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Toronto Star
Carney government orders review of online funding decision that has annoyed the U.S.
Instead, Ottawa will send $600 million to immediately stabilize Canada’s audio and audiovisual sectors.
Ontario teachers, school staff begin bargaining this month. Here are the unions' priorities
The five big school teacher and staff unions have each now served a notice to bargain, starting a 15-day countdown to talks.
Canadian news media companies join alliance to protect journalism used by AI companies
Torstar said Wednesday it will be one of 30 new members of the Standards for Publisher Usage Rights (SPUR) Coalition, a global group focused on helping media organizations monitor, license and commercialize the use of their intellectual property.
Mark Carney tackles U.S. trade irritants with strategic policy announcements
The outline of certain trade concessions Canada is offering President Donald Trump came into view Wednesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will tighten laws against forced labour in Canadian supply chains within weeks, and ordered a new review…
Doug Ford loses high-profile candidate in Scarborough Southwest byelection
Gary Crawford, the city's former budget chief, said he would not be running as the Tory candidate despite earlier plans to do so.
More arrests made in 'gel blaster' hate-motivated assaults targeting members of Toronto's Jewish community
Police say members of the city's Jewish community were being "deliberately targeted" in the alleged hate-motivated assaults.
11 arrested in sting targeting suspects seeking underage sex workers: Ottawa police
Police say the accused are facing 26 charges, including obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under 18.
'Catastrophic' GO train collision was narrowly avoided in 2024: report
The Transportation Safety Board has repeatedly called for failsafes to prevent missed stop signals.
Ottawa endorses plan to move Marineland's whales to U.S. and Spain
Ottawa has not decided whether it will provide taxpayer dollars to help move the whales.
Ottawa tells CRTC to change course on increasing streamers' financial contributions
The government says Ottawa will issue a new policy direction to the CRTC to adjust how it is implementing the Online Streaming Act.
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Globe and Mail
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes loaded with symbolism
Moscow destroys Chornobyl National Museum in Kyiv; Ukraine hits St. Petersburg ahead of important economic forum
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in phone call
U.S. President says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
Kyiv strikes St. Petersburg as 'Putin's Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and a warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base, hours before Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum got under way in the city, in a clear attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief.
Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as prosecutors investigate suspicious Kalshi trades, source says
Former congressman boasted about going to Trump’s State of the Union address in February, then allegedly bet against his appearance
At least 21, including 12 foreign nationals killed in New Delhi hotel fire
Incident broke out in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar and may have started in a restaurant
Scores of people rescued from deadly building fire in New Delhi
A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and injuring several others, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The fire was extinguished eventually, but how it started was not immediately clear.
CBS News fires Scott Pelley from ‘60 Minutes’ after he criticizes management
He reportedly said Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was ‘murdering the show’ and accused its new producer of having ‘slender qualifications’ for the job
U.S. plans 10% additional tariffs on Canadian imports after forced-labour probe into 60 countries
Trump administration targets major trading partners with additional tariffs of up to 12.5% in bid to replace its struck-down emergency levies
U.S. proposes tariffs on goods from 60 economies over forced labour
The Trump administration proposed imposing additional duties of 10 per cent or 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies after determining they failed to curb trade in goods made with forced labour.
Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Putin’s ‘Davos’ meets
Russian city hosts annual international economic forum that is banner event for the President
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Global News
Oil spikes, stocks mixed at the open as Iran cease fire is under strain
Early trading on Wall Street is mixed and oil prices moved higher after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks, testing a ceasefire even further.
U.S., Iran continue trading strikes as peace talks drag on for weeks
The talks have dragged on for weeks, and repeated exchanges of strikes in the Gulf region and Israel’s broadening war in Lebanon are further straining the efforts.
New study shows beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror
New research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness.
Meta says hackers can no longer access accounts through its AI chatbot
Meta says it has resolved an issue that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting access to other users' accounts, according to media reports.
Trump denies reports Iran stopped talking to mediators, says talks ongoing
Iran reportedly stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire, but U.S. President Donald Trump disputed the claim.
Canada has access to Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI model, minister says
AI Minister Evan Solomon said the government has signed onto Project Glasswing, which Anthropic launched to allow companies to use Mythos to test for security vulnerabilities.
After Pope slams AI, can employees request religious AI exemptions at work?
The Pope's sweeping manifesto calls for the robust regulation of artificial intelligence, warning in his 42,300-word encyclical letter that 'technology is not simply a tool.'
Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missile strikes in deadly overnight attack
The attack stretched from night into day and the boom of explosions reverberated across cities. Officials said that 12 people were killed in Dnipro and six in Kyiv.
Gas price relief may have been short-lived following new strikes on Iran
Gas prices in Canada are expected to start climbing again, as any progress made towards a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.
Russia-Ukraine peace deal by winter ‘realistic’, Zelenskyy aide says
Talks brokered by the United States on moving toward a peace accord have ground to a halt as Washington has focused on the conflict in Iran.
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New York Times
The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States
Democrats cheer there is a way, even as new worries emerge over whether Graham Platner can flip a Maine seat. Republicans remain confident they will prevail in Texas, Iowa and Alaska.
Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs
The administration has settled on a more legally and politically durable way to impose tariffs, but some say the focus on forced labor is merely a pretext for protectionism.
An Uncertain Path for Americans Exposed to Ebola
Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.
In Apparent Reversal, Mullin Says Abrego Garcia Could Be Deported to Costa Rica
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has long said he would willingly go to Costa Rica. His lawyers sent the new homeland security secretary’s comments to the judge handling his deportation case.
