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CBC.ca

#TheMoment Egyptian mummies got a CT scan

Dr. Summer Decker, the 3D imaging director with Keck Medicine at the University of Southern California, tells The National about the moment she gave a CT scan to two Egyptian mummies.

'We are ready to listen': Savannah Guthrie posts emotional plea to her missing mother's kidnapper

Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted an emotional plea on social media Wednesday with a message to anyone who might be holding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, for ransom.

Nearly 1,300 customers affected by Canada Computers data breach, company says

Canada Computers & Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it.

Will this be Vancouver's first snow-free winter in 43 years?

Environment Canada meteorologist Ken Dosanjh says that while there is still some time left in winter, there's no likelihood of sea-level snow in the immediate forecast. He says if none falls by spring, it would be the first time Vancouver had gone snow-free since the winter of 1982-1983.

Canadian hockey star Gavin McKenna charged with aggravated assault

Yukon-born hockey player Gavin McKenna, 18, has been charged in the U.S. with assault, according to court documents verified by CBC News.

Allistair Chapman, facing extradition in Ryan Wedding drug trafficking case, seeks bail

The lawyer for Calgarian Allistair Chapman, arrested in connection with alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, says his client is not a flight risk or a public danger and should get bail.

How the Epstein files unravelled a senior British politician's career — and now threaten PM Starmer's job

As the U.K.’s ambassador, Peter Mandelson lasted eight months until Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked him over his resurfaced connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the prime minister's judgment is under close scrutiny, after the U.S. Department of Justice released three million more files related to the convicted sex offender on Friday. The latest drop revealed more details about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein.

9 Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: sources

Nine Toronto police officers are facing charges related to violent incidents involving tow trucks and operators across the Greater Toronto Area, multiple sources tell CBC News.

Civil rights lawyer says Trump officials couldn’t break her spirit, so they doctored her photo instead

Minnesota civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was shocked when she learned the White House had posted an altered photo of her appearing to sob during her arrest when, in fact, she was calm and poised.

Federal bill wants to make it easier to share Canadians' electronic medical records

The federal government is reviving proposed legislation that would allow digital health information to be shared safely across electronic systems.
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Toronto Star

GO trains on Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East lines facing significant delays due to equipment issues

Some trains were stalled for nearly three hours as an unknown equipment issue is under repair along both GO train lines Wednesday night.

Owners of Canadian Best in Show winner bask in Penny's prizewinning poise: 'It's surreal'

The Doberman pinscher won the most coveted prize, at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, beating out 2,500 other dogs in New York.

A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

While investigators said they could not determine the exact cause of the baby's death, “the most likely source of infection was unpasteurized milk.”

OPSEU demands investigation into CAAT pension plan's vice-chair as governance crisis continues

OPSEU said the pension plan's vice-chair and the now-suspended chair "may have acted outside the policies and procedures of the plan."

Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with aggravated assault

The 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon also faces a count of misdemeanour simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment, according to court records.

Toronto police officers arrested in organized crime, corruption probe

The arrests of at least seven Toronto officers were confirmed by a source who said the charges include drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder.

10 injured in Brampton crash involving city bus and multiple vehicles

All 10 people had minor injuries, paramedics said Wednesday evening. The crash around 3 p.m. was originally treated as a "mass casualty incident."

Tate McRae draws criticism from Canadians after starring in NBC ad promoting American Olympians

The Canadian pop singer appeared in an ad promoting American athletes on Wednesday.

Why this byelection could decide who becomes — or doesn’t become — Ontario’s next Liberal leader

A looming provincial byelection in Scarborough Southwest has set in motion a cascading chain of events that could define the next general election.

Carney government rejects Danielle Smith's demand to change how judges are picked

Alberta's premier demanded changes before the appointment of three vacant seats on the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and a Supreme Court vacancy.
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Globe and Mail

Warmer temperatures have IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Possibility of Olympics opening in January, with Paralympics following in February

Israel strikes on Gaza kill at least 24

Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory, where a fragile ceasefire has come under increasing strain.

Man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.

Trump pulls 700 immigration agents out of Minnesota, but thousands remain

The Trump administration is withdrawing some 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, although about 2,000 agents will stay in place, White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Wednesday.

Life sentence for man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump on Florida golf course

Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted by a jury of five criminal counts last September

Former Prince Andrew moves out of home near Windsor Castle after Epstein document release

The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected, after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.

Xi and Putin discuss growing links between China, Russia in video call

Leaders talk about economic co-operation between Moscow and Beijing and relations with the U.S.

New California congressional map favouring Democrats is greenlit by Supreme Court

Last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration is rejected

Trump wants to ‘take over’ U.S. elections as Georgia officials seek return of seized ballots

FBI seized election documents last week after Trump claimed, without evidence, that fraud cost him victory in the state

Pakistani forces take back town from separatist militants after three-day battle

Wave of attacks by Baloch Liberation Army brought Pakistan’s largest province to a near standstill
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Global News

Washington Post layoffs include entire Ukraine, Middle East bureaus

The Post’s executive editor Matt Murray called the move painful but necessary to put the outlet on stronger footing and weather changes in technology and user habits.

Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it?

Wayne Eyre, the former chief of the defence staff, recently said Canada shouldn't rule out acquiring nuclear weapons, but experts and the defence minister dismiss the idea.

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.
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New York Times

Thousands Displaced by Military Operation in Pakistan

Some 60,000 evacuees have been left in limbo by confusion and political disputes as Pakistan battles insurgents on its border with Afghanistan.

It’s Not the Cartels That Worry Claudia Sheinbaum

Trump wants total war on Mexico’s cartels. Sheinbaum won’t give it to him.

China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call

Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.

