CTVNews.ca Top Stories Israel’s evacuation order for Gaza could breach international law: UN The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that Israel’s siege of Gaza and its evacuation order for the north of the enclave could amount to a forcible transfer of civilians and be in breach of international law. The mother of an Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video appeals for her release The mother of a young Israeli woman held by Hamas appealed for her release on Tuesday, calling the seizure of some 200 hostages ‘a crime against humanity.’ Clashes again erupt on the Lebanon-Israel border after an anti-tank missile is fired from Lebanon Clashes erupted again Tuesday on the border between Lebanon and Israel, where Israeli forces and armed groups in Lebanon have engaged in a series of low-level skirmishes since the outbreak of the latest war in Gaza. opinion opinion | Don Martin: What will change if Poilievre’s Conservatives win a majority in the next election? In his column for CTVNews.ca, political columnist Don Martin contemplates a future with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as prime minister, and what will change should his party win a majority government in the next federal election. Champagne says he wishes grocers were more ‘forthcoming’ on plans to stabilize prices Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices. These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning Water, power food and medicine are running out in Gaza, Trudeau weighs in on the Israel-Hamas war and calls for hostages to be released, and B.C. announces new rules for short-term rentals. Here’s what you need to know to know to start your day. 21-year-old Israeli-Canadian jumped on grenade to save fiancee during Hamas attack, family says The fifth Canadian known to have died in the Israel-Hamas war has been identified as a 21-year-old man. DEVELOPING DEVELOPING | Intense bombardments strike in southern Gaza on 11th day of Israel-Hamas war Palestinians described intense bombardments early Tuesday near two towns in southern Gaza, where Israel had ordered civilians to seek refuge. Thousands of people trying to escape Gaza are gathered in Rafah, which has the territory’s only border crossing to Egypt. Mediators are pressing for an agreement to let aid in and refugees with foreign passports out. Chinese jets make ‘dangerous and reckless’ intercept of Canadian surveillance flight: Blair A Canadian surveillance flight enforcing North Korea sanctions was intercepted by Chinese fighter jets on Monday, drawing criticism from Defence Minister Bill Blair. Canada ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial to hear testimony from final Ottawa resident The trial for two ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers is set to wrap up hearing testimony from downtown Ottawa residents today. Statistics Canada to release September inflation reading this morning Statistics Canada is set to release its September inflation reading this morning. Progress on getting inflation down has stalled in recent months as underlying price pressures remain broad in the economy. Opioid overdose deaths among Ontario homeless people have risen dramatically, study finds A new study says people experiencing homelessness make up a growing proportion of opioid overdose deaths in Ontario. Chinese jets make ‘dangerous and reckless’ intercept of Canadian surveillance flight: Blair A Canadian surveillance flight enforcing North Korea sanctions was intercepted by Chinese fighter jets on Monday, drawing criticism from Defence Minister Bill Blair. B.C. is bringing in new rules for short-term rentals. Here’s what’s changing B.C.’s new legislation on short-term rentals will triple the fines for hosts who break the rules, and bring in a number of new requirements for operators in an attempt to return units to the long-term market. Homeowners on the brink face tough choice of selling home as mortgage payments climb As more and more homeowners face mortgage renewals at surprisingly higher interest rates, some are facing the dreaded prospect of having to sell a home they can no longer afford. World Russian parliament moves to rescind ratification of global nuclear test ban The lower house of the Russian parliament on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a bill revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban. Versailles Palace evacuated again for security alert amid high vigilance in France against attacks The Palace of Versailles, one of France’s most visited tourist attractions, is being evacuated for a security scare. It’s the second time in four days the palace has had to close, with France on heightened alert against feared attacks after the fatal stabbing of a school teacher. The mother of an Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video appeals for her release The mother of a young Israeli woman held by Hamas appealed for her release on Tuesday, calling the seizure of some 200 hostages ‘a crime against humanity.’ Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine as well as Russian backing for China’s bid to expand its economic and diplomatic influence abroad. DEVELOPING DEVELOPING | Intense bombardments strike in southern Gaza on 11th day of Israel-Hamas war Palestinians described intense bombardments early Tuesday near two towns in southern Gaza, where Israel had ordered civilians to seek refuge. Thousands of people trying to escape Gaza are gathered in Rafah, which has the territory’s only border crossing to Egypt. Mediators are pressing for an agreement to let aid in and refugees with foreign passports out. Clashes again erupt on the Lebanon-Israel border after an anti-tank missile is fired from Lebanon Clashes erupted again Tuesday on the border between Lebanon and Israel, where Israeli forces and armed groups in Lebanon have engaged in a series of low-level skirmishes since the outbreak of the latest war in Gaza. Politics ‘Even wars have rules’: Trudeau calls on Hamas to free hostages, allow humanitarian access Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for Hamas to immediately free Israeli hostages and permit unimpeded humanitarian access into Gaza, where a dire crisis is unfolding as the war in the region is into its tenth day. Champagne says he wishes grocers were more ‘forthcoming’ on plans to stabilize prices Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices. Families, non-essential embassy staff at Canadian missions in Israel leave: Global Affairs Family members and some non-essential embassy staff from Canada’s missions in Tel Aviv and Ramallah have left the region, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) announced late Monday. Health Study finds withdrawing less blood for ICU lab tests reduces patient strain, waste Intensive care units can collect less blood for lab tests and thereby reduce transfusions for critically ill patients who may have blood drawn multiple times a day, suggests a large study that says switching to lower-volume tubes can preserve the blood supply and reduce strain on already fragile patients. Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 27 kg, study finds The medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight, or about 27 kilograms (60 pounds) on average, when combined with intensive diet and exercise, a new study shows. New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder New guidance to help family doctors detect and manage high-risk drinking addresses a crucial gap in knowledge among both patients and doctors, say its authors, who warn that a common practice to prescribe antidepressants can actually induce cravings for alcohol. Sci-Tech Australian safety watchdog fines social platform X US $385,000 for not tackling child abuse content Australia’s online safety watchdog said on Monday it had fined X — the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — 610,500 Australian dollars (US $385,000) for failing to fully explain how it tackled child sexual exploitation content. ‘Ring of fire’ eclipse appears over the Americas A rare celestial spectacle appeared over the Americas Saturday — the likes of which won’t be seen again in this part of the world until 2046. NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind NASA’s Psyche spacecraft rocketed away Friday on a six-year journey to a rare metal-covered asteroid. Entertainment Miniature ‘Star Wars’ X-wing gets over US$3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker’s collection A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a ‘Star Wars’ film sold for over US$3 million during an auction over the weekend of items both collected and created by longtime Hollywood model-maker Greg Jein. Suzanne Somers dead at 76; actor played Chrissy Snow on past U.S. TV sitcom ‘Three’s Company’ Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show ‘Three’s Company’ as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76. Chris Evans says he’s ‘enjoying life’ as a newlywed after marrying Alba Baptista Chris Evans has traded in his Captain America shield for a wedding band on Saturday during an appearance at New York Comic-Con (NYCC), where he publicly confirmed for the first time that he recently wed actress Alba Baptista. Business Statistics Canada to release September inflation reading this morning Statistics Canada is set to release its September inflation reading this morning. Progress on getting inflation down has stalled in recent months as underlying price pressures remain broad in the economy. Champagne says he wishes grocers were more ‘forthcoming’ on plans to stabilize prices Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices. Ex-FTX exec was ‘horrified’ last year when he learned of US$13 billion shortfall A former FTX executive and one-time billionaire testified against the cryptocurrency exchange’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, on Monday at his fraud trial, saying his admiration for him faded as he watched excessive spending on investments, property and celebrities precede a US$13 billion shortfall that left him feeling ‘blindsided and horrified.’ Lifestyle Crushing wine grapes by foot is back. Here’s why winemakers say it makes a difference Natural wine — which emphasizes sustainability and minimal processing — is seeing growing interest in the U.S. even though overall wine consumption has been declining since 2015, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, a research firm. ‘You shouldn’t lose hope, but this is pretty crazy’: N.B. woman reunites with cat missing for 5 years Morgan Daye first lost her cat Peter in 2018 when living in Milledgeville, with the feline finally being found five years later on Saint John’s west side. Grandmother and granddaughter flight attendant duo hits the skies Flight attendant Cynthia Heck finished up the safety demonstration and walked through the cabin, confirming passengers were ready for takeoff. Sports Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks’ lawsuit or move to arbitration The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them to be dismissed. Soccer match between Belgium and Sweden suspended after gunman kills 2 Swedes in Brussels Thousands of soccer fans were kept inside Belgium’s national stadium for about 2 1/2 hours Monday after a game between host Belgium and Sweden was suspended at halftime following a gunman fatally shooting two Swedes in Brussels before kickoff. Phillies slugger Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play baseball at 2028 L.A. Olympics The Philadelphia Phillies slugger said it would be a dream to play for Team USA when baseball returns for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Autos Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company’s future is at stake Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford called on autoworkers to come together to end a monthlong strike that he says could cost the company the ability to invest in the future. Unifor members at GM vote 80 per cent in favour of new contract Canada’s largest private-sector union says workers at General Motors Co. have a new three-year collective agreement, with 80.5 per cent of them ratifying it in a vote held online and in person. UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says walkouts could be added at any moment. Stay Connected
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