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CBC.ca

Fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state kills 25
A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday.

Why was 'incredible' giant cedar cut down, despite B.C.'s big-tree protection law?
Conservationists are questioning why an old-growth yellow cedar tree with a diameter that should have ensured its protection and a buffer area around it under provincial law was logged.

Capacity limits at Edmonton children's hospital lead to chemotherapy delays
Samantha Dornbusch has been bringing her son Jaxson to the hospital for the past six years to treat the aggressive blood cancer he’s battling. Over the last two years, on multiple occasions they say they would show up to the hospital only to have staff tell them his treatments would be delayed because there were no beds currently available.

Benin’s interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled
There has been no official news about President Patrice Talon since gunshots were heard around the presidential residence. However, the signal to the state television and public radio which was cut off has now been restored.

Filming disputes at airports and nicotine pouches illegally sold across Canada: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Winnipeg moves to scrap bird-friendly window bylaw developers argue is barrier to development
Conservation groups are raising concerns as the City of Winnipeg considers changing a development bylaw designed to help save birds from fatal window strikes.

Alberta lawyers must take Indigenous education course tied to TRC. New legislation could change that
A little more than five years ago, the regulator for Alberta's lawyers announced that moving forward, all active Alberta lawyers would be required to take a mandatory Indigenous education course. But new Alberta legislation could change that.

Saint John to pilot using private security to tackle crime
Saint John is launching a two-year, $780,000-per-year security pilot in crime-affected areas starting in early February. Guards will focus on de-escalation, not arrests, with oversight from the city.

Paranormal investigator explores ghost ships in latest Hellboy comic set in Labrador
Comic book writer Rob Williams says the new Hellboy comic book story, The Ghost Ships of Labrador, was inspired by a MUN folklore student.

American F-35s could be serviced in Quebec starting in 2028-29, says L3Harris
Companies involved in the F-35 program are actively lobbying the governments of Canada and Quebec to promote potential economic benefits for the country, including a maintenance facility in Mirabel, Que., that could service both Canadian and American fighter fleets.
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Toronto Star

Air Transat to begin suspending flights Monday as pilots plan to strike
"We understand that this situation may cause uncertainty and concern," the airline said in a statement.

Finch West LRT officially opened today — Toronto's first new transit line in more than a decade
The new LRT, which runs from Finch West Station in the east to Humber Polytechnic in the west, welcomed new riders beginning around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Two dead, one seriously injured after passenger car and transport truck crash on Hwy. 400 in Vaughan
OPP responded to the fatal two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 400 near Major Mackenzie Drive around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday.

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon
Netanyahu stressed that the second phase of the ceasefire, the disarming of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza, could begin as soon as the end of the month.

Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled
Local media reported the arrest of 13 soldiers who took part in the coup earlier on Sunday, citing sources close to the presidency.

He worked as a web developer, then fell into addiction. His difficult path to recovery could benefit from an innovative treatment
The Next Chapter at CAMH supports people during a perilous period in recovery: transition from the hospital setting to reintegrating into society.

For those fleeing abusive households, the trip back is fraught. This group formed to help
Shelter Movers goes where no government agency does: with victims, back to the homes they fled, to collect their property so they can move on with their lives.

Can Canadian oil producers afford the deal Mark Carney made with Alberta?
Alberta's deal with Ottawa on climate policies and pipelines sets up two massive bills for Canada's energy industry to build the Pathways carbon capture project and a pipeline to the west coast, all while oil prices are at a five-year…

Finch West LRT promises faster, more reliable transit for one of the city’s busiest routes. Will it be worth the wait?
Transit experts, politicians and commuters have long debated whether LRTs can move people faster than buses and cheaper than subways.

