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People in Iran's capital shouted from their homes and rallied in the street Thursday night after the country's exiled crown prince called for a mass demonstration, witnesses said, a new escalation in the protests that have spread nationwide across the Islamic Republic. Internet access and telephone lines in Iran cut out immediately after the protests began.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to stand firm when he travels to China later this month and keep the steep tariffs on its electric vehicles in place.

Ottawa firefighters acted quickly Thursday morning to extinguish a blaze that began when a family's dog chewed a heated ski glove, causing its battery to ignite.

Alberta Conservative MP Garnett Genuis says he was denied permission to hold an event on York University's campus on Friday.

Violent clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have continued to intensify in the northern city of Aleppo, entering a third day, as tens of thousands of civilians were forced to flee their homes.

The 23-player roster that will represent Canada in Italy next month will be unveiled on Friday afternoon in Toronto.

City of Calgary officials will provide an update this afternoon at 1 p.m. on the work to repair the Bearspaw south feeder main after it burst on Dec. 30.

NASA is considering a rare early return of its crew from the International Space Station over an unspecified medical issue involving one of the astronauts after cancelling a spacewalk.

A viral video showcasing an Alberta family’s tight squeeze on a recent WestJet flight is prompting conversations about passenger legroom on Canadian airlines and whether the federal government needs to get involved.

Exports to the U.S. slumped in October to their lowest level outside of the pandemic since 1997, while exports to countries other than the U.S. jumped in the same month. The shift comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed hefty tariffs on much of the world.

It wasn't immediately clear Thursday what trade-offs Olivia Chow's administration has made to balance the budget while limiting new tax revenue.

The Supreme Court of Canada has given a group opposing the Ford government's redevelopment of Ontario Place leave to appeal legislation the province used to fast-track construction.

The White House announced Wednesday that it's withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the UN.

Plus, how to view the live ceremony, hosted for a second time by Nikki Glaser.

That figure is 12.5 per cent of the Liberal government's 200-gun goal.

Tajah Henry had earlier pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her 15-month-old son after she left him in a bath, then cleaned her apartment with her headphones on.

The 2025 survey also found that the proportion of Canadians who have trust in parliament has grown to 83 per cent.

The cancellation of a planned event at York University has led some Conservative MPs to accuse students there of attacking free speech.

Lucy Raven's “Murderers Bar” captures not only the removal of the hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River — but also our Icarian folly.

Five Republicans joined Democrats in voting to advance the war powers resolution. However, it has virtually no chance of becoming law.

Pope Leo XIV wants to consult the Church’s top leaders regularly and as a group

Protestors in Minneapolis shouted during a tense standoff with masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The anger comes after the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent on Jan. 7.

Nickolay Mladenov, a former U.N. Mideast envoy, has been chosen to oversee the ceasefire in Gaza, Netanyahu says

French farmers fear free trade agreement with South American bloc will flood the EU with cheap food imports

37-year-old’s killing has set off a clash between federal and state officials

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for more demonstrations in Tehran, despite at least 41 deaths and more than 2,270 arrests in protests so far

A broad release would offer a sign of change in the country, where the practice of imprisoning foreigners had become routine

Snow and frost transformed the grounds of zoos in Germany and Hungary into impressive snowy landscapes.

Though largely symbolic, the resolution shows range of opposition to U.S.’s intervention in the South American country

Video contains repeated profanities. Swearing and a tear gas-like chemical irritant filled the air as protesters and immigration agents scuffled and shoved each other in Minneapolis on Thursday (Jan. 8), the morning after an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in her car - the latest violent incident during President Donald Trump's nationwide crackdown on migrants.

The protest represented the first test of whether the Iranian public could be swayed by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, whose father fled Iran just before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Here's why Trump may be keen on acquiring Greenland, and why it's an important strategic security asset no matter who's in charge.

As a cornerstone of any post-war settlement, Ukraine has sought strong guarantees which commit the U.S. and other Western allies to come to Ukraine's aid if Russia invades again.

Denmark has welcomed a meeting with the U.S. next week to discuss President Donald Trump’s renewed call for Greenland to come under American control.

Freeland made the announcement amid concerns raised by opposition MPs who said she should have resigned earlier after accepting a role advising a foreign government.

Premier Scott Moe is hoping Prime Minister Mark Carney can make progress on market access for canola, which remains subject to Chinese tariffs.

