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CBC.ca
Cross Country Checkup: What was the most important news story of 2025?
Susan Ormiston, Paul Hunter and Aaron Wherry join guest host David Common for our year-end Reporters' Notebook. Checkup wants to hear: What was the most important news story of 2025? Which one didn't get enough attention?
Pilot killed, another injured after helicopters collide midair in New Jersey, officials say
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport. Only the pilots were on board each aircraft.
Halifax video game workers form first Ubisoft union in North America
About 60 workers in Halifax office voted in favour of unionizing amid concerns about AI and industry-wide layoffs.
Saint John woman recovering after moose kicked her in the head during collision with car
Family of Courtney Deveau, 28, says her recovery from traumatic brain injury may take months.
Toronto under rainfall warning, Environment Canada says
Toronto could see between 20 and 40 millimetres of rain Sunday afternoon, Environment Canada says.
Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema turned animal rights activist, dead at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s actress who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later an animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.
Does investing locally matter to Canadians amid tariff war?
A Vancouver-based company hopes Canadians look to keep some of their investment dollars local and create an impact — even as the trend of investment dollars flowing south of the border looks set to continue into 2026.
2 dead, 3 people taken to hospital after Charlottetown apartment fire
Two people are dead and three people have been taken to hospital after an early morning fire at a Charlottetown apartment building. The condition of the three people taken to hospital is unclear.
Wintry weather warnings issued for parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Environment Canada has issued yellow warnings for wintry conditions in parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Before robbing trains in the States, the Sundance Kid was a cowboy in Alberta
Harry Longabaugh — better known as the Sundance Kid — is perhaps most famous for his daring bank and train robberies as part of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch. But the American outlaw’s short stint as a cowboy and businessman in southern Alberta is a lesser-known chapter of Wild West history.
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Toronto Star
Friends mourn student who died in daylight shooting near U of T Scarborough: 'He was a good guy'
Avasthi, 20, was killed on Dec. 23 in a broad daylight shooting near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, causing a shock wave of grief.
French actor Brigitte Bardot remembered in Canada for fighting seal hunt
Bardot died Sunday at the age of 91. She was an animal rights activist and a vocal opponent of Canada's seal hunt.
The top 2025 Toronto food stories, from our 'alt' Michelin guide to why chefs are obsessed with Swiss Chalet
Whether it’s $5 avocado toast at Queen’s Park or the city's champion Jamaican patty, here are the plates and people that defined the year in Toronto.
Quebec man dead after being found in rip current off Florida beach
MONTREAL - A 44-year-old Quebec man is dead after being pulled from the water off a Florida beach northeast of Orlando.
Blue Jays named The Canadian Press team of the year after deep playoff run
TORONTO - A feeling of uncertainty hung in the air at training camp last February when the Toronto Blue Jays began preparations for the 2025 campaign.
Freezing rain and strong winds in Toronto-area pose risk of 'localized flooding,' outages
Parts of Hwy. 400 were closed Sunday afternoon due to "icy conditions and multiple collisions," Ontario Provincial Police said.
Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting
At least 12 people, including a 2-week-old infant, have died since Dec. 13 from hypothermia or weather-related collapses of war-damaged homes, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Durham police make 64 arrests, lay 155 charges in retail theft crackdown
Police say 17 of the arrests were related to LCBO thefts, which resulted in 32 charges.
Secret report details frenzied planning for Raptors' disastrous championship parade
After the Raptors parade in 2019, it left serious doubts about Toronto's ability to fete our sports heroes in world class style.
See attractions, get attracted: This is one way Canada is trying to help new immigrants decide to stay
The Canoo app gives newcomers and new citizens free access to more than 1,400 cultural attractions and national parks to make exploring easier.
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Globe and Mail
One dead, one injured after helicopters collide in New Jersey
At least one person is dead and another is injured on Sunday after two helicopters collided mid-air before crashing to the ground, in Hammonton, New Jersey, according to authorities.
One dead, one injured in New Jersey helicopter crash, officials say
Police and fire crews extinguished flames that engulfed one of the helicopters, Hammonton police say
Polls open in Kosovo for parliamentary election
Sunday's ballot was scheduled after Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s governing Self-Determination party repeatedly failed to form a government despite winning the most votes at a Feb. 9 election.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party wins Kosovo election, preliminary results show
Kurti’s Vetevendosje, or Self-Determination, party won nearly 50 per cent of the ballots
Brigitte Bardot, French screen siren turned animal-rights activist, dies at 91
Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, her foundation says
Trump says leaders want end to Russia-Ukraine war at peace talk meeting with Zelensky
Ukrainian leader says he would discuss issues of territorial concessions with the U.S. President, which have so far been a red line for his country
Hundreds in Tel Aviv demand an investigation into the Oct. 7 attacks
At an anti-government rally on Saturday, Israeli protesters call on Netanyahu to begin an inquiry into Oct. 7, 2023.
