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CBC.ca
Air Transat pilots give union the power to declare a strike
The union that represents Air Transat's pilots said on Wednesday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.
Spotify Wrapped is here. Who has the most streamed songs and albums, and what are the new features?
Music streaming giant Spotify has delivered its annual recap — giving its hundreds of millions of users worldwide a look at the top songs, artists, podcasts and other audio that filled their ears over the past year. Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Drake and Billie Eilish garnered lots of attention in 2025.
Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery, conspiracy case
U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called a "weaponized" justice system.
Launching hundreds of thousands of satellites will threaten space research, scientists warn
We've all come to appreciate the beautiful images space telescopes provide us of galaxies, nebulas and more, but they also provide astronomers with important scientific information about our universe. That science may be under threat in the next decade if the proposed 560,000 satellites are launched.
Trump targets Minnesota’s Somali community amid reports of targeted crackdown
Recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump and top administration officials disparaging Minnesota’s large Somali community have focused renewed attention on the immigrants from the war-torn east African country and their descendants.
European ministers accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace talks
Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.
Canadian ski mountaineering team set for winner-take-all race vs. U.S. with Olympics at stake
Canada’s ski mountaineering athletes have their Olympic dreams on the line this weekend at a World Cup event in Solitude, Utah. The mixed relay race doubles as a winner-take-all race between Canada and the U.S. to decide which country’s athletes claim the final two quota spots for Milano Cortina.
80-year-old diabetic Calgarian shocked to receive $100 bill for COVID-19 vaccine
A Calgary senior with diabetes and heart disease is fighting back after being billed for her COVID-19 vaccine despite being eligible for a free shot. Sharon Mason, 80, received her COVID vaccine in early November, after calling Health Link to confirm she qualifies for a free dose.
Israel says it received remains in Gaza that Hamas says belongs to missing hostage
The Israeli Prime Minister's office says it has received remains in Gaza from the Red Cross that Palestinian militant group Hamas says belong to a hostage.
National Guard shooting and the CIA’s secret Afghan army
Who are the Zero Units, the secretive CIA-backed Afghan fighter group the alleged Washington National Guard shooter was a part of?
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Toronto Star
How the Canada Revenue Agency's changes to tax brackets and credits will affect you in 2026
Here's what you need ahead of the 2026 tax season.
Waymo has its sights set on Toronto for driverless cars. The city's history with Big Tech suggests that's cause for alarm
Waymo has registered as a lobbyist at city hall to talk to lawmakers and officials about self-driving cars.
Justin Trudeau-Katy Perry romance timeline: From holding hands in Paris to watching sumo wrestling in Tokyo
After a month of silence, Trudeau and Perry have resurfaced together again, this time holding hands in Tokyo.
EQAO scores reveal insufficient progress, Ontario education minister says as he announces new plan
Test results released Wednesday after months-long delay show slight gains in reading, writing and math among elementary and secondary students.
The Latest: Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 countries
The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year, as part of sweeping immigration changes in the wake of the shooting of two National…
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
On Wednesday, the streaming giant unveiled its annual overview of individual listening trends as well as trends from around the world
Toronto police want a budget hike to pay for raises and more officers. Here's how much it would cost
If approved, the 2026 Toronto police operating budget would be $1.43 billion, of which about $1 billion is salary.
Loyalty rewards points could expire under Ford government changes to consumer legislation, Liberals charge
Ford government says changes will add more consumer protections and "nothing in the bill makes it easier to take away reward points."
Hudson's Bay may be gone. But its Christmas windows are back — with a twist
Cadillac Fairview has leased seven windows at the former Hudson's Bay flagship store along Yonge St. in Toronto for this holiday season.
Toronto-area home prices drop for 10th month in a row as sales plummet in November
The average sales price for all property types has now dropped by 22 per cent since the February 2022 price peak.
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Globe and Mail
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny dethrones Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
The reggaetón-and-then-some artist is followed by Swift, The Weeknd, Drake and Billie Eilish, in that order
One too many shots? Raccoon passes out drunk after liquor-store adventure
The intruder broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored
Putin accused of feigning interest in peace efforts after talks with U.S. yields no breakthrough
Kremlin spokesman wouldn’t discuss substance of the talks but pushed back on any suggestion that Putin had rejected the U.S. peace plan
The family tragedy behind the viral photo of the Hong Kong fire
The son of a retiree named Wong, who was photographed by Reuters as flames engulfed the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po, has spoken about the tragedy. Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years left at least 156 people dead, with scores more missing, including Wong's wife.
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend.
No breakthrough on talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
Putin met U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kremlin in talks that began late Tuesday as part of a renewed push by the Trump administration to broker a peace deal.