Blanche Marvin, 100, Dies; Critic Was, Maybe, ‘Streetcar’ Inspiration

She was a ubiquitous presence at London theaters and claimed to have inspired the name — and final words — of Tennessee Williams’s Blanche DuBois.

Residents of Cortina, a Winter Olympics Hub, Are Angry About All the Construction

In Cortina d’Ampezzo, a hub for the Games in northern Italy, some residents, including a former Olympian, are annoyed about all the construction. Others are annoyed that they’re annoyed.

‘My Crazy Friend’: The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein

Emails, texts, photos and videos show how Jeffrey Epstein, even after becoming a convicted sex offender, burnished his ties to royal family members from several countries and their advisers.

Files Reveal Epstein’s Money Mingled with Silicon Valley’s Tech Start-Ups

The disgraced financier regularly courted tech industry figures not just for their prestige but also for access to promising companies.

Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout

The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.

Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Abductor: ‘We Are Ready to Talk’

Ms. Guthrie, the television anchor, and her siblings released a video on Wednesday night asking for proof that their mother, Nancy, is alive.

Venezuela Said to Detain Maduro Allies Targeted by the U.S.

The questioning of the politically connected businessmen, Raúl Gorrín and Alex Saab, signaled deepening cooperation between the two nations.

CNBC

European stocks open lower with traders monitoring earnings from Shell, Maersk and more

European stocks opened lower as traders monitor more regional earnings reports Thursday.

Oil giant Shell posts weakest quarterly profit in nearly five years, keeps buybacks steady

The results come as lower oil prices force European energy majors to confront some tough choices this earnings season.

Silver resumes its slide, plunging 9%, after short-lived rebound

Silver prices slid as much as 16% on Thursday, snapping a two-day rebound as investors continued to unwind positions.

CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet could more than double its capex in 2026, unsettling investors

Alphabet expects capital expenditure for 2026 to come in between $175 billion and $185 billion — at the higher end, capex will more than double from last year.

South Korea's Kospi leads declines in Asia, tracking Wall Street tech sell-off; Topix retreats from record

In Asia, investors are keeping an eye on tech and tech-related stocks in the region for any spillover.

Why Asia's richest man and BlackRock CEO want Indians to pick equities over gold

Indians are among the leading buyers of gold in the world, but the country has been seeing increasing financialization of savings, with mutual funds growing in popularity.

Cambodia’s tourism sector takes a hit from geopolitical tensions and scam hub stigma

Cambodia's tourism recovery remains fragile amidst attempts to recover from border tensions with Thailand and ongoing scam cases.

China's EV slowdown persists as BYD posts near two-year low in sales

At least six major Chinese electric car brands reported a sharp sales drop in January from December, according to CNBC's analysis.

U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China’s grip

The U.S. is mobilizing allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals as part of efforts to counter China's dominance in the market.

Sony reports 22% jump in December-quarter profit, beats expectations and lifts full-year outlook

Sony posted a stronger-than-expected rebound in operating profit for the December quarter and lifted its full-year forecast.

Washington Post

Trump touts ‘very positive’ call with Chinese leader Xi

The president noted plans to visit China in April, as Beijing sends a warning to White House over Taiwan arms sales.

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.

BBC

'More chaos in races' from new F1 rules - Norris

World champion Lando Norris is anticipating "more chaos in races" as a result of new rule changes in Formula 1 next season.

Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these

Starmer is furious with Mandelson, and the mood among many Labour MPs is darkening, the BBC's political editor writes.

Man charged with terrorism over attack targeting Aboriginal Australians at protest

Accused allegedly threw a homemade bomb at a crowd which had gathered to protest Australia Day.

Ireland out to avenge haunting defeat as Six Nations begins

Injury-hit Ireland face the unenviable task of trying to stop returning captain Antoine Dupont and France in Thursday's Six Nations opener in Paris.

Ireland out to avenge haunting defeat as Six Nations begins

Injury-hit Ireland face the unenviable task of trying to stop returning captain Antoine Dupont and France in Thursday's Six Nations opener in Paris.

Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry

Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.

Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.

'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor joins siblings in plea to return abducted mother

"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real

The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

The Papers: 'U-turn on Mandelson files' and 'Starmer in grave peril'

Starmer's handling of Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington leads Thursday's papers.

The Independent

Mischievous sled dog runs off with reporter’s $700 camera – and records its own video

A dog in Greenland stole a journalist’s camera and hit the record button before sprinting away.

Scotland will be left behind unless SNP ends nuclear objection, group warns

Scotland for Nuclear Energy said the country could miss out on jobs and economic growth if it does not add nuclear to the power mix.

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM in peril as anger grows among Labour MPs over Epstein scandal

Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is one of many Labour backbenchers to rally against Sir Keir Starmer in wake of scandal

BT sales slip after shedding broadband customers

Pre-tax profits fell to £183 million for the quarter after being hit by losses linked to its sports joint venture.

Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old boy in Australia’s outback

Gus Lamont went missing on 27 September last year while playing outside his home in remote South Australia

Interest rates live: Bank of England expected to hold in first vote of 2026 after inflation rises

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates rose to 3.4 per cent in December

Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea to potential kidnappers of her mom: ‘We are ready to talk’ - Live updates

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Arizona home last weekend, police said

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow carries out massive drone attack on railway during second day of peace talks

Moscow pressures Zelensky to give in over Donetsk as talks continue in Abu Dhabi

Scans of 2,000-year-old mummy show ancient Egyptian lived with back pain

Analysis revealed facial features, including shapes of eyelids and lower lips of mummies

The last US-Russia nuclear pact expires, prompting fears of a new arms race

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States has expired, removing caps on their atomic arsenals for the first time in over 50 years