Polls open in Myanmar for first election in 5 years
Critics argue the results will lack legitimacy due to limits on freedom of speech and an atmosphere of repression
Canada pledges additional 2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine
Aid comes as Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones on Saturday, killing at least one person and wounding 27.
Taiwan shook by 7.0-magnitude earthquake, no major damage reported
The quake was felt across the island and rattled buildings in the capital Taipei
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Global News
Trump says Ukraine, Russia want war to end as he welcomes Zelenskyy for talks
Zelenskyy said he will raise “territorial issues” as Moscow and Kyiv remain fiercely at odds over the fate of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
Indonesian rescuers search for a Spanish coach and 3 children after tour boat sinks
Indonesian rescuers searched near Komodo National Park after a tour boat sank, leaving a Spanish soccer coach and three children missing amid rough seas and poor visibility.
Nigerians react after U.S. airstrikes targeting alleged Islamic State camp
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the U.S had launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.
Zelenskyy speaks with Carney ahead of meeting Trump in Florida this weekend
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says he’s open to a free economic zone in Ukraine’s east
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland.
EU warns of action after U.S. bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
The Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion
The two officers, as well as another person standing nearby, died from their injuries.
Donald Trump says U.S. ‘has to have’ Greenland for ‘national security’
Trump said he named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry special envoy appointed to Greenland to 'lead the charge.'
Car bomb kills Russian general Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died from his injuries.
Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attack
Thousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.
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New York Times
The Status of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.
Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’
Blizzard warnings were posted in the western part of the state. Whiteout conditions reduced visibility on the roads as numerous crashes were reported.
What to Know About Colombia’s Role in the Global Drug Trade Amid Trump’s Feud With Petro
President Gustavo Petro is locked in a war of words with President Trump over Colombia’s major role in the global drug trade. The issue is complicated.
Pilot Is Dead After Helicopters Crash in New Jersey
Another pilot was in critical condition, according to the fire chief in Hammonton, N.J., where the crash took place.
Brigitte Bardot: A Life in Pictures
The movies made the French actress a star, but photography sealed her stardom.
Brigitte Bardot, French Movie Icon Who Renounced Stardom, Dies at 91
“And God Created Woman” made her a world-famous sex symbol in the 1950s. She later gave up acting to devote her life to animal welfare.
Opinionated Lists for an Overwhelming Year
As the year drew to a close, we reached out to Opinion columnists and contributors for personal lists.
Syrian Protests Over Lack of Security Leave 2 Dead
Days after a bombing at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area, members of the religious minority in Syria demonstrated for better protections.
Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data
Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice
The Oklahoma man had bought himself a Glock .45 handgun for Christmas and was shooting at an energy drink can when a woman nearby was fatally struck, officials said.
CNBC
Trump says ‘a lot closer’ to Ukraine peace deal after Zelenskyy meeting, though thorny issues remain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was scheduled to arrive at Mar-a-Lago in President Donald Trump's latest attempt to end the war with Russia.
Wall Street wrote off Palantir as too expensive. Retail investors can't get enough
The stock, which made its market debut in 2020, is an indisputable star of the retail investing world.
Top Wall Street analysts are confident about these 3 dividend-paying stocks
TipRanks discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Chevron and Darden Restaurants.
I've studied hundreds of highly successful kids: The No. 1 parenting trend that worries me—and what to do instead
"Never Enough" author Jennifer Breheny Wallace has spent seven years interviewing high-achieving kids and their families. She reveals the most popular but potentially harmful parenting trend—and what kids really need from their parents.
Forget Gen Z and Millennials — the over-50s ‘Silver Spenders’ are powering investment opportunities, including these stocks
The over-50s 'Silver Spenders' are an increasingly influential consumer demographic.
Play on or game over? A look back at 2025 for the video game industry
It has been a monumental year for the video game industry, marked by new devices and billion-dollar deals.
Psychology expert: The most emotionally intelligent couples do 3 things differently from everyone else
Relationship counselor Baya Voce shares the three key things emotionally intelligent couples do diffferently when they have disagreements.
