Siksika First Nation Chief Samuel Crowfoot said strong voter turnout delayed the closing of the community’s polling station by more than an hour and a half. He said the turnout reflected First Nations people’s interest in the referendum and their determination to make their voices heard.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 05:43

The program covers nine million early ballots cast nationwide, Eagles star Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis, partial curfews imposed in French cities amid ongoing protests, and Lil Jon discussing his new memoir.

AABC News2026-10-20 05:30

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss the bizarre case of a Brazilian bricklayer who sold all his belongings and traveled more than 1,200 miles for a woman generated by AI.

FFox News2026-10-20 05:30

Online gambling is a $100 billion industry whose rapid games, in-app nudges and round-the-clock access can keep people betting. In Rohingya refugee camps, where distractions are scarce, it is linked to financial ruin, mental distress, family crises and more organized crime.

DDW News2026-10-20 05:30

A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on the morning of October 20, 2026.

Eeuronews2026-10-20 05:11

Paris police imposed an overnight curfew in two areas on Monday after widespread rioting and looting over the weekend. Officers checked identities at Place de la République and the Les Halles shopping district and directed passers-by to take other routes. The areas were quiet as a helicopter circled overhead.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-20 05:05

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic contender for a Michigan Senate seat, joined an ABC special to discuss the approaching midterms. The conversation also addressed the political controversy surrounding him.

AABC News2026-10-20 05:02

Bloomberg Television’s headline says the US is tightening federal access to DeepSeek. The programme description also notes that China’s one- and five-year loan prime rates were unchanged and that China plans to adopt a new policy rate.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-20 05:00

Several Alberta voting locations opened late Monday after delays, pushing back the release of unofficial referendum results. Elections Alberta spokesperson Michelle Gurney discussed the cause, why results cannot yet be reported and the strain on the agency, which hired more than 47,000 election workers.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 05:00

Defense attorney Alan Dershowitz discusses unsealed court documents on “America Reports.” The documents link a deceased mobster to the infamous murder case.

FFox News2026-10-20 04:45

Japan has sent a spacecraft on a five-year mission to study Mars’ two moons and bring back material from Phobos, the larger one. Led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, the mission plans to land a robotic prospector and rover there. If successful, dust, soil and rock samples will reach Earth in 2031.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-20 04:38

Could Prime Minister Mark Carney’s popularity among Albertans be one reason for the high turnout in the historic referendum? Last week, he ended a two-day pro-Canada tour of Alberta with a rally in his hometown of Edmonton, where thousands cheered, particularly when he mentioned the Pacific Link pipeline project.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 04:31

Bloomberg TV’s “The Asia Trade” broadcasts from Tokyo and Sydney with market news and analysis for the start of the Asian trading day. The program notes a rebound in US chipmakers as dip buyers return to AI trades.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-20 04:28

A BC Ferries vessel struck a humpback whale in British Columbia waters, prompting concern among experts that it was injured. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans said it knew of the incident, while BC Ferries said it followed all protocols. Experts said photos appeared to show a scar across the whale’s back.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 04:21

Premier Smith called for a province-wide referendum in May to gauge Albertans’ views on the province’s future. Most do not want to separate from Canada, but more than 300,000 people signed a petition seeking an independence vote. Attention is now on question 10: remain in Canada or hold a binding separation referendum.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 04:16

A new report from Chief Executive Women says progress toward gender balance in Australian companies appears to be slowing. At the current rate, gender parity among CEOs of ASX-listed firms could take about 60 years; women received only one in seven CEO appointments over the past year. President Helen Conway discusses the slowdown’s drivers.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-20 03:54

Japan has successfully launched a spacecraft on a mission to bring material back from Phobos, one of Mars’s moons. Scientists hope the samples will shed light on the solar system’s origins. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency says the spacecraft is expected to reach Mars orbit in August 2027 and return in 2031.

GGuardian News2026-10-20 03:54

With two weeks until the midterms, the president’s agenda centers on sweeping makeovers and renaming states. As France faces turmoil over education and rising costs, America’s right says similar unrest could reach the US if Democrats win.

CCNN2026-10-20 03:48

Early voting is underway in Texas for the 2026 US midterms. Democrats believe they may be close to a generational upset, in a state that has not elected a Democratic US senator in nearly 40 years. The report examines signs that a blue wave could be emerging.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 03:16

Michigan Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers discussed the final stretch of his campaign against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and the influence of democratic socialism on “Hannity.”

FFox News2026-10-20 03:15

A wave of protests in France has spiraled into riots across the country, spreading from Paris to Lyon and Marseille. A partial curfew has been announced in some French cities.

AABC News2026-10-20 03:12

A rare phone call from NDP Leader David Eby to Keith Baldrey followed Eby’s remarks linking Alberta separatism to some BC Conservatives and the tragedy at CFB Wainwright, drawing swift criticism. The two discuss the controversy, why Eby spoke directly, what it says about pressure in a close campaign, and the BC Conservatives’ newly released platform.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 03:06

The multinational Keen Sword 2027 exercise opened on October 19 on Japan’s Ishigaki Island, with about 57,000 US and Japanese personnel and forces from several other countries taking part. Japan will deploy its 1,000-kilometer-range Type 25 anti-ship missile outside its Kumamoto base for the first time, while the US plans to deploy the NMESIS anti-ship system and an air-defense system on Yonaguni Island.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-20 03:00

A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four service members and injured 39 others, 19 of them critically. Military families are mourning the victims, while helpers in Wainwright, Alberta, are trying to ease the burden on those affected.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 03:00