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CBC.ca

The National | Mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Australia
Dec. 14, 2025 | A shooting rampage during a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s famed Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead and police say a father-son duo were the shooters. Floodwaters recede in B.C., but the threat of more rain remains. And Pierre Poilievre says he’s focusing on affordability, not the departure of several Conservative MPs.

Linguistic experts urge Carney government to stop using British spellings
Promoters of Canadian English say the federal government is sending the wrong message to the world with its recent use of British spelling in official documents, including the 2025 federal budget.

Toronto man outruns newly-opened light rail train by 18 minutes
A Toronto man challenged the newly-opened Finch Light-Rail Transit to a race — and he won.

Syria arrests 5 over suspected ties to deadly ambush of U.S., Syrian military convoy
Two U.S. army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed by an attacker who targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces before being shot dead. The Syrian Interior Ministry has described the attacker as a member of the Syrian security forces suspected of sympathizing with ISIS.

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO aspirations, remains against ceding territory to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country's bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the U.S. push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with U.S. envoys on ending the war.

‘Luck of the draw’ for passengers with WestJet’s half-completed seating changes
WestJet is pressing pause on its overhaul of the seating arrangements, after completing about half of its fleet. One passenger says she noticed a considerable difference in legroom on her two WestJet flights on the same type of plane about a week apart.

‘It’s really sad’: B.C. community still reeling 1 year after fatal landslide in Lions Bay
It's been a year since Barbara and David Enns died after a landslide destroyed their home in the Village of Lions Bay. An RCMP investigation into the slide is ongoing, and the Enns' children and two neighbours have filed a lawsuit against the province, the municipality and another neighbour.

Person of interest in custody in deadly Brown University shooting, police say
Police in Rhode Island say they have a person of interest in custody as they investigate the shooting at Brown University that killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday.

Founder of Moose Jaw health centre suggests ‘ALS drug industry’ was behind CBC investigation of his business
The man behind the Moose Jaw health centre that has claimed “a 100 per cent success rate in stopping the progression and in restoring function of people with ALS” says a recent CBC story about his company is evidence that he is seen as “a direct threat to the ALS drug industry.”
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Toronto Star

Toronto man races newly-opened Finch West LRT on foot and wins
The race began at Humber College Station on the west end of the 18-stop line and finished at Finch West Station.

‘We're standing strong’: Toronto Jewish community marks Hanukkah publicly in wake of Bondi Beach attack
Police confirmed there would be an increased presence in Jewish communities throughout Hanukkah after an attack in Australia killed at least 15 people.

Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery
Ahmed Al Ahmed was identified as the bystander who disarmed a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach.

Rain and snow forecasted for this week in Toronto, including 2 centimetres on Monday
Torontonians heading to work Monday morning should expect a 40 per cent chance of flurries during their commute, according to Environment Canada.

A checklist for leaving the money stress at home on your holiday travels
Don't leave anything to chance; check these items off your list before taking off.

Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach
The massacre was declared a terrorist attack due to the event targeted and weapons used, said Sydney’s premier.

Paul McCartney tickets for $5,000? Insiders reveal why going to a concert costs so much
Artists' business managers say that after the pandemic touring became a lot more expensive.

We asked students for their One Great Idea to make Toronto better. Here's what we learned
We spoke with students at Toronto schools about what they think should be the One Great Idea to make this city a better place to live.

Mark Carney's back-to-work plan has federal workers worried
The prime minister has framed his plans as a "transformation" of the public service.

They came to Canada to be doctors. Then Ontario dashed their dreams. How a judge's rulings are giving them new hope
Although an Ontario court granted a temporary injunction to pause the new rule about eligibility for medical residencies, the fight is far from over.
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Globe and Mail

Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty in Hong Kong court
Lai, accused of sedition and colluding with foreign forces, was arrested five years ago amid a crackdown on Hong Kong’s opposition movement

Killings at Hanukkah event in Australia echo past antisemitic violence
The fight against antisemitism has several battlefronts in a period when the number of incidents has soared
Major cities in Europe, U.S. increase security for Hanukkah events
Berlin, New York, Warsaw, London enhance police presence; France boosts security around Jewish sites during Hanukkah
Gunmen kill at least 15 at Bondi Beach Jewish holiday event
Video contains distressing content: Gunmen killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. The shootings, described by authorities as a terrorist attack, follows a string of antisemitic incidents in the country since the start of the Gaza war.

