Two former Alberta premiers from opposing political camps, Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley, are set to speak at an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event in the provincial capital, backing Alberta’s continued place in Canada. Residents are due to vote on 10 referendum questions on Monday.

GGlobal News2026-10-13 16:18

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday before an operation later that day to remove a lung nodule. Experts say the surgery will establish whether the lesion is malignant and whether further treatment is needed.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-13 16:17

Teachers formed a line in Paris to shield students from police as nationwide protests against education reform entered their fourth week, amid clashes between students and riot police.

CCBC News2026-10-13 16:15

A roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on October 13, 2026.

Eeuronews2026-10-13 16:13

Saudi Arabia launched air strikes on oil facilities in Yemen, including the Yemen Petroleum Company’s al-Sabaha Central Station in Sanaa, storage tanks at Ras Isa port and a facility in Hodeidah’s Bajil district. After a Saudi-led coalition evacuation warning, the Houthis threatened retaliatory strikes on Riyadh.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-13 16:10

The IMF forecasts UK growth of 1.3% in 2026, up from its July estimate of 1%, but expects higher energy prices and interest rates to slow the economy in 2027. Chancellor John Healey said the government would seek to give households “some breathing space” in the budget.

BBBC News2026-10-13 16:10

A midterm campaign appearance by Vice President JD Vance is taking place in Tyler, Texas.

FFox News2026-10-13 16:09

Oprah Daily editorial director Pilar Guzman and board-certified OBGYN Dr. Sharon Malone spoke with CBS Mornings about how women and their partners can better manage menopause symptoms. Both contributed to the new book, “The Book of Menopause: Real Talk, Real Science, Real Strategies for Your Next Chapter.”

CCBS News2026-10-13 16:08

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said trade talks with the United States are progressing in the right direction, while declining to reveal details. He spoke with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-13 16:05

Student and school unions said about 480,000 people joined demonstrations across France on Tuesday, more than during the previous week’s mobilisation. In Paris, the protest ended amid tear gas and fires as tensions rose.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-13 16:03

France’s National Assembly has begun debating the government’s budget proposal, which includes a €1.2 billion increase in funding for the National Education Ministry. The debate comes as France faces one of the eurozone’s highest public deficits and student protests continue.

Eeuronews2026-10-13 16:01

Ontario’s government is starting to remove a contentious 1.2-kilometre stretch of bike lanes on Toronto’s Bloor Street West. The Ford government says the move aims to ease congestion and improve traffic flow, but commuters are divided.

GGlobal News2026-10-13 16:00

Arts and life reporter Aparita Bhandari takes on popular questions about Bollywood, from who might be its Brad Pitt to why Indian movies’ CGI is often criticized and which films are must-sees.

WWIRED2026-10-13 16:00

Symrise has opened a new Singapore centre to develop products for Asian markets, as Singapore strengthens its role as a regional hub for flavour and fragrance innovation. The German company invested more than $115 million in Singapore over the past decade and aims to tap regional demand and local talent.

CCNA2026-10-13 15:59

The US 2-year/10-year Treasury spread recently fell to 20 basis points, reviving fears of an inversion, then widened to about 49 basis points. With inflation concerns, heavy Treasury issuance and AI-driven capital demand keeping long-term yields high, the larger risk may be something other than recession.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-13 15:50

Trump opened a week of campaigning in Republican-leaning states with a rally in Ohio, where Republicans are trying to retain a Senate seat that could determine the majority. He is scheduled to visit Alaska and Montana next, while his team hopes he will increase conservative turnout.

CCNN2026-10-13 15:47

Kimberly Guilfoyle says she is resigning as U.S. ambassador to Greece after allegations of influence peddling.

FFox News2026-10-13 15:47

Starting next November, early childhood educators will have at least two hours of non-contact time each week to plan lessons and engage parents. The Early Childhood Development Agency will require licensed centres to provide it to eligible full-time teachers as part of wider efforts to improve working conditions.

CCNA2026-10-13 15:45

Hundreds lined up in Hong Kong to see Vincent van Gogh’s “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” which had not been publicly shown for decades. The work is headed to a Sotheby’s auction in New York, where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.

RReuters2026-10-13 15:45

Anthropic warned that small AI models could be only months away from being able to self-replicate on devices such as smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes.

AABC News2026-10-13 15:45

The family of Thomas “Tommy” Henry Farquhar has established a scholarship to support aspiring pilots. The U.S. Coast Guard said he was first officer on an air ambulance carrying six people that crashed while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. Originally from Regina, Farquhar graduated from Alberta-based Prairie Aviation Training Centre in 2023.

GGlobal News2026-10-13 15:45

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar blamed President Trump for “political intimidation” after federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., home. The program also covered a fatal roller-coaster accident at Six Flags in Georgia and Trump’s Ohio rallies ahead of the midterm elections.

NNBC News2026-10-13 15:39

A new national accreditation framework is intended to give cybersecurity professionals clearer career paths and help employers assess candidates’ skills and experience. Industry representatives say it could strengthen accountability and professional conduct.

CCNA2026-10-13 15:35

Premier David Eby has called a snap election, setting up back-to-back municipal and provincial votes that will keep B.C. voters busy over the next two weeks. CBC legislative reporter Katie DeRosa and CHEK News political correspondent Rob Shaw discuss how a new B.C. Conservative leader changed the race and what is at stake.

CCBC News2026-10-13 15:34