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CBC.ca

ICE detained a 5-year-old boy coming home from Minnesota preschool, say school officials

A five-year-old boy, wearing a blue toque with droopy bunny ears, carrying a Spider-Man backpack, was reportedly apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in his Columbia Heights driveway on Tuesday.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy criticizes Putin, but also European inaction in impassioned Davos speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Europe's response ​to the Greenland dispute with the U.S., saying that the ​continent needed to show more courage ⁠and describing it ‍as ⁠a "fragmented ​kaleidoscope" of small and middle powers.

2026 Oscar nominations: Sinners breaks Academy Awards record with 16 nods

Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, where Sinners made Oscars history.

'We can never really trust America again': former Greenland MP

Tillie Martinussen, a former member of Parliament of Greenland, says people in Nuuk haven't heard any details about the deal U.S. President Donald Trump teased on Wednesday. But she said Greenlanders won't trust him again, likening him to a sled dog who turns and bites you.

Cuban-born immigrant died by homicide at ICE facility in Texas, autopsy finds

A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday that ruled the death a homicide.

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house

Landslides hit a campground and a house in New Zealand and emergency crews were trying to rescue people buried in rubble, officials said Thursday.

Mother of N.L. girl taken by father to Egypt granted custody but says search continues

A woman whose daughter was taken from the country by her father, in contrary with a family court order, says she is close to seeing her little girl again.

Netflix just sweetened its $72B US bid for Warner Bros. Here's how the deal happened

Netflix will pay for Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio division entirely in cash to edge out its rival Paramount — the latest chapter in a months-long saga that, once concluded, could significantly change the global entertainment industry.
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Toronto Star

Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who school official says was used as 'bait'

Minnesota has become a major focus of immigration sweeps by DHS-led agencies.

People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm - a far cry from Trump's vision

Desperate Palestinians at a garbage dump in a Gaza neighborhood dug with their bare hands for plastic items to burn to keep warm in the cold and damp winter in the enclave, battered by two years of the Israel-Hamas war.

A cold snap is about to hit Toronto and southern Ontario — as more snow looms on the weekend

The wind chill will make it feel like -22 in the city Friday, Environment Canada says.

'Sinners' makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday.

In the wake of 'Heated Rivalry,' the stars of ‘Finding Her Edge’ hope there’s room for another Canadian TV rink romance

The figure skating show has more in common with "The Summer I Turned Pretty" than "Heated Rivalry."

Here’s how many tickets Toronto police wrote for illegally parking in a snow route after last week's storm — and why drivers still need to beware

Toronto police issued nearly three times as many tickets this year as last — over a much shorter time period.

A Whitby teen chased off car thieves with a hockey stick. Why his dad is warning others about fighting back

An Ontario father recounts the moment his teenage son confronted suspected car thieves — a split-second decision that he says could have ended far worse.

Toronto man killed his mom soon after obtaining her email to his doctor, warning about his paranoid delusions

“My mom thought (the email) was going to be kept confidential, between her and the doctor,” Laura Hatcher testified Wednesday at her brother’s murder trial.

Toronto jeweller linked to Ryan Wedding may have hidden ‘immense wealth’ from bail sureties, judge notes as defence slams error in U.S. allegations

Rolan Sokolovski “seemingly managed to hide from his sureties his involvement in the transfer of enormous sums of money,” said Justice Peter Bawden.

Why the Canada Pension Plan investment board is lending nearly half a billion dollars to Elon Musk's deepfake-producing company

CPP Investments says loan with xAI supports a physical facility and is "not an endorsement of, or operational role in, any particular product feature."
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Globe and Mail

U.S. set to officially quit World Health Organization

This would be in violation of a U.S. law that requires Washington to pay the UN health agency US$260-million in fees that it owes

Trump says he had a ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump said his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos on Thursday was 'good,' and repeated his call for the war in Ukraine to end.

Vampire thriller Sinners sets new Oscars record with 16 nominations

One Battle After Another trailed in second with 13 nominations of its own

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump for an early release from prison

She was convicted of defrauding blood testing startup’s investors and is not eligible for release until December, 2031

Trump says Greenland deal 'in progress,' gets U.S. everything needed

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force, and said a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory.

Trump vows Gaza will be demilitarized and rebuilt

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday at the Board of Peace ceremony in Davos that there was a commitment to ensure Gaza was demilitarized and 'beautifully rebuilt.' Trump said during his address announcing his Board of Peace plan that the initiative would work with the United Nations.

