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Officials from the European Union and Canada are expected to hammer out details on day two of talks in Montreal. The Canadian economy flatlined in August, according to the latest GDP figures released by Statistics Canada. Cryptocurrency giant Binance hit by $6.3 billion hack. The U.S. Justice department is charging three more Canadians with voter fraud. U.S. President Donald Trump flip-flops on plans for in-person rally appearances ahead of final weekend before midterm elections. CBC the Fifth Estate investigation reveals how international cartels are luring Canadian boys into deadly drug trade. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says his first-ever spacewalk Thursday has changed him.

European Commission President von der Leyen doubles down on Canada becoming EU associate member at Montreal summit. Anger and three days of national morning in Spain after yesterday's deadly train crash. Humanitarian aid expected to enter Oleshky as localized Russia-Ukraine truce holds. Former President Obama lays into Trump Administration ahead of US midterm elections. Large caribou herd may return to Northwest Territories this year.

Canadians among dozens injured after deadly high-speed train crash in Spain. Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to 2.5%. Canada’s decision to legalize cannabis is having a serious impact in Europe, say Belgian officials. Early vote count suggests neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rival Gadi Eisenkot likely to win majority in Israeli election. Some northern airlines asking Canadian government to extend maximum pilot hours.

A CBC News investigation into gun-for-hire attacks in Toronto has traced a dozen politically-motivated shootings to their likely source -- Elements within the Iranian government. Millions of Israelis are heading to the polls in what some describe as the most consequential election in the country's history, and a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Billions of dollars worth of agreements between Canada and the United Arab Emirates expected to be signed as Crown Prince visits Ottawa. Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser introduces changes to Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying bill. Canadian oncologists are warning about the soaring price of cancer drugs.

First Nations and first ministers set to hold historic meeting in Ottawa. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil's tension-filled runoff election. Israel prepares for its first election since the Hamas attacks 3 years ago. US President Donald Trump and another top White House official say trade negotiations with Canada are picking up. Group of young Canadians is making history heading up a landmark trial against the federal government over its climate policies.

The Conservative Party of British Columbia is projected to lead the province with a mandate not seen in nearly a century. Services are being held today for some of the victims of last weekend's deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. People in Brazil head to the polls today for a presidential runoff. Storm Boelo hits parts of northern UK disrupting travel, flooding regions and cutting off power to tens of thousands. France cleans up after another day of widespread protests. Former US President Barack Obama takes a jab at US President Donald Trump over trade war with Canada ahead of next month's midterms. An update on a Sudbury, Ontario artist who sculpted an infamous rendition of baby Jesus.

British Columbians decide the province's next government in a snap election. Tens of thousands take to the streets across France in another weekend of protests. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Starlink and Starshield network speeds have been restored. Police in the German state of Bavaria have a suspect in custody after a fire at the so-called "Eagle's Nest." COP-17 summit in Armenia sheds light on the importance of fungi. The Milwaukee Brewers beat theTampa Bay Rays in Game One of the World Series. The hunt for the next James Bond could soon be over.

Israel says its forces are preparing to fully lockdown the occupied West Bank after a deadly clash this morning. Jordanian officials there say at least six people are dead and dozens injured after gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church. Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses Washington's accusations that Ottawa might meddle in the US midterm elections. US President Donald Trump backs Republican candidate over a controversial campaign ad. Bombardier says it is expanding its presence in the United States. CBC Marketplace travelled to the UK to see how banks there take action against scams compared with Canada. Politicians in BC are making their final push to voters ahead of tomorrow's provincial election.

Canada and Turkey forge new strategic partnership. Officials say at least 9 people were killed across as Russian strikes hit 12 Ukrainian regions. Iran says the US is pushing oil tankers through what it calls illegal shipping routes in the Persian Gulf. The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear Ottawa's appeal over its decision to invoke the Emergencies Act. Dozens of Canada's top scientists sound alarm about Ottawa's proposal to fast-track major projects. Crime Stoppers temporarily shutting down in Toronto after over a massive data breach. People in Wainwright, Alberta hold prayer vigil for victims of last weekend's fire at the nearby military base.

Government websites in multiple European countries have gone dark due to vulnerability in commonly used web code. Today the Russian president agreed in principal to resuming trilateral negotiations with Washington and Kyiv. Nigeria confirms its first case of Ebola. Australian MP Helen Haines loses second leg after alleged car attack. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling the referendum results a win, but it remains to be seen if her party and voters think the same. A CBC News investigation into online gambling finds addiction and gambling suicides are on the rise in Ontario. More Canadians facing fraud related charges in U.S. as November midterms approach.

