News headlines

The following news headlines are aggregated from external websites using Google News or RSS feeds supplied with permission for use from the publishers. We provide these headlines for the convenience of our readers and are not responsible for content on external websites (please refer to our privacy policy for more information).


CBC.ca

'Significant' injuries caused by school bus rollover in Manitoba, RCMP say

Several children suffered "significant" injuries in a school bus rollover north of Swan River, Man., in icy conditions on Tuesday morning.

Dilbert creator Scott Adams, whose strip was cancelled over racist remarks, dead at 68

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip Dilbert captured the frustrations of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died.

Sexual deepfakes on X show need for Canadian online regulator, advocates say

Advocacy groups for women and children say a wave of sexual deepfakes on the social media platform X proves the Canadian government needs to create an online regulator.

NHL and NHLPA say test events at new Olympic hockey arena were 'good trial run'

The NHL and NHL Players' Association said in a joint statement Monday they are pleased test events at the new hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Olympics were "a good trial run and provided important insight into the current status" of construction.

Russian attacks in Ukraine kill 4 as U.S. rebukes Moscow for 'escalation' amid peace talks

Russia launched a second major drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine in four days, officials said Tuesday, aiming again at the power grid amid freezing temperatures in an apparent snub to U.S.-led peace efforts as Moscow's invasion of its neighbour approaches the four-year mark.

Trump ends temporary protected status for Somalis living in U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will end humanitarian protections that grant deportation relief and work permits to some 1,100 Somalis in the U.S., administration officials said on Tuesday, the latest restrictive move targeting Somali immigrants.

Torrential rains flood tents, collapse homes in Gaza killing 6: health officials

A rainstorm swept across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, flooding hundreds of tents, collapsing homes sheltering families displaced by two years of war and killing at least six people, local health officials said.

Rescue dog found after 54 days in wilderness on Vancouver's North Shore

A rescue dog was found in Metro Vancouver's North Shore after being lost in the wilderness for 54 days, after an outpouring of support from the local community and concerted efforts from searchers.

Why Alberta and Montana are in a charged argument over electricity

In the view of representatives of Big Sky Country, Alberta’s rules sometimes block Montana electricity from being sold into Alberta, which they say hurts their power producers and discourages cross-border transmission investment. Alberta, meanwhile, says it isn’t treating Montana any differently than it does its Canadian neighbours.
Advertisement - content continues below

 

 

Toronto Star

McDonald’s Canada is dropping the price of 'McValue' meals for at least a year, freezing price of small coffees

With the rising cost of living and the constant fear of tariffs from the US, the move may offer some certainty for Canadians in a volatile economy.

Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

The controversial cartoonist died after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer in his Northern California home on Monday.

Nearly 85,000 people homeless in Ontario, up 8 per cent in one year: report

Homelessness is getting worse across Ontario with an estimated 85,000 people who were without a home in 2025 and nearly 2,000 encampments across the province, a new report from Ontario's municipalities shows.

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation as Republicans threaten contempt charges

Rep. James Comer says he’ll begin contempt of Congress proceedings next week, a complicated and politically messy process that Congress has rarely reached for.

Greenland says it chooses Denmark and rules out joining US

The move comes ahead of a high-stakes meeting of Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President JD Vance in Washington on Wednesday.

Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way'

Trump did not offer any details about what the help would entail, but it comes after the Republican president earlier this week said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington.

Canada Post agreement with union to be finalized this week, expert says ratification likely

Crown corporation says back-and-forth after tentative agreement with union before Christmas almost complete with fine tuning on ‘a single item.'

Doug Ford’s $100+ billion bet: Why Ontario is spending big on nuclear — even as the rest of the world turns to solar and wind

A nuclear plant can provide the power of tens of thousands of renewables all at once — even when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining. If only the cost made sense, critics note.

How Ontario keeps the true cost of nuclear power off your hydro bill

Doug Ford was elected on a pledge to bring hydro bills down, and the rapid increases have since ended — but not because the power is cheaper.

Universities are flooded with applications from straight-A students. This Ontario school is trying something new to help decide who gets in

Supplementary questionnaires can make students stand out in certain Waterloo programs. We get a glimpse into the human side of the admissions process.
Advertisement - content continues below

 

 

Globe and Mail

Clintons refuse to testify in Republican-led Epstein investigation

They are slamming the committee’s attempts as ‘legally invalid’ as GOP lawmakers prepare contempt of Congress proceedings against them

Iranian official says 2,000 killed in nationwide unrest

Around 2,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest.

U.S. Senators introduce draft bill on crypto market rules

If passed, the legislation would clarify financial regulators’ jurisdiction over the burgeoning sector

Global central bankers defend Fed's Powell after Trump threat

The chiefs of many of the world's major central banks issued a joint statement in support of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday, after the Trump administration threatened him with a criminal indictment.