Trump says ‘war has to end’ after ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky at Davos

Witkoff was due in Moscow with fellow U.S. envoy Kushner later on Thursday for talks with Putin

U.S. SEC seeks to bypass Indian government to serve summons to billionaire Gautam Adani

Regulator says India has refused past attempts to serve Adani executives summons over alleged fraud

The copper boom in Zambia comes with a toxic price

As spills spoil crops and development forces people to move, Canadian- and Chinese-owned mines leave challenges for the future

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ that some fear may eventually rival the UN

Skepticism about its membership and mandate has led some countries usually closest to Washington to take a pass
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Global News

‘We cannot negotiate on our sovereignty,’ Danish PM says on Greenland deal

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she was told “only Denmark and Greenland themselves can make decisions on issues concerning Denmark and Greenland.”

Why some want an Estée Lauder boycott amid Trump’s Greenland threats

U.S.-based Estée Lauder is the flagship brand and parent company of Clinique, MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone London, Aveda and Tom Ford among dozens of others.

Ryanair CEO launches ‘Great Idiots’ seat sale aimed at Elon Musk amid feud

Their feud took off after the U.S. billionaire called O'Leary an 'utter idiot' for brushing off Starlink on Ryanair planes, as well as an offer to purchase the budget airline.

As Winter Olympics and Paralympics approach, will the planet be affected?

New research out of Canada is pitching ideas for how to make the Winter Olympics and Paralympics more resilient to climate change.

Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’ with NATO for ‘a future deal’

Trump added he would no longer impose threatened tariffs on eight European nations over their support for the Danish territory next month as part of the deal framework.

Read the full transcript of Donald Trump’s speech at Davos

From doubling down on his threats against Greenland to attacking domestic political opponents, here's what U.S. President Donald Trump said in his speech at Davos.

Man who killed former Japanese prime minister sentenced to life in prison

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, earlier admitted to killing Abe in July 2022 as the former prime minister was giving a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.

NATO faces ‘test’ on Arctic security, Carney and Rutte say in Davos meeting

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, which has been overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a takeover of Greenland.

Trump and Zelenskyy to meet as harsh weather could impact Russian invasion

A yearlong push by the Trump administration to stop the fighting hasn’t yielded any breakthrough, despite the American president issuing a series of deadlines.

Mourners in Rome pay last respects to legendary fashion designer Valentino

Universally known by his first name, Valentino was adored by generations of royals, first ladies and movie stars, from Jackie Kennedy Onassis to Julia Roberts.
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New York Times

Jack Smith Testifies Before Congress on Trump Investigations

The former special prosecutor is getting what is most likely his best opportunity to challenge President Trump’s claims of political persecution.

Consumer Prices Rose 2.8 Percent Through November 2025, a Sign of Sticky Inflation

The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation in October and November was released belatedly after the government shutdown.

2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List

The movies competing for the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony will air on March 15.

Murder Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since at Least 1900, New Report Says

A decline in homicides across the country was a stunning reversal after crime rose during the pandemic.

Oscar Snubs and Surprises: ‘Sinners’ Makes History, ‘Wicked’ Withers

Ariana Grande, Chase Infiniti and Paul Mescal were shut out, but voters made room for Delroy Lindo, Kate Hudson and “F1.”

Protester Nekima Levy Armstrong Who Interrupted Minnesota Church Service Is Arrested, Officials Say

A standoff between demonstrators and congregants at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn. on Sunday added to tensions around federal immigration enforcement in the state.

Trump Returns to a Familiar Role: Sowing Trade Chaos

The president’s quick reversal on tariffs over Greenland was another sign of his willingness to rip up the international order — even parts of it that he himself has made.

How Do You Preserve the Free World When America Goes Rogue?

How do you preserve the free world when America goes rogue?

Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record With 16

“One Battle After Another” was close behind with 13 nods. Acting nominees include Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Timothée Chalamet and Teyana Taylor.

Southerners Scramble to Prepare as Ice, Snow and Bitter Cold Threaten

The path of an approaching winter storm is not clear yet, but much of the country, including places unused to frigid weather, is bracing for the worst.

CNBC

Procter & Gamble is selling diapers made with silk fibers in China as it leans into luxury

China's record-low birth rate means that P&G has to get creative to increase diaper sales, even if fewer babies are born.

Software selloff sparked by AI sets stage for potential big year of M&A, investors say

While much of the tech sector has rallied due to the AI boom, software vendors have been laggards on concern that they'll eventually be displaced.

European stocks rise after Trump's Greenland 'deal,' tariffs retreat

European stocks advanced Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a framework agreement had been reached on Greenland and called off tariffs.

Zelenskyy lays into 'lost' Europe for trying to 'change' Trump and not dealing with global threats

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has attacked Europe as weak in the face of the U.S. and President Donald Trump.

Paramount is betting European regulators won't approve WBD-Netflix. Here's how it could play out

Paramount is counting on European regulatory backlash to push the WBD deal away from Netflix.

'Nobody’s going to believe him': Trump’s Greenland 'deal' sparks relief — and confusion

Trump said he had the "concept of a deal" on Greenland, but didn't share details of the agreement — or who agreed to it.