Albertans have voted to remain in Canada, rejecting the proposal to begin separation process. The Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed that two of the four soldiers killed in fire at CFB Wainwright were from BC. Troops are being deployed to the streets of Milan after a weekend of destructive demonstrations in Italy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. META's new MUSE AI agent sparking privacy concerns among some users.

Rate of inflation in Canada rises to 3.1 per cent in the month of September. Albertans vote today in a referendum about the future of the province within Confederation. Saskatchewan also has a pro-independence movement afoot. Canadian Stellantis workers have voted 97.3% in favour of a strike. Australian Member of Parliament Helen Haines is in critical condition after being hit by a car. Israeli authorities say they have arrested ten people connected to violence in the occupied West Bank. Bank fraud victims are calling on Ottawa for better protections.

A massive fire at a Canadian Forces base in Alberta has left multiple people dead and injured. People across France are waking up to a trail of destruction after nation-wide protests. Weather experts are keeping their eyes on two storms churning in the Pacific, Hurricane Trudy and Super Typhoon Champi. Pope Leo XIV is back to his duties at the Vatican, days after his lung cancer surgery. For the first time in history, Vancouver voters elect a Green Party member as mayor; Pete Fry won the city's municipal election.

Police fire tear gas at protesters in France as another day of high-intensity demonstrations begin. U.S. President Donald Trump abandons sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's economy. Ebola cases rise to 7 in Kenya. Concerns simmer over U.S. interference in Alberta's provincial referendum. Indigenous leaders in northern Alberta hamlet say some of their members won't get to vote due to the closure of an advance polling station. In a rare instance, British Columbia's provincial and municipal elections collide on the same day, confusing and inundating voters.

Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigns for national unity ahead of Monday's referendum on Alberta separation. Diverse community groups across Alberta are making sure there are no language barriers to understanding the referendum. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Brussels today seeking support for his country from European leaders. Quebec's new government threatens to derail plans for the Alto high-speed train project. CBC's Fifth Estate has found out fraudsters are tricking the Canadian Revenue Agency out of millions of dollars.

Atleast 32 children and a teacher are dead in Pakistan after a roof collapsed at a private school. Volodymyr Zelensky tells Financial Times Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries. Airspace violations of NATO-member countries by suspected Russian drones is on the rise. Mexico braces for Trudy as storm grows into Category 1 hurricane. Leaders are making the final push to convince Albertans to vote their way ahead of next week's referendum vote. B.C. candidates pitch to voters in election's only live televised debate. New Brunswick's Education Department is being criticised for its use of Artificial Intelligence. US toy company Mattel releases limited edition Celine Dion Barbie.

Carney government leading largest trade mission to India in 30 years as Ottawa's trade focus shifts from US. Ottawa quietly suspends plans to purchase US-made helicopters for Canada’s special forces. Luciano Frattolin sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 25 years for the murder of his 9-year-old daughter Melina Frattolin iin July, 2025. Ukraine says Moscow continues to attack energy sites despite deal announced by Donald Trump. Kenya confirms its second case of Ebola is a close family member of the country's first confirmed case of the virus. The Vatican says Pope Leo had a tranquil night after undergoing surgery. New MRI machine in Saskatoon expected to help Indigenous communities access life-saving care. First Winnie the Pooh book turns 100 today.

Bulgaria's prime minister claims Russia is likely behind attacks on two ships in the Black Sea. Roller coasters shut down at Canada's Wonderland after man dies in incident at Six Flags in Georgia. Pope Leo admitted to Rome hospital to have lung nodule removed. Carney government wants more defence spending on re-arming and less on departmental operations. Premier Wab Kinew facing criticism for not backing Manitoba MP's bill on residential school denialism. Advance polling begins today in Alberta's referendum.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating US President Donald Trump's proposed energy ceasefire. European Union imposing sanctions on almost 1,600 people and companies with links to Russia's arms industry. Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Dean Woodford. Yemen's Houthi rebels say two districts in the country's capital Sanaa have been hit by airstrikes. A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt taxpayer-funded television ads. Hurricane Simon downgraded to category 3 but still packing a punch. Pro-independence sign behind Alberta restaurant jeopardizes business. CBC hit series Murdoch Mysteries, now in its 20th season being used in the classroom to teach Canadian history.

