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CBC.ca

Atlantic premiers, New England governors gather in St. John's

The meetings come amid ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S.

Annual home sales fall in October as CREA expects lower rates to boost market in 2026

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of residential properties that changed hands in October was lower compared to a year ago, as prices also fell.

Systematic violence, denial of medical care contributed to Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody: report

The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published Monday by a human rights group that says systematic violence and denial of medical care at prisons and detention centers contributed to many of the deaths it examined.

2 people facing dozens of charges after hundreds of thefts at GTA mausoleums, cemeteries

A man and a woman have been arrested after allegedly committing over 300 thefts at mausoleums and cemeteries across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), said the Halton Regional Police Service.

TD Bank settles human rights complaint by B.C. Muslim-Indigenous man

A human rights complaint has been settled between TD Bank and a Muslim-Indigenous man who claimed he was racially profiled while trying to open a bank account at a Surrey, B.C., branch in 2021.

Inflation rate ticks down to 2.2% in October, mostly due to falling gas prices

Canada's inflation rated edged down to 2.2 per cent in October, largely due to gas prices falling at a faster pace, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

If AI is a bubble, what happens when it pops?

What is the AI data centre boom starting to have in common with one of the biggest financial disasters in recent history? An increasing reliance on debt to finance massive buildouts that has AI bubble fears back in the headlines.

Fast cars and easy money: Insurance agents penalized for role in luxury car 'grey market'

More than six years after a provincial report into money laundering warned about the rise of a so-called "grey market" exporting Canadian luxury cars to China — insurance agents who processed paperwork enabling shadowy deals are facing sanctions.

Halifax man faces eviction following year of complaints to property management company

Ralph Pearson moved into a Halifax apartment last November. He signed a one-year fixed-term lease and was told the unit was “move-in ready,” but since then he has been trying to get issues resolved with little success.
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Toronto Star

‘My babies, I’m sorry’: Toronto mom admits to murdering her boys, 4 and 5, claiming desperation after husband’s sudden cancer death

Vanessa Collias, 27, admitted on Monday to suffocating her sons after her husband’s sudden death from cancer in 2023.

Three firefighters struck by vehicle while responding separate crash in Uxbridge

The firefighters were responding to a crash near Wagg Road and Highway 47 on Sunday night.

Canada budget vote news, time: Mark Carney's fiscal plan faces crucial vote today; NDP meeting now to discuss approach

The minority Liberals need the support of at least a few MPs outside their party to get the votes needed to pass the budget.

Two people charged in hundreds of mausoleum, cemetery thefts in Ontario

Two people have been charged in a spate of mausoleum and cemetery thefts in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and the Niagara region.

What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts

The House is heading towards a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the files it has collected on the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Ethiopia confirms 3 Marburg virus deaths in new outbreak

Without treatment, Marburg can be fatal in up to 88% of people who fall ill.

Bank of Canada expected to move to sidelines amid inflation 'messiness'

The agency says gas prices fell at a faster rate in October compared to September as fuel retailers switched to cheaper winter blends.

Outrage in Israel as Netanyahu says government will oversee Oct. 7 inquiry

Israel has traditionally appointed an independent state commission of inquiry, led by a retired judge, following major governmental failures.

Inside Canada's shadowy crypto banking system that makes it easy to facilitate 'an unlimited amount of crime'

Reporters went undercover to expose a growing crypto-to-cash industry that is openly flouting anti-money laundering measures.

What you need to know about this year's flu shot and a new mutated virus

Despite a possible mismatch with this year's vaccine, experts say the shot will be beneficial.
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Globe and Mail

As U.S. lawmakers push to release Epstein files, here’s what could happen next

New revelations and coming vote show one of the rare instances where Trump has not been able to exhibit almost total control over his party

Gunmen abduct 25 girls from Nigerian school, in latest mass kidnapping in the region

Nigeria is facing a multi-dimensional security challenge, specifically from amorphous groups of armed bandits who specialize in kidnapping for ransom

South Africa vows to block mysterious flights with Palestinians from Gaza

It denounced the flights as an orchestrated operation of ethnic cleansing from Palestinian territories

Bangladesh's ousted PM sentenced to death for protest crackdown

A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year.

Syrians with close Canadian ties play outsized role in postwar government

Syrian-Canadians in President al-Sharaa’s cabinet say they look to Canada as a model for peaceful, multicultural society

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier resistance to such a move.

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death over deadly student crackdown

Foreign ministry called on India to extradite Hasina and former interior minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who was also sentenced to death in the same case

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically wounded in Manhattan shooting

Boyd was in his first season with Jets and hadn’t played this season after undergoing shoulder surgery

Trump reverses course, now says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

Bill would force the Justice Department to make documents related to Epstein public, including any information about his death in federal prison

U.S. may have discussions with Venezuela as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean, Trump says

Arrival of USS Gerald R. Ford seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
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Global News

Ukraine working on exchange deal to bring home 1,200 prisoners: Zelenskyy

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, as per agreements brokered in Istanbul.

