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CBC.ca
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado greets supporters in Norway after Nobel ceremony
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months early Thursday morning, when she waved to supporters at a hotel in Norway's capital hours after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf.
Report alleges national museum CEO mistreated staff, called leadership team 'sluts'
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway found that Marie Chapman, who holds the most senior job at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, engaged in a pattern of behaviour over a decade that caused emotional harm to employees.
Holiday precautions to spread cheer, not germs
Health officials are reminding Canadians to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season, as influenza leads to more school absences and hospitalizations.
Alberta boy, 12, pleads guilty to attempted murder of 7-year-old brother
A 12-year-old Lethbridge, Alta., boy who “had been researching murder on YouTube” before he stabbed his seven-year-old brother nine times, pleaded guilty to attempted murder Wednesday afternoon.
Gaza aid deliveries falling short of ceasefire terms: AP analysis
Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis of the Israeli military's figures as humanitarian groups say the shortfall is severely impacting the strip's two million people.
Climate change supercharged cyclone damage in parts of Asia, study finds
Deadly cyclones with torrential rains are supercharged by warming temperatures, says a new report by the World Weather Attribution group. At least 1,600 people were killed after Cyclones Senyar and Ditwah tore through Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka in late November.
N.L. man accused of attempted murder was discharged from involuntary mental health order, family says
The family of a man charged with two counts of attempted murder says they were shocked to learn he'd been released from a community treatment order months ago, and say he was denied vital care before the near-fatal attacks.
'Slow down,' say police after 2 officers injured while responding to 400 southwestern Ontario crashes
Two police officers were among the multiple people injured as treacherous road conditions resulted in more than 400 reported crashes early Wednesday in southwestern Ontario.
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Toronto Star
Flooding severs B.C.'s Lower Mainland from Interior, as cross-border flows rival 2021
Much of British Columbia's south coast and parts of the southern Interior are under rain warnings as a series of atmospheric river systems hit the province.
Snowfall recap: Toronto weather alert lifted; Around 200 collisions reported; TTC stops resume regular service
Environment Canada lifted its special weather statement for Toronto on Wednesday evening, as the city and surrounding regions faced heavy snowfall in areas.
Pair of Alberta Clippers surprise city with snow, slush and commuter headaches as temperatures drop into Thursday
The fast-moving storms triggered hundreds of collisions, school bus cancellations, TTC delays and delays at Pearson airport Wednesday. Plummeting temperatures and light snow is expected through Thursday.
Toronto and province were at odds over Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date, sources say
At a private meeting Dec. 5, the provincial and city transit agencies disagreed on when the long-awaited LRT should open to the public.
New Democrats say Mark Carney should give them official party status 'if he wants this Parliament to work'
The NDP wants the Carney government to change the law to give it more resources, arguing that would make Parliament work better as the Liberals struggle to advance their agenda through a divided House of Commons.
Alleged ‘cocaine lawyer’ to fugitive Ryan Wedding is ‘substantial’ flight risk, bail court hears as Deepak Paradkar pledges $5M
Paradkar and his wife are pledging a combined $5 million — “all of our assets” and “basically, our entire life.”
'It's a slap in the face': Fix for the Finch West LRT will take time says city, angering local commuters
City staff told the TTC board Wednesday that the proposed fixes to the new LRT's sluggish speeds would take until the new year.
Ford government's report on intimate partner violence calls for change but rejects calling it an epidemic
An Ontario government report on intimate partner violence that rejects labelling it an epidemic but calls for improved funding and other measures falls short of the effort needed, opposition parties say.
Kirsten Hillman says leaving Trump's Washington now was 'the most responsible thing'
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says there is a pause in trade talks that will give her successor time to get up to speed.
Employers worry about labour shortages after Ford government cuts immigrant work program
About 100 workers have been protesting outside the legislature, demanding their applications be reinstated after program was shut down over fraud concerns.
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Globe and Mail
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
Iranian official promised to bring complaint to FIFA council meeting next week in Qatar
Total of nine Belarusian, Russian athletes cleared as neutrals by FIS for Milano Cortina qualifiers
Named athletes are now eligible to take part in qualifying events for next year’s Milano Cortina Olympics
Rebels capture major Congolese city, in defiance of Trump-brokered peace accord
Insurgents are now within striking distance of mineral-rich Katanga province, where many Western mining companies are active
U.S. Attorney-General posts video of tanker seizure off Venezuelan coast
U.S. Attorney-General Pam Bondi released a video on Wednesday that is said to show the seizure of a tanker off Venezuela's coast. A video posted by Bondi shows two helicopters approaching a vessel and armed individuals in camouflage rappelling onto it.
