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CBC.ca
'Transcends incompetence': Critics blast COP30 compromise deal that omits mention of fossil fuels
Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it.
Sikhs for Justice to hold an independence referendum in Ottawa on Sunday
The Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice will hold its fifth vote in Canada on Punjabi independence in Ottawa on Sunday. Previous rounds of voting have already occurred in the Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto areas, as well as in the U.S., U.K., Italy, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
Strike averted for Alberta nursing-care workers after last-minute deal
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees announced just after 9 a.m. on Saturday that its members will no longer be on strike after a tentative deal was reached for nursing-care workers.
What would it take for Canadians to eat less ultra-processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods are not good for your health, but they tend to be cheaper, easier to prepare and shelf stable. CBC’s Jennifer Yoon explains why it’s hard to stop eating them and what Canada could do to help you consume fewer of them.
Update to Canada’s travel advisory for Mexico spurs criticism of Sheinbaum
A lawmaker with Mexico’s governing political party says local reporting around a tweaked Canadian travel advisory on Mexico was used to politically attack Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
What Alberta's public-private doctor plan could mean for insurance, physician burnout, nurses and more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to allow physicians to dabble both in the public and private systems at the same time would be a Canadian first, and has drawn mixed reaction from critics and supporters alike. It has also prompted a number of questions.
Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time
The Alberta government is considering using AI technology to write a law for the first time, eyeing a forthcoming piece of whisky legislation as its test case.
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after REM train collision on Montreal's South Shore
One person is dead, another is in critical condition, and a third is out of danger after they got hit by a REM train on Montreal's South Shore.
Defence in Ontario couple’s murder trial suggests boy they were trying to adopt made up testimony for money
Defence lawyers for two Burlington, Ont., women accused of murdering a boy in their care cross-examined his younger brother Friday, questioning his credibility, memory and motives.
Why Quebec’s proposed constitution has legal experts, civil rights groups sounding the alarm
The legislation tabled last month has been the subject of growing consternation among legal experts and civil liberties groups, who warn it would centralize power, weaken judicial oversight and infringe on individual freedoms.
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Toronto Star
JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.
John F. Kennedy's granddaughter disclosed Saturday that she has terminal cancer, writing in an essay in “The New Yorker” that one of her doctors said she might live for about another year.
The Toronto Zoo unveiled its latest exhibit: the extinct Scarborough Rapid Transit car
The zoo's new display honours the community's deep connections with the now decommissioned SRT Line 3 transit service.
Mervon Mehta's home
As a young boy, Mervon Mehta had dreams of playing defence for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Which helps explain why the Mason & Hamlin baby grand in his midtown Toronto home is seldom played.
Paul McCartney delivers joyous, personal concert to open Hamilton's TD Coliseum
The Got Back tour show felt less like an endless parade of familiar favourites and more like a jukebox-musical staging of the performer's life.
A sad slice of an America ravaged by capitalism, now on view in Toronto
Abe Koogler's New Mexico-set drama follows the unfulfilled lives of the workers at a shipping facility for a large online retailer.
Canada joins Europe rejecting Trump's Ukraine plan, Anand says sovereignty is key
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a boycott of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, accusing South Africa of enabling anti-white violence.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 24 killed
The Israeli strikes came as international momentum was building on Gaza, with the U.N. Security Council on Monday approving a U.S. blueprint to govern the territory.
Blue Jays tender contracts to arbitration-eligible Lauer, Clement, Varsho and Heineman
There had been some thought Lauer could have been at risk because of his uncertain role.
Thunder Bay man loses legal battle to recoup more than $1 million in hidden cash seized by police
Marcel Breton, convicted but later acquitted of drug-trafficking, won't get his money back because it was determined to be "proceeds of crime."
Standing ovations in the theatre are almost meaningless. How can we still show our appreciation?
With standing ovations now the norm, are we really applauding the performers, or ourselves?
