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CBC.ca
Japan's viral 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich launches in the U.S. Why is it so popular?
7-Eleven is bringing its famous egg salad sandwich to U.S. stores, announcing Wednesday that its Japanese-style tamago sando has landed, complete with "pillowy milk bread and creamy egg salad made with kewpie mayonnaise." But why is it so popular?
Canada removes Syria from list of terror-sponsoring states
The federal government has removed Syria from its list of states that sponsor terrorism, almost a year after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Student magazines are getting axed under Trump’s anti-diversity measures
The University of Alabama this week announced the immediate and indefinite closure of two student publications it says run afoul anti-diversity measures imposed by the Donald Trump administration.
Amid strained ties between India and U.S., Modi and Putin are full of praise for each other
A summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin that tackled a trade imbalance and pushed to deepen defence ties between the two countries was also steeped in symbolism.
Renowned Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry dead at 96
Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry, whose works included the 2008 redesign of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, has died.
U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates Constitution
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Man, 20, charged in London, Ont., frat party fire that injured sorority sisters during beer Olympics
A young man has been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm after a fire at a frat party near Western University that injured five sorority sisters, including two seriously, late Tuesday night.
Law society suspends licence of Deepak Paradkar, Ontario lawyer tied to alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding
The Law Society of Ontario has suspended the licence of Deepak Paradkar, one of seven Canadians arrested in connection with alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding’s cocaine smuggling ring.
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says recall legislation being misused
The architect of Alberta's politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an "ultimate tool of accountability" if a politician engages in illegal or unethical behaviour.
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Toronto Star
Raptors vs. Hornets: Five-games-in-seven-nights grind shows in loss to Charlotte
It was Toronto’s fourth loss in five games, dropping them to 1-2 on a season-high five-game homestand.
Man critically injured in stabbing on Yonge Street in Midtown neighbourhood
Police found the stabbed man with life-threatening injuries just after 6:30 p.m. Friday. A suspect has been arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
'We Will Rock You' at Mirvish is a zero-star dumpster fire that proves rock 'n' roll is truly dead
Not even the voices of this young Canadian cast can save Ben Elton's nonsensical futuristic musical.
FIFA World Cup draw: A look at Canada's opponents in Group B (with one to come)
One of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia will earn the final spot in March playoffs.
Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction
Ontario Big City Mayors urged the province to provide more funding and engage more actively with cities and other stakeholders Friday.
Toronto Public Health urges doctors to prioritize flu shots as cases rise
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health is urging doctors to prioritize vaccinating patients against the flu over the next week.
Alberta rule changes undermine carbon pricing deal with Ottawa, critics charge
Experts say it will weaken a major climate policy the province pledged to strengthen just last week in its accord with the federal government.
Toronto in the top 50 global cities with the worst traffic: report
Other Canadian cities like Montreal, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton also made the list.
Donald Trump, Mark Carney and Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum will 'keep working together' on trade after meeting
Trump met with Carney and Sheinbaum on the sidelines of the World Cup tournament draw in Washington on Friday.
Frank Gehry, the Toronto-born architect known for his bold and dynamic structures, dies at 96
His notable projects include a new extension to the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
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Globe and Mail
Carney engages Trump in banter, holds meeting after FIFA World Cup draw
The leaders ‘agreed to keep working together’ on USMCA in the meeting, Carney’s spokesperson said
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, saying he had no choice but to sue ‘the entity’
Basketball Hall of Famer seeks to get more revenue back to racing teams
Federal judge approves release of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein case in Florida
Recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to Epstein overrode rules about grand jury secrecy, judge says
Gretzky gave us a spectacle of meme-able proportions at the World Cup draw
Good or bad attention, eyeballs are eyeballs in the modern sports landscape
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan on alleged drug smuggling charges
Customs officer discovered 0.78 grams of crystal containing the synthetic narcotic MDMA in his tote bag
CDC panel votes to scrap hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for babies
It voted to keep the birth dose only for infants of the less than 1 per cent of mothers who test positive for the virus
Fans brave cold Washington weather for a chance to watch World Cup draw
Soccer fans battled cold weather and heavy security in Washington for a chance to witness the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington on Friday.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for US$72-billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer.
