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CBC.ca
Disgraced Winnipeg police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison
Former Winnipeg police officer Elston Bostock was sentenced on Friday, after pleading guilty to a long list of crimes that include selling drugs to friends and other officers and corruption offences.
Trump's remarks about NATO troops in Afghanistan 'insulting,' 'appalling,' says U.K.'s Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that U.S. President Donald Trump should apologize for his false assertion that troops from non-U.S. NATO countries avoided the front line during the Afghanistan war, describing Trump's remarks as "insulting" and "appalling."
OMG! People are saying it's so cold trees will explode. That viral claim may be overblown
We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not entirely. But a sudden deep freeze is going to send temperatures plummeting in much of Canada and the U.S., which could cause an ear-splitting phenomenon.
N.B. report finds herbicides, heavy metals not the cause of 'most' undiagnosed neurological illnesses
Environmental substances like herbicides and heavy metals are likely not causing the neurological symptoms reported by hundreds of New Brunswickers, an investigation by the province into the so-called mystery brain illness has concluded.
Russia shows no sign of compromise as delegations meet in Abu Dhabi
Delegations from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia are meeting in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks on ending the war.
Trump cabinet member weighs in on Alberta separatism
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province's politics.
Stars, fans arrive in Rome for fashion icon Valentino's funeral
Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Decision reserved for Regina police officer who targeted 33 women using internal databases
A joint submission from the Crown and defence proposes a two-year suspended sentence to be served in the community, followed by three years of probation.
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Toronto Star
'People can die in weather like this.' Toronto staff tell shelters, warming centres not to turn anyone away as temperatures drop
City staff has been moving people from warming centres to free up space, and adding cots to kitchens and offices.
Former Winnipeg officer gets 7 years for selling drugs, taking photo of dead woman
The judge ultimately decided on seven years, after the defence and Crown agreed to the term.
Layoff notices sent to thousands of federal workers
The Liberals pledged to cut $60 billion in government spending in their fall budget and aim to reduce the public service head count by 28,000 people.
Vance touts the Trump administration's record against abortion at a Washington rally
Attendees rallied on the National Mall before heading to the Supreme Court.
Mark Carney's Davos speech boosts Canada's push to host new defence bank, Toronto supporters say
But first they must convince Carney to pick Toronto over rival cities hoping to land the new multinational bank being established by allies as democratic nations boost military spending.
'Heated Rivalry' was filmed at a Toronto restaurant and a Hamilton tunnel. Here's where to find eight Ontario locations
Consider it a superfan crawl: the SoHo Hotel and Lavelle rooftop patio are among the shooting spots.
Ryan Wedding arrest: Ex-Olympic snowboarder lands in U.S. after capture in Mexico; Kash Patel confirms FBI's 'Most Wanted' arrest in 'high-risk operation'
The Canadian ex-snowboarder had been hiding in Mexico under the protection of cartel members.
Trump secretary weighs in on Alberta separatist movement: 'They want what the U.S. has got'
The U.S. Treasury Secretary said Alberta should send oil to the U.S. since the province has a wealth of natural resources, but they won't let them build a pipeline to the Pacific.
Trump claimed NATO troops avoided the front lines in Afghanistan. Veterans from Canada, U.K. have this to say
One Canadian solider who joined in on the wave of posts on Reddit this week says the U.S. president must have a "short memory."
Ryan Wedding arrested: What we know about his alleged drug trafficking enterprise
Wedding is accused of running a billion-dollar-a-year cocaine empire and directing dozens of murders around the world.
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Globe and Mail
Left and right, Minnesotans look for a way out of chaos
As immigration raids separate families, both Minneapolis and the hinterland that backed Trump try to figure out what comes next
Minnesotans close businesses in general strike to protest surge of immigration agents
Hundreds of residents head to international airport to protest flights of detained migrants
Starmer says Trump’s remarks on non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan are ‘insulting’
Trump accused allies of staying ‘a little off the front lines’ in Afghanistan
Ryan Wedding, alleged drug kingpin has been arrested, FBI says
Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin, has been arrested in Mexico, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Friday in Ontario, California.
U.S. imposes sanctions on nine tankers, accusing ships of transporting Iranian oil
Treasury Department says sanctions are response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests
Carney says Canada 'doesn't live because of the United States'
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Canada 'lives because of the United States,' saying the country thrives on its own values of inclusion, openness and shared prosperity.
Powerful winter storm to sweep across more than half the U.S. threatening catastrophic damage
Forecasters warn that the damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival a hurricane
Epic storm expected to dump snow and ice on large swath of the U.S.