Trump Administration Fights Court Order to Refund Some Tariffs
The administration has started to repay some of the money, but has signaled it may make it harder for certain businesses to claim the full amount they are owed.
A New Play, ‘Kenrex,’ Revisits the Story of a Bully’s Unsolved Murder
A man was shot dead surrounded by witnesses in Skidmore, Mo., but no one was ever prosecuted. Now that act of vigilante justice has inspired the play “Kenrex.”
Mullin Says ICE Training Going Back to ‘Regular Standards’
The immigration agency had apparently cut training requirements as a part of its enforcement push over the past year.
Bari Weiss Speaks on Scott Pelley’s ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘That’s the Path That He Chose’
In her first public comments on the firing, Ms. Weiss, the CBS News editor in chief, said that the longtime correspondent had “broken” the trust in the newsroom.
See the Clashes Between ICE and Protesters in New Jersey
Demonstrations outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center have at times turned violent, with the authorities deploying tear gas and wielding batons as protesters resisted calls to disperse.
For Knicks’ Owner James Dolan, a Title Might Finally Stop Some Boos
James Dolan, the longtime owner of the N.B.A. team, has faced years of jeers. Could a championship change all that?
CNBC
KKR, Ares, Blackstone tumble as Partners Group caps private equity fund withdrawals
U.S. private markets firms fell on Wednesday, as concerns over redemption pressure returned to the spotlight.
10-year Treasury yield nears 4.5% again after strong jobs data, rise in oil
U.S. Treasury yields increased Wednesday as traders await new economic data amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall
Iran's IRGC reportedly denied responsibility for the Kuwait airport attack, the latest blow to an already weakened ceasefire agreement.
Bitcoin's high-conviction holders are turning into sellers as the crypto's price hits new lows
In the past two days, bitcoin's highest-conviction holders have sold about $2.4 billion in bitcoin.
Oil prices rise after Netanyahu tells CNBC Israel and U.S. prepared to attack Iran again if necessary
U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that it had defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles following "attempted attacks" by Iran.
SpaceX targets fixed $135 IPO roadshow price at $1.75 trillion valuation, source says
The valuation would make Elon Musk's company the seventh-biggest in the U.S., above Tesla, which has a market cap of about $1.6 trillion.
Dulux owner Akzo Nobel closes 17% lower after takeover talks collapse; European stocks fall
Investors are also monitoring developments in the U.S.-Iran war after tensions escalated overnight.
Fed Chair Warsh makes first hires at central bank, including 'Project 2025' author
The new Fed chair has made his first hires. One wrote the Fed chapter in the conservative policy blueprint "Project 2025."
Trump says Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons, but 'they can change their mind'
The president was speaking to the New York Post's "Pod Force One" podcast in a wide-ranging interview.
Bitcoin hits lowest since February as crypto competes for liquidity with blockbuster IPOs
Bitcoin continues to decline as stocks hit record highs, with investors also eyeing big IPOs.
Washington Post
U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to classified or sensitive information.
Iranian attack leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Kuwait
With peace talks stalled, the U.S. and Iran traded strikes in one of the most intense bouts since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries began in April.
Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum
Plumes of thick black smoke rose over St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin's hometown, as the Kremlin welcomed international guests for an event often described as Russia's Davos.
Rubio details U.S. demands as Iran peace talks falter
The secretary of state is testifying publicly to Congress for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmakers’ patience runs thin.
Russia hammers Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22
Moscow has intensified aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities as its battlefield advances have stalled.
Kenyan court extends order blocking U.S. hospital for American Ebola patients
The court extended for seven days its order stopping the opening of the U.S. field hospital. It also directed the Kenyan government to detail its deal with the U.S.
Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request
Tehran suspended ceasefire negotiations because of Israel’s escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.
As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs a way out
European officials say Moscow's escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing militarily and economically.
BBC
One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise
The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border
The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.
The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling she has let another golden Grand Slam opportunity slip after her shock French Open loss.
Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest
Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.
Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers
BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.
Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers
BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.
Henry Nowak's death raises more questions about UK policing and race
Police face accusations of two-tier policing as they work to stamp out racial bias, our senior UK correspondent writes.
The Independent
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear
Where’s Trump? President goes almost full week without a public event amid health questions and tumbling polls
Republican and MAGA standard-bearer is increasingly isolated as the possibility of a midterm defeat for his party looms
Fatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about the long list of unfulfilled safety recommendations
Commercial buses still lack the kind of collision-avoidance technology and emergency braking systems that have become standard on many new cars despite the fact that the National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending it for years
Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is defending his appearance before a grand jury last year when it returned an indictment against critics of the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps
What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania
A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania
Massachusetts launches investigation after several teachers at same school are all diagnosed with breast cancer
The investigation will begin on Thursday
Inflation and ICE fears threaten to dampen World Cup economic benefits in US
Hotel reservations in South Florida made by international travelers are weak compared with previous mega events
Stephen Lawrence mother hits out at Badenoch over comments about her son following Henry Nowak murder
Doreen Lawrence responded to Badenoch’s assertion that the police’s response to Henry Nowak’s murder ‘must be a seminal moment for Britain on a par with the murder of Stephen Lawrence’
Nigel Farage condemned for ‘exploiting’ murder of Henry Nowak
Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey united in disgust at ‘unforgivable’ exploitation of public anger at the killing
Henry Nowak protests: ‘Rioters smashed cars as our kids slept upstairs – we were terrified’
After violent disorder broke out in Southampton in response to the murder of Henry Nowak, residents tell Dan Haygarth of the terror and chaos that unfolded around them
