Some McGill law students are urging the university to let convicted murderer Jeffrey George Ewert return to his studies while on day parole, as his admission continues to divide students. Ewert, now in his 60s, began studying law there in September. Convicted in the 1980s of second-degree murder and attempted murder in violent attacks on two women, including a 15-year-old, he spent 40 years in federal prison before receiving day parole.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 16:30

Brent crude held at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran kept prices elevated.

Eeuronews2026-10-20 16:24

Jeff Paul reports on the latest violent protests in France, with curfews being expanded. Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, weighed in on Fox & Friends, warning of rising wealth inequality as mobs set fires and loot in Paris.

FFox News2026-10-20 16:15

After Albertans voted overwhelmingly to remain in Canada in Monday night’s provincial referendum-question ballot, NDP leader Avi Lewis and parliamentary leader Don Davies said they were “truly heartened.” Lewis called the result a clear rejection of divisive politics and said more than a million Albertans had come together in a rare moment of hope.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 16:15

Euronews’ evening bulletin brings together important stories from Europe and beyond on October 20, 2026.

Eeuronews2026-10-20 16:13

American historian Lindsay Chervinsky answers popular questions about US election history, including whether a president can cancel or postpone an election, why the president’s party often loses midterms, and why elections are held on a Tuesday in November.

WWIRED2026-10-20 16:00

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed a ‘hybrid war’ for fuelling unrest across the country. The anti-government protests began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump’s family.

Eeuronews2026-10-20 15:59

Projected results indicate that Alberta voters have overwhelmingly chosen to remain part of Canada. With most ballots counted, more than two-thirds opposed moving toward a future independence referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the outcome “a clear choice.”

BBBC News2026-10-20 15:59

A grass fire rapidly overtook an area where Canadian Armed Forces members were training, killing four and injuring dozens. Dr. Marc Jeschke, who directs the burn program at Hamilton Health Sciences Centre, explains why critical burn patients are among the most complex to treat and why Canada needs to prepare its burn-care capacity.

CCBC News2026-10-20 15:58

Canadians are mourning four soldiers killed during a weekend training exercise in Wainwright, Alberta. Private Shaun Farrell, one of those killed, was from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where residents are grieving.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 15:56

Former French ambassador to the UAE and Saudi Arabia François Gouyette discusses France’s long-standing ties with Gulf states. Against domestic unrest and escalating Middle East conflict, Emmanuel Macron’s Gulf diplomacy aims both to ease France’s energy pressures and reaffirm its strategic commitments.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-20 15:52

Microsoft withdrew from a deal to anchor a flagship data center for Nvidia-backed Nscale after delays in connecting power pushed the expected supply date into the 2030s, underscoring a major hurdle for Britain’s AI ambitions.

RReuters2026-10-20 15:52

Ukraine’s military released video of what it calls the first successful rescue by drone. A heavy-lift drone evacuated a 49-year-old infantryman from an area it described as inaccessible and surrounded by landmines. Separately, US envoy Steve Witkoff met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway. The White House denied cutting intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while Trump lashed out at Zelensky on Monday amid worsening US-Ukraine relations.

CCNN2026-10-20 15:51

Higher prices for new phones are leading more people in Singapore to repair their devices or buy used handsets. A study found new-phone sales fell 14% from 2023 to 2025, while one retailer’s repair jobs rose 46%. Resale and e-waste recycling are also gaining, with up to 90% of phone parts and materials recoverable.

CCNA2026-10-20 15:49

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set to unveil a $25 million program encouraging people to report suspected fraud in the federal government. The White House says tips leading to a fraud conviction or significant federal enforcement action could earn up to $30,000. The Justice Department will oversee the program.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 15:49

National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya and Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Director Alicia Jackson spoke with CBS Mornings about President Trump's executive order establishing a women's health division within the NIH.

CCBS News2026-10-20 15:48

Bonds may be beginning to recover. BlackRock’s Jeffrey Rosenberg told Reuters that doubts about AI point to the risk of growth missing expectations, leaving bonds as the only remaining diversifier and giving them a new lease on life.

RReuters2026-10-20 15:48

Jane Leeves, known for playing Daphne Moon on the sitcom “Frasier,” speaks with “CBS Mornings” about her new memoir, “Daphne & Me: My Life on Frasier (And a Bit More).”

CCBS News2026-10-20 15:45

The Justice Department charged 28 people in California with election-related offenses and did not rule out prosecuting election workers involved in “processing the ballots.”

AABC News2026-10-20 15:45

A new study says friends may be more influential than family in encouraging older Singaporeans to get regular cancer screenings. Paulin Straughan, director of SMU’s Centre for Research on Successful Ageing, shared her insights.

CCNA2026-10-20 15:40

Students and demonstrators gathered in Tirana for an eighth day, demanding the prime minister’s resignation over corruption, job shortages and poor education standards. Albania was also accused of rushing a Trump-linked resort project in a landscape that was formerly protected.

GGuardian News2026-10-20 15:40

Three months into his premiership, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to act on promises of political and economic reform. He has pledged to devolve power from London, rethink ties with Europe and pursue ambitious social reforms. Labour has recovered in opinion polls since he entered Downing Street and now leads its main rivals, though public views remain divided.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-20 15:37

Singapore has launched a multi-year international branding campaign called “When You’re Ready.” It highlights the country’s role as a global hub bringing together talent, capital and ideas to develop breakthroughs and solutions amid increasingly complex challenges.

CCNA2026-10-20 15:33

France is widening curfews after violent riots led to 2,500 arrests. Donald Trump warned Americans about Europe’s future, while the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. criticized progressive policies, open borders and Cuba’s communist regime.

FFox News2026-10-20 15:30