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CBC.ca
Man sprays U.S. lawmaker Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall
A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.
The National | Trump signals change in Minnesota tactics
Jan. 27, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to de-escalate the situation in Minnesota. Carney stands by his blunt speech at the World Economic Forum after the U.S. says he walked it back. Alberta separatist push a petition that would trigger a referendum. Watch The National 9pm EST Sun-Fri
Gerber Arrowroot biscuits recalled due to possible presence of plastic and paper
Nestlé Canada is recalling some of its Gerber Arrowroot biscuits because of the possible presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces.
How do Greenlanders feel about Trump? An impersonator went undercover to find out
Mark Critch from This Hour Has 22 Minutes dressed up as Donald Trump and visited Greenland to learn more about how residents feel about the U.S. president. He shares his findings with Power & Politics.
Fact check: Is the U.S. now controlling what’s posted on TikTok?
After a deal was reached to keep TikTok operating in the U.S., some users accused the app of censoring their posts. CBC’s fact-check team breaks down the facts about the deal.
Suspended Edmonton detective should be dismissed for leaking files to CBC: tribunal
A suspended detective should be formally dismissed from the Edmonton Police Service for leaking confidential investigative police files to CBC News, says a police disciplinary tribunal.
Judge temporarily bars removal of boy, 5, and father detained by immigration agents in Minnesota
A federal judge has issued a temporary order prohibiting removal of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose arrest last week in Minnesota quickly become another lightning rod for America's divisions on immigration under the Trump administration.
B.C.'s attorney general urges Canadian businesses to 'think about their role' in supporting ICE operations
B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison and Vancouver-based Hootsuite are among the Canadian companies facing backlash for business ties to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Neil Young gifts Greenland free access to music catalogue
Neil Young announced Tuesday on his blog that he is providing free access to his entire music catalogue to residents of Denmark's semiautonomous territory, whose futures have lately become a point of tension between the U.S. and NATO.
Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells
A lawyer says she was left bloody and swollen after multiple Durham regional police officers allegedly slammed her head on a desk without provocation, ripped off her head scarf and dragged her to the basement cells of the Oshawa courthouse last week.
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Toronto Star
Waist-deep snow and frustrated drivers: Residents struggle to navigate Toronto after record snowfall as removal plan set to begin
The city will begin residential snow removal Wednesday after streets were blanketed by more than 90 centimetres over the two January storms.
Mark Carney says U.S. trade talks will continue even though there is 'nearly nothing normal' in America right now
The prime minister pushed back against the Trump administration in a series of extraordinary statements.
OPP investigating autism agency that received Ontario cash
Jake's House, which says it focuses on programs for people with autism, is being investigated by the OPP anti-rackets squad after receiving millions of dollars from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
Man escapes from Etobicoke jail by impersonating another inmate set to be released
Police say Steven Alexander Guzman Marroquin, 32, is at large and should be considered dangerous.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT to open Feb. 8? Not so fast, says TTC CEO
Mandeep Lali, CEO of the TTC, spoke Tuesday at a Toronto Region Board of Trade meeting.
Toronto enduring bitter cold as city digs out from record-shattering snowstorm
The wind chill will make it feel like -17 on Tuesday evening and -23 overnight, according to Environment Canada.
Man charged in murder of Toronto senior was on the run from police for parole violation, police say
Ashton Drysdale, 38, who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 79-year-old Jolan Kun last month.
Doug Ford says armoured vehicle sales to ICE are beyond Ontario's control
Premier Doug Ford says there's nothing he can do about an Ontario company selling armoured vehicles to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency as controversy rages over the killing of a man in Minneapolis.
Canada will require refugees and asylum seekers to co-pay for health care starting in May
They will have to pay 30 per cent of the costs of services such as dental, optometry and physiotherapy and a $4 flat rate on each prescription.
Doug Ford insists he and Mark Carney are united against Trump's tariffs
"Make no mistake about it, it's Team Canada — 100 per cent you have squabbles with your family, but we come out united," the premier said.
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Globe and Mail
Man sprays unknown substance on Ilhan Omar during Minneapolis town hall
Omar continued the town hall after the man was tackled to the ground and ushered out of the room
From oil prices to travel, our experts answer your questions about what’s happening in Venezuela
Readers asked how Venezuelans are responding to the transition of power and how the country’s oil could affect Canada’s role in the market
Man wounded after shootout with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
Federal agents were attempting to apprehend the 34-year-old when he shot at a Border Patrol helicopter, the FBI said
U.S. ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics, sparking anger in Italy
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at the Winter Olympics in Italy, a U.S. embassy source said on Tuesday, confirming local media reports and prompting anger among some Italian politicians.