Robert Burns charity launches $22-million fundraiser to restore his little-known Scottish farm
Burns spent a third of his creative life at Ellisland, drawing inspiration for some of his most famous works including Auld Lang Syne
Trump’s security strategy critiques Europe, reinforces ‘America First’ philosophy
Document makes clear that U.S. wants to improve its relationship with Russia after years of Moscow being treated as a global pariah
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Global News
Canada removes Syria from list of foreign state supporters of terrorism
Ottawa said it has also removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led a rebel takeover last year, from its list of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.
Frank Gehry, renowned Canadian-born architect, dies at age 96
Gehry died in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP.
U.S. national security strategy warns of ‘civilizational erasure’ in Europe
The strategy reinforces Trump’s “America First” philosophy, which favors nonintervention overseas, questions decades of strategic relationships and prioritizes U.S. interests.
Donald Trump awarded with inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
United States President Donald Trump has been awarded with the FIFA Peace Prize. It's the first time the award has been given out.
Police ‘naturally’ recover poached Fabergé egg swallowed by suspected thief
The 18-karat yellow gold miniature pendant was 'recovered' without the need for medical intervention, according to authorities.
FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Here’s who Team Canada will face
Canada finds out its group opponents today for next summer’s expanded 48-nation FIFA World Cup at the tournament draw in Washington, D.C.
U.S. military kills 4 alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ in another boat strike
Footage of the strike, shared by the U.S. Southern Command, showed the moment the boat in the eastern Pacific was bombed from above.
Industry experts question Saab’s pitch to bring 10,000 jobs to Canada
Critics are questioning the solidity of Saab's pitch to deliver 10,000 jobs in Canada if it decides to set up shop here to assemble Gripen fighter jets.
Netflix set to buy Warner Bros studios, streaming unit for US$72B
The agreement follows a weeks-long bidding war where Netflix seized the lead with a nearly US$28-a-share offer that eclipsed Paramount Skydance's nearly US$24 bid.
Family of Colombian man killed in U.S. boat strike alleges murder, files complaint
A petition filed on behalf of the family of Alejandro Carranza says he was killed after the U.S. military bombed his fishing boat on Sept. 15.
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New York Times
Frank Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Is Dead at 96
He designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings, notably the spectacular Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, his masterpiece.
Survivors of the Deadly Hong Kong Fire Are in Limbo
Hong Kong, with some of the world’s highest housing costs and inequality, must now figure out how to help thousands of residents who lost friends, family and homes.
China’s Mad at Japan, and Pop Stars Are Paying for It
Beijing is curbing Japanese movies, music and art as it seeks to punish Tokyo for its support of Taiwan.
Man Accused of Setting Subway Rider on Fire Is Charged With Arson
The victim was sleeping on a train at Penn Station in Manhattan around 3 a.m. Monday when an 18-year-old man set him on fire, the police said.
Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is.
Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.
Biden Slams Republicans for Using L.G.B.T.Q. Identity as ‘Political Football’
The former president defended his support for transgender rights, a stance that has provoked second-guessing among some Democrats.
C.D.C. Vaccine Committee Ends Recommendation That All Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Shots
In a move toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of upending vaccine policy, the committee recommended delaying the shots for infants whose mothers test negative for the virus.
Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy
President Trump’s new National Security Strategy describes a country that is focused on doing business and reducing migration while avoiding passing judgment on authoritarians.
San Diego Agrees to Pay $30 Million to Family of Konoa Wilson, Teen Killed by Police
Konoa Wilson was 16 when he was fatally shot. The settlement, one of the largest in a police killing, surpasses the $27 million paid to the family of George Floyd.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Could Be Illegal
Once nativism escalates, it’s hard to stop.
CNBC
The UK wants to unlock a 'golden age of nuclear' but faces key challenges in reviving historic lead
Geopolitics and the energy transition has pushed nuclear energy back onto public agendas.
SpaceX aims for $800 billion valuation in secondary share sale, WSJ reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly launching an insider share sale that could value the company as high as $800 billion.
Elon Musk’s X fined $140 million by European Commission over 'deceptive' blue checkmark and lack of transparency
The social-media platform has been fined by the bloc after breaching transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Meta acquiring AI wearable company Limitless
Meta has acquired the startup Limitless, which makes a small, artificial intelligence-powered pendant.
Supreme Court to hear case on Trump birthright citizenship order
The U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment had been understood to grant citizenship to children born in the country, even if their parents are not citizens.