There has been another attack on the international airport in Riyadh. US President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an energy ceasefire. Nepal once again hit by flash flooding. Thousands of students and protestors are being detained in India as unrest grows over voting list changes. Quebec's law allowing MNAs to opt out of sweariing allegiance to British monarchy being challenged in court. Sheep farmers in Newfoundland and Labrador say changing demographics across Canada are creating new demand for lamb.

India's government restricts access to a historic protest site as youth leaders from Cockroach Janta Party call for nationwide protests. Flights at Riyadh's international airport have stopped after a missile attack. Ukraine says a new energy deal signed between the U.S. and Russia will help Moscow wage war for longer. Nine people, including two children, are dead after a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania. Premier of the first province to legalize MAID says he worries Canada may have gone too far. Isaias has been downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after slamming into Florida as a category 2 hurricane. Powerful Hurricane Simon is now a category 4 storm as it heads towards Mexico's coast. The BC Lions are the latest CFL team to clinch a post season birth.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls to abolish ICE after US agents shoot man in vehicle next to 5-year-old son. US Pentagon confirms the execution of Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed. Canada lost roughly 68 thousand jobs in September, bringing the unemployment rate up to 6.5% Flu outbreaks are hitting parts of the US, the UK, and Japan hard. Here's how Canadians can protect themselves. CBC Marketplace takes a closer look at the real reasons food prices are taking a huge bite out of Canadians' budgets. 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former UN Human Rights Commissioner Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay.

Canadian poet Anne Carson has won this year's Nobel prize for literature. Ottawa wants to start construction on Pacific Link oil pipeline next year but some B.C. First Nations are not on board. High Court in London rules in favour of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The USS Abraham Lincoln returns to home port after record-setting deployment. Hurricane Isaias is rapidly intensifying over the Gulf of Mexico. Demonstrators in Madrid express outrage after 87-year-old woman who has become the symbol of Spain's housing crisis dies.

Memorials are underway in Israel marking 3 years since the October 7th massacre. Palestinians continue to struggle with imminent starvation and homelessness after three years of war. At least 21 people are dead in Ukraine after Russia targets multiple locations across the country. We will learn more today about how the federal government plans to move forward with Canada’s medical assistance in dying, or MAID policy. The World Health Organization says it wants answers from Russia over reports of a second laboratory worker who is ill. Scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Dirty Dancing is set to make its Broadway debut in 2027.

CBC News projects a Parti Quebecois minority government. Growing concern over posters in Ottawa advocating for the mass deportation of millions of people. Kenya reports its first case of Ebola. Government body that oversees Russia's public health says no cases of plague detected in connection to a deceased lab worker. Forces backed by Yemen and Saudi Arabia say they have secured key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Francis Halzen of Belgium wins this year's Nobel Prize in physics for his work with high-energy astrophysical neutrinos in South Pole.

Quebec voters head to the polls with a crowded field of parties to choose from. New study confirms that Black Canadians are at a heightened risk for maternal complications. Three scientists are sharing this year's Nobel Prize in medicine. Some student organizations at Cornell University say they want more accountability from the school's administration. Up to 500 schools in France will be closed today as students protest across the country for better conditions in the education system. Australia chooses cockatoo for its emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralymics in Brisbane.

Search underway off Nantucket Island after missing Canadian air ambulance debris located. Quebec party leaders make final push as polls show the Parti Québecois positioned to win. Brazilians head to the polls today in a tight presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Mass protests erupt across Spain over soaring rents after proposed housing reforms fail in parliament. Canadian rock icon and former Canadian Idol judge Sass Jordan dies at 63.

Internal documents show an Alberta exit could cost federal coffers 18 billion dollars while hurting investment ahead of the October vote. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing Hamilton-based air ambulance carrying six people off the coast of Nantucket. Ten people are injured in Australia after an 18-year-old drove into a crowd lined up for a sporting event. Thousands march in Madrid to demand a general strike after parliament defeats new tenant protections. Ottawa’s new West Coast pipeline plan faces questions over whether it can meet Canada’s climate targets. Indigenous communities along the proposed route remain split on Ottawa's new Pacific Link pipeline plan. Canada’s multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle strategy faces delays as automakers scale back production plans.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivers update to investigation into Cornell University sexual assault allegations. Disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard to be sentenced today in Montreal for sexual assault. Opposition parties and student-led organizations in India demanding resignation of chief of India's Election Commission over accusations of mishandling voter list updates. For the first time in decades VIA Rail’s newest long-distance train cars will be built in Canada. CBC Marketplace goes undercover to investigate E-scooter and E-bike sales to children, as well as speed restriction violations . Michael J. Fox to receive Companion of Order of Canada.

