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CBC.ca
Muslim council sounds alarm after alleged Islamophobic attack on Montreal Uber driver
Montreal police say their hate crimes unit is investigating after an Uber driver reported being threatened by a passenger with an edged weapon during a ride earlier this month, an incident the National Council of Canadian Muslims says has raised concerns about increasing Islamophobic violence.
19 more pistachio and pistachio-related products recalled in Canada
Nineteen more pistachio and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Canada.
Canada's appeal dismissed in battle over fixing mould in Oneida grandmother’s home
The Canadian government has lost in court a second time to a First Nations grandmother fighting to fix extensive mould at her home on Oneida Nation of the Thames, near London, Ont. The decision is the first time the Federal Court of Appeal has considered the legal issues surrounding Jordan's Principle.
Benchmark oil price slides to lowest level since 2021
The price of the benchmark North American crude blend known as West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, slid to a four-year low on Tuesday, dipping below $55 US a barrel after starting the year off around $80.
40 people temporarily displaced after fire at former seniors home in western P.E.I.
Firefighters received a call about an alarm inside the building Tuesday morning. Crews discovered that the fire broke out in an attic in the centre section of the building.
Alberta’s top court rules oath to monarch for prospective lawyers is unconstitutional
A panel of three judges from the Court of Appeal of Alberta has unanimously found the law society’s oath of allegiance to the monarch unjustifiably infringes on religious freedom and is unconstitutional.
19-year-old pleads guilty to impaired driving in Toronto crash that killed 3 children
The young man accused of being impaired and behind the wheel at the time he slammed into a Toronto family’s van, killing three children, has pleaded guilty in the case.
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Toronto Star
Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks: Toronto wakes up in third period to stage furious comeback
The Leafs leadership had been called out by coach Craig Berube, and though it took two-and-a-half periods, they came through.
Council hits contractor with five-year ban for more than $1 million in overbilling
City council handed down the maximum allowable suspension under Toronto's supplier code of conduct to Capital Infrastructure Group.
'Everything is disrupted': Thorncliffe residents face indefinite wait to go home after fire, as holidays loom
The blaze that had been burning between the walls of 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd. for about 18 days was finally extinguished Monday.
Toronto Public Library reveals its list of most borrowed books in 2025 — from dragon 'romantasy' to self help
Torontonians were "genre-hoppers" this year, according to the library's list of the top reads.
Toronto city council today: a faster Finch West LRT, keeping tenants cool, a higher luxury home tax
The final city council meeting of 2025 takes place Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Canadian delegation, including 6 MPs, say they were treated roughly, denied entry into West Bank over alleged link to Israel-designated 'terror entity'
Members of the delegation had been issued "electronic travel authorizations" but were barred from entry as "public safety threats," a statement said.
The antisemitism that exploded in Australia has long been brewing in Canada
The hatred that found its way to Bondi Beach has travelled to Canada, too, with nary a protest.
Toronto city council votes to speed up Finch West LRT
City council voted Tuesday in favour of moves that it hopes will make for speedier service on the Finch West LRT.
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
The Republican administration is expanding the list of countries whose citizens are banned from entering the U.S. to Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria.
Paint on newly installed priority streetcar lanes peeling weeks after being painted
“The City of Toronto is aware of some areas where the red surface paint on the new transit priority lanes is peeling on both Bathurst and Dufferin Streets,” wrote city spokesperson Kate Lear in a statement.
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Globe and Mail
Trump, family defend White House chief of staff Wiles after blunt interviews with Vanity Fair
Comments offer frank account of President’s second term from person with influence, access in current administration
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
Move is designed to ramp up pressure on Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro
Rwanda-backed rebels bow to U.S. pressure, announce pullout from key city in Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 militia captured Uvira shortly after the two African countries signed a peace agreement brokered by Trump
White House chief of staff criticizes Trump administration in Vanity Fair interview
The White House chief of staff has pushed back on the article, calling the story a 'hit piece' that lacks context, though she hasn't denied the quotes that were attributed to her.
U.S. won't release video of September boat strike that killed survivors, Hegseth says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday there are no plans to release the unedited video of Sept. 2 strikes on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean that has fueled concerns about the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela.
Warner Bros could reject $108.4-billion Paramount bid this week, sources say
Decision to recommit to Netflix’s buyout offer would mark the latest twist in the race for assets
Trump administration adds five more countries to travel ban, imposes new limits on 15 others
List of countries now includes Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria
FIFA cuts price of some World Cup tickets to $60 in wake of global fan backlash
FIFA said the tickets will be made available for every game of the tournament, going to the national federations whose teams are playing
U.S. military says it struck three boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing eight
The U.S. military said Monday that it attacked three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of eight people, as scrutiny over the boat strikes is intensifying in Congress.
