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CBC.ca
The apprenticeship of Prince George
When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help at a homeless shelter recently, he was continuing George’s cautious but deliberate introduction to the public side of his royal life ahead while also offering a reminder of the influence William's mother, Diana, had on his own upbringing.
U.S. attack in Venezuela creates risk, opportunity for guerrilla groups
The U.S. attack on Venezuela has shifted the ground for the various guerrilla groups operating across the borderlands with Colombia, raising fears of possible betrayal by Venezuelan regime officials, while opening the door to a wider conflict should U.S. boots ever hit the ground, local security experts say.
Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78, after a battle with cancer from "underlying lung issues," according to a statement posted on his verified Instagram account.
Montrealers rally in support of Iranian people as anti-regime protests rock Iran
Iranian Montrealers rallied in the downtown core Saturday afternoon in a show of support for the people of Iran. Over the past two weeks, the country has been rocked by massive protests that began over Iran's ailing economy and continue to be fueled by anger toward the regime.
Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of long-running Mariposa Folk Festival, dead at 99
Ruth Jones McVeigh was a driving force behind the creation of a community-oriented musical gathering that's withstood location changes and financial challenges to become one of the longest-running folk festivals in North America.
No end in sight to water crisis in Kashechewan First Nation
As Kaschechwan First Nation, along northern Ontario’s James Bay coast, navigates a water crisis, families are having to get by with one case of water bottles per day.
Burst pipes, no water — and still staying: Life for Pimicikamak Cree Nation's holdouts
Despite a four-day power outage and subsequent plumbing issues that forced 4,000 people to evacuate, many in this northern First Nation chose to stay. They're holdouts — many either dealing with water and sewage issues at their own properties, or helping their neighbours who are.
B.C. woman finally gets mobility device back after Toronto Lyft driver stopped returning calls
A British Columbia woman with a neurological disorder says she's looking forward to finally getting her mobility device back from a Toronto ride-hailing driver, who didn’t return it after she accidentally left it in his car in October.
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Toronto Star
City hall is banking on Toronto’s real estate market picking up in 2026. What’s behind their optimism?
Budget prediction comes as last year's Toronto-area home sales hit a 25-year low.
Which Toronto neighbourhood is tops for kids to play in? Study reveals best — and worst
Canada’s first "playability index" assesses how well neighbourhoods support children's outdoor play across major cities.
Olivia Chow says she's saving families $1,200 a year. Here's how she got that number
The mayor's figure is based on projections from the TTC fare freeze and the city's child nutrition program. Do they add up?
A Richmond Hill man died after an unprovoked attack in his driveway. The man accused had a history of violent assaults
Police reports, court transcripts and witness accounts detail escalating violence leading up to a fatal attack on a Richmond Hill driveway.
Two ears, one mouth: Newbie private investigator says she's happy to blend in
If you saw her for the first time, you might think Lauren Berger is in the fashion business.
Golden Globes 2026: A complete list of the nominees
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are being held Sunday evening at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Mark Carney seeks a reset with China amid Donald Trump's chaos and global tensions. Can he succeed where others have failed?
The prime minister is Beijing-bound to “elevate engagement” on trade, energy, agriculture and international security.
Inside the 'OverDrive' formula: How Hayes, Noodles and the O-Dog make their popular TSN show work
TSN's "OverDrive" is coming up on 13 years of the same three voices overlapping in various forms — a rare run in modern sports radio.
Keep the sun at your back and why garbage is gold: What I learned at private investigator school
I cover crime at the Star and wondered if a 50-hour online course at the Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security, would bring any insights for my job.
This Toronto poet was hired to write essays for university students, and the first one was unexpectedly ironic
Stevie Manning, whose new book is 'Shampoo Boy,' answers our author questionnaire.
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Globe and Mail
Thousands gather in Minneapolis for anti-ICE protest
Thousands of people marched in Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer there and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Ore.
Hundreds in North Carolina protest against ICE
Hundreds of people marched through Durham, N.C., on Saturday as part of nationwide protests against the Trump administration.
U.S. military launches retaliatory strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State
Attacks are part of operation launched last month after two American soldiers and an interpreter were killed
Protesters set off fireworks in Minneapolis march after ICE shooting
Protesters marched through downtown Minneapolis and gathered outside hotels said to be housing federal agents on Friday evening, setting off fireworks, banging pots and chanting anti-immigration enforcement slogans.
Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned on Saturday that safeguarding security was a 'red line' and the military vowed to protect public property, as the clerical establishment faces widespread protests.