Iran no longer enriching uranium in country in signal to West: minister

Iran's foreign minister said there is no uranium enrichment taking place because the country's facilities had been attacked, referencing the U.S. and Israel bombing.

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits amid consumer concerns

Trump signed the order after announcing framework agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina designed to ease import levies on agricultural products.

Titanic passenger’s gold watch expected to fetch more than $1M at auction

The Straus family is now selling the watch for the first time, and it's touted to be one of the most expensive Titanic artifacts to ever go on sale.

China linked to AI-powered hacking ‘attacks’, says Anthropic

AI company Anthropic said it disrupted a cyber attack using an AI system that its researchers linked to the Chinese government.

Tourist mother, 2 children dead after suspected food poisoning in Istanbul

Four people have been taken into custody in connection with the deaths of the two children, ages three and six, and their mother while the father remains in the hospital.

Several killed, hurt after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop: police

Swedish police said they had no information pointing to it being an attack, and were investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. The driver was arrested.

BBC apologizes to Trump for spliced doc footage, won’t pay out $1 billion

The BBC said it sent a personal letter to the White House apologizing for the edit of the Trump speech given before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv leaves many dead, injured

Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the attack that left gaping holes in some city buildings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Protesters block entrance to COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Protesters wore clothing associated with Indigenous groups and some protesters formed a human chain around portions of the demonstration.
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New York Times

After Marshawn Kneeland’s Death, Cowboys Prepare to Take the Field Again

Marshawn Kneeland spent nearly all of his 24 years working to get to the N.F.L. He died two days after scoring his first touchdown.

We Immigrated Legally. ICE Detained Us Anyway.

The brutal detention of three people who came to the U.S. legally reveals a cruel system that operates with impunity.

As Trump Looks for Distraction on Epstein, Justice Dept. Rushes to His Aid

The department was deployed, in effect, as an arm of the president’s rapid-response operation to help him muscle through a damaging news cycle over Jeffrey Epstein, former and current officials said.

Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Prime Minister to Death

Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India, was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity in connection with a bloody crackdown on protests last year.

Eric Adams Meets Netanyahu on Day 3 of Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Israel

Mr. Adams, whose tenure as mayor of New York City ends in six weeks, is using his second trip to Israel in three years to reinforce his staunch support of the country.

These Six Artworks Could Predict the Auction Market

The art market had a summer of closures and consolidations. But major collections, blue-chip art and guarantees have pushed expectations high for the marquee sales.

We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation.

Scientists used tiny new sensors to follow the insects on journeys that take thousands of miles to their winter colonies in Mexico.

The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’

As President Trump has championed crypto and the industry has gone mainstream, funds from scammers and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

Andy Baraghani’s Thanksgiving Menu Is Bright, Colorful and Delicious

Andy Baraghani’s bright, brilliant menu is a feast for the eyes, too.

U.S. Border Patrol Arrested 81 People in Charlotte, N.C.

Border Patrol agents descended on Charlotte over the weekend, searching for immigrants who are in the country illegally. It remains unclear how long the agents will stay.

CNBC

A simple reason why the market's biggest investors say they aren't worried about AI bubble, tech stock selling

The biggest tech companies in the market have an advantage that didn't exist during dotcom bubble, say fund managers overseeing tens of billions of dollars.

AI could be causing 'quiet time' in labor market, top Trump economic aide Hassett says

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at lowering regulatory barriers and encouraging the construction of AI infrastructure.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang surprised investors with a 'half a trillion' forecast. It'll come up at earnings

"This is how much business is on the books. Half a trillion dollars worth so far," Huang said at the company's GTC conference in Washington last month.

Alphabet rallies after Berkshire reveals stake. Why Buffett’s firm likely bought it

Despite the stellar rally in 2025, Alphabet's valuation remains lower than many of its AI-driven megacap peers.

Novo Nordisk cuts direct-to-consumer prices for Wegovy, Ozempic to $349 a month

The announcements come days after President Donald Trump struck deals with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to make their GLP-1s easier for Americans to access.

Emirates bets big on Boeing with $38 billion order at Dubai Airshow

The move is expected to be welcomed by the Trump Administration, which is pushing companies abroad to invest in the U.S.

India deepens energy trade with U.S. to mend trade relations amid tariff strain

India is increasing its energy imports from the U.S. in the hopes that the move could pave the way to a trade deal between the two countries.

Trump reverses stance on Epstein records, presses Republicans to support release

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Congressional Republicans to vote to release files related to deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

AI boom is fueling a memory chip shortage that could hit cars and phones

Chipmakers and analysts are warning of a memory chip shortage that could accelerate next year, hitting consumer electronics and automotives.