Gaza families struggle to recover from torrential rains, floods that killed 12
Not enough shelter material has been getting into Gaza to help Palestinians deal with the winter, aid groups say
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Global News
Trump expands U.S. travel ban and restrictions to 20 more countries
Five more countries and the Palestinian Authority were added to the list of countries facing a full ban on travel to the U.S., while new limits were imposed on 15 other countries.
Canadian Jewish group calls for action after threat report warns of possible attacks
Experts said the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney showed the persistence of the ISIS threat.
Bondi Beach attack: Dashcam video shows couple confronting suspected gunman
The couple were Bondi locals and described by their loved ones as an 'honest' and 'hardworking' couple who were 'devoted' to their family.
Canada lays sanctions against 4 more senior Iranian officials
The latest round of sanctions has been imposed under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.
Canadian MP says Israeli soldiers shoved her as delegation denied entry
In interviews with Global News, members of the 30-person delegation said they were not given an official reason for being denied entry into Israel and the West Bank.
Donald Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over defamation claims
The lawsuit, filed in a Florida court, seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and $5 billion for unfair trade practices.
Canada condemns Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong, calls for his release
Lai, a former media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was found guilty Monday of violating Hong Kong's stringent, China-imposed national security law.
Ukraine peace talks see agreements on security guarantees, EU membership
U.S. officials said talks in Berlin led to narrowing differences on security guarantees that Kyiv said must be provided, as well as on Moscow’s demand that Ukraine concede land.
No credible threats to Jewish holiday events in Canada but attack a ‘realistic possibility,’ report says
The report by government's Integrated Threat Assessment Centre was obtained by Global News
Bondi Beach attack ‘hero’ Ahmed Al Ahmed speaks out in 1st interview
Ahmed Al Ahmed jeopardized his life when he tackled one of two alleged shooters to the ground and seized his gun during Sunday’s attack on a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach.
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New York Times
Nick Reiner Formally Charged With Murdering His Parents
Prosecutors said that Mr. Reiner killed his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, using a knife. He has not yet entered a plea.
Stephen King on Rob Reiner’s ‘Stand by Me’
In Rob’s hands, my most autobiographical novel rang true.
Australia Doubles Down on Gun Control in Wake of Bondi Beach Shooting
The country has long looked warily at the cycle of gun violence in the United States, where meaningful changes in policy have been rare.
The Untold Story of How Jeffrey Epstein Got Rich
For years, rumors swirled about where his wealth came from. A Times investigation reveals the truth of how a college dropout clawed his way to the pinnacle of American finance and society.
Australia, After a Mass Shooting During Hanukkah, Looks for a Path Forward
Jews are fearful of more violence and Muslims are wary of a backlash after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15. Can Australia steer its way toward stability?
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners Pulls Out of Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Affinity Partners, Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, played a small financial role in Paramount’s $108 billion offer, but it had attracted political attention to the deal.
Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to 20 More Countries
People from Syria, South Sudan and those with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority are included in the latest restrictions. More than 35 countries are now under U.S. travel restrictions.
3 Days After Deadly Brown Shooting, Killer and Motive Remain a Mystery
The authorities released more video footage in an attempt to identify a suspect, and said they had no idea why the killer attacked a study session.
Sydney Attackers Motivated by “Islamic State Ideology,” Officials Say
Investigators said they were also looking into a trip to the Philippines that the father-and-son attackers took last month.
Penguins Become Prey for the Pumas of Patagonia
In Argentina, the return of pumas brought top predators back to the landscape — much to penguins’ dismay.
CNBC
Trump designates Venezuela government a 'terrorist' regime, orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America."
Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX soar nearly 700% in blockbuster Shanghai debut
Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits Shanghai soared nearly 700% after raising nearly $600 million in its initial public offering.
Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as investors parse Japan trade data
Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed after Wall Street declined as investors assessed the delayed U.S. jobs data for November.
Hong Kong's largest crypto exchange sees lukewarm market debut, shares gain 3%
HashKey, Hong Kong's largest licensed crypto exchange, raised around 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars after pricing the IPO at HK$6.68 per share.
Japan's exports record fastest growth in nine months, sharply beating expectations
The 6.1% growth topped expectations of an average 4.8% rise estimated by economists polled by Reuters, and was higher than the 3.6% seen in the previous month.
Alphabet-owned Waymo in talks to raise $15 billion in funding
The funding round would give Waymo a valuation as high as $110 billion, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.
CNBC Daily Open: Beware confirmation bias in U.S. jobs report for November
Whether you're a bull or a bear, Tuesday's tea leaves will show you what you want to see — but beware confirmation bias.
