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CBC.ca
Liberal government tables bill to protect children, victims of gender-based violence
The Liberal government has tabled sweeping new legislation that it says will protect victims and survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence and protect children from predators.
U.S. judge grants request to release records of Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case
A U.S. judge on Tuesday granted a request by the Justice Department to make public grand jury documents in the case involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is in prison for sex trafficking.
Health Canada expands recall on Oster toaster ovens that have burned some users
The recall was first issued in September, but was expanded this week to include an additional model. Canadians who own one of the affected models are being asked to stop using the ovens immediately, and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Florida declares Council for American-Islamic Relations a terrorist organization
On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a "foreign terrorist organization," following a similar step taken by Texas last month.
Zelenskyy, buoyed by European allies, ready to present revised peace plan to U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine and its European partners will soon be ready to present to the U.S. "refined documents" on a peace plan to end the nearly four-year war with Russia, though it is not yet clear how amenable Washington will be to the changes.
Online moccasin store sparks debate with 'Indigenous inspired' designs
A website selling moccasins with what looks like Haudenosaunee-style beadwork but with no attribution to an artist or community has sparked conversation online about how to identify authentic Indigenous crafts.
'Like dog poo': Historic N.S. garden gets a smelly surprise from tree
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens staff initially dismissed a suggestion by a visitor that their 40-year-old ginkgo tree had suddenly started producing stinky seeds.
Canadian swim star Penny Oleksiak denies drug use, says she'll keep training despite 2-year suspension
A two-year suspension from competitive swimming has forced Penny Oleksiak to answer questions about drug use, train by herself in public pools and defend her legacy as Canada’s most decorated female Olympian.
Can Carney still put together a credible climate plan? Does it matter?
If Mark Carney's first nine months as prime minister have revealed a difference of opinion over how the federal government should go about fighting climate change, he now has to prove that his approach can put Canada on a credible path to net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Toronto Star
'This isn't just another condo.' Toronto rental housing group turns developer for affordable highrise in Parkdale
After a decade in the rental preservation business, the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust is now in the building business with a 175-unit affordable housing tower being planned for Queen West.
Woman sentenced to a year in jail in violent Norway Park dog attack on 9-year-old boy
Patrycja Siarek pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm and was sentenced to 12 months in jail, three years probation, a $250 fine and 10 years probation.
Air Transat cancels six flights on Tuesday as pilot strike looms
The airline added extra return flights this week to bring home passengers who could otherwise be stranded at vacation resorts if a walkout begins on Wednesday.
Snowplow operator who drove through Palestinian protest no longer doing city work
The city said it is working with companies that provide winter maintenance services to review protocols for operating in areas with high pedestrian traffic.
Microsoft announces $7.5 billion investment to strengthen Canadian AI
The company said the new commitment will bring its total investment in Canada to $19 billion between 2023 and 2027.
Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in a Gaza city it seized and largely flattened
Hamas returned Goldin's body last month as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the war triggered by the militants' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel.
More than 170,000 Oster toaster ovens recalled in Canada over burn risks
The doors of the recalled ovens can unexpectedly close, said Health Canada, which could cause a burn hazard to users.
Banned swimmer Penny Oleksiak says she made a 'genuine mistake' and she'll race in the Olympics again
"I'm really, really excited for L.A. (in 2028)," the seven-time medallist tells CBC while saying "it's never been me to do performance-enhancing drugs."
FBI release new photo of ex-Olympic snowboarder and fugitive Ryan Wedding
“He's extremely violent, and he's extremely wealthy,” U.S. authorities say.
Canada's privacy commissioner investigating facial detection ads near Union Station
The Star previously reported on the billboards that collected Torontonians' biometric data. They're now the subject of a privacy investigation.
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Globe and Mail
In world first, Australia bans social media for children under 16
Ban is being closely watched by other countries considering similar age-based measures
Australia introduces world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday
It bars children younger than 16 from holding accounts with Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube and Twitch. The platforms face fines of up to A$49.5 million.
Trump eyes anti-drug operations in Mexico, Colombia as Venezuela strike threats continue
He also took aim at Europe, calling for Ukrainian elections and support for Hungary’s leader
With tutus and soccer jerseys, Argentina’s golden retriever party breaks Vancouver world record
Fellow golden retrievers sniffed each other furiously, while owners of all ages plopped down on picnic blankets and swapped stories with other attendees
Golden retriever 'wave' hits Buenos Aires in record attempt
Thousands of people and their golden retriever pets gathered on Monday morning in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to break the world record for the largest number of dogs of this breed in a single location.
Vatican returns Indigenous artifacts to Canada after 100 years
Some 62 artifacts connected to Indigenous peoples of Canada that had been in the Vatican's possession for a century arrived at Montreal's airport on Saturday.
