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CBC.ca
Minnesota asks courts to curtail immigration blitz after 2 shootings, as Trump sends his border czar
President Donald Trump said on social media on Monday that he is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota, two days after a second U.S. citizen was shot and killed by officers working for the federal government in its immigration operations in the state.
Canadian swim star Ilya Kharun, who won 2 bronze medals at Paris Olympics, says he'll now compete for U.S.
Swimmer Ilya Kharun, one of Canada’s most promising athletes in the pool, has decided to compete for the United States.
Gold hits record $5,000 US an ounce as months-long rally continues amid global turmoil
Gold charged past $5,000 US an ounce for the first time on Monday — while silver jumped to $110 an ounce — as an array of geopolitical tensions pounded the U.S. dollar.
Israel says it recovered remains of final hostage in Gaza
Israel has retrieved the remains of the final hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war.
Woman found dead in Montreal West home during power outage
A 66-year-old woman was found dead inside her home on Hudson Avenue in Montreal West on Sunday. Montreal firefighters were performing wellness checks in the area due to power outages, and discovered the woman unconscious at around 6 p.m.
At least 18 dead, hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in Philippines
A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 people, officials said. Rescuers saved hundreds more, while a fleet of coast guard and naval ships searched for those still missing.
7 killed, 1 person survives private jet crash at Maine airport
The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine's Bangor International Airport.
Stephen Miller: ICE’s ideologue-in-chief
Top White House advisor Stephen Miller has been called the driving force behind Donald Trump’s domestic agenda – including the aggressive ICE escalation in Minneapolis. We’ve got a deep look at his life and beliefs.
History, war museums to slash dozens of positions
The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum will be cutting permanent staff levels by 18 per cent over the next three years due to cuts announced in the federal budget.
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Toronto Star
TTC streetcar derailment on Queen Street cleared after two-hour delay
The derailment near Coxwell Avenue was resolved shortly before 11 a.m. No injuries were reported.
Toronto snow day: We want to see your photos and videos of the city's record-breaking snowfall
That was quite the snow storm, eh Toronto? Now we want to see how it looked from your point of view. Submit your photos and video via the portal below.
Dog days of winter: Send us photos and videos of your furry friend in the snow
Even if the snow is deeper than they are tall, they seem to love it all the same. Share your photos.
Tiger-Cats receiver Keaton Bruggeling gets the call for Canada's Olympic bobsled team. 'A little surreal'
Keaton Bruggeling is going to Italy as the brakeman for the four-man team.
What's open and closed in Toronto
After Sunday's record snowstorm, a slew of services in Toronto are closed on Monday while others remain open.
Toronto snow cleanup live: 401 west closed in Ajax; TTC derailment cleared; more winter weather expected this week after record snowfall
Toronto is digging out after a massive snowstorm hit the region. Follow live updates on Monday.
Should you order Uber Eats in a snowstorm? What Toronto delivery drivers want you to know
In the best of conditions, critics levy that food delivery apps like Uber, SkipTheDishes and DoorDash take advantage of gig workers. But after snowfalls like Sunday's, the job becomes all the more perilous.
The Latest: Federal judge to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after shootings
The fatal shooting Saturday of Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse, quickly prompted Democrats to take a more forceful stand.
Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding to appear in court today on murder and drug charges
Wedding, 44, will appear in front of a federal magistrate judge at a California courthouse this afternoon.
Canada's doctors are wasting millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork. Here's how bad it's gotten
A new CMA report conducted with the CFIB has found red tape is leaving doctors with significantly less time to spend with patients.
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Globe and Mail
What to know about ICE, the U.S. federal immigration agency
The agency, created in the wake of 9/11, has come under widespread criticism and been the subject of nationwide protests
Israel recovers remains of last hostage in Gaza, clearing way for ceasefire’s next phase
Israel said Sunday it would open the Rafah crossing, which Palestinians see as their lifeline to the world, once the search for Gvili was finished
Peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and U.S. were constructive, but challenges remain
Negotiators will return to the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 1 for another round of talks, according to a U.S. official
Carney likely to visit India in March as Canada makes efforts to diversify trade
Prime Minister could sign deals on uranium, energy, minerals and artificial intelligence, Indian envoy says
EU regulators launch probe into Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
Europe is examining whether X met its obligations to contain the risks of spreading illegal content on its platform
Minneapolis ICE shooting fuels backlash as political pressure mounts
The second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by ICE agents on Saturday has ignited national concern, triggering political backlash from Democrats and unease among some Republicans, while gun‑rights groups and state leaders say the aggressive federal tactics are escalating tensions.
Americans hunker down as monster winter storm brings frigid temperatures, power outages
At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported
U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, 10,000 flights cancelled
More than 1 million customers in the U.S. as far west as New Mexico were without electricity and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday, during a monster winter storm that paralyzed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice.