Nearly half the U.S. population could be affected by a massive storm that is expected to to dump over a 30 cm of snow on the East Coast and deliver freezing rain from Texas through Georgia, Accuweather meteorologist Jonathan Porter said on Thursday.
Hundreds of businesses close in solidarity as Minnesotans protest ICE operations
Organizers hope Friday’s mobilization will be the largest co-ordinated protest action to date
Celebrities bid final good goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at Rome funeral
Mourners included biggest names in fashion Donatella Versace, Tom Ford and actors Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley
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Global News
Rower rescued after ‘rogue waves’ capsize boat in middle of Atlantic
The U.S. Coast Guard said that the man was 'dehydrated but otherwise in good health' and that he 'reported being in distress for approximately 24 hours.'
Fry tide! Bags of French fries wash up on U.K. beach after cargo ship spill
Thousands of bags of French fries washed up on a beach near a southern coastal town after a shipping container carrying food packages washed ashore.
Boro the dog, missing after Spain train crash, found safe and reunited with owner
Forest firefighters found the black-and-white dog and shared images of his owner Anna García embracing Boro, who took off during the aftermath of the train crash.
Trump says a U.S. ‘armada’ nears Iran as regime crackdown continues
Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he halted the hangings of 800 detained protesters there “completely false.”
TikTok finalizes U.S. spinoff entity, ending battle over Chinese ownership
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February.
Barron Trump ‘helped save’ my life, says woman in U.K. assault trial
'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said in a transcript released by prosecutors.
‘Europe looks lost,’ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says to European leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted his European allies Thursday for what he portrayed as the continent’s slow, fragmented and inadequate response to Russia’s invasion.
3 key moments you may have missed in Trump’s speech
The speech, which lasted more than an hour, touched on tariffs, the U.S. central bank, prescription drug prices and made reference to mysterious new 'weapons of warfare.'
‘We cannot negotiate on our sovereignty,’ Danish PM says on Greenland deal
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she was told “only Denmark and Greenland themselves can make decisions on issues concerning Denmark and Greenland.”
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New York Times
Trump’s Turnabout on Greenland Shows the Limits of His Coercive Powers
President Trump’s faith in his ability to wring concessions by taking maximalist positions was on full display this week. So were the costs, as he splintered NATO and then undercut his credibility by climbing down from his threats.
TikTok Updates Its Terms and Conditions in the U.S.
The changes came after the app’s Chinese parent company spun out an American entity to run TikTok in the United States.
Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and now across much of the country.
Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses on Strike in Protest Against ICE
After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners kept their doors shut on Friday.
Couple Receive $200,000 Settlement After ‘Pungent’ Indian Food Complaint
The University of Colorado, Boulder, denied liability in the civil rights lawsuit, which the couple filed after a comment about a dish that one of them was heating in an office microwave.
A Republican Vaccine Defender Fights to Hang On
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician, reluctantly voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. It didn’t appease President Trump.
Defending His Absence in House, Hunt Celebrates Casting a Vote
House leaders were forced to rush Representative Wesley Hunt, Republican of Texas, to the Capitol with a police escort to avoid an embarrassing defeat on the floor.
Ryan Wedding, Canadian Ex-Snowboarder Accused of Running Drug Ring, Is Arrested
Ryan Wedding, 44, who competed in snowboarding in the 2002 Winter Olympics, has been charged with murder and smuggling cocaine into the United States.
Trump’s Push to Take Greenland Holds Promise and Peril for Putin
If the United States under President Trump starts acting as if it’s Russia, where does that leave President Vladimir V. Putin?
5 Arrested in Shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and His Wife
The police said the attack was part of a plot to kill Judge Steven Meyer to halt a trial he was to conduct. He and his wife were injured but are recovering.
CNBC
Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in additional debt ahead of IPO
Databricks is among the highly valued technology companies that are primed to go public in 2026.
What Trump’s renewed attack on Iran could mean for oil prices
U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Iran have stoked fears of possible supply disruption in the oil-rich Middle East.
Iran is not a major oil producer, but it still moves prices. Here's why
Iran is not a major producer of oil, but the recent civil unrest there still moved markets. Here's why.
Microsoft fixes Outlook email issues
People reported issues with Outlook on social media in an incident that lasted nearly 11 hours.
Shares of CSG, one of the world’s fastest-growing defense firms, jump 31% on debut
Shares of Czech-based defense firm Czechoslovak Group (CSG) soared over 31% on its stock market debut on Friday.
European markets close lower; Ericsson pops 10% after fourth-quarter profit beat
European stocks closed lower Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a "framework" agreement had been reached over Greenland.
