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CBC.ca
2 killed, 8 injured in Brown University shooting, Rhode Island officials say; suspect still at large
A shooting in the engineering building at Brown University on Saturday has left at least two people dead and eight critically injured, officials in Providence, R.I., said, as authorities continued to search for a suspect.
Trump vows 'very serious retaliation' after deadly ambush on U.S. military convoy in Syria
Three U.S. military personnel — two army soldiers and a civilian interpreter — were killed on Saturday after an attacker targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces, the U.S. military said.
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Fighting raged Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after U.S. President Donald Trump, acting as a mediator, declared that he had won agreement from both countries for a new ceasefire.
Belarus frees Nobel winner, top opposition figures as U.S. lifts more sanctions
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners on Saturday, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava, after two days of talks with an envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, an American statement said.
Organizer arrested after fans rip up seats, throw objects during Lionel Messi visit to India
Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.
5 best movies of 2025
CBC’s Jackson Weaver is a lucky guy — he gets to watch hundreds of movies every year. And now he’s ranked his top five picks of 2025.
2 killed in Russia, millions in Ukraine without power as energy infrastructure targeted
At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region, and parts of Ukraine went without power following targeted assaults on energy infrastructure, local authorities said Saturday, as U.S.-led peace talks on ending the war press on.
How 4 years in Halifax shaped this music producer who's up for 7 Grammys
Henry Walter is a sought-after music producer and songwriter who's had a hand in some of the biggest songs of the past decade and a half, but four years in his teens in Halifax helped shape the artist known as Cirkut.
A Dior calendar for $11K? Here’s how the humble advent calendar has gone bananas
Today you can buy an advent calendar containing almost any product you can imagine, from Lego to whisky, ice cream to jewelry, sex toys to fishing lures.
How Canada’s refugee system has changed since 2015
A decade after Ottawa did much to help resettle displaced Syrians, refugees and advocates say wait times have lengthened, funding has dwindled and federal policies may tighten the path to safety.
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Toronto Star
Olivia Chow gets a first look inside winter respite centre to open at Exhibition Place
The 24-hour centre at the Better Living Building opens next week and will provide shelter for up to 250 homeless people during the winter months.
Police searching Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 8 on campus
Police did not immediately release details about the victims’ conditions or the circumstances of the shooting.
Hockey Canada released its blueprint to transform hockey for women and girls. In Ontario, it could cause some fireworks
New report paints the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association as an impediment to Hockey Canada’s goal of consistent, fair and quality girls’ hockey experiences nationwide.
Toronto drops traffic camera pilot aimed at fining drivers who 'block the box' in wake of speed camera ban
The city planned to put the cameras up last summer to dish out automatic fines to drivers who impede traffic, travel in transit-only lanes or make illegal turns.
Toronto Zoo euthanizes Fintan, a 'majestic' white lion, after months of health problems
Fintan, who spent 13 years at the zoo, was a "true favourite in the hearts of guests, staff and volunteers," the facility said on social media Friday.
Hwy. 407 ETR increasing tolls on Jan. 1, also expanding 'relief' program for some drivers. Here's what you need to know
Drivers using Highway 407 ETR will see an increased rate for travel, depending on the time and zone they enter the toll highway.
Meet the women deciding which Netflix shows will be made in Canada — and shooting for global hits
"We really believe Canada is having a moment right now," says Tara Woodbury, who oversees content for Netflix Canada alongside Danielle Woodrow.
Olivia Chow plays coy on tax hike ahead of next year's election: 'I'm not starving the city'
The veteran progressive politician has yet to say whether she plans to run for re-election in October, but recent messaging on cost savings suggests she is.
Prospective moms tried to ‘torture’ boys, hide them from doctors, Crown alleges at harrowing murder trial
It was Brandy Cooney’s fourth day of testimony at her murder trial in the death of the 12-year-old boy she was seeking to adopt.
She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags
Authorities across the country have issued warnings to the public about hiring unregulated attendants, and in some cases have taken legal action.
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Globe and Mail
Police respond to shooting at Rhode Island's Brown University
U.S. President Donald Trump says on Saturday that he has been briefed on the shooting which killed at least two and critically injured eight.
Suspect at large in Brown University shooting which killed at least two people
City mayor says a person preliminarily thought to be involved was detained but was later determined to have no involvement
Six peacekeepers killed in Sudan drone strike, UN chief says
Sudanese military blamed the attack on the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group at war with the army
Trump threatens to retaliate against Islamic State after U.S. soldiers are killed in Syria
Two troops and an interpreter were killed, while three others were wounded in a possible Islamic State ambush
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, authorities say
Killing of Raed Saed is highest-profile assassination of senior Hamas figure since ceasefire began in October
Belarus frees Nobel winner, opposition figures as U.S. lifts more sanctions
Country freed 123 prisoners on Saturday after two days of talks with Trump envoy
Gaza amputees face shortage of prosthetic limbs, delays in medical evacuations
The World Health Organization estimates there are 5,000 to 6,000 amputees from the war
Gaza ceasefire slow to bring help for Palestinians who suffered amputations during war
Palestinians who lost limbs are facing a shortage of prosthetic limbs and long delays in medical evacuations out of Gaza.