Minnesota, Trump administration set for legal showdown over immigration operations
State has become focal point of federal crackdown after killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis
Both sides dig in as Trump’s ICE crackdown on Minnesota shows no signs of letting up
For nearly two months, the state has been the target of the largest operation of the President’s immigration enforcement push
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Global News
Zelenskyy says U.S. security guarantees agreement ‘100% ready’ to sign
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100 per cent ready” after two days of talks.
Dingoes found circling B.C. teen to be culled, Australia says
Environment Minister Andrew Powell said in the same statement that while euthanizing the animals was a tough decision, it's the "right call."
Global trade the likely focus for Carney in 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney has made multiple trips to various countries to secure non-U.S. trade, and it's expected such trips could continue in 2026.
Trump threatens 100 per cent tariffs on Canada over China trade ties
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Canada it could face 100 per cent tariffs over expanded trade ties with China, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
Rower rescued after ‘rogue waves’ capsize boat in middle of Atlantic
The U.S. Coast Guard said that the man was 'dehydrated but otherwise in good health' and that he 'reported being in distress for approximately 24 hours.'
Fry tide! Bags of French fries wash up on U.K. beach after cargo ship spill
Thousands of bags of French fries washed up on a beach near a southern coastal town after a shipping container carrying food packages washed ashore.
Boro the dog, missing after Spain train crash, found safe and reunited with owner
Forest firefighters found the black-and-white dog and shared images of his owner Anna García embracing Boro, who took off during the aftermath of the train crash.
Trump says a U.S. ‘armada’ nears Iran as regime crackdown continues
Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he halted the hangings of 800 detained protesters there “completely false.”
TikTok finalizes U.S. spinoff entity, ending battle over Chinese ownership
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February.
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New York Times
Columbia Selects University of Wisconsin Chancellor as Its President
Jennifer Mnookin has led the flagship campus of the state university system since 2022. She takes the helm at Columbia after a tumultuous period.
In Venezuela, Freeing the Economy, but Nothing Else
Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez is liberalizing the economy without dismantling her predecessor’s repressive apparatus, raising questions about her aims.
Hamas Hands Over Body of Ran Gvili, Closing Chapter for Israel
The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.
A Crisis of Confidence for ICE and Border Patrol as Clashes Escalate
Current and former officials describe growing frustration and disillusionment with the Trump administration’s approach, even as they support the goal of immigration enforcement.
New Videos of the Beckham Feud Are Fake. Nobody Seems to Care.
A.I.-generated content of Victoria Beckham has spread as wedding drama has engulfed the celebrity clan and the public has clamored for receipts (even fabricated ones).
Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing in Days
The Rafah crossing will open at the end of Israel’s search for the remains of the last captive in Gaza.
Why Gen Z Doesn’t Love ‘Harry Potter’
The wizarding worldview is naïve.
Gold Soars Beyond $5,000 as Global Tensions Grow
The price of gold surged as investors sought shelter from geopolitical uncertainty.
Our Photographer Describes the Scene After the Pretti Shooting
David Guttenfelder, a Times photographer based in Minneapolis, describes what he saw at the scene where Alex Jeffrey Pretti had been killed by federal agents.
Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico
The mass shooting occurred in an area fought over by drug cartels, just as the Mexican government has sought to show Washington that it is combating criminal groups.
CNBC
USA Rare Earth shares jump 20% as Commerce Department takes equity stake
The capital infusion will help USA Rare Earth advance its plan for a magnet manufacturing plant and a mine at a rare earth deposit in Texas called Round Top.
European markets close higher ahead of busy earnings week
European stocks traded in positive territory on Monday ahead of earnings from ASML, Volvo, LVMH and Deutsche Bank.
Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts after employee leaked Trump tax records; stock falls
Booze Allen employee Charles Edward Littlejohn also had leaked tax records of Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Tesla chief Elon Musk to a news outlet.
Videos of Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis contradict Trump official claims
Footage from at least one of the videos appears to show a federal officer disarming the victim before shots are fired.
Trump sends Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage ICE after Alex Pretti killing
The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, like the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, was caught on video.
Target's incoming CEO calls Minneapolis violence 'incredibly painful,' does not mention Trump or shootings by federal agents
More than 60 Minnesota business leaders, including Fiddelke, signed a letter on Sunday calling for an "immediate deescalation of tensions."
Elon Musk’s X probed by EU over sexually explicit images on Grok
The European Commission on Monday said it opened an investigation into Elon Musk's X over the spreading of sexually explicit material by the AI chatbot Grok.
Shutdown odds grow as Senate Republicans won't remove DHS funding after Pretti killing
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York says he'll vote against DHS funding after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
Trump's rhetoric on Truth Social contrasts with what he said after the agreement between Ottawa and Beijing: "If you can get a deal with China, you should do that."