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Globe and Mail
G20 leaders release declaration on climate change and debt, defying U.S. pressure
The agreement contains issues such as renewable energy and debt relief that President Donald Trump’s administration has rejected as priorities
Ukraine’s allies, including Canada, push to revise U.S. peace plan
Leaders of the European Union, Canada and Japan welcome U.S. peace efforts, but express concern about key tenets of the plan
G20 leaders adopt declaration at summit despite U.S. opposition
Summit in South Africa has been overshadowed by the U.S. boycott ordered by Trump
In Putin’s Russia, musicians face arrests for protest songs
Teenager’s alleged crimes were in anti-war lyrics she sang publicly at a dangerous moment for dissent
Latino voters could determine who controls Congress after next year’s midterms
With higher food prices, Medicaid cuts and immigration raids, Trump is losing many Latinos who voted for him in 2024
Former Canadian director of Philadelphia Art Museum accused by board of theft, court filings show
Filing comes in response to allegations from Sasha Suda that she was terminated from her role after a ‘sham investigation’
Trump heaps praise on Mamdani after friendly White House meeting
After months of trading insults, U.S. President Donald Trump and incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani smiled at each other, swapped compliments and pledged to collaborate on tackling crime and affordability in the nation's biggest city.
Former Trump loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress
Resignation follows a public fallout with the U.S. President
Trump gives warm welcome to New York’s mayor-elect Mamdani at White House meeting
After months of trading barbs in the media, the mayor-elect and the president appeared to put aside their differences
Israel-Premier Tech is rebranding as NSN Cycling Team from 2026 with new base in Spain
Team will be based in Barcelona and Girona, which is a popular hub for professional cyclists
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Global News
Armed assailants abduct more schoolchildren in Nigeria
Nigeria State Police said it received reports of 'armed bandits' entering St. Mary’s secondary school, which boards students aged 12 to 17, at about 2 a.m. on Friday.
Trump is pushing new peace plan for Ukraine. Here’s what it includes
Here is the verbatim text of Trump’s 28-point draft proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine, which has been presented to Kyiv for consideration.
Ukraine must choose dignity or U.S. support under peace proposal: Zelenskyy
The U.S. plan contains many of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s longstanding demands while offering limited security guarantees to Ukraine.
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe weeks after walkout scandal
Bosch's crowning follows a tense encounter earlier this month when a pageant executive called her 'dumb' in front of the other contestants during a sashing ceremony in Thailand.
Halifax security forum draws global crowd to discuss future of democracy
Defence Minister David McGuinty will host the Halifax International Security Forum, an event watched closely for its discussions among democratic allies about collective defence.
COP30: Fire prompts evacuation at Brazil building used for UN climate talks
The fire was reported in the health and science pavilion on the next-to-last scheduled day of the conference, known as COP30, officials said.
Miss Universe contestant rushed to hospital after falling off stage
In a video shared on social media, Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is seen walking across the stage in an orange gown and high heels before falling off the runway.
Carney visits UAE amid pressure to push for end to Sudan civil war support
Carney's visit is aimed at attracting investment from Emirati sovereign wealth funds and the private sector to help diversify Canada's economy in response to U.S. tariffs.
Miss Universe judge quits days before pageant, claims finalists pre-chosen
Omar Harfouch formally warned 'all past and current judges' that 'participation in the final jury of Miss Universe may legally implicate them in an act of global-scale fraud.'
The Canadians in Hamas: The operative, leader and financier
About 450 people with assorted roles in Hamas have ties to Canada, Global News has learned.
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New York Times
After Russian Strike on Apartment Buildings, Ukraine’s Hope for Survivors Fades
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in Ternopil this week, far from the war’s front line. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed.
G20 Leaders Push Back on Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
In a joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine, which faces the prospect of losing American support if it rejects the latest proposal.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Hints at Divisions in Trump’s Movement
As the president forced a onetime loyalist from Congress, her defiant departure signaled a coming debate over Republican identity in a post-Trump era.