Second Amendment supporters criticize Trump over Minneapolis shooting response
Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.
Meta, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims
Meta Platforms and YouTube will face courtroom scrutiny this week over allegations that their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis, as the national debate about kids’ screen time enters a new phase.
U.S. population growth slows to lowest rate since COVID-19 pandemic as immigration declines
Every state but Montana and West Virginia saw the rate of population growth slow, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau
Minnesota protesters vow to keep up fight against Trump’s immigration crackdown
Demonstrators see victory in decision to remove commander-at-large Gregory Bovino, but want federal agents to leave entirely
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg blocked curbs on sex-talking AI chatbots for minors, court filing alleges
Lawsuit alleges Meta ‘failed to stem the tide of damaging sexual material and sexual propositions delivered to children’ on Facebook and Instagram
Germany wants new bloc of six leading economies to power ‘two-speed’ EU
Move could break decision-making inertia in the 27-member bloc and galvanize its economies, says German Finance Minister
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Global News
What is Nipah virus? What to know about the disease as India faces outbreak
Nipah virus has a death rate ranging from 45 to 75 per cent, and there is no vaccine or medical treatment available for animals or humans.
Russia offers incentives to those outside the country to replenish military
Men from across the globe are being recruited to join the Russian military in exchange for cash bonuses and becoming free from imprisonment.
Canada deal on Chinese EVs shows trade ‘trumped national security’: experts
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned about the cybersecurity concerns around Chinese electric vehicles, which he called 'spy vehicles,' echoing comments from 2024.
U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics in Italy for ‘security’
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation attending the Feb. 6 opening ceremony, including second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
China removes top military general over suspected discipline violations
The surprise announcement made Saturday leaves the Chinese president with sole and total control over China's military operations.
At least 18 dead after ferry carrying over 330 people sinks in Philippines
Authorities say they are investigating the cause of the sinking after search-and-rescue efforts saved at least 316 passengers and crew members retrieved 18 bodies.
EU investigating Musk’s X platform over AI chatbot Grok sexual deepfakes
The European Union opened a formal investigation into social media platform X on Monday after artificial intelligence chatbot Grok spewed non-consensual sexualized deepfake images.
Israel recovers last hostage’s remains in Gaza, paving way for next phase of ceasefire
'There are no more hostages in Gaza,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said while addressing the Israeli parliament. 'We have completed this mission, as I promised.'
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."
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New York Times
Alaskan Natives Uprooted by Typhoon Struggle to Adapt Far From Home
After a typhoon destroyed their homes, hundreds of Alaskan Natives find themselves far from their familiar food and landscapes.
Dozens Arrested After Anti-ICE Protest at a Manhattan Hilton
The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.
D.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, As Noem Claimed
An initial report from an internal agency watchdog says the Minneapolis man was shot by law enforcement after resisting arrest, but makes no mention of the allegations leveled by a Trump administration official.
Trump Suggests He Will ‘De-Escalate’ in Minneapolis, Without Offering Details
President Trump continued to put the blame on Alex Pretti for legally carrying a weapon with a permit, saying, “You can’t walk in with guns.”
Storm Tests Mamdani as Dangerous Cold Grips New York
The death toll from the storm has risen to 10. As it emerged that some of the dead had prior contact with social service workers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to do more to get people into shelters.
Safety Board Blames F.A.A. For Multiple Failures in D.C. Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board found the probable causes of the midair collision last year included poorly designed flight routes and ignored warnings about risks.
One Person Is Wounded in Shooting Involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona
The man, Patrick Gary Schlegel, was in custody and expected to be charged after shooting at a federal helicopter, the authorities said. The shooting is under investigation.
How Losing Her Limbs Turned Cooking Columnist Yewande Komolafe Into a Different Kind of Cook
Two years ago, our cooking columnist Yewande Komolafe woke from a coma and soon learned her body would be profoundly altered. She recounts her journey back to the kitchen, and to herself.
Should Iran’s Executioners Go Unpunished?
It’s left to the United States to impose meaningful consequences on the Iranian regime for one of the worst atrocities of this century.
Trump Threatens to Pull U.S. Help From Iraq if Former Leader Returns
Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, has been nominated to the post by the main Shiite Muslim bloc in the Iraqi Parliament.
CNBC
Asia markets mixed after S&P 500 hits record, South Korea pushes fresh highs
Markets across Asia extended gains Tuesday after a record close on Wall Street, with Australia’s inflation release in focus.
