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There is a glimmer of optimism coming out of the Ukraine peace talks in Geneva.Israel's military says it has killed a senior Hezbollah official, in an airstrike on Beirut.Protestors in Tel Aviv are demanding an independent inquiry into the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023.U.K.'s Prime Minister is renewing calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, to answer questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case.Dozens of school children taken hostage in Nigeria have escaped their captors.Experts say more students calling in sick due to mental health issues.Retailers across the country are gearing up for Black Friday, with many offering discounts well ahead of the official day. 50 years ago Sunday Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen began a nine week run at number one on the UK singles chart.

Ukraine's allies voice concerns about Donald Trrump's plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine. Trade experts say Canada must forge new relationship with China as Ottawa expands partnership beyond US. Former Trump loyalist Marjorie-Taylor Greene quitting Congress. BC's premier says he's been sidelined in talks between Ottawa and Alberta that could result in a pipleline across his province. Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada suspends Canadian Museum for Human Rights over upcoming exhibit.

Grizzly bear attack on a group of elementary school students in Bella Coola, BC injures 11 people.US president Donald Trump to meet Democratic opponent, New York mayor-elect , Zohran Mamdani, in Oval Office.Negotiations at Brazil's COP 30 climate talks hit apparent impasse on final day of summit.CBC investigation reveals many of the suspects of "smash and grab" jewelry store robberies are young teens, recruited by adults.‘Buy Canadian’ could take a backseat to cost and convenience this Christmas.

Carney Government seeks to retroactively change law, to potentially avoid paying veterans for federal error, lawyers say.  United States and Russia reportedly draw up peace plan for Ukraine that would require Kyiv to surrender territory, halve its military.  US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee denounces recent settler violence as terrorism.  The clock is ticking down on the 30-day deadline for the U.S. Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.  27 pieces of Hudson's Bay Company art sell for well above estimated prices, in white glove auction.  Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'El sueño (La cama)' could become the most expensive work by a female artist ever auctioned. 

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files as early as today. US asks Canada to extradite Atna Onha, a man with alleged ties to Montreal organized crime.  Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to UAE, where he's hoping to make a deal and secure Canada billions of dollars in foreign direct investment.  John Main is Nunavut's next Premier.  Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including 2 children, killed by Russian drone strikes on western city of Ternopil overnight.  Officials say at least 13 people are dead after an Israeli air strike late Tuesday.  Canada's public alerting system is scheduled to be tested across the country on television, radio and cellphones.  Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, the only survivor of one of Ottawa’s worst homicides, speaks for the first time since his family's killer was sentenced. 

US House of Representatives to vote on the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.  The Liberal budget passes, Prime Minister Mark Carney will continue to govern. What's next in Ottawa?  Former high-ranking Canadian Armed Forces officers defend US-made F-35 fighter jets, as government considers purchasing Gripen-E jets from Swedish firm Saab instead.  United Nations Security Council backs US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.  Fewer Canadian Snowbirds say they are heading south of the border this winter. 

Rogers customers blame lack of competition and customer protections in Canada for long customer service wait times.  Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority government faces crucial confidence vote on budget.  Inflation fell to 2.2% per cent last month, from 2.4% in the month of September.  President Donald Trump now encouraging Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files.  Voters in Ecuador reject proposal to enable the United States to send troops into their country.  Dozens of Indian pilgrims presumed dead in bush crash near Medina, Saudi Arabia.  Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity, sentenced to death. 

The 112th annual Grey Cup goes down tonight in Winnipeg. RCMP issue shelter-in-place order after guns were taken in northern Alberta robbery.Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal.People in Chile vote in presidential election.Tens of thousands rally in Manila over corruption scandal that implicates top Philippine officials.Dive team in Lake Ontario makes extraordinary discovery of century-old ship wreck.

After years of calls for the Vatican to return cultural items belonging to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities held in its museums, several objects are heading back to Canada. Trump adminstration rolls back tariffs on hundreds of imported food products. Trump ends support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid growing Epstein feud. Iran confirms that it seized a commercial oil tanker in the critical Strait of Hormuz. Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English. The Art Gallery of Ontario celebrates major donation of hundreds of works by renowned artists.

CBC Marketplace analysis shows daily rush hour commutes in Canada are getting longer. Ontario's ban on speed cameras comes into effect. Russia unleashes a massive overnight attack on Ukraine. China demands Japanese PM retract Taiwan warning or ‘bear all consequences’. BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules in mammoth lawsuit.Indigenous protesters block entrance to COP30 climate summit in Brazil. A closer look at the hydroelectric project Prime Minister Mark Carney is recommending to reduce Iqaluit's dependence on fossil fuels.Karol G wins Song of the Year, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year as rapper dominates 2025 Latin Grammys.

Rifles made by BC manufacturer Sterling Cross Defense Systems being used by Sudanese paramilitary group responsible for the massacre of civilians. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to reveal new list of "nation-building" projects. US President Donald Trump signs government funding bill, ending 43-day shutdown. Iranian president warns the capital may have to be evacuated as drought continues.France commemorates 10 years since coordinated terrorist attacks killed 132 people. Victoria becomes first state in Australia to sign a treaty with Indigenous people into law. Experts explain the science of this week's brighter-than-usual dazzling display of northern lights. 

