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CBC.ca
Parts of Alberta just saw some of the most snow they've ever seen in the month of December
As of Dec 28, communities including Grande Prairie, Banff and Fort McMurray had seen one of their wettest Decembers on record.
Kim Jong-un's daughter visits family mausoleum, promoting her potential status as heir in North Korea
The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum, a step that experts say bolstered her status as her father's potential heir.
Trump, top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged duelling threats on Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries.
I spent over a decade obsessed with the gym. I’ve finally let myself stop
When Zahra Khozema first started going to the gym in university, it made her feel powerful and beautiful. The guilt and stress came later.
Manitoba Hydro fixes downed line, ending Pimicikamak Cree Nation's frigid days in the dark
Power is being restored to Pimicikamak Cree Nation nearly four days after a widespread power outage left community members without heat in freezing winter temperatures and promoted a state of emergency.
Canadian ski jumper Abi Strate captures 1st career World Cup gold
Canadian ski jumper Abi Strate started the new year with a bang by soaring to her first career World Cup victory on Thursday.
No drop in Calgarians' water usage despite request from city after water main break
A day after officials first asked Calgarians to reduce their water use in the wake of Tuesday’s catastrophic water main break, the city says it is not seeing any real reduction in usage.
Why this former Hab auctioned off his Stanley Cup ring — and how much it sold for
Longtime NHL defenceman Petr Svoboda recently auctioned off his Stanley Cup ring from the Montreal Canadiens’ 1986 championship to raise funds for a cause that hits close to home.
New safe supply rules take effect in B.C., with mixed reactions
Most people who take prescription opioids as an alternative to illicit drugs must now take them under the supervision of a pharmacist. Some worry the move will push people back to toxic street drugs, while others say the changes were long overdue.
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Toronto Star
This Shopify merchant received over 50 orders from ChatGPT. Is AI the future of retail?
Many retail analysts say 2025 is Canada's first truly AI-powered holiday season.
Canadian politics in 2026: Two fault lines that could alter the landscape
As 2026 dawns, Donald Trump's rhetoric is far from Canada's only worry. Referendums and party infighting are other consequential political fault lines to keep an eye on.
The Toronto Star's 2026 short story contest begins Saturday. Here’s how to apply
The annual contest returns to give aspiring writers a chance to win cash prizes and have their work published in print and online by the Star.
Could your kid's school be on the chopping block? Why debate about under-enrolled schools is heating up
When Faris Arham was weighing his high school options, he wasn't drawn to the big, bustling schools some teens prefer.
These 10 TV shows have our critic looking forward to 2026
From new instalments of "The Pitt," "Bridgerton" and "Outlander" to a new "Game of Thrones" prequel and a "Peaky Blinders" movie followup, the season is stacked.
A teenager saw a need for more female coaches in Ontario girls hockey. Here's how she plans to do it
Mila Ramdas has created a pilot project in Mississauga where high school girls will serve as coaches for players under the age of seven.
Revelers at Swiss Alpine bar describe horror and panic when a fire broke out, leaving about 40 dead
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers.
New Year, new Ontario Liberal Party? It'll take more than resolutions
Around this time 12 months ago, Bonnie Crombie called leadership a tough job. Turns out she didn't know the half of it.
Trump tariffs, AI boom dampen Canadian corporations' hiring outlook in first half of 2026
Some 44 per cent of Canadian companies plan to increase their workforce, down from 51 per cent in the first half of last year, according to a survey by Express Employment Professionals.
His wife died of sepsis following childbirth at a Mississauga hospital. His heartbreak set him on a new mission
Life has turned “upside down” since Ravinder Sidhu died of postpartum sepsis. Her husband is trying to answer his kids' questions, and his own.
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Globe and Mail
How hospitals are dealing with the number of burn victims from Swiss fire
The Associated Press' John Leicester explains how many of the injured from the New Years Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana were transported to hospitals across Switzerland and neighbouring countries as the regional health facility hit capacity.
Trump threatens to help protesters in Iran after crackdown
A top Iranian official responded to Trump’s comments, warning that U.S. interference would equal destabilization of the whole region
Teenage golfer identified as first victim after Swiss resort fire that killed at least 40
Swiss police confirmed that about 40 people died in the blaze and 115 were injured
The world needs to ensure leaders are not immune from criminal prosecution
We’re facing an era in which the ideals of the post-1945 rules-based order are deteriorating
Naples set out to make subway stations ‘catacombs of beauty.’ The results will stop you in your tracks
Latest addition to ‘Stazioni Dell’Arte’ wins praise for a project that’s transformed this Italian city
Mamdani’s first day as New York mayor makes clear he’s interested in more than symbolism
The democratic socialist says he will not hide from opponents who consider him radical and dangerous
Bulgaria officially enters eurozone, banishing lev currency to history
Nation’s entry takes number of Europeans using the euro to more than 350 million
Taiwan vows to defend its sovereignty after Chinese military drills
President Lai Ching-te pledged to protect the self-ruled island from China’s ‘expansionist ambitions’
Fire destroys historic church in the Netherlands as two die in fireworks accidents
Police say about 250 people were arrested and in several towns riot police were deployed
Zohran Mamdani begins term as New York’s first Muslim mayor after historic inauguration
Mamdani steps into one of the country’s most-watched political roles, having promised transformative change on affordability
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Global News
What we know about the deadly New Year’s Eve Swiss Alpine bar fire
People frantically tried to escape from the basement nightclub up a narrow flight of stairs and through a narrow door, causing a crowd surge, one witness said.
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of civilian strikes as new year begins
Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe, while Kyiv said there had been another attack on its power supplies.
Iran protests spread over ailing economy, at least 6 reported dead
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere.
About 40 dead, 115 injured in New Year’s fire at Swiss Alps bar: police
The Crans-Montana resort's crowded Le Constellation bar morphed from a scene of revelry into the site of what Switzerland's president said was one of the country's worst tragedies.
Bulgaria to become 21st country to adopt euro as official currency
The historic milestone arrives amid political instability and skepticism among ordinary people fueled by fears of prices rising in the eastern European country.
Russia releases video of downed drone after Kyiv denied attack on Putin
Russia's defence ministry released video footage on Wednesday of what it said was a downed drone used to attack a presidential residence.
7 Canadians among dozens injured in fatal Peru train crash: minister
A train coming from Machu Picchu collided with a train heading there on Tuesday, according to the company that operates the railway. A rail worker was killed, police say.
Russian drone strike injures 6, including kids, in Ukraine’s Odesa
The attack came as Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in his country's eventual victory in the nearly four-year war against its neighbor.
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock allegedly tied to drug cartels
The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels, according to two people familiar with details of the operation.
Drums, drones and fireworks ring in the New Year across Asia
South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks strike midnight in Auckland18 hours before the famous ball drops in New York’s Times Square.
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New York Times
Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
A fast-moving fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed more than 40 people and injured more than 100, officials said. The cause was still unknown.
In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov as New Chief of Staff
Kyrylo Budanov, who has served as Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, is seen as a potential rival to Mr. Zelensky if elections are held.
New York Magazine Put Mamdani’s Team on Its Cover. One Aide Was Erased.
Catherine Almonte Da Costa was part of a photo shoot on the mayor-elect’s inner circle. The next day she resigned amid an uproar over antisemitic statements she had posted on social media years earlier.
Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters
Mr. Trump’s remarks that he was ready to come to the protesters’ “rescue” are a sharp escalation as protests over economic hardship turned deadly.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It?
Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.
Why Do Americans Hate A.I.?
We look at the uniquely American animosity toward artificial intelligence.
Dozens Killed in New Year’s Fire, and Trump Abandons National Guard Push in 3 Major Cities
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.
A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.
CNBC
Buffett says Berkshire has the best odds of any company for lasting 100 more years as he hands over reins
Berkshire has "a better chance I think of being here 100 years from now than any company I can think of," Buffett said.
European shares rally as tech leads gains; Britain’s FTSE 100 hits 10,000 points for first time
Britain's FTSE 100 index on Friday surpassed the symbolic 10,000 points marker for the first time, extending gains after a bumper 2025.
Trump says U.S. will intervene if Iran 'violently kills' protestors
Protests erupted last week over the government's handling of a sharp fall in the nation's currency and soaring prices.
Orsted files legal challenge over Trump's halt to $5 billion offshore wind project
Shares of Orsted, the world's largest developer of offshore wind farms, rose more than 4% on the news.
China’s BYD poised to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller for the first time
The milestone would cap an extraordinary rise for BYD, a company Tesla's Elon Musk once dismissed by laughing at their products.
South Korea's Kospi hits record high as region trades mixed at the start of 2026
Some Asian markets are still closed for the holidays, including Japan and mainland China.
Baidu’s semiconductor unit Kunlunxin files for Hong Kong listing amid AI chip boom in China
Baidu has announced plans to spin off its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, and list the new firm on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut Indian operator Devyani jump on merger with rival franchisee Sapphire
Two major franchisee operators for Yum!Brands in India will merge to create a single unified franchisee for KFC & Pizza Hut in the country
Singapore economy jumps 5.7% in fourth quarter, highest since 2021, on manufacturing growth
The advance figure was also up from the 4.2% growth in the quarter before, and pushed the country's full year GDP to 4.8%
Retail investors close out one of their best years ever. How they beat Wall Street at its own game
Mom-and-pop investors bought the dip at key points, giving them outsized benefits from the market's run this year.
Washington Post
At least 40 dead in Swiss ski resort fire as authorities search for answers
Fire rapidly engulfed the Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana resort, triggering at least one explosion, officials said. At least 40 are dead and many more injured.
Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.
Iran protests sparked by failing economy turn deadly
Authorities reported one death, while rights groups said security forces killed several. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten intervention in a social media post.
Surging left-wing party challenges politics-as-usual in Germany
The rise of the nationalist far right has alarmed many Germans, but “The Left” party is most popular with young voters, posing a challenge to the centrist establishment.
India pioneered job guarantees. A new law could weaken them, critics say.
A mass rural employment program has cut poverty in India and inspired policymakers globally. Critics say the government risks rolling back that legacy.
About 40 killed, 115 injured in New Year’s bar fire at Swiss ski resort
Officials ruled out the possibility of an attack and are investigating the cause of the blaze, which left many of the injured with “significant, severe burns.”
2025 was a year of heightened conflict, amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan
Violent conflicts around the world left at least 240,000 people dead in 2025, ACLED data shows. The high level of conflict remained steady after years of increasing.
In plan for Ukraine, Trump faces fundamental differences with Russia
Russia invaded Ukraine to restore it to Moscow’s orbit, but President Donald Trump’s peace plan would increase Kyiv’s security, economic and other ties with the West.
Queen Camilla says she was assaulted on a train as a teenager
In a radio discussion about violence against women, Queen Camilla for the first time described fighting off an attempted sexual assault as a teenager in Britain.
Israel says it will bar dozens of aid groups from operating in Gaza
Israel, citing security needs, has imposed strict new conditions on international NGOs that the U.N. and aid groups say could cripple the relief effort in Gaza.
BBC
Boulter turns to Sharapova's former coach Joyce
Katie Boulter turns to Michael Joyce, former coach of Maria Sharapova, as she attempts to climb back up the world rankings.
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office
Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.
Young Italian golfer feared dead: What we know about Swiss resort fire
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the blaze in the resort of Crans-Montana.
Double record-breaking year for UK as 2025 confirmed as warmest and sunniest on record
Simon King looks back at the extreme weather the UK had during 2025 as the Met Office confirms it as the warmest and sunniest on record
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson
Ukraine says it only conducts strikes against military targets and adheres to international law.
Legendary horse trainer Ian Balding, father of broadcaster Clare, dies aged 87
Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.
Call for circumcision safeguards after baby death
A coroner calls for regulation of male circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad died.
Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader
The current health minister informed assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.
Johnson set to be in Palace squad to face Newcastle
Wales international Brennan Johnson set to be in Crystal Palace's squad to face Newcastle United on Sunday after completing formalities of move from Tottenham.
Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.
The Independent
UK hit by big freeze as Met Office extends weather warnings for snow and ice
The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings as temperatures plummet
Schools are desperate to weed out AI from students’ work – but what happens when they falsely accuse someone of cheating?
Nearly half of US teachers use AI detection tools
‘God hasn’t taken the fight out of me yet’: Family’s push in cold-case murder gives them new hope to find the truth
It’s been 10 years since Ebby Steppach vanished in October 2015. Her family has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness, debunk misinformation and call on the public for tips. Ebby’s mother Laurie Jernigan tells Andrea Cavallier how the effort is revealing new details about the case
MAGA power couple Stephen and Katie Miller announce pregnancy at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago NYE bash
The couple, who married in 2020, are parents to 5-year-old daughter Mackenzie, and sons Jackson, 3, and Hudson, 2
Director of Swiss hospital describes the rush to treat the injured from Alpine resort bar fire
The hospital that initially took in the majority of injured victims from a fire at a Swiss bar is no stranger to emergencies: In the heart of the Alps, it is used to treating winter sports enthusiasts who have accidents on the slopes
Trump threatens Iran saying military is ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in 3am Truth Social post
Donald Trump’s threat comes as a wave of protests has erupted across Iran, leading to at least seven deaths so far
UK hits ‘peak Costa’ as soaring prices see coffee chain’s losses double
The drinks chain is owned by Coca-Cola, which is exploring a possible sale for around £2bn
A grandmother and her grandson burn to death in a Gaza tent as humanitarian crisis deepens
A grandmother and her five year old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire, as thousands of Palestinians battle harrowing winter conditions in flimsy makeshift housing and the humanitarian crisis deepens
Switzerland fire latest: First victim of tragedy named as teenage golfer after 40 killed in Crans-Montana bar
Swiss Police have confirmed around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence
A court in Pakistan’s capital has sentenced seven people to life imprisonment after convicting them of inciting violence
