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Microsoft says it is making progress resolving a service outage affecting millions of users. Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier is announcing a deal with a Saudi aviation firm. Ottawa gears up for legal battle to recoup funds as automaker Stellantis prepares to sell Brampton plant. Police say they are focusing on rehabilitating teens arrested for alleged smash and grab robberies around the greater Montreal area.  The CBC's Fifth Estate brings us the story of a vulnerable woman whose family says she was preyed upon by her tenants.

Nvidia announces CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid reports of alleged extramarital affairs. Police in Washington investigate deadly shooting less than two kilometres from the White House. Prime Minister Mark Carney in Dublin for European Political Community summit. Carney says automaker Stellantis is obligated to find solution for all of its workers at soon to be sold Brampton assembly plant. At least 6 Palestinians killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser hospital in Gaza. New pilot project seeks to tighten border control in 5 remote First Nations in northern Ontario.

This year’s National Remembrance Day ceremony marks historic milestones and honors victims of the recent training disaster at CFB Wainwright. Officials in Italy call emergency meeting after hundreds of schools evacuated this morning over bomb threats. Abu Dhabi peace talks between Ukraine and Russia wrap.  Spain's public sector unions stage nation wide strike. Ebola cases in DRC surpass 11,000. The inclusion of a convicted killer on a panel meant to honor a slain Cape Breton musician causes community outrage. An 83-year-old wartime care package sheds light on the story of a teenager who went to fight.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calls impeachment efforts a political spectacle. Trilateral talks to end the war in Ukraine are underway in Abu Dhabi. Dozens of newly elected members of Israel’s parliament sworn into office. A Canadian judge with the International Criminal Court refuses to be intimidated by US financial sanctions. Unifor says deal to sell Stellantis assembly plant to Roshel betrays workers.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years in prison for rape, sexual assault. Shares of Nvidia tumble as the US tech giant launches investigation into its founder and CEO Jensen Huang. American lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill today after Democrats midterm victory.  Carney government's climate policy likely to come under scrutiny at COP-31. Police in some east coast communities concerned shift in federal policy contributing to rise of open drug use.  Some Nova Scotia breweries say they are overhauling how they do business following brewery closures across the country.

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot asked to form next government. Norway says it is being replaced by Russia at World Hockey Juniors. Canada marks National Indigenous Veterans Day. Join us November 11 for full Remembrance Day coverage. U.K. observes the Remembrance Sunday. Tens of thousands wake up without power in BC as high winds batter parts of the province. Communities across South Asia and Canada mark Diwali.

Police in Poland say 5 people dead, 12 injured after shooting in Krakow. Anti-data centre outrage grows in Europe. Demonstrations planned in Nova Scotia against a data centre project in Cape Breton. Strikes hit Kyiv ahead of renewed Ukraine-Russia peace talks. U.S. announces new task force to police Iran's land borders and northern coast. Incumbent New Zealand PM promises negotiation and compromise after too-close-to-call national election. Climate researchers warn this year's superstrong El Nino could bring us the hottest year on record. Ontario's loose wild animal laws leave municipalities to regulate big cat ownership. Ten years ago, legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen died at age 82.

New numbers from Statistics Canada show economy shed 4,700 jobs in October. North American markets after global stocks plunged amid fears about the future of Artificial Intelligence development.' 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 prepares to kick off its plan to end homelessness in 10 years laid out in federal budget. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre takes aim at the Carney government's budget, speaking at a Brampton, Ontario food bank. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to make more arrests in connection to alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding. The leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya has been sentenced to 200 in prison. 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.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling federal by-elections for six ridings in three different provinces for Monday December 7th. In just 48 hours, people in the U.S. will start heading to the polls for an election that will determine the balance of power in congress. Protests in Germany, inspired by France's youth-led demonstrations, turn violent. Commonwealth leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda amid intensifying debate around British reparations for transatlantic slave trade. Starting today, some provinces and territories have moved their clocks back an hour.  World Report reconnects with Jordan Given, Georgia Republican party organizer, for his thoughts ahead of the midterms. Keep listening - for a supplemental extended edition of our conversation with Jordan.

Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive back in Ukrainian held territory. The G20 concludes in Atlanta, Georgia without the traditional family photo as European leaders object to pose with Russia. Officials in France are expecting another weekend of student-led demonstrations and potential unrest. More than 5,000 people have now died from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hispanic Americans could prove to be a pivotal force during the US midterm elections. Tune into CBC Radio on Tuesday, November 3rd for live coverage of the U.S. midterm elections, beginning at 8pm Eastern. Canadians in parts of the country prepare to set clocks back Sunday morning.

Officials from the European Union and Canada are expected to hammer out details on day two of talks in Montreal. The Canadian economy flatlined in August, according to the latest GDP figures released by Statistics Canada. Cryptocurrency giant Binance hit by $6.3 billion hack. The U.S. Justice department is charging three more Canadians with voter fraud. U.S. President Donald Trump flip-flops on plans for in-person rally appearances ahead of final weekend before midterm elections. CBC the Fifth Estate investigation reveals how international cartels are luring Canadian boys into deadly drug trade. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says his first-ever spacewalk Thursday has changed him.