Why China’s young are flocking to government jobs in record numbers
China's educated youth lower their ambitions to find security and better work-life balance in government jobs.
Tesla stock closes at record as investors rally around Musk's robotaxi hype despite slow EV sales
Wall Street's bullishness on Tesla has returned after the stock had its worst performance since 2022 in the first quarter of the year.
Kushner's Affinity Partners exits Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
WBD agreed to sell its film studio and streaming service HBO Max to Netflix, and plans to spin out Discovery Global, with its TV networks such as CNN and TNT.
Washington Post
Trump announces ‘complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump also declared the government of President Nicolás Maduro a foreign terrorist organization.
Here are the Caribbean allies helping the U.S. against Venezuela
The Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago are hosting U.S. forces and facilities. Grenada is considering it.
All the countries affected by Trump’s expanded travel ban
The number of countries whose citizens face a full or partial travel ban on entry to the United States increased from 19 to 39.
Rabbi, photographer and 10-year-old are among the Bondi Beach attack victims
At least 15 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, marking Australia’s deadliest attack in nearly three decades.
Bondi Beach gunmen appear inspired by Islamic State, authorities say
Australian police are investigating the father and son’s trip to the Philippines last month and whether they had links to terrorist groups.
He survived the Holocaust and exile only to die a hero in Bondi attack
Alexander Kleytman, 87, had endured antisemitism his whole life, which ended when he shielded his wife from bullets at the Hanukkah celebration.
Black flag of ISIS surfaces again as group continues to be tied to attacks
The attack in Sydney shows how the Islamic State continues to inspire violence on a global scale with more frequency than other terrorist groups, officials say.
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.
What to know about Australia’s plans to tighten gun laws after Bondi attack
Australian leaders want to further restrict gun ownership, including potentially restricting licenses to citizens only, after a mass shooting in Sydney killed 15.
Jimmy Lai case shows how China is rewriting Hong Kong’s history
The judges convicted Lai of colluding with foreigners to boost the pro-democracy movement. Donald Trump’s name is mentioned 195 times in their verdict.
BBC
Two wickets in three balls as Archer removes Labuschagne and Green
England's Jofra Archer gets two wickets in three balls, removing Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green in the first over after lunch as Australia fall to 94-4 on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela
It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move that intensified pressure on its government.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more countries
The US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.
The Papers: 'UK to rejoin Erasmus' and 'BBC comes out fighting'
The UK set to rejoin the EU student exchange programme and the BBC's response to Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit feature in Wednesday's papers.
BBC outside Rabbi Eli Schlanger's funeral as Bondi mourners gather
The first funerals are being held for victims of Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
'Walking away a great' - Crawford retires from boxing
Five-weight world champion Terence Crawford says he is "walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove" after announcing his retirement from boxing at the age of 38.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick charged with murder in parents' deaths
Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.
'What a stunner' - Crawley takes brilliant catch to remove Head
England's Zak Crawley produces a brilliant one-handed catch to remove Travis Head for 10 as Australia fall to 33-2 on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Doctors start five-day strike as hospitals grapple with flu wave
British Medical Association members start 14th walkout of pay dispute in England at 07:00 on Wednesday.
Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.
The Independent
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Rob and Michele Reiner remembered as ‘unselfish and inspiring’ as son is charged with murder in their deaths: Live updates
The Hollywood couple’s son arrested without incident in Exposition Park area of Los Angeles, police said Tuesday
Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
A private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner says it's no longer backing Paramount’s hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros
Trump opens White House Hanukkah celebration with ‘love and prayers’ to people of Australia over antisemitic terrorist attack
Trump began the ceremony on the third night of the Jewish holiday by paying tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Sydney
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow refuses to give up land after Trump claims peace deal ‘closer than ever’
Zelensky expects talks in the US as soon as this weekend - as the Kremlin says it is still waiting on an update from Washington
‘They were a special force together’: Rob and Michele Reiner’s friends honor their love of film and country
The statement was released two days after Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their home
Grief, tears and anger as funerals for people slain in Australian antisemitic mass shooting begin
Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims of an antisemitic mass shooting
Elderly couple who tried to tackle Bondi Beach gunman but died hailed as heroes
Boris and Sofia Gurman, aged 69 and 61, were killed while trying to disarm an attacker during Bondi Beach attack
The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation
President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela
In Senegal, climate change is adding to historic tension between farmers and herders
Tension between farmers and herders has long been a fact of life in West Africa, but climate change is ramping it up
‘One of America’s true trailblazers’: Capitol unveils statue replacing Robert E Lee
Johns is known for protesting poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school
