Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now risen above 8,000. Ukrainian officials are warning of a humanitarian crisis in the southern city of Oleshky.  The alleged rape of a 17-year old girl in Delhi is reigniting the issue of sexual violence in India. Canada's former top military commander considered resigning "several times" during his tenure, in battles with the former Trudeau government. Police data in Nova Scotia reveals hundreds of missing children reports in recent years.  Calypso music legend 'The Mighty Sparrow' has died.

Five men are arrested and 85 homes are evacuated near a UK air force base used by the U.S. military as police and bomb squads investigate a potential explosives threat. Iran says it is awaiting a formal U.S. response through mediators after President Donald Trump publicly rejected its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Thousands of residents in Northern Ireland took to the streets to block a controversial Protestant march after a late-night court ruling cleared the parade to go ahead.   Two Filipino tourists are dead and nineteen injured after a tour bus bound for Oktoberfest overturned on a highway west of Munich. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is calling on middle-power nations to unite against what she terms a rupture in the global order. Residents in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., rallied this weekend to demand the return of 24/7 emergency care — one year after doctor shortages forced overnight ER cutbacks.   Hundreds of millions of viewers globally are tuning in today as the World Road Cycling Championships wrap up in Montreal.

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a proposed ceasefire deal from Iran that aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week.   OpenAI admits its AI software went rogue and probed several U.S. government websites without authorization. An exclusive CBC News poll reveals strong local opposition to Alberta's push for AI data centres. A whistleblower lawsuit alleges Driscoll's knowingly shipped millions of pounds of pesticide-tainted berries into Canadian grocery stores. Growing concerns surround the transport of whales and dolphins from Marineland after four belugas and one dolphin die.

B.C.'s attorney general calls for strict regulation of AI companies following reports ChatGPT advised the Tumbler Ridge shooter on evading its safety rules. A Quebec City man is in custody after allegedly posting online death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney. Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner last night amid an ongoing feud over U.S. media access. Pope Leo has arrived in Paris to begin a historic four—day visit to France, the first papal visit to the capital in 18 years. Hurricane Polo batters Mexico's Pacific coast with Category 4 winds and heavy waves as Hawaii braces for Hurricane Nolo.   Canadian diesel prices near record highs as a proposed U.S. export ban threatens to drive up fuel and home heating costs. Canada drops to 21st place in the Global Retirement Index as high debt and inflation undercut retirement security. Dolly Parton Day is celebrated today on 9/25, honoring the country legend's music and literacy charity.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the UN General Assembly. Risks, regulation, and the rapid rise of A.I. are dominating the UN General Assembly this week.  Australia says OpenAI agent infiltrated health website in first-know instance of AI ​agent hacking government website. China's president Xi Jinping is in the US for a state visit. Mark Carney tells U.S. media Canada looked at the "extreme tail risk" of a U.S. military invasion. Friend of Belleville synagogue shooting suspect says the accused made online threats against Jews weeks before attack.

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly a day after US president threatens to annihilate Iran. Canada announces fresh sanctions against Iran.  Trade and A.I. to dominate Chinese president Xi Jinping's state visit to the US. Department of Justice is defending US President Donald Trump's decision to ban some news outlets from the White House saying it is a privilege, not right. Four-day sentencing hearing begins in Ontario court for Kenneth Law in abetting suicide case. British Columbians are going to be heading to the polls two years sooner than expected after Premier David Eby calls snap election for Oct. 24.  Quebec Rock duo Angine de Poitrine took home the prize for their album "Vol II" and song "Fabienk".

U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Details of Greenland security deal with US and Denmark to be released today. U.S President Donald Trump says Washington is working on a deal to buy potash from Belarus instead of Canada. Canada's largest labour organization says it is going to challenge the Carney government's Bill C-39.  Officials in Turkey say a student opened fire outside of a high school injuring at least eleven people. G7 leaders warn Iran to stop funding the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. National Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Polo is now a category 5 storm as it churns off Mexico's Pacific coast.

A police officer is one of two people injured in a shooting near synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. MPs are returning to the House of Commons today to open the fall sitting of Parliament. B.C.'s Conservative party is searching for a new leader after Kerry Lynne Findlay resigns. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to ban burqas and niqabs in schools. Germany's Merz vows to press on with reforms despite state election losses to far-right AfD. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to ban burqas and niqabs in schools.

At least two people are dead on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections following Ukraine's largest-ever drone strike on Moscow. Yemen's Houthi rebels have confirmed targeting Saudi Arabia's capital overnight, triggering air defense alerts and pushing global oil prices higher. U.S. President Donald Trump says his planned 250-foot triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery will double as a military facility for drones and snipers.   North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off its eastern coast into the sea, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul. A new Italian law aims to help mothers and children break away from Mafia families, even if they don't have criminal intelligence to offer. Australian cities ban AI smart glasses in public pools over privacy concerns, but Canadian operators show little interest in following suit. A new documentary featuring unseen footage of Terry Fox premiered at TIFF, offering an intimate look at his 1980 Marathon of Hope as annual runs take place across Canada today.

NATO defence chiefs select German General Carsten Breuer to head the alliance's top military committee over Canada’s General Jennie Carignan. U.S. President Donald Trump says he has reached a deal giving America permanent control of Greenland’s security. Donald Trump bans news outlets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House.   U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for high-stakes talks next week with the leaders of Japan and China. Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting French President Emmanuel Macron tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to broaden trade ties. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu insists upcoming labour code changes won't compromise the right to strike, despite union concerns over new special mediator powers. Former Alberta M-L-A Drew Barnes is launching a new federal party to push for greater provincial autonomy. The family of a 22-year-old Indian student killed in a Saskatchewan crash speaks out about their tragic loss.