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CBC.ca
Canada cruises past Denmark at men's world junior hockey championship
Gavin McKenna scored a hat trick as Canada finally flexed its muscles at the world junior championship in a 9-1 victory over Denmark on Monday night.
China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in 2nd day of exercises aimed at further isolating the island
China launched 10 hours of live-firing exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, the second day of Beijing's largest-ever war games around the island, aimed at swiftly cutting its links to outside support in the event of a conflict.
This retired B.C. couple escaped fire twice in 2025
Ritchie and Rene Day were enjoying a quiet evening in their unit at Johnny’s Motel in Grand Forks when they heard banging on their unit’s door on the evening of Dec. 21. “We just couldn't believe it,” said Ritchie Day from her son’s house. “Another fire.”
Duty free shops say they're still losing sales as Canada-U.S. cross-border travel plummets
Owners of duty free shops in Windsor and Sarnia say they continue to suffer the fall-out from the U.S. trade war, seeing drops in business in the 30 per cent range year over year.
Couple from Gatineau, Que., found dead while vacationing in Dominican Republic
The son of Alain Noël and Christine Sauvé found their bodies inside the couple's vacation home on Boxing Day, the family told Radio-Canada.
Chevy Chase's comedy and quarrels are in the spotlight in a new documentary
In the new film I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not, set to premiere on New Year's Day, Chase reflects on a dark childhood and a complicated career that spans the very beginnings of Saturday Night Live to a rocky tenure on sitcom Community.
Vancouver Whitecaps reach proposed settlement in lawsuit seeking damages for 2024 Messi no-show
Fan alleged "bait-and-switch" in lawsuit launched after international superstars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquet didn't show up as advertised with Inter Miami to play the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Newcomers seeking permanent residency face uncertainty, frustration over Ontario immigration changes
Concerned about recent changes to immigration in Ontario, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad is anxiously awaiting word on whether he can become a Canadian permanent resident.
Beyoncé becomes fifth musician to join the billionaire club
The elusive pop star can credit her massive catalogue of hits and high-grossing tours for pushing her into 10-figure territory, according to Forbes — though a few business ventures, concert films and live performances have added to her wealth.
Community rallies around Montreal eatery owner after group dine-and-dash
A Montreal restaurant owner who has made giving back to the community a priority was shocked after some diners skipped out on their bill on Christmas Eve. But after posting the incident on social media, someone offered to pay the tab.
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Toronto Star
Toronto sees 35 per cent spike in holiday overdose calls over previous years
While suspected overdoses jumped in late December, public health officials say the number of fatalities remains stable.
Wind warning ends in Toronto; thousands still without power
Although the GTA is no longer under a wind warning, some areas in northern York Region and parts of Durham Region are under weather alerts for snow squall conditions.
Toronto hires traffic 'czar' to reduce and manage notorious gridlock
According to an internal memo obtained by the Star, Toronto has hired its new chief congestion officer.
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Temperatures remained high in 2025 despite the presence of a La Nina, the occasional natural cooling of Pacific Ocean waters that influences weather worldwide.
Mexican authorities seized $40 million in motorcycles belonging to fugitive Ryan Wedding, FBI says
American authorities said the 62-high end motorcycles that were seized in Mexico this month are believed to be owned by Wedding, who remains at large.
9.0 quake in B.C. could kill thousands and cost $128 billion, report foresees
A "megathrust" earthquake scenario would result in the destruction of 18,000 buildings and extensive damage to 10,000 more, the report says.
After my Toronto social circle shrank to just two people, I turned to 'friend-dating' apps to find my way back
I decided to test two friendship-making apps to try and rebuild a social circle after years of death, divorce and drifting apart.
Organizers of West Bank delegation blocked by Israel call for steeper sanctions
Members of a Canadian delegation that was denied entry to the West Bank earlier this month are calling on Ottawa to tighten sanctions targeting new Israeli settlements in occupied territory.
Your month-by-month financial checklist for 2026, including key dates you'll want to remember
Follow these experts' tips to help you master your money in 2026, one month at a time.
This engaged couple can afford a home but aren't sure it makes financial sense. Could it help them get ahead?
“The question is, is this something we should actually be saving for? Or is there something better we should be saving for?” Financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons breaks down the scenarios.