Trump says Venezuelan oil tanker was seized for 'very good reason'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an oil tanker was seized off the coast of Venezuela for a 'very good reason.'
Using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine is splitting Europe
Belgium, Hungary, Brussels bank Euroclear opposed to EU plan for reparations loan for Kyiv
Oldest evidence of human fire-making discovered in Suffolk, England
Researchers identified a repeatedly used campfire including heated clay, heat-shattered flint handaxes and iron pyrite
U.S. seizes sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela coast
Seizure could signal intensifying efforts to go after Venezuela’s oil
Venezuela’s María Corina Machado absent from Nobel ceremony as Oslo trip draws mixed reactions
Machado has not been seen in public since January, when she was briefly detained after an anti-government protest in Caracas
Daughter of Venezuela's María Corina Machado accepts Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
Machado has been in hiding and hasn't been seen in public since Jan. 9, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepted the prize in her place.
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Global News
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.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military build-up in the region, including an aircraft carrier, fighter jets and tens of thousands of troops.
Canada’s border agency says it protects staff who face work-related threats
The CBSA was responding to an officer who said the agency abandoned him amid an Indian disinformation campaign.
‘NATO calls me daddy,’ Trump says while touting influence over alliance
Trump's interview with Politico focused in part on a new national security strategy that sharply criticizes European allies and warns against NATO expansion.
Zelenskyy says no to ceding land as Trump tells Ukraine to ‘play ball’
Zelenskyy continued shoring up European support for Ukraine's position in peace negotiations, meeting with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome and Pope Leo outside the city.
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.
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New York Times
Trump Says U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast
The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
Washington Faces Heavy Rain and Flooding From Atmospheric River
Tens of thousands of people there and in nearby British Columbia were poised to evacuate as heavy rain caused flooding and sent rivers rising to dangerous levels.
What Trump’s National Security Strategy Gets Right About Europe
It’s an actual place, not an arbitrarily bounded zone.
Mexico Approves 50% Tariffs on Many Chinese Imports
The tariffs will apply to goods from China and other nations. Washington has been pressuring Mexico to move away from dealing with China.
Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Off Venezuela Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Shows
The ship has frequently carried oil from countries under U.S. sanctions, and its tracking data shows multiple recent trips to Iran and Venezuela.
Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book
King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.
What Is a Trump Gold Card? Applications Open for Million-Dollar Visas.
President Trump has framed the program as a way for the government to raise billions of dollars and prioritize the admission of successful entrepreneurs and investors.
María Corina Machado Appears in Norway After Missing Nobel Ceremony
María Corina Machado, who spent over a year in hiding in Venezuela, greeted supporters in Oslo, hours after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in her name.
Khmer Rouge-Era Land Mines Have a Big Role in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
Thailand says ordnance replanted by Cambodia has injured or maimed more than a dozen of its soldiers. Cambodia rejects the accusation.
Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board warned that a provision in the new defense bill would worsen the risk of midair collisions near the Washington-area airport where a deadly crash in January killed 67 people.
CNBC
Asia-Pacific markets give up early gains after third Fed cut of the year; Kospi marks third straight day of losses
Australia started the day higher, while Japan and Hong Kong futures also show a strong open.
European markets head for lackluster open as Fed cut fails to lift sentiment
European stocks are expected to open flat to lower on Thursday as investors digest the U.S. Federal reserve's rate cut and commentary.
AI defense booms in UK and Germany as new wave of billion-dollar startups emerge
The UK and Germany have become key hubs for defense startups in Europe and the U.S.
Over $50 billion in under 24 hours: Why Big Tech is doubling down on investing in India
Despite being a laggard in some key areas of artificial intelligence, India is becoming a major investment destination for Big Tech companies.
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix eyes U.S. listing as it expands on the AI boom
South Korea's SK Hynix is considering a U.S. listing as it grows in market cap and production capacity.
CNBC Daily Open: Investors find cheer amid Fed's hawkish cut
It ended up being a "hawkish cut" by the U.S. Federal Reserve, as expected. Still, investors managed to find a few gifts tucked between the lumps of coal.
Trump says U.S. seized oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
The White House has undertaken a large military buildup in the Caribbean and launched deadly strikes against boats that it claims were trafficking drugs.
Oracle plummets 11% on weak revenue, pushing down AI stocks like Nvidia and CoreWeave
Oracle flagged new business from Meta and Nvidia in reporting a 438% increase in remaining performance obligations.
Coca-Cola taps COO Henrique Braun to replace James Quincey as CEO in 2026
Quincey has led Coca-Cola since 2017, seeing the company through the Covid pandemic and a focus on healthier beverages.
