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CBC.ca

'Deep burial' for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull and disposal work

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has completed its "active operations" at the British Columbia ostrich farm where its flock was culled by professional marksmen following an outbreak of avian flu. A statement from the agency says the carcasses of 314 ostriches as well as eggs and other material were disposed of through "deep burial" at a B.C. landfill.

Israel says Hamas has returned remains of hostage Meny Godard

Israel said Thursday that militants have handed over the body of one of the last four remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war in Gaza.

Grey Cup primer: Can Montreal stop Saskatchewan?

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the 112th Grey Cup game between the Alouettes and Roughriders on Sunday night in Winnipeg.

Tuberculosis outbreak declared in Edmonton’s inner city: Alberta health officials

Provincial health officials have declared an outbreak of tuberculosis in Edmonton's core, after lab tests confirmed two inner-city residents had the same strain of the infectious disease.

Government spends $19B on external services, despite vow to trim spending

Government records show the federal government spent more than $19 billion on external professional and special services in 2024-25 — an increase of almost $2 billion since last year and of about $8.5 billion since 2020.

Disability pension changes won’t impact veterans: Finance minister

The federal government states that its changes to disability pension for service members will not result in veterans receiving less money. The change will only apply to RCMP members, according to the government.

B.C. man survives BASE jumping crash into mountain that led to hours-long high-altitude rescue

Squamish Search and Rescue found Zachery Mayne hanging onto a small outcropping of rock to stop himself from plummeting more than 450 metres to the ground.

Nearly 1 in 10 terrorism investigations at CSIS involves a minor: spy boss

The head of Canada’s spy agency is warning about a “worrying” number of young people becoming radicalized. 

Ontario to spend $210M on non-speed camera road safety measures following ban

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is earmarking $210 million for municipalities to implement traffic-calming measures as its ban on speed cameras is set to take effect.
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Toronto Star

Ford government poised to take control of RECO, says regulator has 15 days to respond

Province says it's considering assuming control "to prevent serious harm to the public" after an audit of the regulator's handling of the iPro scandal.

Doug Ford’s speed camera ban could mean cuts to crossing guards, traffic safety agents without more provincial funding, Olivia Chow warns

“Immediate funding” for 40 municipalities to replace their speed camera initiatives doesn’t cover the $245 million cost for Toronto alone, Chow said Thursday.

Toronto will allow new corner stores in residential neighbourhoods

Small-scale retail will be allowed on select "community streets" downtown.

Ford government orders new parent 'support offices' for Ontario school boards, raising questions about future of trustees

The new offices will open this January in the Toronto public and Catholic boards and the three other boards under provincial supervision.

Marit Stiles warns of water privatization in Ford government's omnibus bill

Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, would designate a corporation to provide water and sewage services "on behalf of particular lower-tier municipalities."

Trump-led U.S. is still a 'trusted' partner, Canada's top spy says

Our relationship with America is "very strong" and remains in our best interest, Canadian Security Intelligence Service director Dan Rogers says.

Murderer who spoke to Ontario judges a ‘manageable’ risk, parole board says. Killer also invited to speak to youth

Cosmo Jacobson is serving a life sentence for the execution-style 2001 shooting of security guard Roy Jones, who was set to testify against Jacobson as the key prosecution witness.

Mark Carney announces new list of national projects, including major investment in LNG

In Terrace, B.C., the prime minister announced a new list of projects that his government is referring to the Major Projects Office.

Distillery District Winter Village files police report over fake website full of gambling ads. How it happened, and what to watch for

It’s "a classic domain hijack/expired-domain scam," says a cybersecurity expert of the phoney site that includes a map of the Distillery District and a tickets portal that doesn't work.

'Let’s fill our neighbourhoods with sticks for Melody': Oakville community mourns girl, 8, struck and killed by driver

Melody Xu, 8, was a hockey player and a great big sister. She was struck and killed in Oakville last week while walking with her mother.
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Globe and Mail

BBC rejects Trump's defamation claim

The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021, but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit.

Aid agencies ‘nowhere close’ to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese as humanitarian crisis worsens

More than 12.5 million Sudanese have been displaced at a time when global aid budgets are shrinking

Epstein e-mails create unlikely alliance between MAGA and the left

Latest episode is more about the politics of resentment – and that’s the real threat to Trump

Former NFL star Antonio Brown released from Miami jail to await attempted murder trial

Brown faces a potential 15-year prison sentence and a fine up to $10,000 if convicted

Bezos-owned Blue Origin launches rocket with satellites destined for Mars

The Blue Origin space venture of billionaire Jeff Bezos launched its giant New Glenn rocket from Florida on Thursday on its debut flight for paying customers, carrying two satellites on their way to Mars in the company's first NASA-scale science mission.

Bezos-owned Blue Origin launches massive rocket carrying NASA spacecraft heading to Mars

The billionaire Jeff Bezos’ company sent the orbiters off on their journey to the red planet, where they’re due to arrive in 2027

Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he rigged pitches

Clase and teammate Luis Oritz are due back in court Dec. 2

Democrats wary of Republican promises to negotiate health care extension

Democrats want to extend COVID-era tax credits that help millions afford health care premiums, but many Republicans do not

Ukrainian officials face allegations of major corruption scandal

As Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure causing rolling blackouts ahead of winter, a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state-owned nuclear power company has put top officials under scrutiny.

