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CBC.ca

She went missing in Canada in 1985. She may have been a Florida serial murder victim

Jeanette Marcotte was last seen in Saskatchewan in the early 1980s. Her remains were found in Florida in 1985, but officials didn't know her identity until a DNA firm, that helps solve cold cases, announced her identification last week.

U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn confident she will compete in Olympics despite 'ruptured' ACL

Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she can compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics beginning this week despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.

Judge rules against U.S. plan to strip 350,000 Haitians of legal status, notes 'racial animus' of Noem, Trump

A federal judge late Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback.

Australian boy, 13, swims for 4 hours to save family swept out to sea

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast.

BMO fined $4M by consumer watchdog for overcharging customers on discounted plans

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging customers after it failed to properly disclose fee details.

Iran's president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the U.S.

Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country's foreign minister to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.

Schools delayed opening as parts of Newfoundland dig out from storm

More than 40 cm of snow fell on the capital city, resulting in a mess that's causing delayed openings for schools, businesses and government services.
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Toronto Star

Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open this weekend, TTC CEO confirms

Mandeep Lali said the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open Feb. 8.

Catherine O'Hara's death feels deeply personal for Canadians. Here's why we're so devastated

To lose her is to lose the leader of a comedic revolution that began on a small stage in Toronto and eventually conquered the world.

Mark Carney's Liberals recruit Ontario NDP deputy leader to run in Scarborough byelection

The federal Liberals announced Tuesday morning that Doly Begum, the New Democrat MPP for the riding and the provincial NDP’s deputy leader, will be their candidate in the Scarborough Southwest byelection to replace Bill Blair, who stepped down yesterday.

Raptors' Darko Rajakovic named head coach for NBA all-star game

Toronto coach will handle the World team in Los Angeles next weekend.

Defence minister rejects call for Canada to get nuclear weapons

David McGuinty made the comment after the country's former top soldier suggested the government should consider doing so in the future.

Billionaire Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial delayed over late Crown disclosure

Frank Stronach's trial was scheduled to begin on Tuesday. His defence argued it needed more time to digest “voluminous” late evidence disclosure, including six new videotaped statements.

Hamilton soldier who died while serving in Latvia to be honoured Tuesday

A repatriation ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at a base in Quinte West, Ont. A motorcade will then make its way to Toronto.

GO train lines running on 'special schedule' Tuesday following derailment

Trains on all lines are running on a special schedule after a disabled train caused chaos on Monday.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is elbows up for Greenland ahead of Arctic visit

“Canada stands firmly in support of the people of Greenland, who will determine their own future,” Simon said.

She says her lawn signs are 'freedom of speech.' The city has ordered her to remove them

Front yard display includes flags, ribbons and fake white burial shrouds.
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Globe and Mail

Iran’s President seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the U.S.

Comments are major turn for Masoud Pezeshkian, who had warned Iranians that the turmoil in his country had gone beyond his control

Peter Mandelson quits House of Lords, could face police probe over Epstein ties

British politician will retire from Parliament’s upper chamber effective Wednesday, official says

‘Enormous’ stakes of Supreme Court’s tariff ruling delaying decision, U.S. Trade Representative says

Jamieson Greer says he thinks plaintiffs didn’t have ‘an open and shut case’ regarding the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs

French prosecutors seek to ban Marine Le Pen from office, jeopardizing presidential bid

Far-right leader is looking to overturn a ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation

Representative James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight Committee, continued to press for criminal contempt of Congress charges against both Clintons Monday evening for defying a congressional subpoena when lawyers for the Clintons e-mailed staff for the Oversight panel, saying the pair would accept Comer's demands and 'will appear for depositions on mutually agreeable dates.'