Democrats release emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein's crimes. CBC News has learned Prime Minister Mark Carney's second round of nation-building projects to include mines, LNG, and Iqaluit hydro. Canada imposes new sanctions targetting Russian cyber warfare, drone, and energy infrastructure. US Travel Association report says tourism industry lost close to 6 billion dollars in 2025, as Canadians cancelled trips to the US. Fighting breaks out at COP30 summit when Indigenous protesters storm conference center in Belém, Brazil. Canadians mobilize to send aid to the Philippines after Typhoon Fung-wong leaves a million people displaced. Canadian government to match individual Red Cross donations for Hurricane Melissa humanitarian relief in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti. 

Ontario's provincial housing minister may block hundreds of new apartments from being built because of security concerns from corporate neighbour, Sanofi Pasteur. The US Senate has voted to end the government shutdown. China makes progress flattening its CO2 emissions, which US remains largely missing from United Nations' COP30 climate summit. Security officials in Pakistan say at least 12 people have been killed by a car bomb outside a court in Islamabad. G7 foreign ministers, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meeting in Niagara-region to discuss end to war in Ukraine. Nova Scotia high school students living near military community honour veterans this Remembrance Day. 

CBC's visual investigations unit reveals details from a secretive Neo-Nazi conference held in Vancouver this summer. BREAKING NEWS: Canada loses its measles elimination status. US Senate votes to push ahead on deal that would end longest US government shutdown in history. COP30 opens in Brazil. "Heat, money, and motivation" on the agenda for the UN's climate change summit. Police report on security raid in Rio de Janiero shows none of the 117 people who were killed by police were on prosecutors' list of suspects. Italy is the only G7 country where younger people are more open than older generations to female leaders, according to new study. 

Nova Scotia MP, Chris d'Entremont blames Conservative party leadership for leading him to cross the floor to join the Liberal party.U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy says air travel will be reduced to trickle by U.S. Thanksgiving as a result of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.Super Typhoon Fung-Wong makes landfall in the Philippines, forcing massive evacuations as the country faces its second major storm in a week.Japan issues a tsunami advisory after a powerful, magnitude 6.7 earthquake rocked the nation's northeastern coast.Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington to meet with Donald Trump.Nunavut familes worry Ottawa is not committed to food program for Inuit children.San Francisco votes to dismantle 50-year-old Vaillancourt Fountain by Quebec artist.

Manitoba enshrines Indigenous Veterans Day into law; veterans say it's a sign of reconciliation.Saskatchewan Party convention this weekend focuses on regaining urban support.U.S. federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon.U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to temporarily withhold 4-billion dollars in food aid funding.Air passengers in U.S. impatient over flight cancellations due to government shutdown.UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 fleets after deadly Louisville crash.Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapse.10 Downing Street's Larry the Cat to be featured in major documentary film about prominent British cats. 

Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives react to Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux announcing his resignation. Canadian economy exceeds expectations as it adds 67,000 jobs in October.Shots heard outside Universal Ostrich Farms, hours after CFIA announced it will proceed with cull of 300 birds. Vietnam cleaning up after Typhoon Kalmaegi, five people killed.  Aid groups warn not enough humanitarian supplies are reaching those in need in Gaza. Sam Smith calls Beverly Glenn-Copeland 'statesman of queer community' at Pink Awards.

Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from Universal Ostrich Farms, fighting to save its birds from cull order. U.S. government shutdown to force air traffic reductions starting Friday.World's biggest polluters absent as leaders gather for pre-COP30 climate summit.6 hostages still being held in Gaza, stalling talks between Israel and Hamas on phase 2 of US-brokered peace plan.  Poland and Romania deploy new "Merops" weapons system to defend against Russian drones. Ontario researchers testing 100,000 people for genes that put them at a higher risk of cancer and heart disease. 

New Liberal budget changes the political math in the House of Commons, as Conservative MP Chris D'Entremont crosses the floor. Mark Carney's government signals it intends to to scrap the oil and gas emissions cap. Growing calls for EU nations to increase air defences after drone sightings force Belgium's business airport to close. US Supreme Court to hear arguments on the legality of US President Donald Trump's unilateral tariffs. Big wins for Democrats in votes across several states. Democrat Zohran Mamdani elected new mayor of New York. ICYMI: Prime Minister Mark Carney's government wants Canada to participate in the Eurovision song contest. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney's mantra is "spend less to invest more." Today's federal budget will reveal exactly what that means. Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies from complications of pneumonia, cardiac and vascular disease at age 84.Israel's former top military lawyer is in police custody; charges relate to a video allegedly showing the abuse of a Palestinian detainee.British Columbia's forestry sector looks to Ottawa for support to withstand punishing US tariffs on softwood lumber. The Yukon Party wins majority government, Currie Dixon to become next Premier. New Jersey, Virginia vote for a new governor; California votes on redistricting plan Proposition 50.