supermarket fridges, with responsibility still unknown

Typically, such perpetrators quickly seek to monetize their hacks or claim credit for them for political ends
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Global News

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after nodule removal, Vatican says

The 71-year-old Leo returned to his room after the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, according to a statement from the Vatican spokesman.

Drones sink ship in Black Sea, unclear who launched strike, Bulgaria says

While authorities do not possess clear evidence on who was responsible for the drone attacks, “it makes no sense for Ukraine to destroy its own ships in the Black Sea."

IMF warns about major economic risks and a ‘disorderly’ rise in bond yields

Rising bond yields have been a warning sign for financial markets in recent months amid the Iran war's risk to global economies, and the IMF says those risks are more of a concern.

Dan Levy calls out Shane Gillis for ‘misogynistic’ SNL monologue

Gillis, who hosted SNL over the weekend, was fired from the sketch comedy show in 2019, five days after being cast as a regular for making racial slurs on a podcast.

Canada joins other nations denouncing Iran’s air base attack plot in the UK

Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran’s apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England.

Character.AI files for bankruptcy, will sell some assets to Disney for $20M

Chatbot platform Character.AI said on Monday it has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and has agreed to sell some assets for US$20 million to Walt Disney.

U.K. spy chief warns Russia ‘escalating’ hybrid warfare tactics in Europe

U.K. spy chief Ken McCallum’s warning comes as NATO’s commander in Europe issues stark language about defending against any military attack.

Founder of Canada-China relations group, Liberal donor faces deportation for ‘war crimes’

The Canada Border Services Agency has alleged that Rong Xiang Yuan committed war crimes while serving in the PLA.

Iran ‘almost certainly’ behind US air-base attack attempt: UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

Zelenskyy says Russia hit energy facilities despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities after the U.S. President claimed there was an agreed ceasefire.
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New York Times

The Steep Rise and Spectacular Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle

President Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to Greece. Once a prominent Trump insider, she suggested she will now fight to defend her reputation.

Police Identify 42-Year Old Man Killed at Six Flags Over Georgia

The police identified the 42-year-old man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The company said it was temporarily closing multiple rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution.

Justice Dept. Issues Subpoenas in Ilhan Omar Investigation

After years of investigation, the Justice Department appears to be intensifying a criminal inquiry into the immigration history of Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, and her family.

Trump Aids Putin, Feuds With Ukraine

Plus, the G.O.P. plays defense in red states. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says

The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung after finding a cancerous nodule.

Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary

Ms. Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, called on only three reporters and made an awkward slip-up.

Pete Hegseth’s Bloodlust Doesn’t Hide His Military Failures

The secretary of defense is banking on a sadistic public.

What to Know About Pope Leo’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis

The cancer has a high survival rate if caught in the early stages.

Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece

Ms. Guilfoyle was asked to quit by the White House after a string of damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.

Lawyer for Fed Governor Cook Denounces Trump’s New Investigation

A lawyer for Lisa Cook raised “significant concerns” over the “objectivity and fitness of the committee” assembled by President Trump as a way to remove her as a governor at the Federal Reserve.

CNBC

Six Flags shares decline following deadly roller coaster incident

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to reports.

Anthropic to disclose new revenue numbers as AI lab financials become central to tech trade

Anthropic will release updated financials to a group of investors gathering at its headquarters this week, according to people familiar with the matter.

United Airlines is making it harder to reach its top frequent flyer status in 2027

United Airlines is doing away with flight segment as a way to reach Premier status and increasing the spending requirements for Premier 1K.

Bank of America fined $1.2 billion over money-laundering violations

The action by the Treasury Department was announced less than a day before Bank of America reports quarterly earnings.

Micron sinks, other memory-linked names dip for a second day

The sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into Asian and European markets.

10-year Treasury yield falls as energy prices stabilize

The 10-year Treasury note yield fell on Tuesday after energy prices stabilized, as investors looked ahead to key economic data releases this week.

Why this little known Chinese chipmaker has caused a global stock rout

China's leading memory chipmaker CXMT has reportedly made progress on new designs.

Oil prices mixed as traders assess Russian diesel supply prospects and Saudi-Houthi conflict

Oil prices were little changed as investors assess potential supply disruptions against prospects of more Russian diesel entering global markets.

Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI

The iPhone maker also announced the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini.

Paul Tudor Jones says 2027 could be a really challenging year for the stock market

The billionaire investor said that corporate buybacks, along with mergers and acquisitions, that have been a tail wind for the bull market are about to turn.

Washington Post

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BBC

Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact'

Bukayo Saka responds to the challenge set by Mikel Arteta as he comes off the bench to change the game against Lille in the Champions League.

Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.

'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for Lionesses

Whatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England.

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack

William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse?

Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse?

Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office

Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.

Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street

The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.

Couple and two children killed in arson attack named locally

A "multiple murder" investigation has been launched by gardaí (Irish police) following the blaze.

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.

The Independent

Dinosaur fossil ‘sitting in a drawer’ for 100 years identified as new T-rex relative

Dinosaur would have been more dangerous for humans than a T-rex, scientists say

Yorkshire tiger latest: Family pay tribute to ‘bright, warm and engaging young man’ killed at wildlife park

William Chapman’s family said he ‘suffered from significant mental illness’ and had been prescribed ‘strong medication’

Trump rails against ‘disgusting’ nemesis Letitia James handling Cornell rape investigation

Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded that New York Attorney General Letitia James be removed from an investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, calling the state’s top prosecutor a “disgusting cop” with “zero credibility.”

1.7 million UK households 'will not turn heating on this winter'

More than 15 million homes say they are worried about being cold this winter, a survey has found

£11m site of London’s oldest restaurant given to the National Trust

The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798

‘We’ve spent £12K taking our seriously ill son to appointments, a travel fund would make a huge difference’

Families should not be ‘worrying about whether they can afford the train fare or petrol to get their child to specialist care’, experts said

Half of Britons unwilling to fight for UK in the event of war, poll finds

Nato's top military commander said the alliance is ‘ready to fight tonight’ amid fears over Russia

French anti-riot police to patrol beaches to stop small boat crossings to UK

New data shows 50,000 UK crossing attempts stopped since 2024 election

Millions of UK drivers affected by ‘two-tier car insurance pricing’ amid calls for ban

Some motor insurance customers could find themselves being charged rates higher than they might pay on a credit card if they cannot pay for an annual policy up front, according to Which?

What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack? Family of victim issues statement

William Chapman was mauled to death when he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday