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CBC.ca
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind Call of Duty, dead at 55
Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind some of the world's best-selling video games, has died at 55. He helped create the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games.
6 British men charged with more than 60 sexual assault offences against same woman
Six British men, including a woman's former husband, were charged with more than 60 sexual offences against her over 13 years, U.K. prosecutors said on Monday.
Barry Manilow announces surgery for early-stage cancer and postpones January concerts
Singer Barry Manilow announced he will be undergoing surgery in late December to remove a cancerous spot on his lung. He announced his January concerts will be postponed to February.
Advocates push to legalize the sale of raw milk
Selling unpasteurized milk has been illegal in Canada since 1991, due to its high risk of carrying potentially deadly bacteria. But advocates argue there’s still demand for the product, with some Alberta municipalities lobbying the federal government to make sales legal.
Banksy unveils new art depicting stargazing figures in London
Street artist Banksy appeared to confirm via his Instagram account on Monday that a new mural in London, depicting two children lying down and pointing up at the sky, is his latest work.
Ontario senior's friends found gift cards given to them were empty. Consumers warned of 'gift card draining'
Mark Duguay of Windsor says $275 worth of Tim Hortons cards he bought for friends couldn't be redeemed because they'd already been drained of funds. The CEO of the Better Business Bureau for Western Ontario says it's not an uncommon issue due to scams that may include bar code tampering.
RCMP charge 2 men for allegedly using women to smuggle cannabis from Toronto to Nigeria
The RCMP arrested two men who allegedly used a classified ads website to recruit women to smuggle cannabis out of Canada to Nigeria via the country’s biggest airport.
IDF says it shot teen in West Bank after hurling brick at soldiers. Video appears to contradict that
The Israeli military said it was reviewing an incident in the occupied West Bank in which soldiers shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian who they said had thrown a brick at them, after CCTV footage appeared to show he was not doing so when shot.
Canadian among fired workers from Grand Theft Auto studio says they just want their jobs back
The firing of several employees at the makers of the Grand Theft Auto video games came as a complete surprise, according to one of the Canadian workers who was let go this past fall.
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Toronto Star
Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard, responsible for league-worst power-play
The Maple Leafs have fired power-play coach Marc Savard as the team struggles through the first part of the season with the league’s worst extra man unit.
'Independent state?' Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
Alberta Prosperity Project has four months to collect just under 178,000 signatures. If successful, the question would be put to Albertans in a referendum.
'Marty Supreme' director on meeting Timothée Chalamet: 'He had this hunger in him, this intense vision of himself'
Josh Safdie said that when he first met his star at a party, "he was like a nonactor to me."
Prosecutors reject defence accusations in Nathaniel McLellan trial
Defence lawyer representing babysitter has accused prosecutors of underhanded tactics and asked for the case to be dismissed.
Canada-wide warrant issued for Toronto man in Liberty Village homicide
Police discovered a woman’s body Saturday in Toronto’s Liberty Village neighbourhood.
Ottawa, First Nations presenting plans to reform child welfare system
Progress on a child welfare agreement stalled in 2024 when First Nations twice rejected a $47.8-billion deal they said did not go far enough to protect kids.
Contract details finally emerge as Canada Post and its union reach tentative 5-year agreement
Canada Post says the tentative agreements include higher wage increases, enhanced benefits and a weekend parcel delivery model. It will be voted on in January.
How Doug Ford’s ban on speed cameras split opinions across Ontario
Results released Monday by Angus Reid Institute showed how Ontarians feel about the ban on automated speed cameras.
Carney names friend and former investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
Wiseman will take the role on Feb. 15 and lead trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74
Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said Monday.
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Globe and Mail
Trump administration freezes five big offshore wind projects, shares dive
The Trump administration suspended leases on Monday for five large offshore wind projects that are under construction off the U.S. East Coast over what it called national security concerns, sending shares of offshore wind companies plunging.
Larry Ellison offers US$40-billion to guarantee Paramount's Warner Bros bid
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee US$40.4-billion in Paramount Skydance's latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix.
Trump wants new warships as U.S. steps up Venezuela campaign
U.S. President wants to build two new warships that he called battleships as part of a ‘Golden Fleet’
Barry Manilow postpones January shows for surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Singer says doctors caught the cancer early and don’t believe it has spread
British musician Chris Rea, known for Driving Home for Christmas, dies at 74
Rea found fame as a singer-songwriter in the 1980s, and turned from pop to writing bluesy records later in his career
CBS News’ Bari Weiss directs 60 Minutes to pull story critical of U.S. deportation policy
Report was held after network’s new editor-in-chief sought to add Trump administration’s perspective
Denmark, Greenland leaders defend Greenland’s sovereignty after Trump appoints envoy
U.S. President appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as envoy, who said on social media the role involves making Greenland ‘a part of the U.S.’
Israeli military says it is examining killing of Palestinian teen in West Bank
Rayyan Mohammad Abu Mualla was killed by soldiers who said he had thrown a brick at them, a claim contradicted by CCTV footage
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
Investigators said Ukraine may be behind latest killing of a Russian senior military officer, but Kyiv has not claimed responsibility
Cambodia, Thailand to resume ceasefire talks as death toll of renewed clashes reaches 80
Officials are trying to salvage a truce first brokered by Malaysia and Trump as fighting enters third week
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Global News
Car bomb kills Russian general Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died from his injuries.
Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attack
Thousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
More than a dozen Epstein-related files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s website within a day, with no explanation, raising transparency concerns.
Australia plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
Australian authorities plan to ban symbols tied to extremism and certain chants after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured many more.
U.S. launches anti-ISIS strikes in Syria after Americans killed: officials
U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed to retaliate after an attack on U.S. personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected Islamic State member.
Rubio says U.S. wants to ‘partner’ with countries on hemisphere issues
Rubio faced several questions on U.S. military operations in Venezuela, negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing commitment to NATO in a year-end press conference.
Brown shooting, MIT professor’s killing suspect found dead, officials say
A frantic search for the suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University ended at a New Hampshire storage facility where authorities discovered the man dead inside.
Finland PM apologizes to Asian nations after beauty queen racism scandal
The scandal arose earlier this month when the former Miss Finland winner was pictured pulling back her eyes in an image shared on social media.
EU proposal would ease cross-border abortion access for women facing bans
The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday in favour of the 'My Voice, My Choice' citizens' initiative, which will be considered by the European Commission in March.
Russia to seize more of Ukraine if Europe ‘piglings’ reject demands: Putin
Putin said 'if the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in substantive dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historical lands by military means.'
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New York Times
Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55
Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall, Apex Legends and Battlefield franchises.
F.D.A. Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill
The agency greenlit an oral version of the obesity drug Wegovy.
Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount Bid for Warner Bros.
Mr. Ellison’s personal guarantee is meant to address concerns that the Warner Bros. Discovery’s board had expressed about Paramount’s original offer.
Trump Administration Oil Tanker Seizures Are Meant to Force Maduro Out, Officials Say
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the ship seizures were meant to force Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro from power.
Trump Halts Offshore Wind Farms
Plus, Assad’s luxurious life in Moscow. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Epstein Victims Ask Congress to Ensure Justice Dept. Releases All Files
More than a dozen women called for congressional hearings to ensure that the Justice Department is fully complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Ella Cook, Brown University Shooting Victim, Is Mourned at Funeral in Alabama
At a funeral in Alabama, the Brown University student was mourned as a gifted musician and protective sister who was committed to her faith.
Mistrial in Case of N.Y. Official Charged With Working for China
Linda Sun was accused by federal prosecutors of selling her allegiance and being rewarded handsomely for influence peddling.
Record-Breaking Warm Temperatures Forecast for Christmas Across the U.S.
Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected across the United States this week, with many places hitting record highs and record-high lows.
At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Attendees Find Conservative Squabbling Distracting
“It’s creating division instead of building a movement that keeps everyone together.”
CNBC
Paramount guarantees Larry Ellison backing in amended WBD bid
Paramount notably did not increase its bid on Monday, reiterating that it believes the deal is superior to Netflix's.
FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk
The approval gives Novo Nordisk a head start over chief rival Eli Lilly, which is racing to launch its own obesity pill.
Asia-Pacific markets are set for higher open after AI trade lifts Wall Street
Investors in Asia will watch out for AI-related plays in the region, as well as inflation reading out of Singapore.
Inside the rise of Gen Z’s nostalgia-fueled plush-toy craze as they delay adulthood
"The economy, the wars, everything is really depressing and serious, whereas toys just bring a little bit of joy back into life," one toy director said.
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as investors prepare for holiday-shortened week
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Monday as investors prepared for the holiday-shortened week.
Trump halts wind projects, including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Dominion stock drops 4%
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the administration paused the projects due to national security concerns identified by the Pentagon.
Gold and silver prices soar to new highs as the yellow metal reemerges as a hedge
It comes as fiscal deficits and the race for the next chair of the Federal Reserve weighs on investors' minds.
Denmark to summon U.S. ambassador as Trump's Greenland special envoy appointment stirs tensions
Denmark pushes back against Trump's appointment of Jeff Landry as U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland.
Alphabet to acquire data center and energy infrastructure company Intersect
Alphabet said the acquisition will help bring more data center and generation capacity online faster.
The NBA is pursuing ownership groups for a potential basketball league in Europe
The NBA is exploring the launch of a new professional men’s league in Europe in partnership with FIBA.
Washington Post
Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors
A senior State Department official called it a bid to ensure adherence to the “America First” agenda while others called it a devastating blow to America’s diplomatic corps.
Car bomb in Moscow kills senior Russian general, third such attack in a year
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov’s death comes amid U.S.-led peace talks pushing for a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
Greenland has long been in President Donald Trump’s sights. He said Gov. Jeff Landry “understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security.”
Congolese rape survivors search in vain for medicine after USAID cuts
In eastern Congo, where rape is widespread, the cancellation of USAID funding for PEP kits has left many victims vulnerable, according to nearly 50 interviews.
Mindful of Trump and China, Japan is ramping up defense spending
Japan has accelerated plans to devote 2 percent of its GDP — and more — to its military as China grows more assertive and the U.S. urges allies to spend bigger.
Russia’s economy keeps driving its war, but it could break in 2026
Problems in the oil sector, a possible banking crisis and consumer woes lie ahead for Russia’s economy as prices for Russian oil plummet over sanctions.
In Gaza, another winter of despair
The grim conditions in Gaza exacerbate an already bleak status quo.
U.S. pursuing third tanker off Venezuelan coast, official says
U.S. forces have already intercepted two other tankers in waters off Venezuela this month as part of an effort to heighten pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. tariffs take a bite out of Germany’s iconic nutcracker industry
For family-founded Steinbach Volkskunst, the company’s most reliable market has become its biggest bureaucratic headache.
In the Year of the Snake, China is charmed by ‘Zootopia 2’ pit viper Gary
The fluffy Disney animation — and its snake character in particular — is delighting audiences in China, to the relief both of Hollywood and China’s film regulators.
BBC
2025 likely to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office
Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
Trump says US 'has to have' Greenland after naming special envoy
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
Penalty king Jimenez equals record - who are the Premier League's best?
Fulham's Raul Jimenez scored his 11th Premier League penalty from 11 attempts, but who are the best spot-kick takers?
Sports stars fear disappearance of playing fields amid reforms
A host of top sports stars and governing bodies express fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.
Sports stars fear disappearance of playing fields amid reforms
A host of top sports stars and governing bodies express fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.
Humphries dominates Lim, 71, to reach round three
Luke Humphries loses just one leg in a comfortable second-round win over 71-year-old Paul Lim at the PDC World Championship.
The police report of my sexual assault was published by the tabloids
Jenny Evans funnelled her anger into training to become a journalist and uncover the truth.
Jimenez penalty enough to earn Fulham win over Forest
Raul Jimenez's first-half penalty proves enough for Fulham to get their Premier League season back on track with a hard-fought win at home to Nottingham Forest.
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.
The Independent
UK on track for record-breaking warmest year
A cold spell between Christmas and New Year could make it a close call, but 2025 rivals 2022 in being the warmest year on record
Fresh details emerge on remains of two Bronze Age people found by farmer
A farmer unearthed the remains of two Bronze Age people while ploughing a field
‘Remarkable’ baby boy home for Christmas after 547 days in hospital
Bertie Melly was born prematurely and has undergone five operations but will now be home for Christmas
Government sends fresh plea to parents over funded childcare
An end-of-year deadline is approaching for parents to apply for funded childcare
Non-crime hate incidents ‘to be scrapped’ in favour of ‘common sense’
The chairman of the College of Policing said that the system would be ‘scrapped and replaced with a completely different system’
Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses
The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling out Colorado for its slow response to what he describes as major violations of federal commercial driver’s license regulations
Post Office and Fujitsu had deal 19 years ago to fix Horizon mistakes, document shows
The 2006 agreement suggests both companies were aware of bugs in the Horizon IT system, with Fujitsu liable for a £100-£150 "liquidated damages" penalty per faulty transaction
Emergency officials respond to a small plane crash near Galveston, Texas
Officials say emergency crews are responding to a small plane crash near Galveston, Texas
Beloved SeaWorld orca Katina dies at age 50
SeaWorld announced in 2016 that it would stop its orca breeding program
Trump complains about Epstein files distracting from his agenda as DOJ comes under fire over limited release
Trump dismisses his years-long ties to Epstein as he says pressure to release files ‘deflects’ from his success