Venezuela’s regime remains in place, but an exiled opposition makes plans to reshape the country
Venezuelans are hopeful the future may be different than the oppression and imprisonment that has come before
Greenland’s parliament will bring forward meeting to discuss U.S. threat
Meeting will ensure fair and comprehensive political debate takes place and that people’s rights are secured, party leaders say
Tens of thousands protest against ICE in Minneapolis in aftermath of shootings
More than 1,000 demonstrations planned across U.S. after shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good and two people in Portland
Iran warns it will target U.S. troops and Israel if America strikes over protests
U.S. President Trump said the U.S. ‘stands ready to help’ the protesters
Venezuelan exceptionalism has met its long-expected demise
Long before Hugo Chávez, Nicolás Maduro or Donald Trump, Venezuela believed oil would be its liberator. That myth is dead for good
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Global News
US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following an ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter.
Carney condemns Iran crackdown as protests near two-week mark
As protests in Iran near the two-week mark, Canada condemns the crackdown. Mark Carney calls reports of violence and arrests “profoundly concerning” and urges for peaceful protest.
Small majority of Canadians want more trade with China: Ipsos poll
Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, says the new poll's results 'are less about China and more about the United States' and the economic realities of the U.S. trade war.
Trump says U.S. will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’
"I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don't do it the easy way we're going to do it the hard way," he added, appearing to allude to potential military action.
Who is Iran’s exiled crown prince, a rising figure in growing protests?
Reza Pahlavi is trying to position himself as a player in his country’s future after living in exile for nearly 50 years, successfully escalating nationwide protests in Iran.
Brazil’s Lula suggests Carney may visit in April
In a social media post, Lula also said both leaders condemned the United States' use of force in Venezuela and called for reform to global governance institutions.
Swiss prosecutors order detention of ski bar owner in deadly blaze probe
Prosecutors are investigating the French owners of the "Le Constellation" bar on suspicion of crimes including homicide by negligence.
Russia uses hypersonic missile on Ukraine in a warning to the West
The European Union's top foreign policy envoy said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reply to diplomacy was “more missiles and destruction.”
Iran unrest widens despite government crackdown threat, internet shutdown
In a televised address, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed not to back down, accusing demonstrators of acting on behalf of émigré opposition groups and the United States.
Carney to visit Qatar between diplomatic stops in China, Switzerland
Carney's office says he will be the first sitting Canadian prime minister to visit the middle eastern country as he seeks to broaden trade relations and drum up foreign investment.
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New York Times
An Education Success Story
We bring you some good news about schools in a place you might not expect.
Trump and Vance Are Fanning the Flames. Again.
Renee Good was not a “domestic terrorist.”
Trump Shakes up Latin American Politics
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.
Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night
Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Louisiana’s Eroding Coast
Local governments are suing oil companies over environmental damage. The companies want the suits moved out of state courts, to friendlier venues.
Why on Earth Have I Seen the Same Broadway Show 13 Times? An Investigation.
As a journalist, I thought I’d never join the ranks of obsessive superfans — until I suddenly became one.
How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026: Date, Time and Streaming
Nikki Glaser is back as host, there’s a new podcast category and “One Battle After Another” looks to have a big night.
Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor
President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.
Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Case
The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.
Where Does Candidate Mamdani End and Mayor Mamdani Begin?
In his first week as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani tried to bridge the political theater of his campaign with the much harder work of governing.
CNBC
Boeing's airplane deliveries are the highest in 7 years. Now it's about to pick up the pace
Boeing is set to outline its production increase plans later this month after it's expected to post its best year for deliveries since 2018.
Inside GM's new world headquarters: Modernized midcentury designs with artifacts, surprises from the American icon
GM has filled its new Detroit headquarters with artifacts, design nods and "Easter eggs" tied to the Detroit automaker's history.
AI is helping recruiters find ‘hidden gem’ talent — a senior LinkedIn exec shares top tips to stand out
"2026 is the year of more widespread adoption of AI tools, particularly in hiring," Janine Chamberlin, LinkedIn's UK Country Manager told CNBC Make It.
CNBC's Becky Quick details daughter's rare disease journey
CNBC "Squawk Box" anchor Becky Quick details her daughter's rare disease journey, and explains why it inspired her to launch CNBC Cures.
Trump seeks to stop courts, creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in the U.S.
Any use of judicial process against the funds will interfere with efforts to "ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela," the order says.
The bad habits we're leaving in 2025—and expert tips for making changes that stick
Looking to break a bad habit? Here's how to be successful in cutting it out of your life in 2026.