Trump meets with Colombia’s Petro weeks after threatening military action against country

U.S. President called Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ in October though he provided no evidence

Australian teen swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

Austin Appelbee swam four km to shore on Friday to call for help for his mother and two siblings, police say

Trump seeking $1-billion from Harvard to settle federal probes into the university

The two sides have yet to reach a final deal despite months of talks

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt of U.S. Congress vote

Republican leading the investigation says an agreement hasn’t been finalized yet

Russia fires barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine day before peace talks, Zelensky says

Bombardment of at least five regions specifically took aim at the power grid, President says
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Global News

Russia attacks Ukraine power grid amid record cold ahead of peace talks

NATO's secretary-general said that the overnight strikes raise doubts about Moscow’s intentions on the eve of talks, calling them “a really bad signal.”

Vietnam prepared for possible U.S. ‘war of aggression,’ military doc shows

The original Vietnamese document titled “The 2nd U.S. Invasion Plan” was completed by the Ministry of Defense in August 2024, after Vietnam and the U.S. signed a new partnership.

Death toll of Iran protests mounts as families learn of loved ones killed by regime forces

Iranian-Canadians have been slowly getting word about friends and family injured and killed.

13-year-old Australian boy makes ‘superhuman’ swim to save stranded family

Rescue services in Western Australia said Austin Appelbee swam for four hours to shore — two while wearing a lifejacket, and two without.

Peter Mandelson resigns from U.K. Labour Party over Epstein ties

The latest mention of Mandelson follows last year's disclosure of correspondence between him and Epstein, including a note calling the convicted sex offender his 'best pal.'

Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested before his trial on rape, other charges

In new charges separate from the trial, Marius Borg Høiby was arrested for assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order, police said in a statement.

Gaza border crossing with Egypt opens, but few can use it

An Egyptian official said 50 Palestinians were expected to cross in each direction on the first day of the Rafah border crossing operation.

Air India grounds Boeing Dreamliner after fuel control switch issue report

Air India said on Monday it had grounded one of its Boeing Dreamliners after one of its pilots reported an issue with the fuel control switch.

Earliest launch date for Artemis II set for Feb. 8 after cold weather delay: NASA

NASA says the earliest possible launch of Artemis II, which will carry Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon, is now scheduled for Feb. 8 due to weather delays.

Catherine O’Hara, Canadian actor and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71

Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movie series, alongside 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice.'
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New York Times

Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress

The museum says a Jewish collector received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from that time are considered to have been forced and void under French law.

Letitia James to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids Across New York

Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.

What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy

Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.

Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk

The move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.

Epstein Files Reveal Name of Woman Who Accused Alexander Brothers

Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails. The Alexanders have not been linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

A Lifeline for Gaza

We look at the significance of the Rafah border crossing.

Disney Names Josh D’Amaro as Next C.E.O.

Mr. D’Amaro, 54, has most recently served as chairman of Disney Experiences, a division that includes theme parks, cruise vacations and consumer products.

Palestinians Return to Gaza for First Time in Nearly Two Years

Only 12 returnees reunited with families. Some said their arrival carried larger weight, defying any notion of permanently displacing Gazans.

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over Charges Including Rape

The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

CNBC

Novo Nordisk shares tumble 11% after company forecasts sales declines this year

The company is banking on its Wegovy pill and next-generation weight loss injectable CagriSema to recapture share of the key U.S. market. 

Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil. Shadow fleet vessels are still unloading sanctioned crude at its ports

President Trump says India will stop buying sanctioned Russian oil as part of trade deal, but data shows shadow fleet vessels unloading the crude at its ports.

Ray Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink’ of a capital war

The billionaire Bridgewater founder also weighed in on investing in gold after the metal was gripped by a sharp sell-off.

Trump Project Vault stockpile will include any minerals listed as ‘critical’ by Interior Department

The stockpile is the latest move by the Trump administration to build a Western supply chain to counter China's dominance in critical minerals.

Who is Josh D'Amaro, Disney's next CEO?

D'Amaro's appointment to the top job once again brings to the fore Disney's storied history in park-going at a time of massive growth for the division.

Musk's xAI, SpaceX combo is the biggest merger of all time, valued at $1.25 trillion

The record-setting deal will be the largest merger of all time and is valued at $1.25 trillion

Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO to succeed Bob Iger, effective March 18

Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger and clinching a closely watched succession race.

Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal

The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.

Pfizer beats quarterly estimates despite Covid product decline, reaffirms modest outlook

The pharmaceutical giant reaffirmed the modest 2026 outlook that rattled investors in December.

India's Nifty 50 closes 2.5% higher as long-awaited U.S. trade deal boosts investor sentiment

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday stateside said that U.S. will cut reciprocal tariff on India to 18% from 25%.

Washington Post

Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows

Even in the scale of global attacks on civilians and crackdowns on dissent, the magnitude of Iran’s violence against protesters stands out.

Russia delivers worst attack this year to Ukraine’s power sector

The president said he persuaded Russia’s Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine’s energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later.

When his family was swept out to sea, boy swam and ran miles to save them

Austin Appelbee is being hailed as a hero after he rescued his family. “I couldn’t feel how tired I was,” the 13-year-old said of his hours-long feat.

Stepson of Norwegian crown prince stands trial on rape, other charges

The stepson of Crown Prince Haakon is accused of 38 offenses, including four counts of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession between 2018 and late 2024.

Israeli military tech start-ups cash in on two years of war

While Israel has faced sharp criticism over its war in Gaza, start-up executives say foreigners are eager to buy systems developed and tested on the battlefield.

Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict

The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.

U.S. and Iran plan talks in Istanbul, as Trump warns of ‘bad things’

Regional powers are working to bring together high-level negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, in hopes of staving off war.

Lord Mandelson, ex-ambassador to U.S., resigns from Labour over Epstein

He acknowledged that the weekend’s revelations further entangled him in the “understandable furor” surrounding the convicted sex offender.

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens after nearly two years

Israeli troops seized the Rafah border crossing in May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the second phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire deal.

U.S. and India seal trade deal after months of diplomatic tensions

The United States and India finalized a trade agreement Monday, helping stabilize a relationship that had been in decline during Trump’s second term.

BBC

BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs

As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board

Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.

'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown

Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.

Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family

Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive

The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report

Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation

The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".

Prince Edward says it's 'important' to remember victims as pressure on Andrew grows

The Duke of Edinburgh, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's brother, is the first senior royal to speak about the new documents.

Stop watching Netflix if you want to save pubs, Welsh first minister says

Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work that the public should be doing".

Palace accused of 'messing' with McNeil mental health

Dwight McNeil's partner criticises Crystal Palace for "messing" with his mental health after the collapse of his transfer from Everton.

The Independent

Measles is back at Disneyland for the first time in more than a decade

Southern California’s ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ hasn’t seen a case since 2015

Not vaccinating enough children against measles could cost England £290m, experts warn

The UK is no longer considered to have ‘eliminated’ measles, according to global health officials

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder for ‘killing his wife during a domestic disturbance’

William Stevenson, 77, was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson

Inside Cortina's Olympic Village: A snowy haven for hundreds of athletes

Athletes at the Cortina Olympic Village on Tuesday chatted at an outdoor coffee stand, traded their unique national team pins and took in the atmosphere of the Dolomites as snow steadily fell

Mandelson-Epstein latest: Gordon Brown contacts police with ‘relevant information’ after leaked emails

Ex-ambassador quits House of Lords, facing investigation over claims he leaked sensitive information to paedophile financier

Statue of boxer Teddy Baldock stolen from east London park

The Met Police said no arrests have been made as of yet

What is norovirus? The symptoms to watch out for and when to seek help

Unlike the flu, norovirus specifically targets the gastrointestinal system

Montreal Canadiens vehemently deny report that team was told not to leave Minnesota hotel over safety fears

Montreal Canadiens officials have strongly denied that their players were told to stay in their hotel and carry their passports at all times while in Minnesota, where they played against the Wild on Monday night

Burglar who tried to smash his way into Anya Taylor-Joy’s bedroom jailed for 3 years

An armed robber who broke into a London home where Anya Taylor-Joy was staying has been sentenced to three years in prison