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CBC.ca
Washington Post to lay off a third of staff in newsroom and other departments
The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow to one of journalism's legendary brands.
Attack on civilians in Nigeria kills at least 170, lawmaker says
At least 170 people have been killed in an attack by armed men on a remote village in Nigeria's Kwara state, a local lawmaker tells Reuters, as authorities and soldiers continue to comb nearby bushland for survivors.
Is Trump trolling Canada?
When it comes to comments from the Trump administration, how can Canadians determine what’s real and what’s bluster?
Calgary reflects on rejecting 2026 Olympic bid, as legacy of 1988 Games fades
A year-long debate over whether to host the 2026 Winter Olympics dominated headlines in Calgary in 2018. The idea was abandoned after the public voted the idea down in a plebiscite. Now, residents are about to watch the Games they could have hosted kick off on the other side of the world in Italy.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 23 people in Gaza including medic, 7 children
Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 23 Palestinians including seven children in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, in the latest violence to undermine a truce in the enclave.
Few have returned to Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba 5 weeks after thousands forced out by power outage damage
A small number of the approximately 4,000 people forced from their homes in Pimicikamak Cree Nation have returned. A snapped power line triggered a days-long outage starting Dec. 28, which led to frozen and burst pipes and flooding in homes in the northern First Nation.
Some teachers 'wearing Kevlar sleeves' due to physical violence in N.S. schools
The unions representing Nova Scotia teachers and support staff say school violence remains a top concern for its members, as the Education Department is reporting tens of thousands of violent incidents in recent years.
As Ontario high school grades keep rising, graduating students worry about their university future
The numbers paint a stark picture of what it’s like to be a graduating student in the province right now, as university admissions ramp up and education experts call for an overhaul of both the high school grading system and the university admissions process.
Scientist using dogs in controversial study explains for the first time what was going on
The lead scientist at the centre of a controversial cardiac study performed on dogs is defending the importance of his work for the first time since his London, Ont. lab was shut down and Ontario's premier threatened to ban canines in research.
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Toronto Star
RECO suspends accounts of Save Max real estate brokerages after finding $2.7 million 'unlawfully' disbursed from trust accounts
The Ontario regulator also froze the accounts and issued notices of proposals to revoke registrations for the brokerages and two brokers of record.
Here's your Lunar New Year horoscope for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse lands on Feb. 17. See what's in store for your sign in career, money, love, health and more.
Toronto-area average home price drops below $1 million for the first time in five years
TRREB's market outlook for the year closely resembles the dismal year in sales in 2025, which hit a 25-year low.
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
Staff members in the newsroom were told they would be getting emails with one of two subject lines, announcing that the person’s role has or hasn’t been eliminated.
Trump's border czar says 700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota immediately
Roughly 3,000 federal officers are currently deployed in the state.
GO Transit train updates: Modified schedule on Wednesday after Union Station derailment
The transit agency addressed most critical track repairs on Tuesday, with more work to be done on the track's signal system this week.
How a Canadian Olympic figure skater landed the first-ever Oscar de la Renta skating costumes for Milan
Oscar de la Renta designed for Taylor Swift and Jackie Kennedy. Now, his atelier is dressing Canadian skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek for success.
Security at the Milan Cortina Olympics: Thousands of officers, years of prep — and still some crossed fingers
Security is a constant, all-consuming concern requiring a massive commitment of personnel and funding — and a good deal of luck.
This Hamilton woman isn't hiding her schizophrenia. Here’s what she wants you to know, with psychotic disorders hitting earlier ages
A Canadian Medical Association Journal study found that people born more recently are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders more often.
Commercial real estate investment could hit $56 billion this year as more Toronto firms push back-to-office mandates
Total investment would be 'the third highest volume on record,' says CBRE report.
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Globe and Mail
Trump administration to withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota
Tom Homan says he was drawing down deployment because he was seeing co-operation from elected sheriffs who run county jails
Trump, Colombia's Petro meet in Washington after months of feuding
U.S. President Donald Trump met Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday, after months of trading barbs.
Canine caper: Journalist recounts how Greenland sled dog stole camera
When a 360 degree camera went missing during a shoot in the Arctic circle, the AP crew eventually found it among sled dogs they'd been filming with earlier. After the crew recovered the camera, they discovered the dog that had taken it and had also hit record.