U.S. and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before Monday summit
Official says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for the talks
Fighting continues along Thai-Cambodian border after Trump ceasefire claim
Thailand’s leader vowed to keep fighting
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Global News
Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack
The victim was walking about 200 metres ahead of a friend near an area known as the '560-meter rocky peak,' when the friend heard a cry for help.
Skydiver left hanging at 15K feet after parachute catches plane’s tail
Footage from the jump shows the first skydiver and the camera operator climbing out of the roller door and the handle for the diver's reserve parachute snagging on the wing flap.
Man charged with manslaughter after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain
Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, were attempting to scale Austria's tallest mountain in the middle of winter, despite her inexperience.
For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported
The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.
Extortion suspects have all claimed refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.
NHL players ‘not going’ to Winter Olympics if ice isn’t safe: deputy commissioner
The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.
Visiting U.S.? Here’s who may need to share social media, family details
The proposed rule would add new disclosure requirements for visa-exempt travellers, but Canadian citizens using their passport would not be affected.
Almost 200 children conceived from sperm donor with cancer-causing gene
Sixty-seven fertility clinics used the donor's sperm in 14 different countries.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military build-up in the region, including an aircraft carrier, fighter jets and tens of thousands of troops.
Canada’s border agency says it protects staff who face work-related threats
The CBSA was responding to an officer who said the agency abandoned him amid an Indian disinformation campaign.
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New York Times
3 Americans Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria, Trump Says, Vowing to Retaliate
Two soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed while supporting counterterror operations, the Pentagon said. They are the first U.S. casualties in Syria since the fall of the dictator Bashar al-Assad.
MAHA Moms Are Angry at the E.P.A. Lee Zeldin Is Trying to Win Them Back.
A split is emerging within Trump’s base as health activists accuse Mr. Zeldin of leading the agency to prioritize chemical industry interests over public health.
Appeals Court Says Trump Must End Los Angeles Deployment by Monday
While the decision did not remove the National Guard troops from the president’s control, it blocked him from using them in the nation’s second-largest city.
Trump’s ‘Pardon’ of Tina Peters Rejected by Colorado Officials
The president’s stated intention to pardon Tina Peters, jailed for tampering with election machines in 2020, has set off a legal fight over the extent of Mr. Trump’s pardon powers.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Music Producer and Father of Selena, Dies at 86
As a teenager, he hoped to make it big in the Tejano music world. He realized that dream through his daughter.
Flight Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure During Takeoff, F.A.A. Says
United Airlines Flight 803, which was headed to Toyko, safely landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, officials said.
Israel Says It Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Despite Cease-Fire
Hamas said the attack on Saturday was a breach of the truce. The militant group did not comment on Israel’s claim to have killed one of its members.
DoorDash Deliverer Faces Tampering Charges Tied to Food Order
The authorities said the woman, who was making a delivery for DoorDash, was captured on a doorbell camera spraying an unknown aerosol.
The G.O.P. Wanted ‘Mama Bears.’ It Got Something More Unruly.
Trump didn’t invent misogyny, but he’s leaning into it.
Belarus Frees Prominent Political Prisoners as U.S. Lifts Some Trade Sanctions
The release of the prisoners, including a Nobel laureate and two opposition leaders, was part of a monthslong rapprochement between Washington and Minsk.
CNBC
End of 'The Berkshire Way'? Combs' departure isn't only big change as Buffett transition nears
There were several additional personnel changes in Monday's three-page news release that signal the company is moving toward a more conventional structure.
Goldman Sachs makes big bet on ETFs specializing in downside protection
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is making a big bet on defined outcome exchange-traded funds — which use options to help protect against market losses.
MacKenzie Scott announced another $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations—she's now given away $26.3 billion since 2019
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's 2025 donations went to a wide range of nonprofits, including several historically Black colleges and universities.
Today is Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday: His tips for a long, healthy life—'sometimes I feel like I'm 15 again'
Dick Van Dyke is officially a centenarian! Here are three research-backed staples in his routine that he credits for his 100 years of life.
YouTube’s CEO limits his kids’ social media use — other tech bosses do the same
YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan joins other tech bosses from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban who restrict their children's social media and smartphone use.
Hannah Rothschild on privilege, duty and shaping a centuries-old family legacy
Dame Hannah Rothschild reflected on privilege, duty, and the shaping of a modern philanthropic dynasty at a private banking event in Singapore.
Trump says 'no big deal' after Jeffrey Epstein photos showing him released
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on rates
Trump said Friday that Kevin Warsh has moved to the top of his list as the next Federal Reserve chair, though others remain in contention.
Broadcom tumbles 11% despite blockbuster earnings as 'AI angst' weighs on Oracle, Nvidia
Even with better-than-expected earnings and revenue, Broadcom slid on Friday as investors continued to grow concerned about the AI trade.
Coinbase to soon unveil prediction markets powered by Kalshi, source says
A source told CNBC that Coinbase will soon unveil prediction markets, powered by Kalshi, underscoring the firm's push to fulfill its "everything exchange" vision.
Washington Post
Trump vows to retaliate after U.S. troops killed in Syria
A joint U.S.-Syrian security patrol was attacked in the city of Palmyra, the Pentagon and Syria’s state news agency said.
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader in Gaza, challenging fragile truce
The Israel Defense Forces said Raed Saad had worked to reestablish Hamas’ capabilities and weapons manufacturing. Hamas said the strike violated ceasefire.
Belarus releases Nobel laureate, former candidate, more than 100 others
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners in exchange for relaxed sanctions, according to state news agency Belta and the presidential press service.
Dublin embraced refugees, but some in Ireland have had enough
Protests and attacks have marked a backlash at resettlement centers in Ireland and have spread to neighborhoods where even longtime immigrants feel unsafe.
Europe is panicking over its shrinking population
Governments are testing whether a mix of perks, incentives and ideology might reverse shrinking population trends. Here’s what they’ve learned.
Oil executives once booed Canada’s prime minister. Now they cheer him.
Mark Carney, once a U.N. special envoy on climate action and finance, is now winning praise from industry but alienating former environmental allies.
With an army of yes-men, how Putin’s world turned into an echo chamber
The Russian president has little incentive to compromise in the ongoing peace talks because everyone around him keeps reassuring him that Russia is winning.
King Charles says cancer treatment to be reduced, calls it ‘personal blessing’
Charles encouraged all Britons to undergo cancer screening, crediting early detection with “enabling me to continue leading a full and active life.”
Trump lifts sanctions on Brazilian judge targeted over Bolsonaro case
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes four months ago, calling former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prosecution a “witch hunt.”
How Nobel laureate María Corina Machado escaped from Venezuela
Machado’s journey to Norway this week involved secret travel through Venezuela, hours on a fishing boat in rough seas and a flight from Curaçao to Oslo.
BBC
From bland to bold - how these women are ditching beige to spark joy
From kitsch mirrors to neon pink walls, a pop of colour could brighten up your winter.
He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia
As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.
Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.
He created Grand Theft Auto. Now he's back with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind
A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.
Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister
As they celebrate an historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band.
First it was K-pop, now it's K-food. Here's how to bring Korean cooking into your kitchen
Why jars of kimchi and bottles of gochujang are turning Korean food into a UK staple.
'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.
Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good
Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.
Lim, 71, becomes oldest winner at World Championship
Paul Lim becomes the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship with a stunning victory over Jeffrey de Graaf.
All police forces to get specialist sexual offence teams, Mahmood pledges
It is part of a long-delayed plan aimed at halving violence against women and girls within a decade.
The Independent
Michigan expands investigation after firing Sherrone Moore, AP source says
The law firm hired by the University of Michigan to investigate former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with a staffer will continue its probe of the program and is prepared to expand its inquiry throughout the athletic department
Brown University shooting latest: 2 dead and 8 in critical condition as suspect remains at large
Suspect at large as Rhode Island Ivy League school reports ‘multiple shooting victims’ transported to nearby hospital
Fury after Met Police chief says shops need to ‘step up’ to help tackle shoplifting
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said some stores needed to do more to help police tackle the issue
Kamala Harris blasts Trump’s leadership and claims ‘both parties have failed to hold the public’s trust’ in speech to DNC
Trump’s former opponent says the president is ‘not the only source of our problems’
'We’re not afraid': Life goes on for Indigenous Colombians despite volcano eruption risk
Oliverio Quira often checks on his cattle near the Purace volcano in southwestern Colombia
Only 1,000 people turn out to Tommy Robinson’s ‘Christmas service’
Robinson told the event he used to “hate the church”
Trump stuns sports fans with bizarre coin toss at Army-Navy football game: ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’
‘Why did Trump just toss the coin into the air like he was releasing a baby bird?’ said one bemused viewer
Man arrested after Potters Bar manager injured in alteraction at Welling United
The Isthmian League match was suspended
Every police force to have specialist rape investigation unit – but not until 2029
Campaigners say it is ‘not acceptable’ that victims will be left with an inconsistent response until 2029
Antarctic scientists get early Christmas present – thanks to the King
Charles was ‘touched by the story of the team working in one of the most remote places on earth’