A former Trump official wants to build a massive data center in a remote corner of Greenland. Will it work?
Construction is yet to begin on the facility, but it's aiming to hit a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts by the end of 2028.
From French drug pricing to 'loser' windmills: A rundown of who Trump criticized at Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized a number of current and former political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
TikTok was thriving in the U.S., even before a joint venture saved it from a potential ban
TikTok and other China-linked apps dominated U.S. app downloads in 2025, defying mounting political pressure, trade restrictions and national security scrutiny.
Capital One is buying startup Brex for $5.15 billion in credit card firm's latest deal
Capital One's acquisition of Brex is the latest deal under Rich Fairbank, a rare founder-CEO of a major U.S. bank, after its Discover Financial acquisition.
Washington Post
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace
President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.
Despite Davos claims of peace progress, Russia maintains hard line on talks
After talks with Trump’s envoys, Russia said it would keep fighting in Ukraine until it had achieved its territorial objectives.
Olympic snowboarder turned ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested
The FBI offered a $15 million reward for information leading to Ryan Wedding’s arrest and accused him of ordering the slaying of a witness set to testify against him.
Trump dominated Davos. But Canada’s Carney was the star.
Carney delivered an address that squarely confronted the world wrought by Trump’s presidency. Davos’s attendees — including Trump — took notice.
On Greenland, Europe stood up, Trump blinked, and the E.U. learned a lesson
For some in the often fractured E.U., Trump’s retreat on the Arctic territory proves that retaliation — not conciliation — is the answer to his hardball tactics.
Oscar nominee chosen from four visions of Israeli-Palestinian conflict
“The Voice of Hind Rajab,” Tunisia’s submission for best international feature, was among several contenders depicting generations of Palestinian struggle.
Can’t sing? Neither can they. That hasn’t stopped the Tuneless Choir.
The Tuneless Choir was co-founded by a woman who was told as a child: ‘Please stop singing, you are spoiling it for everyone else.”
‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold set to scale Taiwan’s tallest building
The American superstar climber sees a new record in Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building. Beleaguered Taiwan, fending off China, sees a marketing opportunity.
Trump says China is a threat to Greenland. What’s Beijing doing in the Arctic?
China has no plans or ability to conquer Greenland, analysts say. But it does have wide-ranging ambitions to expand its presence across the Arctic region.
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, testing global order
Invitations to join the board have prompted a wide range of responses, from eager assent to hedging, wait-and-see statements from bewildered world leaders.
BBC
England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate
Did Fifa president Gianni Infantino lean into stereotypes about England fans being arrested at the World Cup?
Watch: Starmer condemns Trump's remarks
The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, after it invoked Nato's collective security clause following the 9/11 terror attacks.
Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
Minnesota holds economic strike to protest ICE presence
Organisers called on businesses to close for the day in protest at immigration enforcement activity.
'Trump should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives
A total of 457 British service personnel were killed fighting in Afghanistan.
Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.
Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.
Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'
The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.
Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run
Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.
The Independent
Why your weather app cannot warn you about the coming winter storm
Meteorologists are urging the public to prioritize human expertise when confronting dangerous, multi-faceted winter storms
ICE detains 2-year-old and her father in Minneapolis after outrage over 5-year-old’s arrest
At least five Minneapolis-area children swept up in Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign in recent days
Millions of gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River leaving ‘horrific’ smell
‘It’s such high concentrations of sewage that just grabbing a sample is a public health risk,’ the Potomac Riverkeeper said
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Peace talks between Kyiv, Moscow and US begin in Abu Dhabi
Zelensky says negotiations will focus on status of eastern Donbas region as search for elusive agreement on territory continues
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is a symbol of the president’s own isolation after his Davos debacle
Trump’s new ersatz United Nations is made up of Trump’s favorite friends because he’s alienated America’s allies. Andrew Feinberg explains the president’s pay-to-play peace club
A beloved national monument is under threat from Utah Republicans. Activists are calling to save the ‘crown jewel’
The monument came under threat during the previous Trump administration
More than 100 people arrested over alleged vote tampering in Kosovo elections
Friday’s announcement and the recount, which is expected to last for a few weeks, have fueled fears that a yearlong political crisis would continue
Prosecutors charge five people in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife
Prosecutors are accusing members of a motorcycle club and a street gang of working together to kill an Indiana judge in hopes of derailing a domestic abuse trial
Suspect accused of shooting his 87-year-old grandmother dead in her wheelchair so she ‘didn’t have to worry’
Brian Davenport, 29, reportedly told investigators he wanted his grandmother to die ‘peacefully’
Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 death was a suicide
Colorado investigators say a review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S
