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CBC.ca
Court documents shed light on relationship of mother, stepfather of missing N.S. children
Jack and Lilly Sullivan disappeared from their home in rural Nova Scotia more than eight months ago.
What's in store for Canada's housing market in 2026?
National home sales in Canada declined by 1.9 per cent in December compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, capping a year that saw lower interest rates but heightened economic anxiety.
Iran protester will not be given death sentence, state media reports
Human rights organization Hengaw reported that 26-year-old Essam Soltani, arrested in connection with protests in the city of Karaj, was due to be executed on Wednesday.
N.L pet owners call for trapping signage, regulation near community trails
These pet owners want more trapping regulation near community areas and clearer signage about where traps are laid because their dogs got caught - and one was killed - in wildlife traps.
More Americans than ever are identifying as political independents, poll shows
At a time when U.S. politics appears to be more deeply polarized than ever, you might think American voters would feel even more firmly attached to either the Republican or Democratic party. But new Gallup polling of more than 15,000 U.S. adults suggests something different.
Denmark sets a military tripwire. It's a message to Trump more than Russia or China
On paper, this token force is being deployed to bolster the island's security in response to U.S. complaints. What is extraordinary, perhaps even unprecedented, is that it serves as message more to the U.S. than it does to NATO's adversaries.
This Barbie is autistic. Some parents love her, but others say Mattel missed the mark
Mattel has released a new Barbie that is autistic, complete with accessories that some people with the neurodevelopmental condition rely on. While some in the autism community are applauding the new doll, others feel that it may have missed the mark.
Ontario government urged U.S. distillers to contact their politicians about the need to remove tariffs
Ontario sent a blunt message to U.S. booze suppliers when it yanked their alcohol off its shelves last year, pledging to redirect customers to local producers, and those businesses say they’re trying to make the most of what could be a limited-time opportunity.
Ontario school board invokes secrecy provision to withhold records on $34K fine art collection
A London, Ont., school board is using one of Ontario's most powerful secrecy provisions to avoid disclosing records about a modest art collection.
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Toronto Star
School closures, bus cancellations across Toronto and surrounding areas as snowstorm blasts southern Ontario
All Toronto public schools and universities are closed due to the weather.
Netanyahu casts the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase as largely symbolic
Netanyahu said the governing committee of Palestinians announced as part of the second phase was merely a “declarative move,” rather than the sign of progress
Mark Carney kicks off China trip with series of deals as both countries tout renewal of 'strategic partnership'
Most were renewals of non-binding agreements that had languished during the big chill in Canada-China relations for much of the past eight years.
Toronto snow day: orange snowfall warning in effect; 20-30 cm of snow expected, schools, universities closed across southern Ontario
Finch West LRT not running and several flights at Pearson airport affected, as Environment Canada estimates 20 to 30 centimetres of snow dump.
Crown probes accused killer’s claim she wasn’t warned about boys’ troubles. ‘I hate myself’ for awful text messages, she says
“I hate myself,” Becky Hamber testified, discussing the hateful texts she and her wife sent about the boys. “I’m deeply, deeply shocked that I did that.”
‘I trusted you and you killed my baby’: Toronto mom describes her shock after 3-year-old son’s alleged murder in a Children’s Aid bathroom
“You killed him. You killed him,” Shania John told the woman she’d trusted to babysit the day her son died.
He wants to carry on a family legacy as a Toronto firefighter — like his father and grandfather: 'I want to keep the blood going through that hall'
Liam Coles is attempting to become the third generation of his family to enter the service, following in the footsteps of his father, who served 24 years with Toronto fire and rose to the rank of captain, and his grandfather,…
Ontario colleges warn more cuts are inevitable without help. This is how bad they say it could get
"Severe financial strain" was worsened by international student cuts, Colleges Ontario says. The Ford government says a funding update is coming.
'Hudson & Rex': Inside the real-life dog poisoning mystery roiling Canada's beloved detective show
Concern about intense scrutiny from the show’s more vocal fans is a reason the information about the 2022 events has not been made public.
Ford government moves to pause affordable housing requirements near transit stations
The proposal would push affordable mandates in effect in Toronto, Mississauga and Kitchener to 2027.
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Globe and Mail
European troops arrive in Greenland after talks with U.S. end with no fix for dispute
Troop movements intend to send a signal to Trump that NATO together can safeguard the security of the Arctic region
Minneapolis mayor says federal agents causing chaos
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says federal officers are causing chaos after an officer shot a man in the leg, further heightening tensions across the city.
Greenland fears persist despite U.S.-Denmark talks in Washington
Despite high-level talks between the U.S., Greenland and Denmark on Wednesday, Greenlanders remain fearful of Trump's ambition to control the island. This is as Denmark and Greenland boost their military presence to safeguard sovereignty.
Trump sees killings in Iran’s crackdown easing, does not rule out U.S. military action
U.S. President believes no current plan for large-scale executions
Trump says he has been told killings in Iran are stopping
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had been told that killings in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests were subsiding and that he believed there was currently no plan for large-scale executions, even as tensions between Tehran and Washington remained high.