Is anyone in there? AI's promoters are walking in some embarrassing footsteps
The current desire to find intelligence where it may not exist has echoes of a phenomenon from a century ago, writes Victoria Hetherington.
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Globe and Mail

Russian strikes kill 4 as U.S., Ukrainian officials wrap up third day of talks to end war
Kyiv and its Western allies say Russia is trying to cripple the Ukrainian power grid

Trump’s security strategy largely corresponds with Russia’s vision, Kremlin says
Moscow praised the document, which argues the U.S. should revive the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine

Hong Kong voters cast ballots for legislature after deadly apartment-complex fire
The government launched a major campaign to drive up turnout, but the blaze in Tai Po stalled get-out-the-vote efforts

Israel and Hamas expected to enter ceasefire’s second phase soon, Netanyahu says
Second stage includes deployment of an international force to secure Gaza and forming a temporary Palestinian government under the supervision of a board led by Trump

Nightclub fire kills 25 in India’s Goa state
Dead included kitchen workers and tourists, says state’s chief minister
Benin’s interior minister says a coup attempt has been foiled
A group of solders earlier appeared on Benin’s state television, claiming to have removed the president and state institutions
U.S. judge temporarily blocks evidence use in dismissed case against former FBI chief Comey
Former Comey attorney alleges prosecutors violated Fourth Amendment rights by seizing material from his electronic devices during 2019 and 2020 investigations

Peace deal talks continue as Russia unleashes missile attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian forces say it shot down and neutralized 585 drones and 30 missiles

Hegseth defends Trump’s strikes on alleged cartel boats
Defence Secretary says the President has power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the country
‘Not a simple journey’: a rare Inuvialuit kayak has come home from the Vatican Museums
After a 20-year effort, the kayak, along with 61 other artifacts made by Indigenous communities across Canada, arrived Saturday in Montreal
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Global News

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.

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.
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New York Times

Benin Coup Attempt to Oust Talon Has Been Foiled, Interior Minister Says
A spokesman said 14 members of the military had been arrested, though much remained unclear. The West African country’s president was said to be safe but had not made an appearance by Sunday night.

Superpower Competition: The Missing Chapter in Trump’s Security Strategy
President Trump is shifting from discussion of the long-lasting competition among the world’s biggest economies and nuclear powers.

The Impact of Trump’s Slipping Approval Rating
After months of holding steady, President Trump‘s approval rating has dipped over the past several weeks, according to a New York Times analysis of public polling.

Katy Perry Posts Photos With Justin Trudeau Amid Romance Rumors
Ms. Perry and Mr. Trudeau, the former prime minister of Canada, posed together in photos and videos on Instagram, making them “Instagram official.”

Bessent Says He Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning
The Treasury Secretary said on Sunday he recently shed his holdings to comply with his federal ethics agreement.

How Stablecoins Can Help Criminals Launder Money and Evade Sanctions
Through layers of intermediaries, stablecoins can be moved, swapped and mixed into pools of other funds in ways that are difficult to trace, experts say.

Russian Drone Strike on Chernobyl Hasn’t Led to Rise in Radiation Levels
Despite the finding, the authorities have been unable to fix the damage from a drone that punctured Reactor No. 4’s outermost protective shield in February.

This Nebraska Prison Rehabilitated Inmates. Until ICE Paid to Fill It With Immigrants.
Over two decades, a minimum-security prison aimed at helping inmates prepare to leave prison was a point of civic pride. Now, state officials have converted it to ICE detention.

Presidential Power Gets Tested Before Supreme Court After Long Conservative Project to Shrink Agencies
President Trump has repeatedly ousted leaders of independent agencies despite federal laws meant to shield those regulators from politics.

Your Gift Dilemmas, Solved
An expert from Wirecutter helps Morning readers with their trickiest holiday gift searches.
CNBC

Nvidia has a cash problem — too much of it
Nvidia's recent slew of billion-dollar checks highlight the company's growing cash pile.

Global week ahead: Fed's December decision to inform world's central banks
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates this week, setting the scene for other central banks' final policy meetings for 2025.

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.

The regulatory path ahead for a Netflix and Warner Bros. deal could get dicey
Regulatory questions are already rising about Netflix's deal to combine its business with WBD's streaming service HBO Max and film studio Warner Bros.

