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CBC.ca
Mexico probing whether B.C. mining company was responsible in kidnapping of its workers
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether a Canadian mining company holds any responsibility in the suspected cartel kidnapping of 10 of its workers, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
Former minister Freeland violated election rules during 2024 byelection, watchdog finds
Former deputy prime minister and cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland violated election rules during a 2024 byelection, the Commissioner of Canada Elections said on Friday.
What we know — and don't — about the guns used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting
Three days after one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada's history, it's still unclear how the shooter, who had a history of mental illness, got hold of the two guns recovered at the crime scene.
Democrats launching probe into Trump, Lutnick links with Moroun after Gordie Howe bridge threat
Democrats in Washington say they’re launching an investigation into the Trump administration and its links to the wealthy owner of the Ambassador Bridge after the U.S. president threatened to block the opening of the competing Gordie Howe Bridge earlier this week.
Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Barak apologizes for maintaining Epstein relationship after 2008 conviction
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his yearslong friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that included regular correspondence and multiple visits to the disgraced financier's Manhattan apartment, as well as visit to his private island.
The facts about Iran protest flags
Different versions of the Iranian flag have appeared at protests around the world. Here are the facts about what each of them represent.
Diageo, Ontario government reach agreement to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves — but plant closure remains
Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors.
Inmate on the run after escaping N.B. jail, alert says
A 35-year-old inmate who climbed a fence and escaped from the provincial jail in Shediac is still on the loose, New Brunswick RCMP said Friday.
Oscar-nominated director Jafar Panahi says he will return to Iran despite looming arrest
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi says he plans to return to Iran after Oscar season is over, despite the looming threat of his arrest amid a government crackdown on protests that has killed thousands and detained many more.
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Toronto Star
Winter Olympics 2026 live: Sidney Crosby scores, Swiss fans throw beers on ice as Canada leads Switzerland in men's hockey action
Our live coverage will have everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Booze giants lose lawsuit against LCBO over lowest price breach of contract
Judge rules in provincial liquor monopoly's favour after coalition of suppliers sued over being hit with more than $100 million in "chargebacks" for breaching lowest price in Canada agreement.
Fred Hahn bowing out as CUPE Ontario president following antisemitism controversy
Hahn, who has been president of the Ontario arm of the Canadian Union of Public Employees since 2010, said he will not seek re-election in a May vote.
Crown Royal stays on LCBO shelves after deal with Ford government
Crown Royal will remain on the shelves at Ontario liquor stores after the province and the whisky brand’s parent company reached an agreement on $23 million in new investments in the province.
Freeland violated law by answering questions about byelection: elections commissioner
Freeland was the deputy prime minister and finance minister on June 23 and 24, 2024, when she was asked about Toronto—St. Paul's Liberal candidate, Leslie Church.
About 200,000 people expected to march in North York on Saturday in support of Iranian protesters
Yonge Street in North York is expected to see "extreme traffic and transit delays," with police advising residents and commuters to find other ways around the area.
Devo Brown announces exit from Breakfast Television, teases next plans: 'This is not a goodbye'
Brown says the decision to leave the long-running morning show was his own.
Supreme Court invalidates result from spring federal election in Terrebonne riding
The court invalidated a federal Liberal candidate's one-vote victory in last spring's federal election, pushing the governing party further away from a majority in the House of Commons.
Toronto Zoo reveals new details on the death of Kiko the giraffe last month
The death of the 13-year-old male giraffe on New Year's Day has sparked internal and external reviews, according to a report from the zoo released on Friday.
Two arrested in $250K romance scam as police warn about Valentine's Day swindlers: 'Swipe right on love … not on a scammer'
Two Mississauga residents have been arrested after scammers used dating apps to contact victims living in various places in Canada and the United States, police said.
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Globe and Mail
Trump administration diverts USAID funds to pay for budget director’s security detail, documents show
$15-million of USAID’s operating expenses are paying for Russell Vought’s protection by the U.S. Marshals Service, documents show
Indian man pleads guilty to orchestrating plot to kill Sikh separatist
U.S. prosecutors accused him of plotting with an Indian government official to kill a U.S. resident and dual U.S.-Canadian citizen
Russia, Ukraine to hold another round of U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva next week
Previous two rounds of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi reportedly focused on military issues, such as a possible buffer zone and ceasefire monitoring
Mother of Tumbler Ridge victim says daughter was 'a blazing light in the darkness'
Sarah Lampert spoke about her daughter Ticaria Lampert, 12, who was among the eight victims of a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Speaking through tears and with another daughter by her side, she said Ticaria was a tiki torch powered by love and happiness.
Transatlantic tensions in focus as annual Munich security gathering opens
An annual gathering of top international security figures that last year set the tone for a growing rift between the United States and Europe opens Friday, bringing together many top European officials with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others.
