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CBC.ca

Port of Churchill, Hudson Bay Railway get $51M in provincial money toward improvements

Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrade the Hudson Bay Railway line as federal and provincial government officials were in Winnipeg Sunday to work toward the possibility of expanding the Port of Churchill.

Prime minister says Louis Riel's legacy 'helps to unite' Canada at event marking Métis leader's execution

Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a wreath at the grave of Louis Riel to mark the 140th anniversary of the Red River Métis leader's execution at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sunday morning.

U.S. stations its most advanced aircraft carrier near Venezuela amid escalating show of force

Washington's most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal for the Trump administration's intentions in South America as it conducts military strikes against vessels suspected of transporting drugs.

U.S.-based liqueur brand Sour Puss moves some production to Canada amid ongoing trade war

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Andy England, CEO of Phillips Distilling Company, about his company's decision to move production of Sour Puss liqueur to Montreal after being taken off the shelf over the trade war.

Calgary father dead, 5-year-old girl missing after California ocean wave sweeps them away

Investigators in California say a Calgary man is dead and his five-year-old daughter is missing after the pair were swept off the shoreline by a tall ocean wave on Garrapata State Beach.

Domestic abusers are weaponizing B.C.'s housing crisis, report reveals

A legal group's interviews with survivors of intimate partner violence show that many stay in abusive relationships because they can't find affordable housing. Following the interviews, a report from Rise Women's Legal Centre is recommending changes to provincial laws, and an expansion of legal aid services.

Ex-intelligence officer's arrest in Mexico raises spectre of plot behind 1994 political assassination

The March 23, 1994, death of Luis Donaldo Colosio, a reformer on the cusp of winning the Mexican presidency who promised a more just and democratic country, holds a space in the country's consciousness like the 1963 killing of President John F. Kennedy does in the United States. Federal authorities in Mexico recently arrested a 64-year-old man in Tijuana in connection with Colosio’s killing.

Items discovered during volunteer search for missing N.S. children not relevant: RCMP

After a grueling day wading through rushing river waters and climbing through dense woods, some family members of two missing Nova Scotia children were left disappointed their last-ditch search for the siblings before the snow flies did not result in a breakthrough.

First Nation in northern Alberta sheltered in place overnight as RCMP searched for 3 robbery suspects

A First Nation in northern Alberta had to shelter in place overnight, after RCMP spotted three people near the community Saturday evening who were believed to be armed, having allegedly robbed several guns and shot at someone earlier that day.

This video game lets you drive a long-haul truck across western U.S.A. — and soon, B.C.

American Truck Simulator lets players get behind the wheel as a virtual truck driver. The B.C. expansion is its first location outside the U.S.
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Toronto Star

Inside Canada's shadowy crypto banking system that makes it easy to facilitate 'an unlimited amount of crime'

Reporters went undercover to expose a growing crypto-to-cash industry that is openly flouting anti-money laundering measures.

4-year-old boy seriously injured in fire at a Rexdale home, GoFundMe page created by mother of the son

Emergency crews responded to Tofield Crescent at approximately 10:40 p.m. after reports of a fire.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders win the last Grey Cup of its kind. It couldn’t have been more Canadian

Roughriders QB Trevor Harris, the Grey Cup MVP at age 39, was precise and in control on Sunday in Winnipeg.

Riders beat Als 25-17 to give MVP Trevor Harris his first Grey Cup as a starter

Montreal is looking to win its second CFL title in two years. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan aims to earn its first championship since 2013.

'We will never stop fighting': Queen's Park vigil honours traffic violence victims

The ceremony was organized by a group of collision survivors pushing for improved road design and legislation, while working to change public attitudes towards traffic.

'Fan-demonium:' Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate ending 12-year Grey Cup drought

American rapper and singer-songwriter MGK rocked Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium during the Grey Cup halftime show.

Calgary man, daughter dead in California after wave sweeps them into ocean

CALGARY - Investigators in California say a Calgary man and his seven-year-old daughter have died after they were swept into the Pacific Ocean.

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.

Toronto weather to be a chilly, wintry mix to start off the week as snowfall advisories issued in parts of the GTA

Areas north and east of the city, such as Richmond Hill and Pickering, are under a winter weather travel advisory Sunday into Monday.

With whimsy and chatter, Stevie Nicks brings a steady, cautious stream of hits to Toronto

The legendary Fleetwood Mac vocalist was fanciful and steady across a compact, career-spanning set.
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Globe and Mail

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically wounded in Manhattan shooting

Boyd was in his first season with Jets and hadn’t played this season after undergoing shoulder surgery

Trump reverses course, now says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

Bill would force the Justice Department to make public documents related to Epstein, including any information about his death in federal prison

U.S. may have discussions with Venezuela as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean, Trump says

Arrival of USS Gerald R. Ford seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Some National Guard troops to be pulled out of Chicago and Portland, U.S. officials say

Trump administration sent troops to support domestic immigration enforcement personnel last month

Filipinos protest to demand accountability in flood-control corruption scandal

Thousands of flood defence projects across the country were found to be substandard, incomplete or simply did not exist

Clashes break out as thousands protest against government in Mexico City

The demonstration was first called by Generation Z, but opposition parties later urged supporters to join, bringing out more government critics than young people. The march remained mostly peaceful, but toward the end, a group of masked youths tore down police fencing around parts of the Zócalo, the capital’s main square.