Trump’s Proposed Ukraine ‘Deal’ Is a Disgrace
If Ukraine is forced to surrender to these terms by Thursday, Thanksgiving will no longer be an American holiday. It will become a Russian holiday.
As Democrats Look to a New Generation, John Larson Hangs On
The 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat is facing primary challenges from people who say he’s too old and has been around too long. He says his age and experience are his strength.
In the House, Censures Proliferate, Reflecting a Poisonous Climate
Formal reprimands, once rare, dominated the chamber’s agenda this week, prompting lawmakers in both parties to call for changes to the way the House handles such actions.
Trump Says the Epstein Documents Will Hurt Democrats, Too. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.
“You need this renewal. You need new figures who are untouched, who were never part of these awful power games,” the columnist Lydia Polgreen argues.
COP30 Climate Summit Ends With Dire Warnings and Scant Plans for Action
The final agreement, with no direct mention of the fossil fuels dangerously heating Earth, was a victory for countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia, diplomats said.
In North Carolina, the Border Patrol’s Presence Divides a Swing State
Images of federal agents chasing immigrants have rattled many. Others see evidence of an effective crackdown. It remains to be seen whether the operation might sway voters next year.
20 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Israel and Hamas Trade Blame Over Truce
Violence has repeatedly flared up in the weeks since a cease-fire was reached, killing hundreds of Palestinians and at least three Israeli soldiers.
CNBC
Trump on Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation: She 'went BAD'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday said she would resign in early January, after saying President Donald Trump unfairly criticized her.
Deepak Chopra: If you have at least 6 one-on-one conversations a day, 'everything improves in your life'—here's why
To get the most out of your social interactions, make sure to pay attention and appreciate your friends, says Chopra.
4 ways Victoria Beckham's wellness routine has changed since the early 2000s: I feel 'stronger than I did when I was 20,' she said
Fashion designer and pop icon Victoria Beckham is known for her healthy habits. Here's how her wellness routine has shifted now that she's in her 50s.
I asked couples who’ve been married 40+ years for relationship advice—these brilliant tips kept them happy for decades
"The advice captured more than 500 years of earned wisdom from these beautiful relationships," says Sahil Bloom, author of "The 5 Types of Wealth."
This week in AI: Brushing off new bubble warnings, Google’s AI comeback and Nvidia’s China threat
This week, volatility took hold of the AI trade as bubble fears continued and Nvidia’s blowout earnings failed to steady the market. Deirdre Bosa has the story.
Does Berkshire's big tech bet signal a new risk tolerance in Omaha?
Berkshire Hathaway's purchase of Alphabet shares may signal a new acceptance of greater risk for greater reward.
AI Christmas: The latest devices from Amazon, Meta, Google and more
This holiday shopping season features more advanced smart glasses, smart speakers with generative AI and a pendant users can wear to carry around an AI friend.
In a one-sided relationship with an AI chatbot? Here's 2025's Word of the Year
"Parasocial relationship is when we think we know someone... who's in fact a person we've never met," Simone Schnall, University of Cambridge professor said.
U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passenger incidents reach new highs
The U.S. launched a nationwide civility campaign amid rising disruptive passenger incidents, with in-flight outbursts now quadruple their 2019 levels.
Tech stocks wrap big losing week as AI names get rocked after Nvidia earnings
Investors had looked to Nvidia's earnings report to settle fears that the AI bubble is on increasingly shaky ground.
Washington Post
Trump says Zelensky can agree to peace plan or ‘fight his little heart out’
President Trump on Saturday heaped pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he can either agree to a White House proposal by Thursday, or “continue to fight his little heart out.”
FAA warns pilots to ‘exercise caution’ over Venezuela, citing escalating tensions
The Federal Aviation Administration’s notice comes as President Trump has ramped up pressure on Venezuela and increased U.S. military presence in the region.
Brazil’s ex-leader Bolsonaro arrested over allegations of escape plot
A judge said he ordered the arrest after learning Bolsonaro’s ankle monitor had been tampered with. The Trump ally was convicted earlier this year of attempting a military coup.