Trump administration files new lawsuit against Harvard, accuses it of defying admissions probe
Justice Department said it brought the lawsuit ‘solely to compel Harvard to produce documents relating to any consideration of race in admission’
New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation
The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station. SpaceX launched the fresh crew on Friday from Florida.
SpaceX launches new astronauts to International Space Station after medical evacuation
NASA had to put spacewalks on hold and deferred other duties while awaiting their arrival
Professors’ friendship with Epstein underscore allure of private money in research funding
New scrutiny is landing on numerous academics after e-mails reveal conversations that covered topics from scientific studies to sex and romance
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota ICE protest case
Lemon says he was at the Cities Church in St. Paul to chronicle the Jan. 18 protest but was not a participant
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Global News
Epstein files fallout: People who’ve resigned or been fired after DOJ release
Kathy Ruemmler from Goldman Sachs is one of the latest to leave her job after connections to Jeffrey Epstein were uncovered.
Canadians accused of joining ISIS moved out of Syria to prisons in Iraq
At least five Canadians may be among those now before Iraq's judiciary.
White House says tariff rollback reports ‘speculation’ unless announced
'Unless officially announced by the administration, however, any reporting about changes to our current tariff regime is baseless speculation.'
World champion skydiver plummets to his death after parachute fails
Wingsuit divers fly at speeds up to 250 km/h and generally have between 200 and 500 skydiving jumps under their belts before attempting to pilot a wingsuit.
Anthropic AI safety researcher quits, says the ‘world is in peril’
Anthropic was founded in 2021 by a breakaway group of former OpenAI employees who pledged to design a more safety-centric approach to AI development.
Maduro remains Venezuela’s ‘legitimate president,’ acting president said
Venezuela’s acting president said Nicolás Maduro remains the country’s ‘legitimate’ leader, despite being held in the U.S. on charges of federal drug trafficking.
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Olympic Games over banned helmet
'The International Olympic Committee destroyed our dreams,' said Mykhailo Heraskevych, the slider’s coach and father. 'It’s not fair.'
U.S. threats revive independence debate for Inuit in Greenland
Some Inuit in Greenland worry their desire for independence from Denmark has been overshadowed by the response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of annexation.
Ex-girlfriend of Norwegian Olympian responds to cheating revelation
Laegreid's ex-girlfriend said she has been in contact with her former partner and that he is aware of her opinion on the situation.
Carney cancels trip, sends ministers to B.C. after Tumbler Ridge shooting
Carney was due to travel to the Munich Security Conference on Wednesday evening after announcing his government's defence industrial strategy at an event in Halifax.
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New York Times
What It Means to Be a White ‘Race Traitor’
From Schwerner and Goodman to Good and Pretti, white people putting themselves in harm’s way has helped galvanize Americans for justice.
Four Killed in Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs, Colo.
The plane crashed in remote mountain terrain at about 12:20 a.m. on Friday “under unknown circumstances,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
U.N. Condemns U.S. Measures Halting Oil Deliveries to Cuba
The measures were installed last month by the Trump administration after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro and seized control of Venezuela’s oil industry.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Said to Raise Billions in First Pledges for Gaza
The United Arab Emirates and the United States have each committed more than $1 billion to President Trump’s new international initiative, officials said.
A Climate Supercomputer Is Getting New Bosses. It’s Not Clear Who.
The National Science Foundation said management of the machine, used by researchers for forecasts, disaster warnings and pure science, would be transferred to a “third-party operator.”
The Mutually Beneficial Ties Between Jeffrey Epstein and Thorbjorn Jagland
Thorbjorn Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway who led the Nobel Committee, promised influence, and the disgraced financier had gifts to give, new emails show.
White House Sees Win After 2 Strong Economic Reports
Solid jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.
AOC Ties Inequality to Rise of Authoritarians at Munich Security Conference
Speaking at a security conference, the New York progressive argued that “extreme levels of income inequality lead to social instability” and eventually far-right populism.
Venezuela’s Natural Gas, Not Oil, Might Be a Big Early Prize
The South American country has natural gas that could be extracted and exported quickly, but U.S. sanctions, which are now being eased, have stymied development.
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
CNBC
Roku stock surges on earnings beat, record quarter for premium subscriptions
Roku executives said in a shareholder letter that it marked "our biggest quarter ever" for net adds to premium subscriptions.
Pinterest stock sinks nearly 17% as tariffs hit earnings. Here's what's happening
"Many of the largest retailers have been disproportionately impacted by tariffs and have been pulling back on advertising spend," Pinterest's CEO said.
Op-ed: With world in 'rupture', too many economic roads lead away from Trump and back to China
The world is moving back closer to China, and unlike during its ascension to the World Trade Organization, this time it is a move away from the United States.
Enterprise AI startup Cohere tops revenue target as momentum builds to IPO: Investor memo
Cohere's competitors OpenAI and Anthropic are also weighing potential IPOs and competition for enterprise customers is heating up.