Netanyahu vows to oppose establishment of Palestinian state ahead of UN vote

U.N. Security Council to vote on U.S. proposal for an international stabilization force in Gaza

Israeli military opens fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

UNIFIL called the incident a ‘serious violation’ of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701

‘Gen Z’ protests gain momentum in Mexico as thousands demonstrate against government

Protest in Mexico City was mostly peaceful but officials say 120 people were injured and 20 were arrested

Trump breaks with Marjorie Taylor Greene as feud between former allies escalates

Georgia Republican, who once embraced MAGA politics, has criticized Republican leaders over shutdown, Epstein files
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Global News

Ukraine working on exchange deal to bring home 1,200 prisoners: Zelenskyy

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, as per agreements brokered in Istanbul.

Iran no longer enriching uranium in country in signal to West: minister

Iran's foreign minister said there is no uranium enrichment taking place because the country's facilities had been attacked, referencing the U.S. and Israel bombing.

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits amid consumer concerns

Trump signed the order after announcing framework agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina designed to ease import levies on agricultural products.

Titanic passenger’s gold watch expected to fetch more than $1M at auction

The Straus family is now selling the watch for the first time, and it's touted to be one of the most expensive Titanic artifacts to ever go on sale.

China linked to AI-powered hacking ‘attacks’, says Anthropic

AI company Anthropic said it disrupted a cyber attack using an AI system that its researchers linked to the Chinese government.

Tourist mother, 2 children dead after suspected food poisoning in Istanbul

Four people have been taken into custody in connection with the deaths of the two children, ages three and six, and their mother while the father remains in the hospital.

Several killed, hurt after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop: police

Swedish police said they had no information pointing to it being an attack, and were investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. The driver was arrested.

BBC apologizes to Trump for spliced doc footage, won’t pay out $1 billion

The BBC said it sent a personal letter to the White House apologizing for the edit of the Trump speech given before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv leaves many dead, injured

Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the attack that left gaping holes in some city buildings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Protesters block entrance to COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Protesters wore clothing associated with Indigenous groups and some protesters formed a human chain around portions of the demonstration.
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New York Times

Trump Says House Republicans Should Vote to Release Epstein Files

President Trump reversed himself as he faced the prospect that dozens of Republicans could vote this week to compel his administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan

Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistan military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.

New International Student Enrollment Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds

The overall number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, including those who enrolled in prior years or who are working after graduation, fell only slightly.

How to Not Get Kidnapped for Your Bitcoin

Escaping zipties, hiring bodyguards and other practical lessons in self-defense for crypto traders, after a series of gruesome crimes spooked the community.

How Fraudsters Use Cryptocurrency A.T.M.s to Target Victims

The kiosks, which resemble conventional A.T.M.s and convert cash into virtual currencies, are increasingly under scrutiny as a tool for scammers.

The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’

As President Trump has championed crypto and the industry has gone mainstream, funds from scammers and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs

For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.

A Christian Answer to Trump and Trumpism Is Finally Here

Pope Leo doesn’t want to be the anti-Trump. But he is.

Trump-Style Candidate Heads to Runoff in Chile’s Election

The conservative José Antonio Kast will face Jeannette Jara, a Communist Party member, in a vote next month.

At Catholic Churches, Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Takes Center Stage

Immigration was on the minds of priests and parishioners following a letter from the nation’s Catholic bishops decrying how immigrants are being treated.

CNBC

Japan to dispatch senior envoy to China, NHK says, as travel warning drives tourism selloff in Tokyo

Japan's tourism-related stocks fell amid worsening diplomatic standoff between the two nations after Beijing issued a travel and study advisory.

This 29-year-old left her decade-long tennis career after a major knee injury. Today, her business brings in $25,000 a month

Sammi Ekmark, 29, left her tennis career after a major knee injury. Today, her personalized gift card business Ink'd Greetings brings in over $25,000 a month.

Japan's economy contracts for the first time in six quarters as exports, residential investment drag

On an annualized basis, private demand fell 1.8%, dragged lower by a more than 32% drop in residential investments.

Trump reverses stance on Epstein records, presses Republicans to support release

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Congressional Republicans to vote to release files related to deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Alibaba is helping Chinese military target the U.S., White House memo claims: FT

The Financial Times cited a White House memo that alleged Alibaba was providing tech support to Chinese military 'operations' against targets in the U.S.

CNBC Daily Open: The laws of politics can be changed, but not economics

Just as AI steps away from the spotlight, tariffs entered the stage, like the next act in a Shakespearean play. 

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess intensifying China-Japan tensions

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Monday as investors look toward a slate of economic data in the region.

New York Fed met with Wall Street firms about key lending facility: FT

The Fed sought feedback from dealers on the use of the central bank's standing repo facility, a permanent lending tool that acts as a backstop for markets.