CNBC Daily Open: The EU-India trade deal story is not over yet
U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to air his views about the India-EU agreement.
Amazon inadvertently announces cloud unit layoffs in email to employees
Amazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company.
Australia inflation meets expectations at 3.6%, reaching a six-quarter high
The inflation reading comes after Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said in an interview that inflation at current levels is "too high."
Dollar suffers worst one-day slide since last April after Trump says currency hasn't fallen too low
The dollar dropped about 1.3% on Tuesday.
TikTok denies ICE, Epstein censorship, says power outages behind U.S. app issues
TikTok is pointing to the fallout of power outages at one of its data centers to explain recent reports of censorship and glitches impacting users.
Mozilla is building an AI ‘rebel alliance’ to take on industry heavyweights OpenAI, Anthropic
Mozilla is looking to deploy its roughly $1.4 billion in reserves to support "mission driven" companies and nonprofits, and is particularly focused on AI.
Pinterest laying off 15% of workforce as part of AI push; stock plummets
The company said it's "reallocating resources" to roles and teams focused on artificial intelligence.
House Democrats to Trump: Fire DHS chief Noem or they'll start impeachment proceedings against her
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for her caustic comments on Alex Pretti, who was killed by a federal agent in Minnesota.
The Fed releases its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect
This week's meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the Fed's longer-term direction.
Washington Post
What to know about the deadly Nipah virus, amid outbreak in India
Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of Nipah virus, which has no known cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.
Facing U.S. turmoil, Europe and India announce blockbuster trade deal
The accord, among two of the world’s largest economies, would create a free trade zone of 2 billion people, as President Trump upends U.S. alliances and global trade.
The stories of the final hostages whose bodies were returned from Gaza
Israel recovered the body of Rani Gvili, the final hostage left in Gaza after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
As Trump shuffles global order, U.K. prime minister heads to Beijing
Keir Starmer’s visit is part of a flurry of diplomacy between Europe and China, but risks angering President Donald Trump.
Man, 29, races against time to preserve voices of Holocaust survivors
“There’s not that many survivors left that I can be picky,” said Jiri Kluc who devotes his free time to interviewing Holocaust survivors around the world.
Hamas took 251 hostages from Israel into Gaza. What happened to them?
Israel recovered the body of Rani Gvili, the last of the 251 hostages taken into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023. Here’s what happened to him and the others.
Poland built the E.U.’s biggest army, but the threat has changed
As European nations race to build their militaries, Poland has already bolstered its capabilities — but it prepared for conventional war, not hybrid threats like drones.
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump said he would raise import levies for American buyers of South Korean cars, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other items, despite a deal reached in July.
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.
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.
BBC
Republicans criticise immigration force but steer clear of Trump attacks
Lawmakers are questioning the crackdown while anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.
The Papers: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' "long-awaited" support package for British pubs makes Wednesday's front pages.
Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting
The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led MInnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.
Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League
With the league phase of the Champions League almost over, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?
'What if I just started shouting?' - when to worry about intrusive thoughts
Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help.
'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown
Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.
EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee
The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.
Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool
Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.
AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns
Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.
Two fans in hospital as Chelsea urge caution after Naples 'incident'
Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.
The Independent
Suspect detained after Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during Minneapolis town hall
Video footage of the incident shows the man being tackled to the ground
Minnesota ICE live updates: Stephen Miller admits agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti may not have followed ‘protocol’
Two federal agents had reportedly fired shots during the confrontation that led to Pretti’s death
North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress
Starmer flies to China vowing to defend national security and make Britons better off
The prime minister will lead a delegation of over 50 British business, sports and cultural representatives to China for the three-day visit
The Latest: Trump wants ‘honest’ investigation into ‘very sad’ killing of Minneapolis protester
President Donald Trump says a “big investigation” is underway into the killing of protester and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis
Suspect shot by Border Patrol after opening fire on agents and federal helicopter in Arizona, authorities say
The 34-year-old man was taken to the hospital by helicopter after an alleged attack on a federal officer
Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall
A man wearing a black jacket has been tackled to the ground after spraying an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall she was hosting in Minneapolis on Tuesday
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says ‘very good things happening’ ahead of crunch US-brokered peace talks
Peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow are set to continue in Abu Dhabi this Sunday
Major US sports arena becomes first to start selling THC-infused drinks during games
The stadium, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will begin selling the hemp-derived drinks next month
Trump ignores Minnesota uproar and tries sticking to economy in Iowa as Republicans call for Noem’s resignation
President doesn’t mention Minneapolis killing by Border Patrol even as GOP senators start calling for the homeland security secretary to lose her job over it