Zelensky has never been more vulnerable. Trump just upped the pressure.
It is the greatest challenge to Zelensky since the invasion as people demand a reorganization of a system that allowed corruption to flourish as they suffered.
How a Philippines mayor wound up with a life sentence for human trafficking
Alice Leal Guo was a well-liked mayor, until a raid on an online gaming compound in her town revealed ties to human trafficking and espionage.
Another school kidnapping rocks Nigeria as Trump threatens military force
Gunmen kidnapped dozens of students from a Catholic school in northwest Nigeria as Washington ramps up pressure on Abuja to protect Christian communities.
Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off limits to women, even its new prime minister
Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister. But women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring, and she may skip presenting the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament trophy on Sunday.
Grizzly bear attack in British Columbia seriously injures 3 schoolchildren
Teachers used bear spray and a bear banger to drive the animal away, according to Canadian authorities. A parent said one teacher bore “the whole brunt of it.”
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
The U.S. is sending “signals” that everything could be off the table if Kyiv does not quickly sign a proposal, which was drawn up by special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine delegation meets Pope Leo to discuss children held in Russia
Ukraine hopes to capitalize on Pope Leo’s calls for peace to coax the Vatican into helping secure the release of children and other prisoners held by Russia.
BBC
La Voix drops out of Strictly after injury
No contestant is set to leave this week's show, with no dance-off planned and votes set to be carried over.
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
'We are used to it' - should Man City have been awarded a penalty?
Manchester City felt they were on the wrong end of some contentious decisions in their defeat by Newcastle - although Pep Guardiola said "everything is fine".
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say
Israel says it struck targets in Gaza after an "armed terrorist" crossed the so-called yellow line and fired at soldiers.
Ireland shown five cards as Boks win chaotic Test
Ill-disciplined Ireland are shown five cards as South Africa produce a typically power-packed performance to win a chaotic autumn Test.
First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' planted
More than half of the 49 saplings grown from the illegally felled tree will be planted in a week.
Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war
Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace".
'Liverpool in full-blown crisis and Slot under severe pressure'
The Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss for Liverpool, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Dominant New Zealand crush Wales in Cardiff
New Zealand maintain seven decades of dominance against Wales with a 52-26 victory at the Principality Stadium.
Princess Diana's personal designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".
The Independent
Plan for $20 million firefighter training center near the site of Ohio derailment revived
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio
Investigators working to uncover cause of container ship fire that closed LA port and sparked chemical alert
The cargo ship was moved away from the port as firefighters continued to douse the ship with water
Trump addresses Marjorie Taylor Greene feud after dubbing her a ‘traitor’ as MAGA faithful turn on each other: Latest
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned amid a growing feud with her former ally, President Donald Trump
Andrew should give evidence on Epstein to Congress, Starmer suggests
The prime minister said that anybody with ‘relevant information’ should be prepared to share it
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Four wounded after gunfire erupts at annual tree lighting ceremony
The shooting suspects were known to each other, police in Concord, North Carolina, and there is no further threat to the public
JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK, Jr.
John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter has disclosed that she has terminal cancer, writing in an essay in “The New Yorker” on Saturday that one of her doctors said she might live for about another year
Thousands march in Marseille after killing of activist’s brother shocks France
An estimated 6,000 people, many dressed in white, gathered behind a 'Justice for Mehdi' banner
Ex-LAPD cop and Israeli gangster raided teenage boy’s home to steal his $350k crypto wallet, prosecutors say
The pair allegedly threatened to shoot the 17-year-old in the foot and waterboard him if he didn’t give up his crypto
Ukraine’s allies rally around Zelensky ahead of crunch talks as Trump offers lifeline to Kyiv
European leaders are meeting in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a US plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
Paul Costelloe, Irish-American fashion designer for Princess Diana, dies at 80
His company says Paul Costelloe, the Irish-American designer who dressed the late Princess Diana and became a stalwart of the London fashion scene, has died