Iran's foreign minister says country won't hang arrested protesters
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in an interview with Fox News Channel’s Special Report on Wednesday that Iran has 'no plan' to carry out hangings, when asked about the anti-government protests in the country.
Canada, China plot course for more oil, gas and uranium exports
Agreement comes amid rising petroleum exports to China from Canada
Anxious but hopeful Venezuelans wait for their economy to hit the gas
Early signs of relief raise optimism, and more questions, in a country whose ‘co-operation agenda’ with Washington is only a few days old
Federal officer shoots man in Minneapolis after being ‘ambushed’ during arrest, officials say
The Department of Homeland Security says the man, who has non-life-threatening injuries, is a Venezuelan national who was in the U.S. illegally
Venezuela should stay in OPEC, Trump says
Venezuela is a founding member of the oil cartel but has seen output collapse in recent years under former president Maduro
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Global News
Venezuelan opposition leader makes high-stakes visit to Washington
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s meeting at the White House comes less than three weeks after Maduro was seized by U.S. forces.
Why a U.S. attack on Greenland would mean the ‘end’ of NATO
Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, which is a member of the U.S.-led NATO. Last week, Trump hinted at potential action.
Will China and Canada ease their tariffs? What’s at stake in Carney visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China is raising questions about whether some tariffs between Beijing and Ottawa could soon ease in what one expert is calling a 'test.'
Germany among NATO members sending troops to Greenland for Arctic mission
The mission, which comes at the request of Denmark, aims to explore possible military contributions to bolster the security of the region, a German defence ministry statement said.
Gaza ceasefire plan entering phase 2, Trump envoy says
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X that the ceasefire deal that the Republican president helped broker was entering its second phase.
U.S. to suspend visa processing for 75 countries including Russia, Somalia
The U.S. State Department said the move would apply to countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Iran protests: Tehran warns it will hit U.S. bases if Trump strikes
The United States said it was withdrawing some personnel from key bases in the Middle East as a precaution given heightened regional tensions.
Nearly a third of Canadians believe U.S. may try to invade Canada: poll
A new poll suggests almost a third of Canadians say the United States might attempt "direct action" to take control of Canada, with a fifth of Americans agreeing.
Greenland, Denmark ‘continue to differ’ with U.S. after White House meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump said “NATO should be leading the way for us to get it” and that otherwise Russia or China would — “AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!”
‘Leave Iran now,’ Ottawa urges Canadians as protests, crackdown intensify
The advisory points to the arrest and detention by Iranian authorities of several individuals 'including foreign and dual nationals.'
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New York Times
4 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them
The lawmakers, all Democrats who urged military service members not to follow illegal orders, said prosecutors had contacted them. But it is unclear what crime they might have committed.
Iran Says It Will Not Execute Protester Amid International Outcry
The judiciary said that Erfan Soltani was not sentenced to death, Iranian state media reported. His case has drawn attention to the fate of the arrested demonstrators.
Thailand Has 2nd Deadly Accident Involving a Crane in 2 Days
The crane’s collapse, which killed at least two people outside Bangkok, came a day after another crane fell on a train in the northeast, leaving at least 32 people dead.
After an Inconclusive Meeting, Greenlanders Ask: Now What?
A high-powered meeting in Washington on Wednesday ended in an impasse, leaving Greenlanders fearful of what comes next.
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Medical Evacuation From International Space Station
The members of Crew-11 — two American, one Russian and one Japanese — splashed down after one became ill, prompting an early return.
Harvard Slips on a Global Ranking List, as Chinese Schools Surge Ahead
Harvard still dominates, though it fell to No. 3 on a list measuring academic output. Other American universities are falling farther behind their global peers.
‘Squished Between Chairs’ on a Train: How Some Passengers Survived a Crane Collapse
Some travelers were able to squeeze out of mangled cars and others were rescued by residents, after the accident in northeastern Thailand. Dozens did not survive.
Greenland’s Future
We examine the debate over the Arctic island and what residents are saying.
Democrats Will Lose in 2028 Unless They Change Course Now
Despite the successes of 2025, the party still needs a radical shake up.
Federal Agent Shoots and Injures Man in Minneapolis, and F.B.I. Searches Reporter’s Home
Plus, a space station evacuation.
CNBC
AWS CEO Matt Garman tells CNBC its launch of European sovereign cloud is 'a big bet'
The Amazon Web Services European Sovereign Cloud will be "physically and logically separate" from other AWS regions, the company said.
NATO nations deploy to Greenland after tense White House talks
The joint NATO exercise comes shortly after tense talks between officials representing the U.S., Denmark and Greenland.
European chip stocks surge after TSMC posts record fourth-quarter profit; ASML pops 7%
European stocks open broadly higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran.
Five takeaways from crunch White House talks on Greenland’s future
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen described the White House talks as "frank but constructive."
