Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are meeting this morning to discuss trade and tackling crime. Health ministers from across the country are in Calgary, taking stock of Canada's healthcare system. Canadian Real Estate Association report shows drop in homes sales in September. Young families across Canada flee urban life for cheaper housing in smaller communities. Officials in Israel confirm two bodies returned by Hamas last night are those of dead hostages. Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire following a week of clashes. Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro warns US president Donald Trump from carrying out a CIA coup in his country. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 13-4 in game 3 of the ALCS.

Stellantis insists it is committed to Canada...despite moving production of a vehicle from Ontario to Illinois Israel limits delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, insisting Hamas live up to the terms of the ceasefire deal by releasing the bodies of all 28 hostages. NATO defence ministers meet to discuss more aid to Ukraine Canada is lagging on a 2-year pledges to deliver light armoured vehicles to Ukraine. A northeastern BC town declares a water emergency due to years of drought And Walmart becomes the latest retail giant to embrace ChatGPT to advance sales.

Israeli military says the last 20 living hostages have been freed by Hamas. Buses carrying hundreds of freed Palestinians arrive in West Bank.  US President Donald Trump tells Israeli lawmakers their country has nothing more to achieve on the battlefield.   US President Donald Trump threatens to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russia does not agree to end war soon.  World Health Organization says 1/6 laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections are now resistant to antibiotics.  Hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing severe medical supply shortages, amid clashes between Congolese forces and M23 rebels.  Canadian Peter Howitt among 3 researchers awarded the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics.  Seniors in Montreal are learning French thanks to a special program that takes them outside the classroom. 

High anticipation in Israel as country prepares for return of hostages.Aid shipments to Gaza stepping up as ceasefire holds.World leaders are set to gather at a summit tomorrow in Egypt to discuss the next steps in the Middle East.Canadians visiting Europe are going to face a new enhanced high-tech customs procedure -- starting today.Israel releases three Canadians detained after Israel stopped an aid flotilla from travelling to Gaza.A disturbing trend reported at historical sites in eastern Canada -- people stealing artifacts.Cameroon's president -- the oldest leader in the world --- is running for r-election today at the age of 92.  For the first time since 2016, the American League Championship Series is being played in Canada as the Toronto Blue Jays host the Seattle Mariners in game one of best of 7 series.And 60 years ago today, the Beatles recorded a song that helped popularize Indian music in the west.Dozens of Pakistani soldiers in a border skirmish with Afghanistan troop.

Gazans are returning to the ruins of their homes, and preparations are underway for the return of hostages to Israel. Second powerful earthquake has hit the Philippines triggering a new tsunami warning. Canada's first ever minister responsible for Artificial Intelligence says new privacy rules are coming soon. Some Canada Post workers are back on the job this morning, but it's going to be a few days before Canadians get any mail. New study suggests older Canadians can recover from many of the health challenges they face. The White House is calling US President Donald Trump's health "exceptional." 18 sunscreens have now either been recalled or suspended from sale in Australia over doubts about their protection claims. Toronto Blue Jays to face Seattle Mariners in American League Championship Series.

Ceasefire in Gaza now in effect: Israeli troops withdraw to agreed lines, Hamas has 72 hours to release hostages.  Venezuela's "Iron Lady" opposition activist María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize.  Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te announces new defensive dome to protect island from China.  Canada's economy gained of 60-thousand jobs in September, says Statistics Canada.  Prime Minister Mark Carney announces automatic tax filing for 5.5 million lower-income Canadians, makes school food program permanent.  How Canadians are trying to beat the crowds at Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Israeli military says it is preparing to pull back its troops in Gaza as soon as peace deal announced by US President Donald Trump is complete.  Palestinians react to ceasefire deal with cautious optimism.  Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke to Donald Trump about ways Canada can support peace deal.  Campbell River, BC city councillor Tanille Johnston announces bid to enter federal NDP leadership race.  Colombian President Gustavo Petro accuses the Trump Administration of military aggression in the Caribbean as part of a war against Latin Americans.  Churchill Falls deal with Quebec becomes key issue at leaders' debate ahead of Newfoundland and Labrador election.  Toronto Blue Jays advance to American League Championship Series after defeating New York Yankees.  Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature. 

CBC News has learned Prime Minister Mark Carney raised possible Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with US President Donald Trump.  Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson urges courts to overturn Donald Trump's order top send in the National Guard.  Ukrainian military officers warn the Kremlin is waging a shadow war, far from the frontlines, involving Ukrainian citizens and IEDs.  Israel and Hamas continue indirect negotiations to reach a ceasefire agreement.  VIA Rail has had to offer $31 million in travel credits to delayed passengers since Canadian National imposed speed limits at its crossings last year.  Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi share Nobel Prize in chemistry for development of metal–organic frameworks. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney expects some tariff relief from today's talks with US President Donald Trump.  Carney government retooling border security Bill C-2 after opposition parties said they would not support it.  Israelis mark 2 years since Hamas October 7 attacks, as Palestinians endure another round of shelling in parts of Gaza.  Chris Barber and Tamara Lich, two leaders of the 2022 truckers convoy in Ottawa, to be sentenced today.  Marineland warns it may be forced to euthanize beluga whales if federal government does not agree to request for financial aid.   WestJet hikes checked bag fee for 2nd time in 2 years. Will Air Canada be next?  Researcher and backcountry enthusiast Fred Ramsdell still may not know he won the Nobel Prize for medicine. 

Province-wide teacher's strike in Alberta means class is cancelled for more than 700,000 students.  Canada aims for tariff relief as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to visit US President Donald Trump at White House.  CBC News obtains report that reveals Canadian tech helped US strike alleged Venezuelan drug boats.  A federal judge blocks effort by US President Donald Trump to send National Guard to Portland.  Gisèle Pelicot returns to court to face only man appealing verdict in France's mass rape trial.  Israel and Hamas are set to begin indirect negotiations in Cairo today to discuss US President Donald Trump's peace plan.  Trio of scientists awarded Nobel Prize for Medicine for work on T cells and peripheral immune tolerance.  Canadian rock band Rush plans a reunion tour for 2026.