Russia has broken ceasefire, snubbed U.S., Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine was waiting for the United States' reaction to Russia's overnight attack on his country's cities that caused further damage to energy infrastructure.
Penny the doberman pinscher wins Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York Tuesday, netting the U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize.
I tried curling. It was incredibly difficult.
Have you ever watched curling and thought to yourself, 'that looks easy.' AP tested it out ahead of the Winter Olympics and quickly learned how challenging it is.
Former Prince Andrew moves out of Windsor home after latest Epstein files revelations
He left the Royal Lodge in Windsor on Monday and is now living on the king’s Sandringham estate in eastern England
Israeli strikes kill several in Gaza after soldier wounded in gunfire
Israel pledged to continue attacks, saying that it was responding to a militant attack on Israeli soldiers
Russia, Ukraine meet for U.S.-brokered talks as Moscow keeps up attacks on energy grid
Current talks coincide with the expiry of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and U.S. on Thursday
Canada and France set to establish diplomatic presence in Greenland amid Trump threats
Both countries will open consulates in Nuuk this week, part of a broader show of support for the island
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Global News
Measles alert urges countries to vaccinate more, including Canada
Canada has seen an increase in measles cases with 164 cases — 154 confirmed, 10 probable — as of Jan. 24, 2026. Manitoba is the province with the highest number of cases.
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone along Arabian Sea, military says
A U.S. military spokesperson says the drone was shot down as it was 'aggressively approaching' an American vessel in the Arabian sea.
Tourist trampled to death by elephant in Thailand park, the 3rd human it’s killed
More than 220 people have been killed by wild elephants in Thailand since 2012, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including the four counts of rape.
Transport Canada is ‘monitoring’ Boeing Dreamliner grounding by Air India
Transport Canada says it is 'monitoring the situation' after Air India said it grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets over reports of issues with a fuel control switch.
Canada’s Governor General starts trip that will head to Greenland
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is in Norway for the start of a trip that will also visit Denmark and Greenland, which comes just weeks after U.S. threats to the sovereignty of Greenland.
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.
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New York Times
Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately
Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight.
Russia and Ukraine Resume Talks After a Huge Attack by Moscow
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
How Miss Piggy Went From Minor Muppet to TV’s Top Hog
Miss Piggy began as a bit player, but a sassy attitude and a karate chop carried her to the pinnacle of pop culture. A new Muppets special premieres on Wednesday.
Washington Post Begins Laying Off More Than 300 Journalists
The layoffs will cut into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage, and reduce the number of all its employees by about 30 percent.
Novo Nordisk Warns of First Sales Drop Since Start of Ozempic
The once high-flying Danish drugmaker has struggled to fend off rivals in the weight-loss industry, especially Eli Lilly, which gave a much rosier outlook to investors.
Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Has Nation Fixated on an Arizona Subdivision
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of the news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has reporters, neighbors and drones flooding streets and foothills in Tucson, Ariz.
Why A.I. Fears Are Battering Stocks, Again
New tools by artificial intelligence companies like Anthropic have reignited worries that businesses will pare down their subscriptions to software services.
Bedrock, an A.I. Start-Up for Construction, Raises $270 Million
The two-year-old company, founded by veterans of the autonomous vehicle business Waymo, is seeking to automate excavators and other building equipment.
In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid Cuts
Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.
How a Routine Drug Bust Turned Deadly
In a Bronx courtroom, detectives and other witnesses have described how an undercover drug operation in 2023 led to a death and the criminal trial of a sergeant. A verdict is expected later this week.
CNBC
China ramps up threats over Panama Canal ruling that handed Trump a major victory
The Panama Canal has been thrust into the middle of a power struggle between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies.
AMD’s Lisa Su says demand for advanced chips is still accelerating, as stock plummets 15%
CEO Lisa Su said that the data center business has risen from the fourth to first quarter and demand for its CPUs is "going gangbusters."
Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says
The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations.
Nvidia-backed AI voice startup ElevenLabs hits $11 billion valuation in fresh fundraise, as it eyes IPO
Global funding for AI startups hit record levels in 2025, with European ones raising a record $21.6 billion, per Dealroom.
