Friday's top stories in 10 minutes

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. 

Police fire tear gas at protesters in France as another day of high-intensity demonstrations begin. U.S. President Donald Trump abandons sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's economy.Ebola cases rise to 7 in Kenya. Concerns simmer over U.S. interference in Alberta's provincial referendum.Indigenous leaders in northern Alberta hamlet say some of their members won't get to vote due to the closure of an advance polling station.In a rare instance, British Columbia's provincial and municipal elections collide on the same day, confusing and inundating voters. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigns for national unity ahead of Monday's referendum on Alberta separation. Diverse community groups across Alberta are making sure there are no language barriers to understanding the referendum. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Brussels today seeking support for his country from European leaders.  Quebec's new government threatens to derail plans for the Alto high-speed train project. CBC's Fifth Estate has found out fraudsters are tricking the Canadian Revenue Agency out of millions of dollars.

Atleast 32 children and a teacher are dead in Pakistan after a roof collapsed at a private school.  Volodymyr Zelensky tells Financial Times Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries. Airspace violations of NATO-member countries by suspected Russian drones is on the rise. Mexico braces for Trudy as storm grows into Category 1 hurricane. Leaders are making the final push to convince Albertans to vote their way ahead of next week's referendum vote.  B.C. candidates pitch to voters in election's only live televised debate.  New Brunswick's Education Department is being criticised for its use of Artificial Intelligence. US toy company Mattel releases limited edition Celine Dion Barbie.