TSMC delivers another record quarter as profit jumps 35% fueled by robust AI chip demand
TSMCy delivered another estimate-beating quarter, with profit up 35% from a year ago as advanced chip orders tied to AI continued to dominate its business.
Oil prices fall 3% after Trump says ‘killing has stopped’ in Iran
Concerns about a U.S. strike on Iran had been mounting after Trump vowed to take action against the regime’s crackdown on widespread protests in the country.
Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here's how it's going
The effects of a new social media ban for under 16s in Australia has been mixed so far. Some teens are embracing new habits while others are bypassing the law.
Trip.com shares plunge almost 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm
In a statement, Trip.com said it would "actively cooperate" with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal.
UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November
Economists expect the U.K. economy to improve in 2026, particularly as the Bank of England is likely to continue on its interest rate-cutting path.
CNBC Daily Open: Greenland and Iran tensions drive investors to gold and silver
Global geopolitical turmoil, as well as Trump's apparent attack on the Fed, is pushing up the prices of gold and silver.
Washington Post
Iran reopens airspace after Trump says protest crackdown has eased
Iran’s judiciary said that Erfan Soltani, a man said to be facing execution, would not be put to death. The Trump administration is weighing military strikes.
Ukraine’s politicians trade barbs as Kyiv shivers amid the loss of power
In Kyiv, a frigid lottery of sorts is playing out in which residents may have power, heat or water but almost never all three depending on where they live.
With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea
As relations between China and Japan deteriorate, and the Trump administration remains unpredictable, South Korea’s president must strike a delicate balance.
Iran’s protests come after waves of unrest, spanning years
Here’s how the protests across Iran and deadly regime crackdown echo previous moments of anti-government unrest, and how they diverge.
Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout
A government-imposed nationwide communications blackout has left Iranians outside the country scrambling to reach family and friends.
U.S. announces launch of second phase of Gaza peace plan
White House envoy Steve Witkoff announced the formation of a committee of Palestinian technocrats and the start of “full demilitarization and reconstruction.”
Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Vance’s Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland agreed to set up a “high-level working group” after the White House talks, but said there was little consensus so far.
Trump says Iran has stopped killings as U.S. weighs military options
The Pentagon earlier had moved troops and equipment away from some facilities in the Middle East, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last year.
Venezuela releases multiple detained U.S. citizens, State Department says
It was the first known release of U.S. citizens from Venezuelan prisons since the U.S. military captured authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro.
BBC
Lord Offord named as Reform UK's Scottish leader
The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.
Offside or not? Man City, Arsenal and VAR inconsistencies
Manchester City had their goal disallowed, while Arsenal's was allowed to stand. But the VAR should not look to be consistent with a previous bad decision.
Robertson sacking marks another slip from the summit for All Blacks
Scott Robertson's sacking is just the most high-profile symptom of a deeper malaise in New Zealand rugby union.
Millions of people to see their local council elections delayed
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.
Changes to flagship disability scheme don't go far enough, campaigners say
Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing "a single disabled person".
Henry Zeffman: A huge moment for the future of the British right
It was Kemi Badenoch's belief that Robert Jenrick was about to make the ultimate leap to the right which has plunged the Conservative Party into turmoil.
New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a 15-strong French military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
She's offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?
Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Robertson keen to stay at Liverpool but 'wants to play'
Liverpool's Andy Robertson on contract talks, a "stressful summer" and why he "wants to play" rather than sit on the bench.
The Independent
Footage of electrician Alexander Cashford allegedly being attacked with glass bottle shown in murder trial
A jury has been shown the moment an electrician was allegedly attacked with a glass bottle by three teenagers.
Killer driver claimed he was too ill to face justice. Then unearthed footage showed him playing rugby
In one of Merseyside Police biggest ever operations, detectives were able to unravel Steven Naylor’s ‘piece of fiction’ through startling footage of him playing sport, in the pub and driving a speedboat
Martin Lewis reveals how to get up to £250 with latest bank switching offers
Many banks are also offering boosted perks for new customers in 2026
Everything Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick have said about each other amid speculation of Reform defection
The Reform UK leader had described the Tory MP as a ‘fraud’ as recently as last summer
A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it
When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir recounts her journey after her son's abduction by Hamas
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, known for her advocacy for hostages abducted by Hamas-led militants, has a memoir coming out this spring
Offshore wind auction to attract £3.4bn of private investment, Government says
The investment will go towards building factories, ports and domestic supply chains.
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after 'threat' alert
A Turkish Airlines flight has made an emergency landing at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport after a passenger created an in-flight wireless network whose name contained a bomb threat
Artist loses WhatsApp test case in battle to prove ex husband signed £1.5m house to her
The legal test case at the High Court was over when statements made in WhatsApp messages become legally binding
How Iran’s internet blackout is quietly affecting your social media feed | Debunked
Iran’s internet blackout is impacting news algorithms and our social media feeds, an internet watchdog has warned.