Eyewitness video shows celebrations, then terror, at Bondi Beach
Distressing content: Eyewitness video shows celebrations for the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach turn to terror as people fled two gunmen who killed more than a dozen people on Sunday.
Five arrested in Syria after shooting of U.S. troops in Palmyra
Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed when the attacker targeted a convoy before being shot dead
Netanyahu lashes out as world shows sympathy over Bondi Beach shooting
Australia is one of several countries that formally recognized a Palestinian state in September
Police arrest suspect after Brown University shooting
Providence police have detained a 'person of interest' in connection with the Brown University shooting that left two students dead and another nine people wounded.

Police arrest suspect in Brown University shooting that left two dead
Two students were killed and nine wounded amid year-end final exams at the Ivy League school, authorities say
Gunmen kill at least 16 people in attack on Jewish holiday event on Sydney's Bondi Beach
Two gunmen shot dead at least 16 people on Sunday during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australian authorities declared it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested.
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Global News

‘We do not give in to terror’: Canadians voice support for Sydney Hanukkah shooting victims
At least 15 people were killed and about 40 were injured in the Bondi Beach shooting, but some Canadian Jewish communities say they are moving ahead with their own celebrations.

‘Act of evil’: Shooting at Sydney Jewish holiday event declared terror attack
At least 15 people were shot and killed on Sunday during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack.

Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack
The victim was walking about 200 metres ahead of a friend near an area known as the '560-meter rocky peak,' when the friend heard a cry for help.

Skydiver left hanging at 15K feet after parachute catches plane’s tail
Footage from the jump shows the first skydiver and the camera operator climbing out of the roller door and the handle for the diver's reserve parachute snagging on the wing flap.

Man charged with manslaughter after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain
Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, were attempting to scale Austria's tallest mountain in the middle of winter, despite her inexperience.

For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported
The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.

Extortion suspects have claimed refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.

NHL players ‘not going’ to Winter Olympics if ice isn’t safe: deputy commissioner
The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.

Visiting U.S.? Here’s who may need to share social media, family details
The proposed rule would add new disclosure requirements for visa-exempt travellers, but Canadian citizens using their passport would not be affected.

Almost 200 children conceived from sperm donor with cancer-causing gene
Sixty-seven fertility clinics used the donor's sperm in 14 different countries.
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New York Times

José Antonio Kast Elected President of Chile
José Antonio Kast won the race on Sunday after a contest marked by concerns over security and immigration.

Jimmy Lai’s Life, in Photos and Video
He attributed his rags-to-riches ascent to the freedoms of Hong Kong, and has paid a hefty price for defending them.

Hospitalized Brown Student Describes Hiding from Shooter
The student, in his first year at Brown, described helping others who were more seriously injured than he was as they hid in their classroom.

California Hires Former C.D.C. Officials Who Criticized Trump Administration
A former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a former chief medical officer of the agency will advise the state on public health issues.

U.S. Military Plane and JetBlue Flight Nearly Collided Over Caribbean, Radio Traffic Shows
The Air Force refueling tanker was flying without its location transponder activated and could not be detected by air traffic control.

Gunshots at Brown University, Then 12 Hours of Lockdown and Fear
As the shooter remained at large, students sheltered in place in classrooms and basements, waiting for the all clear.

What We Know About the Bondi Beach Shooting in Australia
Two gunmen opened fire at dozens of people who were at a Jewish holiday event. At least 15 people were killed in the attack, and so was one of the shooters, the police said.

Inside the Clintons’ Fight to Avoid Testifying in the House Epstein Inquiry
Bill and Hillary Clinton have repeatedly offered to provide sworn statements, but Representative James R. Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress if they fail to appear.

Man Tackled and Disarmed One of the Bondi Beach Gunmen, Video Shows
The video, verified by The New York Times, shows a man sneaking up on one of the shooters who targeted a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Sunday.

The Bondi Beach Shooting Is What ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Looks Like
When a slogan’s real meaning comes true.
CNBC

Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces
The 78-year-old was charged under Hong Kong's controversial national security law, enacted by Beijing in 2020.