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Globe and Mail
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80
Zia’s archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina, another former prime minister, defined the country’s politics for a generation
Trump says he supports strikes on Iran in meeting with Netanyahu
U.S. President says he would attack if he were convinced the country was trying to rebuild its nuclear program
Putin claims Ukraine attacked his residence, denting hopes for peace
Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence, although it provided no evidence to back up an assertion that Kyiv dismissed as baseless and designed to undermine peace negotiations.
Boxer Anthony Joshua survives car crash that killed two in Nigeria
British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that killed two people, local police said on Monday.
U.S. bombs boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says
U.S. military says it also struck a boat in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing two
Families of Bondi Beach victims demand answers on security failures and rising antisemitism
17 families called for a federal inquiry to investigate the rise in antisemitism in an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
U.S. Homeland Security launches fraud investigation in Minneapolis
Prosecutors allege Feeding Our Future was at the centre of largest COVID-19-related fraud scam in U.S.
Two pilots killed after their helicopters collided in New Jersey are identified
Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71, were friends who would often have breakfast together
Trump issues Iran warning after Gaza ceasefire discussions with Netanyahu
U.S. President warns Iran against rebuilding its nuclear program as he tries to create fresh momentum for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
In boozy South Korea, hangover cures are a must
Drinkers young and old rely on various remedies to keep up. Whether they actually work is beside the point
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Global News
U.S. pledges $2B in UN humanitarian aid, pushes agencies to ‘adapt’ to cuts
The pledge creates an umbrella fund from which money will be doled out to agencies and priorities, a key part of U.S. demands for drastic changes across the U.N.
Trump warns Iran after meeting with Netanyahu on Gaza, Middle East future
Trump said the U.S. could carry out further military strikes if Iran attempts to reconstitute its nuclear program as he held wide-ranging talks with Netanyahu at his Florida home.
Trump says U.S. ‘hit’ Venezuela dock where drugs allegedly loaded on boats
The explosion would mark the first known time the U.S. has carried out operations on land in Venezuela since a pressure campaign began against the government of Nicolas Maduro.
Zelenskyy rejects Russia’s claim Ukraine drones attacked Putin’s residence
Russia says it is reviewing its negotiating position after claiming Ukrainian drones attacked the state residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin overnight Monday.
Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that kills 2 people in Nigeria
Preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot, according to Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos state commissioner for information.
China stages military drills around Taiwan in warning to ‘separatist forces’
Taiwan’s aviation authority said more than 100,000 international air travelers would be affected by flight cancellations or diversions.
U.S. offering 15-year security guarantee to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.
Ukraine, Russia ‘closer than ever’ to peace after Zelenskyy talks: Trump
Zelenskyy said he will raise “territorial issues” as Moscow and Kyiv remain fiercely at odds over the fate of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
Indonesian rescuers search for a Spanish coach and 3 children after tour boat sinks
Indonesian rescuers searched near Komodo National Park after a tour boat sank, leaving a Spanish soccer coach and three children missing amid rough seas and poor visibility.
Nigerians react after U.S. airstrikes targeting alleged Islamic State camp
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the U.S had launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.
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New York Times
Justice Department Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid for Unauthorized Immigrants
The department said the state’s policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities violates federal law.
Yonaguni, the Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud with Japan
Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As China’s dispute with Tokyo escalates, some residents are worried.
New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled
The jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was “evidently” connected to President Trump’s name being added to the arts center.
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.
How a Research Trip to Antarctica Deals With Time Zones
The clocks aboard our icebreaker will be changed several times en route to Antarctica. It’s one of many things that make the expedition feel otherworldly.
Hundreds Sue Virginia Hospital and Executives Over Unneeded Surgeries
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Dies
A leader for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.
Democrats Aim to Spotlight Republican Efforts to Rewrite the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
On the fifth anniversary of the attack, which falls next Tuesday, Democrats plan to hold an informal hearing to review President Trump’s clemency for the rioters and G.O.P. attempts to sanitize the event.
New York City Takes Over Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn
Maimonides Health is a community fixture that will become part of NYC Health + Hospitals. Many of its patients are on government medical plans.
Russia Threatens to Harden Its Stance on Ukraine
Plus, food trends for 2026. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
CNBC
Meta acquires intelligent agent firm Manus, capping year of aggressive AI moves
Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, capping a year of massive spending on artificial intelligence.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall on penultimate day of the year
Investors will be focused on China's military exercises around Taiwan today, after it announced new drills surrounding the island Monday.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed in final week of 2025
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday as investors kicked off the final trading week of the year.