The Fed is the most divided it's been in more than six years
Three members of the Federal Open Market Committee didn't agree with the central bank's quarter percentage point cut on Wednesday.
Washington Post
U.S. seizes ‘very large’ oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, Trump says
The seizure was a significant escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his country’s oil-dependent economy.
Venezuelan Nobel laureate Machado arrives in Oslo after missing ceremony
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrived in Olso hours after she missed the ceremony where she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
How Trump’s Venezuela threats echo CIA-backed regime change in Latin America
The escalation targeting President Nicolás Maduro revives a Cold War playbook that had severe and lasting consequences for Latin American democracies and economies.
Trashed by Trump again, London mayor calls U.S. president ‘obsessed’
After President Donald Trump called London Mayor Sadiq Khan “horrible, vicious, disgusting,” Khan hit back, citing numbers of Americans moving to Britain.
Israel reopens Jordan crossing as pressure builds to advance Gaza truce
The move to restore the Allenby crossing as a transit point for relief comes as pressure builds on Israel to move the ceasefire in Gaza into its second phase.
Sophie Kinsella, hit author of ‘Shopaholic,’ dies of brain cancer at 55
Her books sold more than 50 million copies and made her a “chick-lit goddess.” Some were published under her given name, Madeleine Wickham.
Egypt and Iran protest being drawn to play in World Cup gay pride match
Seattle’s plan for the June 26 game to be a “Pride Match” was made before the World Cup draw. Egypt said the move may “provoke cultural and religious sensitivities.”
Italy gets bragging rights after UNESCO names ‘Italian cooking’ as world heritage
Italian cooking joins French gastronomy and Mexican cuisine on UNESCO’s list of global cultural gems, setting off celebration and snickering.
Benin government says it has thwarted attempted military coup
A group of soldiers said they had removed the president and state institutions, but forces that stayed loyal quelled the attempt, the interior minister said.
These U.S. surgeons want to treat patients in Chad. A visa ban prevents them.
A diplomatic standoff between the U.S. and the Central African nation of Chad is preventing two American doctors from delivering life-changing care.
BBC
US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says
Venezuela condemns the operation as an act of "international piracy", vowing never to be an "oil colony".
'Mine was for social change, this is not' - King on Battle of the Sexes
Billie Jean King says the 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is "not the same" as her era-defining meeting with Bobby Riggs in 1973.
Goa nightclub owners held in Thailand over deadly fire
Brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Phuket, shortly after the incident last week.
UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
Tidy! Dave's Coaches from Gavin and Stacey up for sale
Priced at £200,000, the red 33-seater is a "once-in-a-lifetime collectible" for fans of the show.
What must Allen and Bills do to end Patriots' 10-game win streak?
The Buffalo Bills were Super Bowl favourites but must win at the in-form New England Patriots to have a chance of stopping their divisional rivals winning the AFC East.
Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.
Tiger teeth, dried seahorses and shark fins sold illegally on Facebook, BBC finds
Endangered species are being sold online with UK-based firms illegally supplying seahorses, a BBC investigation finds.
What next after Hamilton's 'nightmare' year?
Lewis Hamilton's first year at Ferrari started with positivity but his and Ferrari's struggles took its toll. Is there reason for optimism in 2026?
Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges to collect prize in Oslo after months in hiding
María Corina Machado, who has been in hiding since January, speaks to the BBC in Oslo after her secret journey from her home country.
The Independent
Thailand reports first civilian deaths in renewed border conflict with Cambodia
Thailand has announced its first civilian deaths from renewed border fighting with Cambodia
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado appears in Norway after dramatic escape from Venezuela
Machado made a daring escape from Venezuela by boat and travelled to the Caribbean island of Curacao, from where she departed on a private plane for Norway
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says ‘strong words’ exchanged in call with European leaders
European leaders say peace talks 'at a critical moment' for Ukraine and security of Euro-Atlantic region
Tens of thousands in Washington could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region
Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region
What is the H3N2 flu strain? Symptoms and advice as UK cases surge
Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’
Families set off on migration journeys and find themselves torn apart
During the first Trump administration, families were forcibly separated at the border.
Asian shares are mixed after Fed cuts rates, pushing Wall Street near its record
Asian shares are mixed after the U.S. stock market again approached its record high following the Federal Reserve’s cut in its main interest rate
US recalls popular blood pressure medication over fears of cross-contamination with another drug
Samples of the pill ‘showed presence’ of another type of drug, the FDA said
Roman occupation brought new diseases to Britain, archaeologists find
Lead in urban Roman infrastructure may have led to long-term impacts on the population’s health, scientists say