China's retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries
China's retail sales growth and industrial production missed estimates in November while investment declined more than expected.

South Korea stocks lead losses in Asia-Pacific as investors parse key data from China
China will release its November retail sales, fixed asset investment and industrial output numbers.

CNBC Daily Open: Investors sell off tech despite steady Broadcom numbers
In the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, takes place.

Trump wants the U.S. shipbuilding industry to be great again. Here's what it will take, and what's at stake
President Donald Trump is promising a U.S. shipbuilding renaissance to rival China, but it will not happen overnight and will require allies.

I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 7 things on weeknights—that most neglect
Want to know the difference between happy and unhappy couples? Observe how they spend their evenings after work. Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies couples, shares what people in successful relationships do together in their weeknight free time.

Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced returns
TipRanks' ranking service discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Devon Energy and CVS Health.

Global week ahead: Europe under fire
European leaders prepare to meet after U.S. President Trump calls them "weak," at a critical time for Ukraine peace deal negotiations.

End of 'The Berkshire Way'? Combs' departure isn't only big change as Buffett transition nears
There were several additional personnel changes in Monday's three-page news release that signal the company is moving toward a more conventional structure.

Goldman Sachs makes big bet on ETFs specializing in downside protection
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is making a big bet on defined outcome exchange-traded funds — which use options to help protect against market losses.
Washington Post

Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai
The verdict exemplifies the way Beijing, through Hong Kong’s national security law, has swept away any last remaining press freedoms and judicial independence in the city.

Live updates: 15 killed in Bondi Beach shooting carried out by father and son, Australian officials say
Police said the shooting, which injured at least 40 people, was a terror attack targeting the Jewish community. A gunman was also killed; another suspect was injured.

Hundreds gathered on Bondi Beach for Hanukkah. Then gunmen opened fire.
Videos taken at the scene of Sunday’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia and analyzed by The Post show how a joyous celebration turned into a night of terror.
BBC

Oxfam chief forced to step down over 'serious issues' with conduct, charity says
The charity's trustees say Dr Halima Begum's position was "untenable" following an independent review of her behaviour.

They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies
Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.

'Horror and heroism' at Bondi Beach
The deadly attack targeting a Jewish community event at Australia's Bondi Beach dominates the front pages of Monday's papers.

Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back
A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.

How common is a white Christmas where you are?
Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new analysis.

'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
Eleven people were killed in the shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah.

Paramedic 'sent flying' in Liverpool parade attack
James Vernon said "adrenaline kicked in" allowing him to help the stricken victims of Paul Doyle.

Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx
What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work?

The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?

Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack?
Lithuania has declared an emergency after the balloons started to cross the border.
The Independent

Minister demands explanation from Starmer after being sacked from cabinet
Culture minister Ian Murray is still furious about receiving no explanation over why he was sacked as Scottish secretary

Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong rags-to-riches media tycoon who became a fierce critic of Beijing
Former media mogul Jimmy Lai, a vocal critic of China's Communist Party, faces a landmark verdict in Hong Kong

Former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to hear verdict in his landmark national security case
Jimmy Lai, a former Hong Kong media mogul and critic of Beijing, is in court waiting to hear a verdict in his trial on national security offenses

Dem senator who backed Sandy Hook reforms says Trump launched ‘dizzying campaign’ of violence
White House fires back at Chris Murphy and accuses Democrats of stoking violence against ICE agents

Bondi beach terror attack: 15 killed in ‘evil antisemitic’ shooting at park hosting Jewish festival
One suspected shooter has been killed and another is in critical condition

Robotic-assisted procedure promises to revolutionise lung cancer diagnosis
Experts have hailed the method as a “paradigm shift” in lung cancer treatment

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

US hails ‘progress’ after five hours of peace talks with Zelensky in Berlin
Starmer to join European allies and US envoys for talks on Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Bondi beach was a laid-back haven before a mass shooting horror unfolded
A Hanukkah celebration on warm summer's evening at Sydney's Bondi Beach became a scene of horror on Sunday when gunmen opened fire, causing chaos and fear

Chile elects far-right president for first time in 35 years
With over 95 percent of votes tallied, Kast garnered more than 58 percent, triumphing over his leftist rival
























