PoliticsVote counting has begun in Alberta’s referendum as the separatist push gains renewed momentum. Julie Simmons, an associate professor of political science at the University of Guelph, analyzed the referendum.
PoliticsVote counting has begun in Alberta’s referendum as the separatist push gains renewed momentum. Julie Simmons, an associate professor of political science at the University of Guelph, analyzed the referendum.
WorldFox News host Greg Gutfeld discusses the ongoing violent unrest spreading through France.
PoliticsWestern alienation in Alberta has persisted for decades, dating back to Pierre Trudeau’s election as prime minister. David Akin traces how tensions between Alberta and Ottawa led to residents being asked whether they want to leave Canada, and how Premier Danielle Smith is handling separatists’ frustrations.
WorldAt least 58 recruits were killed when the Houthis fired a ballistic missile at a training camp in Yemen’s Shabwah governorate, according to the report. Yemen’s government called it a security training centre far from the front lines, while Houthi forces said they targeted Saudi-backed forces. Hospitals in Ataq faced blood shortages as medical teams treated casualties and families searched for missing relatives. Government forces followed with retaliatory strikes.
SportsABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton about factors that may have contributed to Hurts’ diagnosis, along with possible treatments and his prognosis.
PoliticsObservers say France’s unrest is driven by the radical left and mass migration, and warn that similar upheaval could occur in the United States if the far left wins power in the midterm elections.
PoliticsSpeaking last week against the backdrop of Athens’ Acropolis, Marco Rubio urged the West to rediscover what makes it exceptional. He described Western civilization through “passion, strength, courage, pride,” praised its ambition, nationalism and pursuit of excellence, and warned that the West has become ashamed of the qualities that made it great.
SocietyNidutasheng, a Tibetan officer in a brigade of the 76th Group Army, has taken over the Yushu Independent Cavalry Company. Despite injuries during training, he continues riding and caring for the horses. Under his leadership, the unit combines traditional cavalry with drone coordination, patrols the border and helps local herders with medical care for people and livestock.
EconomySoutheast Asia’s venture capital market is recovering: equity funding in the first half of 2026 exceeded the full-year totals of the previous two years. But investors are becoming more selective. Data centre operator DayOne raised US$4.5 billion, accounting for more than 60% of capital raised, while AI technologies, digital infrastructure and enterprise software are increasingly favoured.
PoliticsIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto marks two years in office on Oct. 20. His administration points to rice self-sufficiency and progress toward greater energy independence, but significant challenges remain. Political manoeuvring is expected to intensify in his third year as the 2029 elections approach.
PoliticsRepublican strategist Jennifer Ewing analyzes Trump’s declining approval rating, with the midterm elections only weeks away.
CultureMyanmar’s 2021 coup disrupted tourism and raised concerns about the future of traditional arts tied to the industry. A new generation of artisans is adapting to fewer foreign visitors and looking for ways to earn a living.
WorldProtests across France over rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated into violence and looting, with more than 2,400 people arrested. President Emmanuel Macron called for an end to the violence, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered curfews in some areas. Marine Le Pen also urged an end to the violence, describing a crisis of trust and authority.
SocietyThe Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP are investigating a fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta that killed four soldiers and injured dozens. Jeff Semple examines the blaze near the base and warnings about the powerful windstorm that swept through the community. Tributes are pouring in for the four soldiers killed: Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark and Sgt. Morgan Wong.
OtherWith midterms 15 days away and more than 9 million early ballots cast nationwide, Mary Bruce reports on Trump’s campaign blitz and a poll finding 72% of voters say the country is headed in the wrong direction. Jalen Hurts may miss the rest of the season after doctors found clots in his leg and both lungs. A correspondent is reporting from Ukraine.
PoliticsWith the midterm elections less than two weeks away, President Trump is in Kansas, a deep-red state he won by 16 points two years ago that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. The program also asks how far Trump will go in turning away from Ukraine, attacking Zelensky while giving Russia a pass.
WorldThe program reports that the Secret Service arrested a man accused of threatening to kill President Trump in Kansas, where Trump was rallying Republican voters. Violence has spread in France, with buildings set on fire, demonstrators dispersed with water cannons and tear gas, and stores looted. Authorities are trying to restore calm. The broadcast also mentions a string of alarming in-flight emergencies from Nevada to Peru.
WorldMyanmar is seeking to revive tourism in ancient Bagan despite ongoing conflict, with plans to attract more visitors and strengthen conservation at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
WorldWhile reporting on the ground in Ukraine, the ABC News team rushed to safety as air-raid sirens warned that a Russian drone was overhead.
HealthAs TikTok hypnotists promise help with issues ranging from anxiety to weight loss, interest in hypnotherapy is growing. NBC News’ Chloe Melas examines the facts and experiences hypnosis herself.
SciencePrinceton psychologist Dr. Tania Lombrozo discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and the illusion of understanding, and explains how AI influences how people perceive expertise. Feeling confident does not necessarily mean we truly understand what we know.
SocietyA Las Vegas jury found a Canadian tourist guilty of animal cruelty for taking a flamingo named Peachy from an enclosure at an iconic hotel.
PoliticsTrump is set to campaign in Kansas after a man was arrested over alleged threats. A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that 72% of voters say the United States is headed in the wrong direction.
Society10:07Fifty investigators are at CFB Wainwright in Alberta after a fast-moving fire killed four service members and injured 39. Pal Mann, a former commandant of the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, says the tragedy recalls a deadly training accident at CFB Chilliwack in 1988.