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk prepares for launch to the International Space Station. Ottawa expected to fast-track new Alberta oil pipeline to West Coast. Investigators still figuring out what led to the nearly catastrophic FlyDubai flight. Israel claims intelligence tip helped Britain thwart alleged Iranian plot on U.K. air base. The families of workers from Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver Corp are searching for answers after their loved ones were kidnapped earlier this year, in Mexico.

National Truth and Reconciliation day is being marked by a ceremony on Parliament Hill. A fight in the cockpit of a commercial plane flying from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing and caused a highjacking scare. Ukraine's maritime corridor is coming under increasingly prolonged attacks. A decade after leaving the European Union U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burhnham says he is considering rejoining the block. Olympic champion Tessa Virtue prepares for solo dance debut at Fall for Dance North Festival in Toronto.

Carney government to announce a big investment in liquified natural gas. Canada's economy stalled in the month of July. American trade ban on certain Canadian products is now in effect. Israeli airstrike kills senior Hamas commander and his bodyguard in Gaza Strip. New research shows that one in eight cancers worldwide are actually caused by infections. Earl Charles Spencer shares his perspective on the Royal family and his sister's death with The Current host Matt Galloway.

Ukrainian officials are warning of a humanitarian crisis in the southern city of Oleshky. The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now risen above 8,000. Ukrainian officials are warning of a humanitarian crisis in the southern city of Oleshky. The alleged rape of a 17-year old girl in Delhi is reigniting the issue of sexual violence in India. Canada's former top military commander considered resigning "several times" during his tenure, in battles with the former Trudeau government. Police data in Nova Scotia reveals hundreds of missing children reports in recent years. Calypso music legend 'The Mighty Sparrow' has died.

Five men are arrested and 85 homes are evacuated near a UK air force base used by the U.S. military as police and bomb squads investigate a potential explosives threat. Iran says it is awaiting a formal U.S. response through mediators after President Donald Trump publicly rejected its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Thousands of residents in Northern Ireland took to the streets to block a controversial Protestant march after a late-night court ruling cleared the parade to go ahead. Two Filipino tourists are dead and nineteen injured after a tour bus bound for Oktoberfest overturned on a highway west of Munich. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is calling on middle-power nations to unite against what she terms a rupture in the global order. Residents in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., rallied this weekend to demand the return of 24/7 emergency care — one year after doctor shortages forced overnight ER cutbacks. Hundreds of millions of viewers globally are tuning in today as the World Road Cycling Championships wrap up in Montreal.

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a proposed ceasefire deal from Iran that aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week. OpenAI admits its AI software went rogue and probed several U.S. government websites without authorization. An exclusive CBC News poll reveals strong local opposition to Alberta's push for AI data centres. A whistleblower lawsuit alleges Driscoll's knowingly shipped millions of pounds of pesticide-tainted berries into Canadian grocery stores. Growing concerns surround the transport of whales and dolphins from Marineland after four belugas and one dolphin die.

B.C.'s attorney general calls for strict regulation of AI companies following reports ChatGPT advised the Tumbler Ridge shooter on evading its safety rules. A Quebec City man is in custody after allegedly posting online death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney. Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner last night amid an ongoing feud over U.S. media access. Pope Leo has arrived in Paris to begin a historic four—day visit to France, the first papal visit to the capital in 18 years. Hurricane Polo batters Mexico's Pacific coast with Category 4 winds and heavy waves as Hawaii braces for Hurricane Nolo. Canadian diesel prices near record highs as a proposed U.S. export ban threatens to drive up fuel and home heating costs. Canada drops to 21st place in the Global Retirement Index as high debt and inflation undercut retirement security. Dolly Parton Day is celebrated today on 9/25, honoring the country legend's music and literacy charity.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the UN General Assembly. Risks, regulation, and the rapid rise of A.I. are dominating the UN General Assembly this week. Australia says OpenAI agent infiltrated health website in first-know instance of AI agent hacking government website. China's president Xi Jinping is in the US for a state visit. Mark Carney tells U.S. media Canada looked at the "extreme tail risk" of a U.S. military invasion. Friend of Belleville synagogue shooting suspect says the accused made online threats against Jews weeks before attack.