Israel to reopen Rafah crossing to let Palestinians leave Gaza
People can exit through Rafah as long as Egypt agrees to receive them, but crossing won’t be open for those wishing to return, official says
Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the U.S. during Cabinet meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the U.S., urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it.
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries
The pause applies to people from 19 countries that were already subjected to a partial travel ban in June, including Afghanistan and Somalia
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record at auction
10-centimetre-tall Winter Egg is made from finely carved rock crystal, covered in a delicate snowflake motif wrought in platinum and 4,500 tiny diamonds
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Global News
Search for flight MH370 to resume, 11 years after it vanished
Exploration firm Ocean Infinity has confirmed it would recommence seabed operations for 55 days, conducted intermittently, the transport ministry said.
Minister responds to case of border officer targeted by Indian ‘disinformation’
Canada's public safety minister said government employees were being 'defamed by a range of actors.'
Putin warns Europe not to ‘wage a war’ as he meets with U.S. on Ukraine
Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war were productive, but much work remains, a senior advisor to Putin told reporters after the hours-long meeting.
Trump calls Somali migrants ‘garbage,’ says he doesn’t want them in U.S.
Trump said residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the United States.
U.K. teen vanishes on hike near Dracula’s castle in Romanian mountains
The 18-year-old university student went on a solo hiking trip in Romania without informing his family.
Fabergé egg made for Russian royalty sells for record $30.2M at auction
Each time the egg has sold, it has set a world record price for a Fabergé item.
Honduras ex-president leaves prison after Trump pardon of drug conviction
Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison for taking bribes from drug traffickers so they could safely move some 400 tons of cocaine through Honduras to the U.S.
Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns Hegseth’s ‘violent’ post
The publisher of the Franklin series of children's books condemned an online post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting the titular character.
Prada takes ownership of fashion rival Versace in $1.4-billion deal
Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to steer Versace’s next phase as executive chairman.
Costco joins companies suing U.S. for tariff refunds if policy falls
Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.
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New York Times
Israel Says a Gaza Border Will Reopen, but Only for Palestinians to Leave
Israel had agreed to open the Rafah crossing as part of the October cease-fire deal with Hamas but kept it closed. Egypt denied that the border would reopen soon.
On Trump’s Insults, Somalia’s Prime Minister Says ‘It’s Better Not to Respond’
President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as “garbage” during a White House meeting on Tuesday.
How NYC Is Trying to Stop Subway Fare Evasion: Spikes, Fins, Guards
Subway and bus fare evasion cost New York’s transit system nearly $1 billion last year. Will an arsenal of new tricks turn the tide?
Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.
Ahead of Tariff Ruling, Businesses Race to Secure Refunds
The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the legality of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but some companies aren’t waiting to try to secure a speedy and substantial payout.
Sterile Neutrino Prediction Muddled by Latest Experiments
Two papers challenged the existence of theorized particles called sterile neutrinos that might account for mysteries like the cosmos’s dark matter.
Bitcoin’s Predicted Sky-High Prices Have Not Panned Out
Bitcoin has plunged more than 30 percent and Ether is down around 40 percent in recent months, as gains from President Trump’s pro-crypto policies evaporated.
After Deadly Attacks, Australia Debates: Do Shark Nets Work?
Critics say the nets harm marine life and aren’t the best way to keep swimmers safe. Recent shark attacks have complicated a plan to remove some of them.
Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown
Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.
A Devastating Fire Has Fueled a National Security Crackdown in Hong Kong
The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.
CNBC
Putin threatens Europe with war if it wants one, as Ukraine peace talks falter
Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on threats toward Europe ahead of peace talks with the U.S., saying Moscow was "ready" for war.
Airbus expects to deliver fewer aircrafts this year after a difficult few days. Here's how we got here.
Airbus cut its delivery guidance Wednesday after a series of issues related to its popular aircraft A320.
Musk's Starlink rival Eutelsat shares plummet 7% after report of SoftBank selloff
The French satellite group has seen its stock fall following a steep hike in March.
Hugo Boss falls 10% as 2026 forecasts point to challenging year ahead; European markets higher
European stocks were positive on Wednesday as global markets move higher.
November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports
The payrolls decline marked a sharp step down from October, which saw an upwardly revised gain of 47,000 positions.
Macy’s posts strongest growth in more than 3 years, but strikes cautious note on holidays
Macy's has seen signs of momentum as it invests in more staffing and sharper visual displays at its namesake department stores.
Trump administration to announce new fuel economy standards Wednesday, sources say
The oil industry group the American Petroleum Institute has lobbied the Trump administration to repeal the Biden fuel economy standards.
Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370, more than a decade after plane vanished
The deep-sea search will resume this month, with U.S. robotic firm Ocean Infinity carrying out the operation intermittently for 55 days.
India is set to host Russia's Putin, deepening trade ties, unfazed by punitive U.S. tariffs
The two countries are looking to strengthen trade ties and are likely to sign bilateral interdepartmental and business agreements during Putin's visit.
iPhone 17 will drive record Apple shipments in 2025, IDC says
Apple will ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, up just over 6% year-on-year, research firm IDC forecast.
Washington Post
Confident of military success, Putin refuses compromise in Moscow talks
European officials, who were not included in the talks, said at a NATO meeting in Brussels that Russia appears to be inflexible in the negotiations.
The Epstein scandal is a royal mess. Imagine living on Prince Andrew Way.
As Britain’s royal family strips Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles, ordinary places across the country are trying to downplay their links, too.
Venezuela lets deportation flights resume despite Trump’s airspace threat
The scheduled deportation flight marks a rare moment of cooperation between the Trump administration and Venezuela, as the threat of a U.S. attack looms.
Family of Colombian man killed in U.S. boat strikes files formal complaint
Alejandro Andres Carranza Medina’s family alleges that the Trump administration committed human rights violations in its campaign against suspected drug trafficking.
Former E.U. foreign policy chief detained in fraud inquiry
Federica Mogherini, the E.U.’s former foreign policy chief who is also a former Italian foreign minister, was detained in an investigation of procurement fraud.
The glaring ‘hypocrisy’ behind Trump’s war on drugs
The Trump administration’s pardon of convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández raises questions about its war on “narcoterrorism.”
Hegseth, citing ‘fog of war,’ says he learned of survivors hours after strike
The defense secretary’s remarks were the most extensive public accounting yet of his involvement in the military’s lethal attack on alleged drug smugglers on Sept. 2.
Ex-Honduras president, convicted of drug trafficking, freed on Trump pardon
A former DEA agent called the release “devastating”: “It means any attempt to work your investigations to the highest levels is meaningless.”
U.S. delegation meets with Putin in latest bid to end Ukraine war
Ahead of the key meeting, Russia professed fresh military victories, hammering home its claim that it can succeed in the war without negotiations if it wants.
At open-air Mass in Beirut, Lebanese say Pope Leo uplifted the vulnerable
From trauma victims to migrant domestic workers, the pope inspired some of Lebanon’s most vulnerable as he presided over a waterfront Mass in Beirut.
BBC
Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick
Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces.
King Charles welcomes German president on first state visit in 27 years
Germany's president has received a ceremonial welcome from the King and will get a state banquet in Windsor Castle.
Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most "harrowing and complex" cases.
Supermarket loyalty discounts allowed on baby formula milk
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.
Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.
Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is a boy, 8, who has been taken to hospital with a "non-serious" head injury.
People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.
Salford Red Devils wound up by High Court over debts
Troubled former Super League club Salford Red Devils are wound up by the High Court.
Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger
It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public.
UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says
Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.
The Independent
Revealed: Hidden scandal of NHS staff exposed to cancer-causing chemical deemed the ‘next asbestos’
Exclusive: Staff have been left disabled, suffering from severe asthma, and forced out of their jobs as the NHS and UK regulators fail to protect thousands from a toxic cancer-linked chemical. Rebecca Thomas reports
Reeves accused of forcing OBR chief to quit after watchdog revealed truth about Budget black hole
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch led the accusation about Richard Hughes, the former chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
Children injured as school bus roof ripped off after hitting bridge
Lancashire Police were called to the scene on Wednesday
Lawyer in wrongful death suits says UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14
A lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits over the fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky says the company put profits over safety by continuing to fly older planes
Undrinkable water to be restored to 24,000 homes in Kent
South East Water has issued a ‘boil water notice’ for homes in and around Tunbridge Wells who have been without water since Saturday evening.
Venezuela’s Maduro ‘sleeping in different beds every night’ after Trump threats
US president is said to have issued Maduro with an ultimatum to leave Venezuela last week
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky meeting with Trump envoy cancelled after Putin rejects peace deal
Kremlin says no compromise could be reached on thorniest issue – territory
Fighter jets were scrambled to intercept civilian planes that go too close to Mar-a-Lago while Trump was there for Thanksgiving
In one incident the jets set off flares to get the attention of the pilots and turn them out of the airspace in Palm Beach
Legal claim over Star Wars actor ‘resurrected’ for Rogue One reaches next stage
Peter Cushing’s likeness was featured in a 2016 Star Wars movie despite the actor passing away in 1994
Biden derangement syndrome? Trump pardons Democrat to get back at former president
Cuellar and his wife had been facing bribery and conspiracy charges since last year
