World Report

Global stocks plunge over fears about the future of Artificial Intelligence development.
Residents of Grand Falls, New Brunswick calling for greater regulation of its two AI data centres.
The Carney government promises to spend 50 billion dollars to supercharge Canada's electricity grid, but critics highlight much of the spending is backdated.
Ottawa plans to spend more than 150 billion dollars on Canada's defense sector, but analysts say the political will may not be there.
EU's climate service says last month is the hottest October on record.
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to make more arrests in connection to Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding.
Pope Leo departs for trip to three South American countries.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government presents its second federal budget amid economic uncertainty and ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war.
Sick Kids doctor accused of uploading child sexual abuse material remained licensed for months before being suspended, CBC News has learned.
Some permanent resident applicants left in limbo by changes to Canadian citizenship law.
Protesters in France join nationwide strikes as trade unions call for day of action over rising cost of living.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
For a third day this week, bomb threats are forcing multiple flights in Europe to make emergency landings.

Democrats now in control of the US Congress.
Democrat James Talerico flips Texas blue for the first time in more than 30 years.
Democrat sweep ushers in a wave of historic firsts for US Congress.
Blue tsunami could have ramifications on US-Canada relationship.
Carney government hoping to split planned purchase of 12 German submarines.

It is voting day in the US as Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections.
US carries out more strikes on Iran on eve of US midterms elections.
Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to strengthen strategic ties at Commonwealth heads of government meeting.
King Charles expresses sorrow but stops short of an apology for slave trade.
Australia's social media ban for children under 16 goes before the Supreme Court today.
Operator of Ontario's Bruce Nuclear Generating Station faces Fisheries Act charges over the death of 4 million fish.

Americans will head to the polls in just over 24 hours for the US midterm elections.
Canadian among those killed in last week's train crash in Spain.
Israel's president prepares for talks with political leaders about possible coaltion government.
Both Ukraine and Russia say their say their emergency warning systems come under cyberattacks.
Some grocery store chains in Europe say their store refrigeration systems have been hacked.
CBC investigation reveals deadly impact linked to online gambling addiction.
3 days left for Canadians to vote on who they want to represent the country in Eurovision.