Tiny male muntjac in Polish zoo valiantly charges adult rhino

A tiny male muntjac in a Polish zoo put aside all his fears and valiantly charged at a sizeable adult rhino, in a scene reminiscient of a David versus Goliath battle. The incident unfolded as the rhino strayed too close to the Chinese muntjacs' area while the female was on heat, with the male proving that he was ready to risk his life to defend his beloved.

Mattel debuts autistic Barbie as part of inclusion mission

Doll includes articulated elbows and wrists so she can make hand motions some autistic people use to help regulate their senses

Mattel unveils autistic Barbie to represent neurodivergent people

Toy giant Mattel launched its first autistic Barbie doll on Monday, created with insights from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Ellie Middleton, autistic author and creator praised the addition of autism-friendly accessories for the doll.

Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio as Trump steps up threats

Greenland’s PM says his nation would rather remain part of Denmark than become a territory of the U.S.

Russian attacks on Kyiv kill four, knock out heat and power to millions

Russia has claimed attacks on civil infrastructure are justified to impair Ukraine’s war effort

Trump says nations trading with Iran will face 25% U.S. tariffs

President Donald Trump said Monday that any country which does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25 per cent on trade with the U.S., as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years.
Advertisement - content continues below

 

 

Global News

BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10-billion defamation lawsuit

Court documents showed the broadcaster would argue that the court in Florida lacked personal jurisdiction in the case because it did not broadcast the spliced speech in the state.

What to know about Iran’s deadly protests as government cuts off internet

Economic pressure, which has intensified since September when the United Nations reimposed sanctions, has sent Iran's rial currency into a free fall.

RCMP report says Bishnoi gang ‘acting on behalf of’ Indian government

The report was released to Global News under the Access to Information Act

PetroChina meeting obstacles as it seeks to buy South Bow pipeline stake

A judge with the Alberta Court of Kings Bench has ruled PetroChina's attempts to take full ownership the Grand Rapids Pipeline lacks the necessary federal government approval.

Canadian ice master makes Olympic history with 1st indoor temporary speedskating rink

Milan Olympic organizers have turned to Calgary ice master, Mark Messer, a veteran of six previous Olympics to prepare the Games first temporary indoor speedskating rink.

The loonie is up amid Trump’s Fed probe. Who that will help — and hurt?

Canadian consumers and businesses could see some short-term benefits from the latest news out of the U.S. concerning the Federal Reserve, but there are also severe long-term risks.

Greenland says it ‘cannot accept’ U.S. takeover after latest Trump threats

'As part of the Danish Commonwealth, Greenland is a member of NATO and the defence of Greenland must therefore be through NATO,' the government statement said.

Canada, allies condemn Iran’s lethal crackdown on protests

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand in a joint statement with Australia and the European Union praised the bravery of peaceful protesters and attacked Iran's use of lethal force.

Trump’s ‘frontal attack’ on U.S. Fed sends global shockwaves

The head of the U.S. Federal Reserve disclosed a legal indictment from the DOJ, and said it was a "pretext" to gain political influence over the Fed to lower interest rates faster.

Trump says Iran’s trade partners to face 25% tariffs amid protest crackdown

Trump said Sunday that Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters that has killed nearly 600 people.
Advertisement - content continues below

 

 

New York Times

Marine Le Pen Is Appealing a Decision to Bar Her From Office.

Ms. Le Pen, whose far-right party leads polls in France, was convicted last year of embezzlement. The outcome of her appeal, which started on Tuesday, will determine if she can run for president next year.

As Iran’s Government Tries to Quell Protests, Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge

As many as 3,000 feared dead as witnesses describe government forces firing on unarmed protesters.

Trump Urges Antigovernment Protesters in Iran to ‘Take Over’

“HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” President Trump said on social media. He has threatened to intervene militarily on behalf of the protesters if Iran uses lethal force.

Scott Adams, Audacious Creator of the ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68

His chronicle of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.

Facing Contempt Threat, Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry

The couple escalated their battle with Representative James R. Comer, the chairman of the Oversight Committee, who said he would move to hold them in contempt of Congress.

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an insurrection​ charge after his failed attempt to put his country under martial law in 2024.

That Restaurant You Love Will Close One Day. What to Do?

Beloved places to dine out are portals to past versions of ourselves. But they keep disappearing.

A.I. Is Real. But OpenAI Might Still Fail.

Artificial intelligence’s promise is real. But some of the most prominent A.I. companies might not make it.

CPI Report Shows Food Prices Rose Sharply in December

Beef, coffee and produce were among the items that surged in price, inflation data showed.

Gourmet Magazine Is Back. It’s Not Exactly Sanctioned.

The defunct food publication is re-emerging as a newsletter, with new leadership and zero approval from its original owner.

CNBC

Greenland's PM has a blunt message for Trump: 'We choose Denmark' over the U.S.

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials are set to hold crunch talks at the White House on Wednesday.

Trump attacks Powell again amid Fed independence fears: 'Incompetent' or 'crooked'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended the Fed's independence amid the probe of Powell by Trump's DOJ, echoing Republicans' criticisms.