James Comey, Letitia James ask judge to throw out cases, challenge prosecutor’s appointment

Prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was installed at Trump’s urging just days before Comey was indicted
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Global News

Israel says body of 1 of 4 remaining hostages in Gaza returned by militants

Israel identified the returned body as that of Meny Godard, who was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri in southern Israel. His wife, Ayelet, was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Sonder guests abruptly evicted after short-term rental company goes bankrupt

Sonder announced in a statement that it had initiated liquidation proceedings, and the interim CEO said she is 'devastated.'

Second batch of Epstein documents released: Key insights and takeways

Many of the documents released by Republicans were email exchanges between Epstein and journalists with whom he had long-standing relationships.

As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy

'When Russia is lowering the threshold of doing mischief, using force or anything ... it's very worrying,' said Latvia's ambassador to Canada in an interview with Global News.

U.K. influencer Brittany Miller admits she lied about having cancer

'I said something to someone within my immediate circle, in confidence, one stupid sentence that I deeply regret,' Brittany Miller told her 3.5 million TikTok followers.

France to honour victims 10 years after attacks at Bataclan concert hall

Ten years since the attacks in Paris at the Bataclan, France is preparing to pay tribute to the victims of the assaults that left more than 130 dead and more than 400 injured.

Canada announces new sanctions on Russia at G7 ministers’ meeting

The Russian attacks have brought rolling blackouts to Ukraine as winter approaches and U.S.-led diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill.

Several ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Syria’s national museum

An official said that the theft occurred Sunday night and was discovered when one of the doors at the classical department was found broken.

Father, daughter killed in Florida plane crash taking aid to Jamaica

The two people killed when a small plane crashed while taking supplies to Jamaica have been identified as Alexander Wurm, 53, and his daughter Serena, 22.

More than 100 years after WW1, the threat of conflict haunts Europe again

As nations across the globe observe Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day or Veterans Day, the specter of new conflict haunts war memorials amid threats in Europe.
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New York Times

Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 81

An advocate for women’s reproductive health, she started one of the world’s smallest pharmaceutical companies to bring an emergency birth-control method to market.

Swalwell Denies Allegations of Fraud and Says Trump is Targeting Him

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, said he would not back down from his criticism of President Trump, and denied wrongdoing.

A.I. Cheating Rattles Top Universities in South Korea

As many elite colleges struggle to adapt to the technology, the nation’s most prestigious universities said dozens of students used artificial intelligence tools to cheat.

The Shutdown Is Over. For Many SNAP Recipients, the Scars Remain.

Some recipients have seen their benefits return but are worried they could still be taken away. Others wonder whether the funding could be stopped again at some point.

An Escape From India’s Air Pollution for Those Who Can Afford It

Companies are offering much-needed, but expensive, air purification systems to shelter from the smog in one of the world’s most polluted cities.

‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution

Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken seriously or handled sensitively.

Justice Dept. Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels

Accounts of a secret Justice Department memo offer a window into how administration lawyers approved the president’s desired course of action.

Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice

Colombia was a top U.S. ally in Latin America until the Trump administration began deadly strikes in international waters. Now, one family wants justice.

Trump Administration Revokes Biden Ban on Drilling and Mining in Alaska Wilderness

The decision to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s ecologically sensitive North Slope has the support of the state’s governor and senators.

Republicans Tried to Squelch the Epstein Furor. Instead, They Fed It.

A House investigation that the G.O.P. has tried to use to deflect calls for more transparency has yielded striking revelations that have only fueled the Epstein saga.

CNBC

Trump has threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit. Here's what's going on

Trump says he has an 'obligation' to sue the BBC: Here's what's going on

‘Vibe revenue’: AI companies admit they’re worried about a bubble

The CEOs of DeepL and Picsart told CNBC they were concerned about AI valuations but touted the longer term potential of the technology.

Air India woes expected to keep Singapore Airlines’ earnings under pressure after 82% profit plunge, analysts warn

Singapore Airlines delivered a deeper-than-expected profit drop as equity losses from Air India pressured its latest results.

SoftBank shares plunge over 8%, extending selloff into third day

Shares of SoftBank Group plunged over 8%, marking its third straight day of selloff after the Japanese giant said it had sold its entire stake in Nvidia.

CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank says AI adoption already paying off: ‘It’s not hope, it’s now’

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan says AI adoption efforts are already paying off, despite broader concerns about weak returns on investment from AI initiatives.

China economic gloom mounts as housing slump intensifies and investment slides

China's slowdown worsened in October, dragged by soft consumer demand and a deepening property downturn.

Asia shares track Wall Street declines as tech selloff deepens, Fed rate-cut hopes fade

Asia-Pacific markets fell Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street, as technology stocks continue to come under pressure for another day.