'We haven't sold our soul to the devil': Switzerland's trade deal with the U.S. divides opinion

Switzerland's trade deal with the U.S. has its supporters and detractors, and the Swiss economy is likely to take a hit, deal or no deal.

Washington Post

Supreme Court to consider case that could limit asylum rights for migrants

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review the question of what it means for a migrant to “arrive” in the U.S., in a case that could determine whether migrants intercepted before crossing U.S. borders can apply for asylum in the United States.

Rail explosion in Poland was ‘sabotage,’ prime minister says

The line links Warsaw to Lublin and continues onward to Ukraine. It has been used to deliver aid to that country.

Child poverty soars in Britain as working families struggle to keep up

Across Britain, families who once felt solidly middle class are losing their footing as rents, child care costs and food prices outpace wages.

Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific

An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.

What to know about China’s newly modernized nuclear arsenal

China has expanded and modernized its nuclear arsenal at an astounding rate — and has refused to discuss arms control unless the U.S. agrees to parity.

China rapidly expands nuclear test site as Trump revives Cold War tension

The quiet expansion of Beijing’s remote nuclear weapons complex, Lop Nur, points to years of preparation for a potential return to a Cold War-era arms race.

Trump ups the ante in Venezuela standoff

The White House’s campaign of military pressure on Venezuela seems to be intensifying, yet there’s little clarity on its end goal.

Trans women attend Vatican event with Pope Leo, but not at head table

A group of 48 transgender women attended a major Vatican event on Sunday with Pope Leo XIV, continuing a tradition that began under Pope Francis.

These are the U.S. ships and aircraft massing off Venezuela

The large-scale buildup of U.S. military forces and assets in the Caribbean suggests that the Trump administration is preparing to expand operations.

One man’s obsessive quest to uncover Brazil’s buried Nazi past

The story of Brazil’s fugitive Nazis is clouded by uncertainty and conspiracy theories. But one local journalist is convinced he is closing in on the truth.

BBC

Was Gattuso right - is World Cup qualifying unfair on Europe?

Was Italy coach Genaro Gattuso making a fair point on places for Europe at the World Cup? Or was it just sour grapes?

What are the proposed asylum system reforms?

What we know so far about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed reforms.

Polish PM says railway explosion was 'unprecedented act of sabotage'

Authorities say the blast happened on a line leading to the border with Ukraine.

Police admit unlawful arrest and pay £20k to couple who complained about school on WhatsApp

A couple unlawfully arrested over complaints about their child's school say police have paid them damages.

Agency staff covering for Birmingham bin strike vote to take industrial action

Unite say the staff are not crossing picket lines, due to intimidation at the council's refuse section.

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.

Broncos sack masters & could Chiefs miss play-offs? Best of NFL week 11

Our pick of week 11 in the NFL looks at Denver's Super Bowl prospects, Kansas' chances of missing the play-offs and why the Eagles' defence is so good.

Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction

The Strictly runner-up says he began taking steroids because he was unhappy with his body.

Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

"We have nothing to hide," the US president writes - a reversal after previously resisting publishing the documents.

Pupils banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to school's 'Christian ethos'

The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel "deeply uncomfortable" to Christians.

The Independent

Labour to deport more families under Mahmood’s new asylum crackdown despite growing backlash - latest

Labour backbenchers accuse government of ‘chasing Reform’ with new measures

Millions living with chronic pain more likely to develop high blood pressure, experts say

High blood pressure linked to life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and stroke

BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump legal challenge, says chair

‘There is no basis for a defamation case,’ insists Samir Shah, as he vows to protect licence payers’ money

Alleged plot to bribe a juror with $100,000 upends former heavyweight boxer’s NYC drug trial

A federal jury about to hear the drug-trafficking case against a former heavyweight boxer has been abruptly dismissed after three men were charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 to return a not guilty verdict

Supreme Court will review an old policy used to turn away asylum seekers at the US border

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a policy used under past administrations to deny migrants a chance to apply for asylum on the Mexican border until space opened up to process claims

Louvre dealt another blow after heist as it’s forced to close gallery

Modernizing the Sully wing is among priorities of the renovation efforts announced in January

Trump’s message to Republicans could trigger ‘unanimous’ vote to release Epstein files — live updates

House members expected to hold floor vote on whether or not to order Justice Department to release its documents on the pedophile as soon as Tuesday

98 Palestinians died in Israeli detention since 2023 in a ‘systematic policy of killing’

A report from Physicians for Human Rights in Israel says unprecedented number of Palestinians have died in custody since 2023 war began - describing torture and medical neglect

FTSE 100 falters ahead of inflation print and Nvidia earnings release

The FTSE 100 index closed down 22.94 points, 0.2%, at 9,675.43.

Humpback whale gets beached on Oregon shore after becoming tangled in crab fishing gear

One expert described the whale’s chances of survival as ‘slim to none’ while another was slightly more hopeful