Trump has said he wants interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez to give the U.S. and private companies "total access" to her country's oil industry.

"The world’s criminals are on notice. You can run, but you can’t hide," warned U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

A U.S. military seizure of Greenland from a longtime ally, Denmark, would send shock waves through the NATO alliance and deepen the divide between Trump and European leaders.

National security and rising inequality are two of the biggest risks to economies today, said Canadian bank leaders at a conference Tuesday.

The release, which began on Thursday, offers the first gesture of conciliation under an interim government, even as arrests and crackdowns continue.

Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump and portrayed his state as “a beacon” of democracy in a State of the State address that suggested national ambitions.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani described a complex and expensive expansion of child care in New York City that would add programs for 2-year-olds.

Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words.

The agent who shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday was pulled about 100 yards by a car last year while firing a stun gun at the driver. A cut on his arm required 20 stitches.

Federal officers fired tear gas to disperse early-morning protesters as outrage mounted in Minneapolis over the killing of a 37-year-old woman in her vehicle.

Harvey Weinstein said he felt like he was on “a slow march to my death” as prosecutors continued to pursue the case after an aspiring actress accused him of raping her in 2013.

On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.

Lawyers for a former officer charged with abandoning children in the police response accused prosecutors of withholding information. A judge ruled prosecutors had erred but denied a motion for a mistrial.

The legislation would fund parts of the government ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline in a bipartisan breakthrough after the nation’s longest shutdown.

The decision is poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy but also the U.S. fiscal situation.

The window for U.S. importers to file for electronic refunds if the Supreme Court rules Trump's IEEPA tariffs are illegal is approaching.

CNBC "Squawk Box" anchor Becky Quick details her daughter's rare disease journey, and explains why it inspired her to launch CNBC Cures.

The Kremlin has not commented on Trump's Greenland ambitions, with analysts saying they serve a bigger purpose for Moscow.

The Trump administration used to military to snatch Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last week.

While talks haven't been finalized, deals could involve offtake agreements, infrastructure support and credit lines, the CEO of mining firm Amaroq told CNBC.

Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.

U.S. defense stocks rallied in pre-market moves, following their European counterparts.

Warner Bros. Discovery's board still sees its deal with Netflix as the superior option over Paramount's recently amended hostile offer.

The U.S. military operation dubbed "Absolute Resolve" had seven U.S. troops injured during the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Though largely symbolic, the measure would be a rare assertion of Congress’s role in using lethal force after the stunning raid to capture Nicolás Maduro.

Security forces have repeatedly responded with violence, including killing protesters, raiding hospitals and arresting thousands, according to rights groups.

Jorge Rodríguez, the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly and brother of interim president Delcy Rodríguez, said authorities were releasing political prisoners.

No country in the region has a closer partnership with the Pentagon than Colombia.

Trump administration officials say the Venezuelan government only has a few weeks before it would “go broke” if it doesn’t “play ball.”

Simon Beck works alone, using a compass and a pair of snowshoes to create intricate patterns as large as three soccer fields.

After Western leaders signed a document on post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, Russia said it would view foreign peacekeeping troops as a threat.

Israel’s enforcement of its shifting demarcation line in Gaza has left hundreds of Palestinians dead in the months since an Oct. 10 ceasefire.

While many European leaders’ reactions to the Venezuela raid were muted, there have been forceful rebukes of the Trump administration’s greediness on Greenland.

Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.

Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

The visit to Charing Cross Hospital is the couple's first public engagement of 2026.

The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.

Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.

No further action will be taken over the complaint first made in 2020 against Dame Sarah Mullally.

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident by a fleeing driver last year, according to the report

Javier Guzman, who has been the program’s senior broadcast producer since August, was dismissed after Wednesday night’s broadcast.

A Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer struck by a car last month while helping a stranded motorist has died from his injuries, the department announced

Footage and witness descriptions do not appear to indicate any imminent threat or ‘assault’

The Mexican government reports a sharp decline in homicide rates, claiming its security strategy is working

Pope Leo XIV says he intends to bring the world’s Catholic cardinals together on an annual basis

Vice President berates press and accuses journalists of putting ‘law enforcement at risk’ by questioning whether shooting of Minnesota woman was justified

The Trump Store was opened in 2020 and carries a wide variety of items — including ‘Trump 2028’ merchandise

Kieran Cameron, 43, was reported missing from HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington on Tuesday evening

Nationwide internet blackout as unrest spreads to more cities