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Wed, 27 May 2026 12:12:48 EDT5 reasons why the Democrats might not take control of Congress in U.S. midterms
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:00:00 ESTEconomic frustration set to boil over in midterm elections
The U.S. economy is booming. But American consumers have never been more pessimistic. Economists blame tariffs and the war with Iran.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:00:00 ESTYoung men and right-leaning podcasters helped Trump win in 2024. Both have soured on him
Young men are increasingly turned off by U.S. President Donald Trump, and right-leaning podcasters are distancing themselves, too — a trend that experts say could swing House and potential Senate seats in next week's midterms.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:33:45 ESTAll 9 aboard killed after plane crashes in Florida, officials say
A business jet carrying nine people nosedived into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway. All passengers on board were killed, U.S. Transportatio...
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:13:11 EST'Despicable betrayal': Democrats stunned after Michigan congresswoman endorses Republican for Senate
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the b...
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:00:00 ESTPrince Harry says he wants to reconcile with the Royal Family. It may not be so easy
As much as Prince Harry may signal his desire to reconcile with the Royal Family, making it happen could be a challenge.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:18:31 ESTGerman ministers pledge tough action after rioters damage stores in Frankfurt
German ministers threatened tough penalties for looters and rioters who damaged stores and injured more than 100 police officers in Frankfurt overnight, while still praising public forces for preventing larger-scale violence.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:13:16 EDTJudge throws out Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a U.S. federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10-billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffre...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:54:58 EDTBinance says billions replaced from hack that FBI blames on North Korea
Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has been able to replace 90 per cent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3-billion US hack of its platform. The FBI on Saturday said the North Korean state-sponsored unit known as TraderTraitor was re...
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:37:04 ESTMexico comes alive during annual Day of the Dead celebrations
Festivities begin in October and lead up to Nov. 1 and 2, when the souls of deceased loved ones are believed to temporarily return to earth to reunite with their families.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDTDemocrats and Republicans are joining forces to fight data centres in Ohio
In a time of extreme political polarization in the United States, opposition to AI data centre development is cutting through traditional divides. The bipartisan backlash is especially strong in Ohio, where Republicans and Democrats are putting aside...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:51:08 EDTCivilians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine-held territory
Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have crossed into Ukrainian-held territory after a humanitarian mission and localized ceasefire, part of a major rescue operation carried out under the most significant truce since Russia'...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:27:39 EDTYouth-led protests sweep across France, Europe for a 3rd weekend
Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. Youth-led demonstrations were also reported in Germany and Italy.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:16:59 EDTNASA telescope predicted to plunge back to Earth after failed rescue mission
An aging NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDTThis Texas midterm race has huge stakes, both for Donald Trump and the country
There's no U.S. midterm election with more at stake than the battle between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico to become the next senator for Texas. The outcome could determine which party holds a majority in the U.S. Senate for the re...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada
Africa's top doctor, who has called Canada home since 2013, tells CBC News there could be "massive" cross-border spread of Ebola in the months ahead as he calls for more international support.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:25 EDTDecision clearing path for Russia to join world juniors in Alberta is 'very unwelcome,' minister says
Canada's foreign affairs minister says the decision to let Russia back into the ice hockey world championships came as a "great disappointment" on Friday, as the country's ongoing invasion of Ukraine stretches toward its fifth year.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:03:37 EDTDid human error cause Spain's deadly high-speed train crash? | About That
A high-speed train travelling at more than 150 km/h collided with a stopped train in central Spain, killing at least 69 people and injuring dozens more. Andrew Chang breaks down dispatcher audio and information about the railway's signalling system t...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:12 EDTU.S. charges 5 more Canadians with voter fraud offences amid Trump administration crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice says charges have been laid against five more Canadians for voting fraud-related offences, the latest in a flurry of similar prosecutions ahead of next week's midterm elections.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 EDTFacing a potential $40M US tariff bill, this American importer is suing Trump to end some tariffs on Canada