I've studied hundreds of highly successful kids: This popular parenting style worries me—what we should be focusing on instead
"Never Enough" author Jennifer Breheny Wallace has spent seven years interviewing high-achieving kids and their families. She reveals the most popular but potentially harmful parenting trend—and what kids really need from their parents.
Trump threatens to 'knock the hell' out of Iran if they build weapons
President Donald Trump threatened further military action against Iran during a Monday meeting at Mar-a-Lago with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Softbank to buy data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion in AI push
Japan's SoftBank on Monday said it has agreed to buy data center investment firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion.
European defense stocks slide amid Ukraine peace talks
European stocks start the last trading week of the year in flat territory.
I study couples and money: If you and your partner make just one money move in 2026, do this
It "isn't in some fancy investing tactic, hot stock tip, or obscure cryptocurrency," says Douglas Boneparth, CFP, a financial advisor for more than 20 years.
Zelenskyy asks Trump for 50 years of security guarantees, says meeting with Russia possible
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Monday that he had asked for security guarantees for up to 50 years for Ukraine.
Add these 2 routines to your workday in 2026, says focus and productivity expert: 'Get more out of your life outside work'
Cal Newport, author of several books on focus and productivity, suggests a routine for deep work and a routine that can help manage work anxiety after-hours.
Washington Post
How ancient Sparta explains 2026
Netanyahu, the Trump administration and others on the global right are drawing renewed inspiration from a Greek city-state mythologized for its militarism.
Israeli recognition of Somaliland prompts global outcry, emergency U.N. meeting
Israel’s diplomatic move makes it an outlier in the international community.
China launches military drills off Taiwan after U.S. approves arms package
Beijing’s military launched a massive simulated blockade of Taiwan, sending a warning to the independent island after the U.S. approved a $11 billion arms sale.
Tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine after Trump’s peace talks
Russian allegations of an attack on one of Putin’s residences, denied by Ukraine, injected new uncertainty into U.S.-sponsored peace talks.
Iran sends conflicting signals on its missiles as Israeli concerns grow
The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu will focus prominently on Iran’s ballistic missile program. Reports of recent tests raised questions about Iran’s intentions.
India’s aviation meltdown exposes long-brewing pilot fatigue crisis
Aviation experts and pilot groups say IndiGo’s unprecedented scheduling crisis this month was due in part to an industry failure to address pilot fatigue.
Man kills 9, including his children, in Suriname stabbing, police say
Police accused a 42-year-old man of killing nine people outside the capital, Paramaribo, days after Christmas.
Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone after talks as hurdles remain
The United States will help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks in January, as Trump called the peace process “very complicated stuff.”
Skier glides down Mount Etna as volcano erupts in the background
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days. That hasn’t stopped visitors to Europe’s largest active volcano.
How Pan Am and Kodak turned into fashion brands, with a K-beauty glow-up
In South Korea, National Geographic and even Lockheed Martin are among the U.S. brands that have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines.
BBC
Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.
Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
The US president would not confirm US media reports that the explosion was caused by a CIA drone strike.
Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.
'Is it jury duty? I don't have time for that': Bobby Seagull on receiving MBE letter
The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.
Anthony Joshua in stable condition after Nigeria car crash that killed two friends
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies
Cecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ".
How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.
Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.
Foreign Office orders review of 'failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.
The Independent
As a property slump drags on, China's economy looks more resilient than it feels
By some measures, China's economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence
Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025
Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street
New York teachers stunned to learn some students can’t read time on old clocks after phone ban comes into play
At least 31 states and the District of Columbia restrict cell phones in schools
What's inside Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano? Scientists obtain first 3D images
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here's some alternatives to the landfill
According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year
A look at Tiger Woods' life as he turns 50, in photos
Tiger Woods turned 50 on Tuesday, Dec. 30, a milestone for the golf great who has left a trail of brilliance on the course and struggles off the course.
Florida man accused of robbing meat market while naked except for a mask
Kobe Watkins, 24, was arrested after he robbed BJ’s Meat Market in Lake City, police say
Texas man accused of trying to aid Islamic State group is charged with international terrorism
A 21-year-old Texas man who authorities say provided bomb materials and money to people he believed were affiliated with the Islamic State group has been federally charged with international terrorism
Snow map: Where wintry showers and ice will hit UK on New Year’s Day after Met Office weather warning
The Met Office has warned that frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption.
Killer fungus becoming more infectious and spreading worldwide
Study says fungus uses proactive ways to evade drugs and human immune response