Zelensky reaffirms refusal to cede territory to Russia despite U.S. pressure
Trump argues that Russia retains the ‘upper hand’ and that Zelensky’s government must ‘play ball’
Chinese court awards MH370 families $4.5-million, but for some it’s a bitter victory
The court-held compensation would only be paid to those claimants whose loved ones have been declared legally dead
As foreign funds dry up, so do South Sudan’s hopes of stopping hunger crisis
In a nation beset by civil war and corruption, foreign-aid cuts add to the struggle to support malnourished children
U.S. eyes high tariffs on Canadian fertilizer, subsidies for farmers
Agriculture industry has been battered by months of trade war turmoil
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Global News
What is the Monroe Doctrine, and why does Trump want to ‘reassert’ it?
First established in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine has been used to justify American dominance and influence over the western hemisphere, particularly in Latin America.
Indian boy, 3, becomes world’s youngest rated chess player
To become the world's youngest rated player, Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha beat multiple players in their 20s.
Where do Ukraine peace talks stand, and what does each side want?
U.S. President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts to end the nearly-four-year-old war have run into sharply conflicting demands by Russia and Ukraine.
Louvre woes continue after pipe burst damages hundreds of rare books
The burst pipe, which damaged hundreds 19th and 20th century books, occurred mere weeks after the brazen daylight heist of royal jewels.
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake injures 23 in Japan, triggers tsunami
The magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, near the coastal city of Aomori with an epicenter about 50 kilometers (about 30 miles) below the sea surface.
Israel, Hamas to enter 2nd stage of ceasefire soon, Netanyahu says
The ceasefire's next stage includes the deployment of an international force to secure Gaza and forming a temporary supervised Palestinian government to run day-to-day affairs.
Nightclub fire in India’s Goa state kills at least 25 prompting probe into cause
The state government has ordered an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fire and responsibility, which left at least 25 people dead.
San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen
San Diego has agreed to pay $30 millions to the family of a 16-year-old who was fatally shot, making it one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S.
Protesters arrested after smearing custard and crumble on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London
Four protesters were arrested after splattering desserts like custard and apple crumble on the Tower of London’s Imperial State Crown display.
What to know about Venezuela, Maduro and Trump’s possible military plans
The Trump administration has accused Maduro of leading a 'narco-terrorist' state that allows shipments of drugs to be trafficked into the U.S. and Europe.
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New York Times
2025 Best Desserts in America
Dulce de leche flan, cherry pie and more of our favorite sweets of the year.
2025 Best Dishes in America
Crispy fish ssam, knife-cut noodles and more of our favorite bites from a year of eating.
The Territorial Sticking Point Between Russia and Ukraine
The Kremlin says any peace deal must cede to Russia the entire eastern Donbas region, including territory Ukraine still controls — a nonstarter for Kyiv.
Trump Eases Limits on Nvidia Exports to China at ‘Critical Moment’
President Trump said Nvidia can export some chips. But years of U.S. restrictions have propelled China to make everything it needs for advanced A.I.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Who Studied, and Protected, Elephants, Dies at 83
Born into an aristocratic British family, he turned his knowledge of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers.
Judge Says Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Records Can Be Unsealed, Citing New Epstein Law
The ruling cited a law signed last month by President Trump requiring the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.
In L.A., $750 a Month to Live in a Backyard Storage Unit
A landlord crowded tenants into his house and yard without running water or power. One, determined to find an alternative, was up against the city’s housing crisis.
Trump Administration Fights Roadblock to Pursuing Comey Case
The battle preceded the department’s looming decision over whether — and how — to bring new charges against James B. Comey.
Wall Street Is Shaking Off Fears of an A.I. Bubble. For Now.
The valuations of some artificial intelligence companies are approaching those of the dot-com boom. But investors worry that pulling money from today’s market risks future gains.
Supreme Court Considers Taking Another Ax to Campaign Finance Limits
The case centers on efforts by Republican officials to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
CNBC
U.S. uncovers scheme to reroute Nvidia GPUs worth $160 million to China despite export bans
Authorities have shut down yet another China-linked smuggling network for Nvidia's AI chips, according to a release from a U.S. attorneys office.
Judge unseals Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials, citing Epstein files act
Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of President Donald Trump, killed himself in jail in August 2019, weeks after being arrested on child sex trafficking charges.
Pfizer adds to obesity bet with up to $2.1 billion deal to develop Chinese company's pill
The deal will help Pfizer beef up and diversify its obesity drug pipeline following its $10 billion acquisition of obesity biotech Metsera last month.
Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica falls 5.7% after Google plans AI glasses launch; Europe markets close lower
European shares ended lower on Tuesday as global investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy update.
From Llamas to Avocados: Meta's shifting AI strategy is causing internal confusion
Meta’s push to develop its next frontier model, codenamed Avocado, under new AI leadership is creating internal friction as it races rivals OpenAI and Google.
Trump ban on wind power projects overturned by federal judge
Seventeen states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump in May to overturn the president's ban.
Bill Gates on why AI will become 'hyper competitive'
The billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder said he saw AI changing lives for the better, despite some overvaluations.
China's AI wearables market is already booming: From the practical to peculiar
Chinese companies moved quickly into smartglasses after Meta's release, with Inmo and Rokid sold worldwide.
Nvidia can sell the more advanced H200 AI chip to China — but will Beijing want them?
Nvidia received the green light from the U.S. to sell its advanced H200 chip to China. But there are questions over whether Beijing will allow this to happen.
Elon Musk calls for abolition of European Union after X fined $140 million
Musk's comments come as U.S. government officials step up criticism of the European Union
Washington Post
A timeline of Trump’s quotes, shifts and U-turns on Russia and Ukraine
In his second term, the president has oscillated between condemning Russia and threatening sanctions to berating Ukraine and pressuring it to give up its land.
Trump’s team sees Europe’s ‘erasure.’ Europeans see a hostile U.S.
Relations between the U.S. and Europe hit a low point as President Donald Trump’s security strategy slams Europe but largely ignores threats from Russia and China.
How Jared Kushner became Trump’s indispensable second peace envoy
Despite promising to stay on the sidelines this administration, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has become enmeshed in critical diplomatic negotiations.
Deported from the U.S. in 2018, he’s trying to help others survive exile
Record numbers of undocumented immigrants from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have been deported this year, and there’s hardly any support to help them reintegrate.
Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president pardoned by Trump
The country’s attorney general said Juan Orlando Hernández was wanted for money laundering and fraud. He had been serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking.
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not give up territory under pressure from Moscow or to satisfy Washington in its push to resolve peace talks.
Trump says Hegseth will decide whether to release boat strike video
The comments come after the president previously said his administration would release video of a controversial military operation, “no problem.”
Despite Trump tariffs, China’s global trade surplus tops $1 trillion
Chinese exports to the United States continued to crater last month, but the drop was made up by booming sales in Southeast Asia and Europe.
Trump says he has ‘solved’ 8 conflicts. Here’s what to know about them.
Trump says he has ended a growing list of conflicts. But in some of them, his role remains contested, and violence has resurged between Thailand and Cambodia.
Trump peace deal falters as Thailand and Cambodia resume border clashes
A ceasefire took hold in October after President Donald Trump threatened to stop tariff talks, but Thailand said it launched airstrikes after Cambodian attacks.
BBC
Member of UK Armed Forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says.
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had first stated.
Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed
In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children's commissioner Anne Longfield
Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems.
Starbucks workers and unions to join UK protests in support of striking US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.
Game at centre of AI debate in running for top Bafta award
Smash-hit Arc Raiders is longlisted for Bafta's best game award alongside Clair Obscur and Silksong.
Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.
Mutated flu virus is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare.
The Independent
How MI5 turned blind eye to IRA spy’s ‘grotesque’ crimes
Intelligence handlers took Stakeknife agent out of Northern Ireland for a holiday when they knew he was wanted by police for murder, damning report finds
About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits
Legal advocates concerned over the prolonged detention of immigrant children in federal custody are sounding the alarm before the federal court
Member of UK armed forces killed after ‘tragic accident’ in Ukraine
A member of the UK armed forces has been killed in a “tragic accident” while observing the testing of new defensive capability in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence says.
Trump says European leaders are ‘weak’ in extraordinary attack on US allies
US president launches tirade against European countries over migration and the war in Ukraine
Chancellor’s Budget to help bring down inflation from spring, say Bank officials
Clare Lombardelli, deputy governor of the central bank, pointed towards the continued easing of inflation on Tuesday.
In the shadow of the Louvre heist, Paris opens another royal jewel display nearby
A glittering exhibition of royal jewels opens in Paris this week, but the sparkle competes with unease
Retail drags on FTSE as stocks drift ahead of US interest rate decision
In London, retailers were a soft feature after a report showed annual UK retail sales growth decelerated in November.
Mom of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew promises to respond to each text and call offering support following ICE arrest
Bruna Ferreira released from ICE custody as she continues to fight against her removal from the country
European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test
European Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years
Europe needs to shove Trump aside – it has the power to stop Putin in Ukraine and it must use it
Donald Trump is a Russian ally and is trying to force surrender on Ukraine – world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains how Europe can and must stop him