Nearly 71% of women would help pay for their engagement ring: They may see a ring as 'proof of worthiness and desirability,' says expert
Though historically men have bought engagement rings, most women are now willing to contribute to the cost of the coveted piece of jewelry.
Europe is at a 'fork in the road' between AI competition and climate, fund managers say
As power-hungry infrastructure scales and demand for electricity surges, friction between competition and climate goals becomes harder to ignore.
One year on from the UK's grand AI plan: Has its infrastructure buildout been a success?
Hefty financial commitments from tech giants are positive signals, but big challenges remain for the U.K. to fulfil its ambitions.
Washington Post
Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone after talks as hurdles remain
The United States will help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks in January, and several sticking points still remain before a peace deal can be agreed to.
Skier glides down Mount Etna as volcano erupts in the background
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days. That hasn’t stopped visitors to Europe’s largest active volcano.
How Pan Am and Kodak turned into fashion brands, with a K-beauty glow-up
In South Korea, National Geographic and even Lockheed Martin are among the U.S. brands that have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines.
Brigitte Bardot, French femme fatale and cultural phenomenon, dies at 91
The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal-welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter.
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
Satellite images suggest China is growing the sites where it makes warheads, while also preparing to retaliate faster — signs of its nuclear ambitions.
Netanyahu’s ties with Trump to be tested amid differences ahead of visit
With the Israeli leader to visit Mar-a-Lago on Monday, his hawkishness on Gaza and other Middle East hotspots is butting up against Trump’s peacemaking efforts.
Russian attack pummels Kyiv as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the attacks make clear Russia does not want to end the war and that the world must do more to pressure Moscow.
Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes
The neighbors renewed a commitment to stop violent clashes along their border, after an October truce for which President Donald Trump claimed credit unraveled.
South Korea’s hottest new dance clubs open at 9 (a.m.)
In South Korea, notorious for its hard drinking culture, younger generations are increasingly opting for morning dance parties — powered by coffee, not alcohol.
The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go
In blowing up the vessel, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers.
BBC
Watch: Match of the Day
Highlights of Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland v Leeds.
Humphries survives scare to progress with Van Gerwen
World number two Luke Humphries sees off a spirited comeback from Germany's Gabriel Clemens to progress at the PDC World Championship, while Michael van Gerwen sets up a blockbuster clash with Gary Anderson.
Child dies in house fire with two others in hospital
One child has died at the scene of the "intense" house fire in Hamstreet, Kent Fire & Rescue says.
Uncertainty and lack of form - Palace's 'flat' end to historic year
After arguably the greatest year in the club's history, Crystal Palace will begin 2026 out of form and surrounded by an air of uncertainty.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap?
Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
'Remarkable' WW2 veteran dies aged 100
Tributes are paid to Douglas Baldwin, who fought in Normandy when he was 18 and mined coal as a PoW.
The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump warns of ‘thorny issues’ after crunch peace deal talks with Zelensky
President Trump said ‘a lot of progress had been made’ in talks at Mar-a-Lago in Florida
Trump hails ‘terrific’ Ukraine peace plan meeting with Zelensky and claims ‘a lot of progress’ made
US president Donald Trump said there were a few ‘thorny issues’ that remained
Public libraries in Illinois now required to store anti-opioid overdose medications after a series of near-deaths
State law goes into effect January 1
Body found in water close to where triathlete disappeared after suspected shark attack
Sharks congregate near the Monterey coast between October and January to feed on sea lions and seals
1 dead and 3 injured in Chicago after gunmen open fire on Lamborghini in post-Christmas streak of mass shootings
More than 400 mass shootings reported across US in 2025
Photos show Venezuelans celebrating Holy Innocents' Day
Hundreds of people in Caucagua in northern Venezuela took to the streets on Sunday for centuries-old festivities started by Afro-descended communities dedicated to cacao cultivation.
Child dies and another in hospital after Kent house fire
Emergency services were called to the ‘intense’ fire in the village of Hamstreet in Ashford on Sunday
Three inmates hijacked Lyft and kidnapped driver for 10 hours after escaping Georgia jail, FBI says
Female Lyft driver says she was held captive for up to 10 hours and faced threats of ‘being shot, raped, and tortured’
One dead and one injured after two helicopters collide mid-air in New Jersey
Only the pilots were aboard the helicopters at the time of the crash
Photos show Myanmar holding its first election since the military seized power
Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of the country’s general election Sunday. The polls are being held under military rule during a civil war. Critics argue the election is a facade to legitimize military control under the pretense of civilian rule.