Trump admin to withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota: Homan
The Trump administration will draw down about 25% of its law enforcement officers from Minnesota on Wednesday, border czar Tom Homan said.
Trump says India won't buy Russian oil anymore. Moscow insists India hasn't said that
Analysts are skeptical that India will stop buying Russian oil completely.
Fed's Stephen Miran resigns from White House post
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, CNBC has confirmed.
Uber reports 20% revenue growth in fourth-quarter, fueled by food delivery
Uber said revenue in its food delivery business increased 30%, beating analysts' estimates.
Here's who analysts expect to gain from India’s U.S. and EU trade deals
Analysts said back-to-back trade deals with the U.S. and EU could lift pharma, manufacturing and IT stocks.
Venezuela tells China oil prices won't be set by the U.S., seeks to reassure investment after Maduro capture
Venezuela assured Beijing that its oil pricing will not be dictated by the U.S. and that Chinese investment in the South American country will remain secure.
Washington Post
Andrew, ex-prince linked to Epstein, moves out of royal residence
Buckingham Palace announced in October that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor would vacate Royal Lodge, though he was photographed there on horseback just this week.
On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage
International criminal syndicates have been using Fiji as a transshipment point for drugs originating in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrification
Some advocates say the Winter Games are driving up property prices and exacerbating income inequality.
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.
The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms is expiring. What to know.
U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern that the end of New START could lead to “a dangerous and costly arms race” between the world’s biggest nuclear powers.
A year after aid cuts, the image of American power shifts under Trump
The Trump administration’s America First strategy has trickled down to what’s left of the government’s humanitarian apparatus, potentially leading to millions of deaths by 2030.
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier
Officials said the aircraft was “acting aggressively” when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is in the Middle East amid tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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.
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.
BBC
Aberdeen-Celtic and Dundee-Motherwell called off
Celtic's Scottish Premiership visit to Aberdeen is postponed, along with Dundee's match with Motherwell, after heavy rain in the north east.
Dubois v Harper to headline MVP's first UK event
MVP come to the UK with a stacked card - with Caroline Dubois, Terri Harper, Chantelle Cameron and Ellie Scotney all in world title fights.
Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola
BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's evolution and why the January window has offered renewed belief.
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.
GB skeleton team appeal after helmets ruled unsafe
The British skeleton team appeal after their new helmets for the Winter Olympics are ruled unsafe.
Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.
Severe rail disruption continues after derailment in south-east London
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express rail routes are severely disrupted after a derailment.
Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.
Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.
The Independent
Judge bans ICE from firing tear gas in Portland after peaceful protesters — including children — were gassed
Judge warns ‘our nation is at a crossroads’ after lawsuit from ‘Portland Chicken’ alleges violence use of force
Ukraine-Russia: Kremlin says it won’t stop fighting until Kyiv gives in to demands
Talks continued in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as Russia pressured Kyiv to give in
Restaurateur accused of spiking woman’s drink with date-rape drug tells jury he was ‘wrong’
Vikas Nath, 63, used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) into the woman’s drink on January 15, 2024
Video shows trail of blood and missing doorbell camera outside Nancy Guthrie’s house
Investigators say Nancy, who lived alone, has limited mobility but no cognitive issues and would not have left voluntarily. Her cellphone and car were found at her home in Arizona
‘Bloodbath’ at Washington Post as one-third of staff laid off by Jeff Bezos
About 300 journalists in the newsroom are expected to lose their jobs as part of a ‘broad strategic reset’
Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? Here’s what the polls say
All the candidates for the major parties have been declared
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Stephen Miller is using his social media and Signal messages to get his hardline messaging to Trump, report says
Deputy chief of staff allegedly uses ‘gory images’ to get his point across to the 79-year-old president
How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the 'wardrobe malfunction' to caged kids
The Super Bowl halftime show, lasting about 13 minutes, has sparked decades of conversation
Head of Reform council’s cost-cutting programme resigns after suggesting authority has made ‘no cuts’
Councillor Matthew Fraser Moat said his words had been ‘twisted’ to ‘fit into an anti-KCC narrative’
Ransom notes under investigation in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom as no suspects identified: Live updates
The 84-year-old was abducted from her Arizona home, police said
