Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Millions of Israelis are heading to the polls in what some describe as the most consequential election in the country's history, and a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While several cities in Ontario elect new mayors, Toronto's Olivia Chow re-elected with historic numbers. Truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump begins in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky. King Charles is expected to face protests as he begins a 9-day tour of Commonwealth Caribbean countries, starting today. Scientists unsure of the healthiest way to stop use of weight loss medications.

First Nations and first ministers set to hold historic meeting in Ottawa. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil's tension-filled runoff election. Israel prepares for its first election since the Hamas attacks 3 years ago.US President Donald Trump and another top White House official say trade negotiations with Canada are picking up. Group of young Canadians is making history heading up a landmark trial against the federal government over its climate policies.

The Conservative Party of British Columbia is projected to lead the province with a mandate not seen in nearly a century.  Services are being held today for some of the victims of last weekend's deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. People in Brazil head to the polls today for a presidential runoff. Storm Boelo hits parts of northern UK disrupting travel, flooding regions and cutting off power to tens of thousands. France cleans up after another day of widespread protests. Former US President Barack Obama takes a jab at US President Donald Trump over trade war with Canada ahead of next month's midterms. An update on a Sudbury, Ontario artist who sculpted an infamous rendition of baby Jesus.

British Columbians decide the province's next government in a snap election. Tens of thousands take to the streets across France in another weekend of protests. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Starlink and Starshield network speeds have been restored. Police in the German state of Bavaria have a suspect in custody after a fire at the so-called "Eagle's Nest." COP-17 summit in Armenia sheds light on the importance of fungi. The Milwaukee Brewers beat theTampa Bay Rays in Game One of the World Series. The hunt for the next James Bond could soon be over.

Israel says its forces are preparing to fully lockdown the occupied West Bank after a deadly clash this morning. Jordanian officials there say at least six people are dead and dozens injured after gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church. Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses Washington's accusations that Ottawa might meddle in the US midterm elections. US President Donald Trump backs Republican candidate over a controversial campaign ad. Bombardier says it is expanding its presence in the United States. CBC Marketplace travelled to the UK to see how banks there take action against scams compared with Canada. Politicians in BC are making their final push to voters ahead of tomorrow's provincial election.

Canada and Turkey forge new strategic partnership. Officials say at least 9 people were killed across as Russian strikes hit 12 Ukrainian regions. Iran says the US is pushing oil tankers through what it calls illegal shipping routes in the Persian Gulf. The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear Ottawa's appeal over its decision to invoke the Emergencies Act. Dozens of Canada's top scientists sound alarm about Ottawa's proposal to fast-track major projects. Crime Stoppers temporarily shutting down in Toronto after over a massive data breach.  People in Wainwright, Alberta hold prayer vigil for victims of last weekend's fire at the nearby military base.

Government websites in multiple European countries have gone dark due to vulnerability in commonly used web code. Today the Russian president agreed in principal to resuming trilateral negotiations with Washington and Kyiv.  Nigeria confirms its first case of Ebola.  Australian MP Helen Haines loses second leg after alleged car attack.  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling the referendum results a win, but it remains to be seen if her party and voters think the same.  A CBC News investigation into online gambling finds addiction and gambling suicides are on the rise in Ontario. More Canadians facing fraud related charges in U.S. as November midterms approach. 

Albertans have voted to remain in Canada, rejecting the proposal to begin separation process. The Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed that two of the four soldiers killed in fire at CFB Wainwright were from BC.  Troops are being deployed to the streets of Milan after a weekend of destructive demonstrations in Italy.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. META's new MUSE AI agent sparking privacy concerns among some users. 

Rate of inflation in Canada rises to 3.1 per cent in the month of September. Albertans vote today in a referendum about the future of the province within Confederation. Saskatchewan also has a pro-independence movement afoot.  Canadian Stellantis workers have voted 97.3% in favour of a strike. Australian Member of Parliament Helen Haines is in critical condition after being hit by a car. Israeli authorities say they have arrested ten people connected to violence in the occupied West Bank. Bank fraud victims are calling on Ottawa for better protections.

A massive fire at a Canadian Forces base in Alberta has left multiple people dead and injured. People across France are waking up to a trail of destruction after nation-wide protests. Weather experts are keeping their eyes on two storms churning in the Pacific, Hurricane Trudy and Super Typhoon Champi. Pope Leo XIV is back to his duties at the Vatican, days after his lung cancer surgery. For the first time in history, Vancouver voters elect a Green Party member as mayor; Pete Fry won the city's municipal election.