A simple reason why the market's biggest investors say they aren't worried about AI bubble, tech stock selling

The biggest tech companies in the market have an advantage that didn't exist during dotcom bubble, say fund managers overseeing tens of billions of dollars.

Paris Hilton's No. 1 'non-negotiable' when hiring people for her global media brand

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Paris Hilton on how to overcome being underestimated, the 'non-negotiable' trait she hires for, and philanthropy.

Washington Post

Trump ups the ante in Venezuela standoff

The White House’s campaign of military pressure on Venezuela seems to be intensifying, yet there’s little clarity on its end goal.

Trans women attend Vatican event with Pope Leo, but not at head table

A group of 48 transgender women attended a major Vatican event on Sunday with Pope Leo XIV, continuing a tradition that began under Pope Francis.

These are the U.S. ships and aircraft massing off Venezuela

The large-scale buildup of U.S. military forces and assets in the Caribbean suggests that the Trump administration is preparing to expand operations.

One man’s obsessive quest to uncover Brazil’s buried Nazi past

The story of Brazil’s fugitive Nazis is clouded by uncertainty and conspiracy theories. But one local journalist is convinced he is closing in on the truth.

Muslim mayor, Jewish voters, Trump rage. London’s lessons for Mamdani.

As a fellow Muslim governing a financial capital for the past decade, London’s Sadiq Khan offers precedents and cautions for New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Trump recasts foreign terror list to focus on ‘antifa,’ cartels

The administration is making an unprecedented expansion, designating entities in Europe and Latin America not typically a focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

U.S. Marines in Haiti exchange gunfire with suspected gang members

The incident comes after months of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti warning of violence in the nation’s streets.

Trump’s escalating Venezuela rhetoric, military moves alarm region’s leaders

President Trump’s tough approach to Latin America has showered rewards on some leaders. For others, it’s an unwelcome return to the long history of U.S. intervention.

UAE faces growing outrage over support for paramilitary in Sudan

Human rights groups, members of the U.S. government and regional experts increasingly blame the United Arab Emirates for fueling violence in Sudan.

In Darfur, Sudan’s lost children wander through a landscape of death

Around 200 unaccompanied children have arrived in the Sudanese town of Tewila after escaping El Fashir, where RSF fighters have carried out mass killings.

BBC

Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

"We have nothing to hide," Trump writes on Truth Social, after previously fighting a proposal to make more of the Epstein files public.

'Sweeping reforms to asylum rules' and 'New humiliation for Andrew'

Monday's papers lead with the home secretary's announcement in regards to asylum seekers in the UK.

How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force

The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.

Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan

Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan.

Cold snap brings chance of snow for some as flood clear-up continues

Storm Claudia moved away on Sunday after delivering over a month's worth of rain to parts of England and Wales.

Watch: Three 'Nestflix' peregrine falcons each take flight for the first time

Three peregrine falcon chicks, stars of the "Nestflix" livestream, have finally taken their first flights above the Melbourne city skyline.

Australian Paralympic gold medallist dies at 28

Paige Greco died at her home in Adelaide on Sunday after a "sudden medical episode", AusCycling said.

Fast-track deportations to be announced as part of asylum reforms

Plans to end multiple appeals against removal and speed up deportations are expected to be unveiled.

Ecuador votes against allowing foreign military bases in country

Voters have rejected a referendum proposal, dealing a blow to President Daniel Noboa and US ambitions in the region.

US to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorists

Washington alleges the group is headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and is involved in drug trafficking and illegal mining.

The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces advance in Zaporizhzhia as Hungary says Ukraine has ‘no chance’ of winning

Zelensky arrives in France to seal deals to buy more jets and missiles for ongoing war

Timbuktu's famed manuscripts escaped al-Qaida but the threat remains

Residents of the West African city of Timbuktu smuggled out tens of thousands of priceless manuscripts over a decade ago as al-Qaida-linked extremists swept into this part of Mali

UN climate talks shift into higher gear with government ministers and presidency's new document

At the United Nations climate talks on Monday, government ministers will take over negotiations from lower level government subordinates

Landslide strikes bus on mountain pass in Vietnam, killing 6, as heavy rain persists

A landslide has buried a passenger bus on a treacherous mountain pass in Vietnam, killing six people and injuring 19 others, as more heavy rain is forecast into the week

Asian shares are mostly lower after US stocks stumble

Shares are mostly lower in Asia while U.S. futures have advanced after Wall Street's lackluster finish to last week

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company amid probe

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point

Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa crackdown

A new report finds that foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite fears that a Trump administration crackdown would trigger a nosedive

What to Stream: 'Wicked: For Good' soundtrack, Ted Danson, 'The Bad Guys 2' and Black cowboys

Ted Danson’s “A Man on the Inside” returning to Netflix for its second season and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo belting out the “Wicked: For Good” soundtrack are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US

Schools across the U.S. are seeing a big drop in enrollment from immigrant families

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair to be sentenced in federal case

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 is set to appear for sentencing in federal court in Portland, Oregon