AI memory is sold out, causing an unprecedented surge in prices
Three primary memory vendors — Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics — make up nearly the entire RAM market, and they're benefitting from this shortage.
Behind Anthropic's stunning growth is a sibling team that may hold the key to generative AI
Daniela Amodei has helped build Anthropic into a serious AI player by betting on safety and enterprise adoption.
How BlackRock, world's largest asset manager, is fine-tuning market portfolios for 2026
Investing giant BlackRock expects bull market in AI stocks to extend in 2026, but says investors should focus on targeted bets and turning cash into income.
We're in a 'hiring recession,' economist says — how job seekers can stand out
The job market flatlined in 2025. The first half of this year is expected to bring more of the same, economists said.
Washington Post
‘Massacre’ feared as Iran tries to crush protests; U.S. weighs military options
A rights group said credible reports show hundreds were killed since Iran cut off the internet. The Trump administration is mulling lethal and nonlethal military options.
Trump officials consider military options as Iranian protests spread
Iran’s supreme leader has warned the government would not “back down,” as rights groups fear the communications blackout in place could presage a brutal crackdown.
U.S. says it hit Islamic State in Syria in response to attack on troops
The attack is the latest in a series of actions the Pentagon has taken after two U.S. service members and an interpreter were killed in Syria in December.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
11 tankers under U.S. sanctions defy blockade in Venezuela, satellite imagery indicates
One ship was seized Friday in the Caribbean, and others were spotted steaming hundreds of miles into the Atlantic.
Berlin power outage exposes vulnerabilities in German infrastructure
The German capital just experienced its longest blackout since the end of World War II, and authorities say it was caused deliberately — by an arson attack.
He was diagnosed with cancer, then won a 24,000-mile sailing race
Charlie Dalin kept his illness a secret, treating himself with immunotherapy pills on a 64-day journey around the world. What would it do to his body?
Unexploded missiles, witnesses undercut Trump account of Nigeria strike
Of the 16 U.S. Tomahawk missiles fired at militants in Nigeria, at least four appeared not to explode, according to officials and imagery reviewed by The Post.
Khamenei says Iran won’t ‘back down’ amid mass protests and Trump threat
Iran’s supreme leader derided demonstrators as “vandals” and mocked President Donald Trump’s promise to intervene if protesters were killed.
Coast Guard prepares for influx of seized ‘ghost fleet’ oil tankers
U.S. forces on Friday captured another vessel suspected of hauling Venezuelan oil. Many of the ships being seized are in disrepair, however, posing risks for American ports.
BBC
Tories will channel anger at Labour, vows Badenoch
The Conservative leader says her party has started to offer more than "reflexive" opposition to the government.
Four killed and five injured in 'head-on' crash
Three teenagers and a man in his 50s died in the crash in Bolton, say Greater Manchester Police.
Liverpool's Bradley out for season with knee injury
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury, involving damage to bone and ligament.
Potholes map rates council road repair progress
Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.
I never saw young women on Epstein visits, Mandelson tells BBC
In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson also says he does not believe Donald Trump will take Greenland by force.
Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland.
Protesters defy crackdown as Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks
Medics at two hospitals telling the BBC more than 100 bodies have been brought in over a two day period.
Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.
Thousands march and dozens arrested in Minneapolis protests against ICE
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion
Britain's Dalton Smith shocks champion Subriel Matias with a fifth-round stoppage to claim the WBC light-welterweight title in New York.
The Independent
Four people killed and five more injured in serious car crash in early hours
Police urge witnesses to come forward after major collision between car and taxi in Bolton
Who are the Palestine Action supporters on hunger strike?
Activists began a joint hunger strike in early November, before seven were hospitalised with health issues
Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 6
Germany hits back at RFK Jr.’s ‘unfounded’ Covid vaccine claims
Kennedy did not give provide specific examples or say which reports he was referring to
Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric
The potential for British troops in the Danish territory comes days after the PM pledged boots on the ground in Ukraine
Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez among six killed in plane crash after tragic final post
All six people on board died when private aircraft crashed in Colombia, authorities say
US military launches dozens of strikes against ISIS targets in Syria with ‘Operation Hawkeye’
The Trump administration has ramped up its campaign, reportedly using 90 precision munitions on more than 35 targets
Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Protests erupt across the country after victim Renee Good’s death
Demonstrations, named ‘ICE Out for Good’ demand accountability for ICE officers and remember Renee Good
Mandelson refuses to apologise to victims over his friendship with Epstein
The Labour peer admitted to Laura Kuenssberg that his friendship with Epstein was ‘a terrible mistake’ but appeared to suggest he disagreed with his sacking as ambassador to the US
