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France is known for mass protests throughout history, but demonstrations today were especially large and violent. Cars and buildings set ablaze, tear gas and water canon turned on protesters, at least 400 people arrested. The French Interior Ministry says half a million people took part in the nationwide demonstrations. The country's largest trade union, however, says there were many more. We'll h...

A former student at the Royal Military College of Canada says a webcam was hidden in her dorm room by another student in 2018, and that the chain of command failed her. Also: Conspiracy theorists are tricking the Canada Revenue Agency into paying out bogus multi-million-dollar refunds. And: Two police officers have been suspended in Montreal in separate allegations of misconduct. They reportedly s...

A new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you. Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the ba...

Three Canadian Armed Forces reservists are among seven people charged in connection with a plot to kidnap and rob a victim of crypto currency in Toronto. Also: Ukrainian officials say Starlink restrictions weaken the country’s ability to protect itself against Russian attacks. And: Affordability emerges as the leading election issue of the U.S. midterms and that is bad news for Republicans. Plus:...

Experts say rollercoasters are extremely safe, despite the fatal incident at a Six Flags park in Georgia. Also: The Vatican reveals Pope Leo has lung cancer, after he has surgery to remove a growth. And: A 30-year-old cold case murder trial in P.E.I. has fallen apart. The crown says Charlottetown police lost key evidence. Plus: Advance polls are open for Alberta's referendum on whether to vote on...

Canadian businesses find new product innovations to make up for lost U.S. markets. And Ottawa works with Europe on a daring plan to get around the U.S. hold on international payment systems through VISA and Mastercard. And: AI is becoming a companion of choice for a growing number of teens looking for emotional support. It’s worrying experts. But in New Brunswick, an ambitious curriculum change is...

Officials in Saudi Arabia say the international airport in Riyadh has come under attack for the second time in 24 hours. It comes after a strike on Saturday killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds more. Canada has joined other nations in condemning the attacks, that are being claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.      Also: Hurricane Simon has hit towns and...

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the southeastern United States as a Category 2 storm. Crews in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle are now working to clean up the debris, and restore power to nearly a million people.  Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel are bringing destructive winds, storm surges and rain to coastal areas of Mexico and the U.S. Also: The F...

The decline of 68,000 jobs comes despite predictions of growth from economists and after tens of thousands of jobs were lost in August. Also: Canada is the only G7 nation that has no capacity to launch its own satellites into space. Now, several Canadian companies are working to change that. And: Outrage over the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hassan. Plus: L...

A Russian glide bomb kills 30 people in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow increasingly targets civilians and civilian infrastructure. Also: Ottawa unveils a $2 billion rebate program available to hundreds of thousands of Canadian households to install heat pumps in an effort to save them money and lower emissions. And: The city of Montreal unveils its plans to protect vulnerable people from the cold this...

The Liberal government will indefinitely ban access to medically assisted death for people who are only suffering from a mental illness. Also: Calls for responsibility for online platforms that allow their users to plan violence, after revelations the Tumbler Ridge shooter used Discord to plan the attack. And: A day of grief and reflection in Israel as the country marks the third anniversary of Oc...

A 30-year-old Washington State resident is accused of offering advice, money and "technical assistance" to the shooter in the six months leading up to the killings. Police also say the two conspired to try to livestream the attack. Also: Quebec has elected a separatist government — what it means for Alberta and the future of the Canadian federation. And: Three years after the October 7th Hamas att...

People in Quebec are casting their votes to determine who will lead the next government. Also: Canadians born abroad face years of waiting to receive their citizenship certificates after a recent change in legislation. And: The most comprehensive study yet confirms Black mothers face a much higher risk of complications before and after birth, pointing to systemic racism. Plus: Violent student prot...

The U.S. Coast Guard is scouring the open waters off the Massachusetts coast, after finding debris from a vanished Canadian medical flight. The Ontario registered jet carrying six people from Bermuda to Boston lost radar contact after the pilot signaled an in-flight emergency. Also: With four weeks until the U.S. midterms decide control of Congress, President Donald Trump is on a swing through con...

The U.S. Coast Guard crews is conducting a major search and rescue operation off the coast of Massachusetts. They're looking for an Ontario based air ambulance carrying six people that vanished off radar near Nantucket.  Also: E-scooter injuries have nearly tripled in the past year. So doctors and police are urging parents to treat them as serious vehicles rather than toys. While Ottawa consi...

New York’s Attorney General Letitia James will now lead an investigation into allegations of gang rape at Cornell University. Also: Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, G7 nations agree to open up their oil reserves, but will it bring down fuel prices? And: Canada’s top civilian honour for actor and activist Michael J. Fox. Plus: A separatist party could form the next government in Que...

A new pipeline carrying Alberta bitumen to southern B.C. has been declared a project of national interest. Ottawa will fast track approvals and consultations for the West Coast Pacific Link – drawing praise from industry and pushback from some First Nations and environmental groups. Also: New details of the botched execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. And: Canadian Joshua Kutryk i...

Events across Canada mark the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but in B.C., the solemn day is marred by a tragic accident. Also: Israeli officials say passengers and crew of a FlyDubai flight foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, after he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet. And: The American CEO of the company that owns Stelco defends the decision to idle...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the expansion of the LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat will create thousands of jobs and strengthen Canada’s trade ties with Asia. Also: A B.C. judge stays drug trafficking charges against two harm reduction activists, saying parts of Canada’s drug laws are unconstitutional. And: U.S. President Donald Trump and AI executives sign a voluntary accord on artificial intell...

The United States is set to ban a select number of Canadian imports starting Tuesday. Also: Hamilton steel plant Stelco is laying off hundreds of workers in an effort to survive the effects of US tariffs. And: The view from Maine: Donald Trump’s tariffs may help Democrats unseat Republican senator Susan Collins. Plus: Condemnation of a white supremacist gathering in B.C., five suspects arrested ne...

A small, English village remains evacuated tonight following the arrests of five men near an air-base. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, and bomb disposal units were called to the scene Also: A day after flatly rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump tells Axios negotiations with Iran could resume as early as this week. Though Iranian...

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addressed the United Nations General Assembly today - laying out Canada’s vision on everything from Arctic sovereignty to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Also: Members of a First Nation in northern Ontario are eager to return home, after a sewage spill in August prompted the community to declare a state of emergency.  And: Smart glasses with...

A new investigative report from American magazine Mother Jones says the chatbot told the shooter how to avoid its own safeguards. Also: Police are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada. And: The U.S. trade representative says Washington is in no hurry to reach a deal with Canada. Plus: New poll suggests slipping support for Alberta sovereignty and Premier Danielle...

Also: Canada’s quiet preparations for a potential U.S. invasion. And: U.S. President Donald Trump rolls out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart. Plus: Palestinian and Israeli leaders trade accusations at the UN General Assembly; a rise in lithium battery fires prompts calls for regulation; backlash against restaurants using AI for photos of their food; and when traditions and environment co...

Also: Texas has a change of heart on AI data centres. Should Canada pay attention? And: B.C.’s David Eby under fire for calling a snap provincial election. Plus: Sentencing hearing begins for Ontario’s convicted poison seller, El Niño’s deadly path, and migrants who risk everything to cross into Mexico despite U.S. crackdown.