Newsom shows off knee pads for CEOs 'selling out' to the Trump administration

The Governor of California showed off knee pads that he suggested were for leaders "selling out" to the Trump administration, during an interview at Davos.

Trump signed his Gaza 'Board of Peace' into being. Here's who's on it — and who isn't

European nations did not attend Trump's "Board of Peace," signing at the World Economic Forum in Davis, Switzerland.

Tariff tensions cool, but threat had European business leaders talking of retaliating against 'blackmail'

European business groups have called for the EU to consider countermeasures in response to U.S. tariff threats.

EU needs 'greater clarity' on Trump’s Greenland intentions after he backs down on tariffs, senior lawmaker tells CNBC

Proposed countermeasures on U.S. goods are now "on hold" after President Trump ditches planned levies.

Washington Post

European populists broke with Trump on Greenland as national goals diverged

The split between ideological allies showed the limits of the U.S. president’s with-me-or-against-me politics, and a key obstacle to cooperation among nationalist parties.

Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, testing global order

Invitations to join the board have prompted a wide range of responses, from eager assent to hedging, wait-and-see statements from bewildered world leaders.

As Trump drops Greenland threats, Europeans say they are still on guard

European officials said they expect negotiations to touch on expanding the presence of U.S. troops and bases and greater access to investment in minerals.

Trump has ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky in Davos as envoys head to Moscow

Trump and his envoy Witkoff have said a deal to resolve nearly four years of war between Russia and Ukraine is close.

U.S. seeks to be ‘friends’ with Bangladesh’s once-banned Islamist party

In obtained audio recordings, a U.S. diplomat in Dhaka described how Washington wants to engage with Jamaat-e-Islami, potentially straining U.S-India ties.

Trump takes swipe at Canada after Carney’s Davos speech

Mark Carney said middle powers such as Canada could build a new order in an era of unfettered great powers, without directly mentioning the United States or its president.

U.S. military to move up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq

The mission followed a jailbreak earlier this week amid an advance by Syrian government forces into parts of the country long held by U.S. partners.

Israel kills 3 journalists in Gaza, including CBS News contributor

The journalists were killed Wednesday in a strike on their car in central Gaza. Israel’s military said it struck “several suspects” who were operating a drone.

Trump’s Greenland crusade pushes European allies to a breaking point

President Donald Trump’s ultimatum — give up Greenland or face a trade war — has convinced some European officials that retaliation, rather than conciliation, is the answer.

Elon Musk’s latest feud is a mudslinging match with a budget airline

The billionaire has been trading online barbs for days with Ryanair in a spat that started over the airline’s refusal to install Starlink. Ryanair has been leaning into it.

BBC

Man died in fall tying Union flags to lampposts

Paul Lumber was putting up flags in Bristol when he fell and suffered a fatal head injury.

Minister angry over Ajax armoured vehicles troubles

The defence minister claims he wasn't made fully aware of issues which led to 35 people falling ill.

MP stands down potentially paving way for Burnham's return

The resignation of MP Andrew Gwynne opens a route for the Greater Manchester mayor to possibly return to Parliament.

ICE detains 5-year-old during Minnesota operation

Local school officials say the boy was taken with his father. A government spokeswoman denied ICE was targeting the boy.

UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.

Caluori aims for England debut inside six months - then greatness

Noah Caluori believes he needs to make his England senior debut over the next six months to stay on track for his ambition to be one of the game's great wings.

How to watch the nominated films

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Liz Hurley 'crushed' by alleged home phone tapping, court told

The actress is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy", which the publisher denies.

Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record

The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

The Independent

Ex-Labour minister quits as MP with Andy Burnham tipped to stand in by-election

Starmer leadership rival Burnham said he was ‘in the dark’ about a potential by-election, before Andrew Gwynne confirmed he was standing down

French navy intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean

Macron says the operation has been carried out with the help of the country’s allies

Heavy downpours brings threat of flooding as Met Office issues weather warnings

Flooding and possible travel disruptions and power cuts are predicted in some parts of the country amid warnings for some residents to prepare ‘flood kits’

Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again today as first public testimony underway

Former special counsel defends investigations into Trump’s attempts to overturn election results and withhold classified documents

Trump-Greenland latest: Nato clash grows as president claims European soldiers avoided frontlines in Afghanistan

Trump has repeatedly hit out at Nato for a one-sided relationship saying the alliance wouldn’t ‘be there’ for America

Coroner issues warning over ‘unregulated’ doulas after death of baby

During a home birth, signs of fetal distress developed, but the mother was not taken to hospital immediately

Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers

Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people’s interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries

Death toll in South Africa school bus crash rises to 14 as the driver is charged with murder

Authorities in South Africa say that two teenagers have died from injuries sustained in a school bus crash in the country's Gauteng province, raising the death toll to 14

Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review

Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country pending an ethical review

Amsterdam launches crackdown on electric ‘fatbikes’ after near-misses

Some women claimed they had been slapped by passing riders