JPMorgan Chase says banks could fight Trump credit card rate cap: 'Everything's on the table'

Banks say a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would result in fewer credit card accounts for Americans and a hit to the U.S. economy.

European shares finish mixed as geopolitics remains in focus

European stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, with investors keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and data.

Oil prices rise 3% after Trump cancels meetings with Iran, tells protesters help is on the way

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if the Islamic Republic kills protestors.

December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected

Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually.

Alibaba-backed PixVerse launches real-time AI video tool, top executive tells CNBC

Co-founder Jaden Xie told CNBC that the company is about to close another financing round, after raising $100 million in the last 6 months.

Boeing outsold Airbus last year for first time since 2018, deliveries rise to 600

Boeing delivered 600 jetliners in 2025 with 63 in December alone, while net orders rose to 1,173 planes.

JPMorgan Chase tops estimates as trading revenue exceeds expectations

JPMorgan will give investors a view into how consumers and corporations fared toward the end of last year and issue guidance on how 2026 may develop.

Global central bankers unite in defense of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Global central bankers issued a statement Tuesday defending U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the launch of a criminal investigation into the central bank chief.

Washington Post

Trump encourages Iranian protesters; rights group says 2,000 killed

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated Tuesday that more than 2,000 protesters have been killed since demonstrations began on Dec. 28.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used crypto to evade sanctions, report finds

The military force moved about $1 billion using two exchanges registered in Britain, according to TRM Labs, which specializes in crypto investigations.

Germany’s nationalist AfD party hopes to take power in 2026

Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.

Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran

Tehran says it’s ready for “war” or dialogue as Washington weighs response to protests.

U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft

Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.

Venezuelan opposition leader meets with Pope Leo before Trump visit

María Corina Machado used the meeting to emphasize the legitimacy of the opposition’s 2024 election victory and raise concerns about political prisoners.

A Trump confidant arrives in New Delhi. Can he reset U.S.-India relations?

Sergio Gor, a fixture in MAGA world, begins his new role as U.S. ambassador to India at a moment of strained ties between Washington and New Delhi.

Ukraine’s ex-commander in chief, envoy to Britain and maybe next president

Gen. Valery Zaluzhny’s distance from Kyiv, possibly an attempt to sideline his political ambitions, has left him at a safe remove from tensions back home.

Hundreds of Iranian protesters feared killed; U.S. considers military strikes

Trump administration national security officials were preparing to meet on potential responses, including a range of military options.

In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves ‘hero’ son killed in U.S. raid

A father mourns his son, José Salvador Rodriguez, 32, a Venezuelan soldier killed in an explosion during the U.S. mission to capture President Nicolás Maduro.

BBC

Thousands of Monzo bank customers report app outage

A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links

Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.

Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet

The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

Rejuvenated Wilson reaches Masters quarter-finals

Former world champion Kyren Wilson puts his UK Championship disappointment behind him with some superb snooker to defeat China's Si Jiahui 6-2 and move into the Masters quarter-final.

Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board

The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

DIY SOS thief caught out by tracking tag on cement mixer

David Matthew Pugh has been sentenced to unpaid work after taking a cement mixer and wheelbarrows.

Government to commit to building new Birmingham-Manchester rail line

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Man jailed for killing golfer after police pursuit

The van was driven on to a golf course where mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry was hit by it.

MI London sign Curran, Jacks and Wyatt-Hodge

MI London retain England all-rounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks for this season's Hundred and sign England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

The Independent

From all-out war with US to the return of an exiled prince: What happens next in Iran?

Regime change, a return to monarchy or a bloody authoritarian crackdown? What are the future scenarios for Iran, asks chief international correspondent Bel Trew

Anne Boleyn painting is ‘actually a different royal’, claims historian

Off with her head? Painting in National Portrait Gallery’s collection may have been important political tool to shore-up Elizabeth I’s hold on power

Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid at stake as far-right leader’s trial opens

Le Pen was seen as the potential front-runner to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in the 2027 election until last year’s ruling

Plan to include pregnant women in drug trials ‘a generational change’

The World Health Organisation will this year start to work with scientists and drug developers to gather more information about the safety of medicines in pregnancy. Rachel Schraer reports

House Speaker Mike Johnson dodges as Trump DOJ targets the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

Johnson says ‘all of us need to reserve judgment’

More Americans are surviving deadly cancer

More than 626,000 Americans are expected to die of cancer this year

Ukip denies criticism over new ‘concerning’ logo likened to Nazi symbol

The party has submitted a new logo to replace their current yellow and purple pound emblem

Musk ‘ideologically committed’ to pushing free speech boundaries – Louise Haigh

The former minister also said the British lawmaking process is not fit for purpose when it comes to regulating new technology.

UK should ban children from social media because they cannot cope with toxic hate speech, terror watchdog warns

Jonathan Hall, the government’s independent reviewer of terrorism, said in a speech at the Policy Exchange think that ‘the question of how to regulate the online space is the most urgent question of our day’

Bill and Hilary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt charges

House Oversight Committee chair says Clintons will be held in contempt of Congress