Nvidia set to supplant Apple as TSMC's top customer, signaling chip industry's 'changing dynamic'
The positional swap will mark a fundamental shift in the semiconductor industry, reflecting Nvidia's growing importance amid the AI infrastructure buildout.
Washington Post
Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bolstering Iran options for Trump
The U.S. military buildup near Iran continues, with the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, as the White House contemplates another strike.
Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza
The return of the last hostage’s remains brings the years-long saga over the fate of the captives, both Israeli and foreign, to a close.
After 80-year bond, Germans find breaking up with the U.S. is hard to do
To many Germans, Americans were saviors after World War II, and they feel especially hurt over President Donald Trump’s disdain for Europe and traditional alliances.
Amid botched procedures, China is cracking down on cosmetic surgery
After reports of blackened noses and swollen faces from back alley plastic surgeons, China is sounding the alarm on the booming aesthetics industry.
Iraqi spy chief warns of reemerging threat from ISIS as its ranks swell
Hamid al-Shatri, Iraq’s head of intelligence, said in a rare interview that he sees dramatic growth in the number of Islamic State militants next door in Syria.
Looking for signs of Trump’s new world order after Davos
With his so-called “Board of Peace,” President Donald Trump’s transactional new world order takes shape.
Trump, in retreat, praises U.K. troops after royal family expresses hurt
President Donald Trump’s comments belittling the role of NATO allies in Afghanistan sparked outrage in Britain, which lost 457 soldiers in the U.S.-led war.
Myanmar’s military choreographs an election, with Beijing’s help
With war raging in large parts of the Southeast Asian country, the junta staged a vote to cement its power.
U.K. lawsuit seeks ban on smartphones in schools to protect children
The risks of children’s smartphone use, including sexual exploitation and bullying, are mounting in Britain where some say the government has a responsibility to do more.
How bad is Delhi’s air? Like smoking half a pack of cigarettes.
Millions of people in India’s capital city are breathing in polluted air that is equivalent to smoking roughly nine cigarettes a day, a Post analysis found.
BBC
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Ran Gvili’s return "an extraordinary achievement".
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.
Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.
Trump says his administration 'reviewing everything'
The US president was asked by the Wall Street Journal whether the immigration agent who shot dead a man in Minneapolis had done the right thing.
Besiktas pay £11m for Abraham - to sell him to Villa
Besiktas pay £11.2m to Roma for Tammy Abraham - as the Turkish club prepare to sell him to Aston Villa.
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
Footballer Terry Yorath remembered as 'funny, humble man' at funeral
Around 100 mourners attended the funeral of the Wales and Leeds midfielder, who died aged 75.
The 'future number one' facing Sabalenka - who is teenager Jovic?
Novak Djokovic says Iva Jovic has "all the tools" to be world number one - but who is the 18-year-old who will face Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals?
EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.
Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.
The Independent
Seven dead, one survivor, in fiery Maine private plane crash
Bombardier Challenger 600 went down at Bangor International Airport on Sunday evening
Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor in memoir
Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman embraces his self-proclaimed pessimism despite a successful career
Dior couture debut for Anderson mixes wonder, wit, celebrity-wattage — and an occasional wobble
Dior has transformed the Musée Rodin into a star-studded venue for Jonathan Anderson’s first haute couture show
Minneapolis shooting latest: Trump sends border czar Tom Homan to oversee ICE after Alex Pretti killing
Minnesota officials are calling on the Trump administration to reduce the number of federal agents in the area
Tories retract Braverman defection statement after ‘nasty’ claims about her mental health
The reference to Suella Braverman’s mental health was criticised across the political spectrum and by mental health charities
More than 700,000 without power, 4,000 flights canceled, 25 dead as America starts to dig out from massive snow storm
Live data showed that Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee were worst-affected by electricity cuts, while Boston Logan International has so far been the worst-hit airport, with 298 flights canceled on Monday. The death toll now stands at 25.
AI and facial recognition to be rolled out as Britain’s ‘broken’ policing system faces sweeping reforms
Officials say using AI will free up six million hours of police time - the equivalent of 3,000 officers - each year
Shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti prompts UK debate over policing tactics
The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti during an altercation with federal agents in Minnesota on Saturday (24 January) has sparked renewed debate over US immigration policing tactics.
Lawyer for ICE agent who killed Renee Good drops out of Minnesota governor race to protest ‘retribution’ against state
Chris Madel represented Jonathan Ross, the immigration agent who killed mother-of-three Renee Good
Trans people ‘increasingly heading abroad’ for gender surgery due to ‘horrific’ NHS waiting lists
Freya Firewood travelled to Bangkok to undergo surgery but has suffered with complications and left struggling to walk