David Ellison's hunt for WBD made David Zaslav richer — and it may not be over
Paramount is considering taking an offer to WBD shareholders, thinking its deal has a better chance of gaining regulatory approval than Netflix's, sources said.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel weakens recommendation on hepatitis B shot for babies, scrapping universal guidance
Some public health experts expressed concerns the recommendation could lead to an increase in hepatitis B infections in babies.
Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected
The delayed core personal consumption expenditures price index for September was expected to show a 2.9% annual increase.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. film and streaming assets in $72 billion deal
Netflix announced it's reached a deal to buy WBD, bringing a swift end to a dramatic bidding process that also involved Paramount Skydance and Comcast.
European stocks close soft as global investors look ahead to Fed meeting
Europe-listed shares were broadly higher on Friday but straddled the flatline at close.
Washington Post
Democrats press for expanding inquiry into Caribbean boat strike
Republican leaders have neither ruled out nor committed to launching a fuller investigation after revelations that U.S. forces killed two survivors of the attack.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining as verdict nears, family says
Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining in prison as national security verdict nears, say his family and legal team.
Trump warns of European ‘civilizational erasure’ in realigned national security strategy
The National Security Strategy, which each administration must publish, also said the U.S. should focus on the Western Hemisphere and consider the Middle East a place for investment.
Former deep-cover Russian spy leads Moscow campaign to co-opt Indian tech
Russia is hoping to use India’s booming tech sector to challenge the West and China for IT supremacy.
Australia is banning social media for teens. Others could follow.
The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties.
In Russia talks, NATO allies fear Trump is doing his ‘own thing’
In negotiations over Ukraine, European officials say President Trump’s team has positioned the U.S. as an independent arbiter rather than the leading voice of NATO.
Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.
The World Cup has always been about politics
The tournament played a role in early 20th century nation building, Jonathan Wilson says in a new book, and it is still political today.
Video shows second strike hit before survivors could flip boat, lawmakers say
The footage was shown on Capitol Hill, where Adm. Frank M. Bradley, who oversaw a deadly attack on alleged drug smugglers, faced a day of difficult questions about the operation.
Israeli-backed militia leader killed in ‘internal’ clash in Gaza
The death of Yasser Abu Shabab, a prominent clan leader in Gaza, could threaten Israel’s experiment in arming local militias to challenge Hamas’s rule.
BBC
This boy has a magic heart - it's my son's who died 10 years ago
A woman whose husband and son died after being hit by a car wants more people to talk about donation.
US says progress made at talks with Ukraine on plan to end war
Talks between senior US and Ukrainian negotiators in Florida continue for a third day on Saturday.
Hayden criticises Archer for bringing a pillow to Gabba
Jofra Archer is criticised by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden for the "shocking look" of arriving for the third day of the second Ashes Test with a pillow.
Driving-test touts offer instructors £250 kickbacks so they can bulk-book tests
Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.
Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.
The Papers: 'Netflix seals $85bn Warner Bros deal' and 'One L of a draw'
The Fifa World Cup 2026 draw features on several Saturday editions.
Strictly stars gear up for Musicals week as final looms
There are just two weeks left in the contest, and things are heating up on the ballroom floor.
Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.
Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia. Kenyans want their sons back
Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.
What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?
Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.
The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin risks fresh Trump row by pledging to supply ‘uninterrupted fuel’ to India
Donald Trump says he does not know what Kremlin is doing after peace talks in Moscow yield very little
Trump DoJ ‘immediately’ stops enforcing prison rape protections for trans and intersex people, according to leaked memo
The Department of Justice instructed prison auditors across the country to simply stop assessing whether facilities are violating laws designed to shield LGBT+ prisoners from sexual abuse
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs
Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite pushback
For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear
Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield
More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology
Putin-Modi talks and ‘uninterrupted fuel’ offer risk reigniting row with Trump
Trump has sought to pressure Modi to turn away from Moscow, arguing that Russian oil purchases are funding Putin’s war machine
Louisiana inmates on the run after escaping by breaking through degrading jail wall
Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall
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MTG says Trump was ‘furious’ with her for supporting release of Epstein Files
The Georgia congresswoman said women who’d been trafficked and abused by Epstein ‘deserve everything they’re asking’
The US city with the worst traffic revealed and it’s not LA or NYC
US cities also make up three of the top five worst for traffic globally, a study found
Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry's famous buildings, in photos
Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry died Friday at age 96