CNBC Daily Open: Flying blind in markets and the economy

Not having concrete information means it's hard to make decisions. That's a difficulty both the Fed and investors face now.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India’s millennial and Gen Z heirs are redefining family wealth. Startups are their bets

India’s next generation of wealthy families is steering billions into startup investing, accelerating a shift from traditional assets.

MLS games head to Apple TV in 2026 as Season Pass subscription ends

Major League Soccer games will be added to the standard Apple TV streaming service, leaving behind the add on subscription package known as Season Pass.

Washington Post

With Trump absent from COP30 talks, the world moves on without U.S.

As scientists sound the alarm, the world is committing to climate action “with or without the United States.”

Russia’s much-hyped humanoid robot face-plants onstage during debut

A humanoid robot powered by artificial intelligence, known as AIDOL, tumbled during its highly anticipated debut appearance at a Moscow tech show.

Juan Ponce Enrile, Philippine politician who helped oust Marcos, dies at 101

He administered martial law before dislodging his mentor during the “people power” revolution. A quintessential survivor, he served into his 90s as a senator.

U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops

The Netherlands American Cemetery previously had two displays honoring Black American soldiers’ experiences in World War II.

The fate of dozens of trapped Hamas fighters is hindering Trump’s Gaza plan

U.S. and Israeli officials are divided over whether to allow the militants, stranded inside a tunnel network in Rafah, safe passage.

U.S. allies distance themselves from Trump’s Caribbean military strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, brushed off foreign concerns about the military operation’s legality.

From al-Qaeda to the White House

Ahmed al-Sharaa was once an insurgent imprisoned by U.S. forces. Now he’s Syria’s president, and the first Syrian head of state to visit the White House. After his meeting with President Donald Trump this week, Sharaa sat down with The Post for an exclusive interview.

U.S. troops not liable in boat strikes, classified Justice Dept. memo says

In a classified memo, the Office of Legal Counsel said U.S. troops would not be liable for participating in boat strikes on alleged narco-traffickers.

Turkish military plane falls from sky over Georgia, killing all 20 aboard

Nineteen bodies have been recovered from the wreckage, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. The C-130 was flying from Azerbaijan to Turkey.

Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers resign amid corruption probe

German Galushchenko was at first just suspended, but President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he and his successor as energy minister must step down during the investigation.

BBC

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged by police

Johnson Wen charged at the actress in Singapore, during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good.

Doctors to begin five-day walkout in England

NHS bosses say they are aiming to keep nearly all services running during the strike.

Three killed in 'massive' Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say

At least 26 others have been injured in drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, officials say.

Patriots win to equal best run since Brady years

The New England Patriots win an eighth successive game for the first time since 2019 as they extend their overall lead in the AFC East standings.

The TikTok mum helping others from her son's hospital bedside

Kirsty Grandison is using social media to share her experience of caring for her severely brain damaged son.

Man suspected of being fake high-ranking admiral at Remembrance event investigated

Members of the Royal Naval Association in Llandudno spotted a man wearing an unusual uniform.

'Where do we look now?' Heskey on lack of England strikers

Emile Heskey feels it is difficult to see who the next main England striker will be, following the decline of the traditional number nine.

The Papers: 'BBC's apology to Trump' and '84 in, 113 out' on migrants deal

The BBC's apology to Donald Trump and stricter asylum reforms dominate Friday's papers.

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (ÂŁ759m).

Israel confirms identity of hostage body returned by Hamas as Meny Godard

Godard was 73 when he was killed during Hamas's raid on kibbutz Be'eri on 7 October 2023.

The Independent

‘Epstein kept close eye on Trump’ even after fallout as House prepares to vote on releasing files: Live

House set to vote next week on whether to require the Justice Department to publish all of its unclassified files on Epstein

Storm Claudia map: Where 150mm of rain could fall today as Met Office weather warnings issued across UK

More than 50 flood warnings and alerts were issued on Wednesday as the UK braces for more heavy rain

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin unleashes ‘massive’ drone and missile attack as explosions rock Kyiv

At least one killed and 15 injured in Russian attack

Takeaways from AP's story on the links between eviction and school

When families are evicted, it can lead to major disruptions to their children’s schooling

Getting the story: How an AP reporter chronicled a sensitive story about school and eviction

AP reporter Bianca VĂĄzquez Toness has heard teachers worry that the most pernicious challenges their students face, like poverty or housing insecurity, are beyond the realm of what schools can fix

PHOTO ESSAY: One single mom's quest to find housing after an eviction

Last year, Sechita McNair and her three kids were evicted from their apartment in a rapidly gentrifying Atlanta neighborhood.

She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed

When families are evicted, kids' schooling is often disrupted

Putin preparing to unleash ‘big war’ on Europe in next five years, says Zelensky

Ukrainian president called for allies to ‘push hard’ against Russia as Moscow continues its war of aggression

Latest opioid settlement plan with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family getting few objections

The company that makes OxyContin, members of the Sackler family who own it and many groups that sued over its role in the opioid crisis are asking a judge to approve a settlement plan

A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new approach to building muscle, smoothing wrinkles and trying to live longer