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly a day after US president threatens to annihilate Iran. Canada announces fresh sanctions against Iran. Trade and A.I. to dominate Chinese president Xi Jinping's state visit to the US. Department of Justice is defending US President Donald Trump's decision to ban some news outlets from the White House saying it is a privilege, not right. Four-day sentencing hearing begins in Ontario court for Kenneth Law in abetting suicide case. British Columbians are going to be heading to the polls two years sooner than expected after Premier David Eby calls snap election for Oct. 24. Quebec Rock duo Angine de Poitrine took home the prize for their album "Vol II" and song "Fabienk".

U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Details of Greenland security deal with US and Denmark to be released today. U.S President Donald Trump says Washington is working on a deal to buy potash from Belarus instead of Canada. Canada's largest labour organization says it is going to challenge the Carney government's Bill C-39. Officials in Turkey say a student opened fire outside of a high school injuring at least eleven people. G7 leaders warn Iran to stop funding the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. National Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Polo is now a category 5 storm as it churns off Mexico's Pacific coast.

A police officer is one of two people injured in a shooting near synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. MPs are returning to the House of Commons today to open the fall sitting of Parliament. B.C.'s Conservative party is searching for a new leader after Kerry Lynne Findlay resigns. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to ban burqas and niqabs in schools. Germany's Merz vows to press on with reforms despite state election losses to far-right AfD. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to ban burqas and niqabs in schools.

At least two people are dead on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections following Ukraine's largest-ever drone strike on Moscow. Yemen's Houthi rebels have confirmed targeting Saudi Arabia's capital overnight, triggering air defense alerts and pushing global oil prices higher. U.S. President Donald Trump says his planned 250-foot triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery will double as a military facility for drones and snipers. North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off its eastern coast into the sea, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul. A new Italian law aims to help mothers and children break away from Mafia families, even if they don't have criminal intelligence to offer. Australian cities ban AI smart glasses in public pools over privacy concerns, but Canadian operators show little interest in following suit. A new documentary featuring unseen footage of Terry Fox premiered at TIFF, offering an intimate look at his 1980 Marathon of Hope as annual runs take place across Canada today.

NATO defence chiefs select German General Carsten Breuer to head the alliance's top military committee over Canada’s General Jennie Carignan. U.S. President Donald Trump says he has reached a deal giving America permanent control of Greenland’s security. Donald Trump bans news outlets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for high-stakes talks next week with the leaders of Japan and China. Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting French President Emmanuel Macron tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to broaden trade ties. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu insists upcoming labour code changes won't compromise the right to strike, despite union concerns over new special mediator powers. Former Alberta M-L-A Drew Barnes is launching a new federal party to push for greater provincial autonomy. The family of a 22-year-old Indian student killed in a Saskatchewan crash speaks out about their tragic loss.

Liberal MPs hold their national caucus retreat ahead of Parliament's return on Monday. New polls suggest economic stability will trump sovereignty in next month's Quebec provincial election. A beluga whale relocated from Marineland to Spain dies just weeks after her transfer. At least three people are dead after a high school shooting in the southern Philippines. Malaysia's king grants a conditional pardon to jailed former prime minister Najib Razak overnight. The U.S. approves visas to select Iranian officials, including the president, for next week's UN summit. Russia holds its first parliamentary election since launching its war on Ukraine. Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high of 1.25 per cent overnight.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming closer ties with Europe. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising the stakes in his trade war with Canada by targeting European allies. UN report accuses Iran of crimes against humanity for protest crackdowns and cites probable U.S. war crimes in deadly airstrikes. Carney government spend millions to develop guardrails for artificial intelligence. Newly obtained documents by the CBC, reveal just how extraordinary freak fish event was at Ontario's Bruce Nuclear Generating Station.

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen says EU wants to make Canada "associate member" as Prime Minister Mark Carney attends State of EU address in France. A building collapse overnight in Gaza City has killed at least 20 people. Yemen’s Houthis claim to have shot down a Saudi fighter jet northeast of the capital, Sanaa. The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to increase interest rates today. Apparent suicide of Haitian college student in Ohio raising concern after federal protections stripped away, earlier this year.