From the California gold rush to Sydney Sweeney: How denim became the most enduring garment in American fashion
The American blue jean was created in 1873 by tailor Jacob Davis, who patented the design with Levi Strauss, founder of the eponymous denim retailer

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.
Washington Post

Benin government says it has thwarted attempted military coup
Soldiers said they had removed the president and state institutions. But loyal armed forces quelled the attempt, the interior minister said.

German armsmaker wins big from Trump’s NATO spending demands
Rheinmetall shares have nearly tripled since President Donald Trump’s military spending demands, making CEO Armin Papperger the face of Europe’s rearmament.

As Palestinians yearn for a leader, top candidate remains behind bars
The Gaza ceasefire deal has prompted urgent questions about who will ultimately govern Palestinian territories. Even Trump has taken notice of Marwan Barghouti.

25 dead after fire ravages nightclub in popular Indian tourism spot
Police said tourists were among those killed in the fire at Birch By Romeo Lane in Arpora. India’s coastal state of Goa is a popular destination for tourists.

Trump urges a new vaccine schedule. Here’s what other countries do.
President Donald Trump directed a review of international vaccine schedules after a CDC panel under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited divergent timelines elsewhere.

With elections following deadly fire, Hong Kong moves to stifle dissent
The suppression campaign shows how the Hong Kong government is using Beijing’s playbook to respond to crises that could mobilize large groups of aggrieved people.

Can Germany stop extremism by banning a far-right party? Some want to try.
Banning Alternative for Germany, a far-right party, might seem undemocratic but Germany’s constitution allows such prohibitions to prevent a repeat of Nazism.

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.
BBC

Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says
A presidential adviser tells the BBC that President Patrice Talon is in a safe location.

Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire
Gardaí believe the fire was "deliberately started" and described it as a "reckless, callous and murderous attack" on a family home in Edenderry.

Chelsea unbeatable no more - is WSL now Man City's to lose?
585 days. 34 Women's Super League games. Finally, Chelsea's unbeaten domestic league run is at an end.

Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire
The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

Nightclub fire in India's Goa kills 25 staff and tourists
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic in one of Goa's bustling nightlife areas.

Briton Lando Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
The tearful 26-year-old thanks his family after he seals the championship by finishing third in the season-ending grand prix.

Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.

Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning
California's poison control system says there have been 21 cases of poisoning in recent weeks, including one death, linked to wild death cap mushrooms.

Rugby star Sinfield completes gruelling ultramarathon challenge in memory of Rob Burrow
The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charities.

Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, dies aged 73
Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.
The Independent

Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022

Admiral tells lawmakers that all 11 people on alleged drug boat hit by double-tap strike were on a list of military targets: report
The double-tap strike against the alleged drug vessel has been at the center of a growing controversy

ICE arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal record during first nine months of Trump’s presidency, records show
The data shows how arrests haven’t always matched with administration’s vow to go after the worst of the worst and violent criminals

Ex-equalities watchdog head ‘confused’ by Nigel Farage response to racism claims
‘Why can’t he just offer an unreserved apology for any distress caused?’, Baroness Falkner said

Heathrow incident live: Woman robbed of suitcase before 21 injured in ‘pepper spray’ attack at airport
One man has been arrested on suspicion of assault as police launch a manhunt to trace remaining suspects

Records reviewed by AP detail online monitoring, arrests in New Orleans immigration crackdown
State and federal authorities are monitoring online criticism and protests against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans

Trump is considering moving on from Kristi Noem - and the change could happen ‘really soon,’ report says
Several sources said the change could be coming “really soon,” according to a report

Don’t exploit the Christian message for your populist politics, church leader warns Tommy Robinson
Bishop calls for Church of England to confront far-right appropriation of Christianity in anti-migrant rhetoric – as Tommy Robinson plans mass Christmas event on Whitehall

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin welcomes Trump security ‘vision’ ahead of Zelensky peace talks in London
Sir Keir Starmer will meet with Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz in London on Monday

Starmer to host Zelensky and EU leaders for peace talks after Russia launches overnight air attacks on Kyiv
Missile and drone attacks killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight on Saturday























