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Canadian News

CBC News
How the internal push to force Trudeau to resign played out — and what might happen next - More

CBC News
Ford tells LCBO to find Ontario paper bag supplier weeks after $11M deal inked with Quebec firm

CBC News
Bloc Québécois says it will end House of Commons stalemate if Liberals meet demands - More

The Canadian Press
Bank of Canada to release interest rate decision, economic forecast today

The Canadian Press
Presidents and prime ministers: How cross-border personality clashes could play out

The Canadian Press
Death toll rises to three after atmospheric river that drenched southern B.C.

The Canadian Press
Oil removal work begins on 'fragile' Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.

CBC News
Female runners say fear is their reality as yet another jogger is murdered on the trail

Radio-Canada
Une rébellion au Parti libéral du Canada, oui, mais…

Radio-Canada
Des bénévoles canadiens recrutés pour travailler sur des bases militaires en Israël

La Presse canadienne
Paralysie parlementaire : Blanchet suggère au gouvernement un « super bâillon »

Le Devoir
Les Québécois seront consultés au sujet du changement d’heure - Plus

Radio-Canada
Toronto veut bannir les vélos et trottinettes électriques dans le métro en hiver

Agence QMI
Pneus d’hiver : voici la date limite pour changer ses pneus

Le Devoir
Des responsables de l'Église anglicane exclus du restaurant de l’Assemblée nationale

Canadian Commentary

Alexander Panetta | CBC News
In the view of Trump's fans, victory isn't just likely. It's guaranteed.

Fabien Deglise | Le Devoir
La clé d’une victoire pour Kamala Harris entre les mains de républicains

Normand Lester | Le Journal de Montréal
Trump est de plus en plus fou... et dangereux

Éric Desrosiers | Le Devoir
Vers une baisse des taux d’intérêt deux fois plus forte que prévu?

Louise-Maude Rioux Soucy | Le Devoir
Signer la fin de l’apathie

International News

The Associated Press
Young women lean Democratic. Now the election may hinge on Harris' ability to run up the score.

The Associated Press
Trump targets hardcore partisans, Harris goes after moderates

MSNBC News
Harris says she’s prepared if Trump tries to steal the election

The New York Times
John Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator - More

CBC News
Trump ‘admires’ dictators like Hitler, former chief of staff says - More

ABC News
Military officials debating speaking out against Trump but wary of retribution

MSNBC News
Aileen Cannon is reportedly on Trump’s list for attorney general

Reuters News Agency
One dead, dozens sick in U.S. from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder

The Associated Press
McDonald’s tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak

The Associated Press
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

The Associated Press
Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia’s growing threat

The Associated Press
French maritime authorities report two migrant deaths in English Channel

The Associated Press
With or without the far right in power, Austria's links with Russia cause concern among allies

CBC News
Every day, Ukrainian civilians near the front lines suffer under Russian drone attacks

Reuters News Agency
North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for Ukraine war, South Korea says - More

The Associated Press
Tunisia's president is inaugurated for a second term following a crackdown on his opponents

Reuters News Agency
Blinken urges halt to Middle East conflict

The Associated Press
Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel

The Associated Press
Pakistani court grants bail to the wife of imprisoned ex-Premier Khan

The Associated Press
Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation

The Associated Press
Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis

VOA News
Taiwan unveils plans to cope with potential Chinese military blockade

The Associated Press
Indigenous Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe intensifies criticism of King Charles III

The Associated Press
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply

Radio-Canada
Au pays des trumpistes, le mensonge de l’élection volée est toujours vivant

Agence France-Presse
Le Parti travailliste britannique, accusé par Trump, dément toute « ingérence »

Agence France-Presse
Boeing : Perte nette de 6,17 milliards de dollars au 3e trimestre

Radio-Canada
E. coli chez McDonald’s : un mort et des dizaines de malades aux États-Unis

Agence France-Presse
France : Deux migrants meurent dans une traversée clandestine de la Manche

Radio-Canada
Nouveaux raids israéliens sur le Liban, qui compte plus de 1500 morts en un mois

Agence France-Presse
Dans le nord de Gaza, des Palestiniens terrifiés fuient l’offensive israélienne

Agence France-Presse
Inde : Plus de 100 000 personnes en cours d'évacuation à l'approche d'un cyclone

Agence France-Presse
Japon et les États-Unis entament des exercices militaires conjoints

Agence France-Presse
Nouvelles tensions et barricades en Martinique

International Commentary

The Editorial Board | The New York Times
The Dangers of Donald Trump, From Those Who Know Him

Bret Stephens | The New York Times
There’s One Main Culprit if Donald Trump Wins

Jennifer Rubin | The Washington Post
The risk of exaggerating Trump’s ability to overturn the election

Steven Greenhouse | Slate
If Trump Wins, Blame the Billionaires

Hayes Brown | MSNBC News
Rudy Giuliani’s downfall feels downright karmic

James Carville | The New York Times
Three Reasons I’m Certain Kamala Harris Will Win

Tyler Austin Harper | The Atlantic
ChatGPT vs the Honour Code

Books

Michael A. Cohen | MSNBC News
A new book exposes the absurdity of Mitch McConnell’s fealty to Trump