AI disruption could spark a ‘shock to the system’ in credit markets, UBS analyst says
UBS analyst Matthew Mish told CNBC that the artificial intelligence transformation is happening faster than he and his colleagues had previously anticipated.
Trump tariffs leave importers with record-breaking $3.5 billion U.S. Customs bond funding shortfall
U.S. Customs identified close to $3.6 billion in surety bond insufficiencies in fiscal 2025, a financial guarantee trade experts say has soared due to tariffs.
Venezuela oil sales top $1 billion, funds won’t go to Qatar account anymore, Energy secretary says
Democrats in Congress have questioned the transparency and legality of depositing Venezuela oil revenue in Qatar.
Anthropic taps ex-Microsoft CFO, Trump aide Liddell for board
Anthropic has appointed longtime executive and political operative Chris Liddell to its board of directors.
Why Canada hopes China will boost its auto manufacturing industry
Tariffs have hastened the decline of Canadian auto manufacturing. Deals with China and Korea are a play to revive it. But they may endanger US trade talks.
Europe Stoxx 600 closes lower after latest AI-driven sell-off
The Stoxx 600 closed lower on Friday as investors monitored AI concerns that hit stocks on Wall Street Thursday.
Washington Post
U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.
Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich
German Chancellor Frederich Merz kicked off the conference on Friday saying the rules-based international order “no longer exists,” in a new era of “big power politics.”
U.S. spending millions to send migrants to third countries, report says
The Trump administration spent over $40 million last year to deport hundreds of migrants to countries where they’d never been, a report from Senate Democrats says.
In Milan, Olympics fever arrives fashionably late
The geographic spread of Italy’s Olympics yielded a tale of two winter games – exuberance in the Alps and and a mellow vibe in Milan.
Judge says U.S. must allow deported Venezuelans to return for hearings
A federal judge in D.C. said some of the 137 Venezuelan men deported last year under the Alien Enemies Act can return to challenge their removals in court.
Ukrainian athlete’s ban from Olympic skeleton event over helmet images is upheld
Vladyslav Heraskevych was removed from the men’s skeleton event for refusing to remove a helmet with portraits of Ukrainian athletes who’ve died in the war with Russia.
Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in the leadup to the attack on Venezuela and apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro.
BBC
British couple held by Taliban describe 'culture shock' returning to UK
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were released by the Taliban in September after being detained for seven-and-a-half months.
'We are not protected' says Hebron mayor as Israel expands West Bank control
Palestinians say an Israeli power grab shuts them out of decisions on planning and development in West Bank.
'Matt Weston, take a bow!' - Team GB win first medal at 2026 Games
Matt Weston wins the first medal for Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics, taking home the men's skeleton gold at Milan-Cortina.
Wardley defends title in all-British bout with Dubois
Fabio Wardley will make the first defence of his world heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in all-British affair on Saturday, 9 May in Manchester.
Weston wins emphatic skeleton gold for first GB medal
Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world as he makes history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina, securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Games.
Weston wins emphatic skeleton gold for first GB medal
Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world as he makes history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina, securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Games.
Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.
Two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche
The Britons had been part of a group of five people accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d'Isère.
'Intense, aggressive, entertaining' - what will Tudor bring to Spurs?
After Igor Tudor agrees to take charge of Tottenham for the remainder of the season, BBC Sport takes a look at what supporters can expect to see from his side.
US politicians urge Mandelson to give evidence over Epstein
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Independent
Photos show 'quad god' Ilia Malinin as he fails to win gold
American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate that sent him tumbling all the way off the podium at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday night, allowing Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan to claim a stunning gold medal.
Trump’s official White House portrait was finished 4 years ago. Here’s why he never wants you to see it
Official presidential portraits are typically hung in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery after they have permanently left office
AOC is pushing the Democrats to take her seriously. Munich could launch her rebirth
Once seen as an insurgent, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a team player for the Democratic Party, Eric Garcia writes. Now, she wants to remake what that team looks like
Jury deadlocked in the trial of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
A jury has deadlocked in the trial of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
Trump immigration surge left Texas with shortage of home builders. Now Republican wants completely new visa to fix that
The U.S. already has special visas for workers in sectors like agriculture and tech
‘Dangerous’ sexual predator who manipulated women to abuse children jailed
Elliot Jones faced 17 charges of sexual offences against children, three counts of making indecent photographs of children and a charge of blackmail
Rupert Lowe launches new political party after controversial Reform UK exit
Restore Britain formally launched on Friday evening
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
The Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom
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Trump aide who spearheaded government cost cutting gets $15M security detail paid for with slashed USAID cash
Russell Vought, the director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, will reportedly be protected by the Marshals Service through the end of the year
Trump team has spent more than $40 million to send migrants to nations they’ve never lived in, report says
In some cases, the government has spent seven-figure sums to deport a single person, the report claims
