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CBC.ca
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.
Young B.C. woman found dead on Australia beach likely drowned, autopsy finds
The Canadian tourist who was found dead on a beach in Australia earlier this week surrounded by a pack of dingoes likely drowned, according to preliminary autopsy results.
Another woman accuses former head of Manitoba Inuit Association of sexual assault
Alexia Cousins says she has filed a sexual assault complaint with Iqaluit RCMP against Nastania Mullin, the former CEO of the Manitoba Inuit Association.
Carney gathers with cabinet for 2nd day to discuss sovereignty, trade after taking aim at Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are gathering for a second day in Quebec City as questions mount about whether a war of words with the U.S. will lead to a further fracturing of the bilateral relationship.
Union says federal public service job cuts are going to be 'like the Hunger Games'
As the federal government seeks to downsize the public service, civil servants are weighing buy-outs, early retirement packages and a process allowing them to trade jobs with someone exiting a position.
Chris Pratt's Mercy is absurdly stupid AI propaganda
Mercy tells a seemingly topical, cautionary tale about our own immediate future. But following a man put on trial by an AI judge, it's also idiotic and out of touch.
As the Gulf of St. Lawrence warms, whales are switching up the menu and may be sharing lunch
New Canadian research, using decades of samples from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, shows that as Arctic krill becomes scarce, fin and minke whales are eating more of the kinds of fish that humpback whales eat — but that they’re sharing these resources
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Toronto Star
Hudson's Bay landlords want $2.4 million to cover legal costs from Ruby Liu lease battle: docs
In court filings, the landlords say they should be entitled to recoup those costs because the fight was “wholly avoidable.”
Donald Trump revokes invitation for Canada to join his 'Board of Peace'
The U.S. president announced the decision in a short social media post late Thursday. The move comes as Trump’s administration has criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government following its trade agreement on canola and electric vehicles with China.
Polar vortex plunges Toronto and southern Ontario into deep freeze, posing frostbite risk
The wind chill will make brittle temperatures feel like -31 overnight on Friday, running the risk of frostbite, according to Environment Canada.
Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
The three-way talks come hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys.
School buses cancelled in Peel and Simcoe regions, multiple buses delayed in Toronto and other GTA boards
More than 150 schools in Peel Region and Simcoe County are affected by the cancellations.
Autopsy says dingoes likely didn't kill Canadian, but there were 'pre-mortem' bites
A spokesperson also said there was no evidence that any other person was involved in her death.
Why aren't snow tires mandatory in Ontario? Drivers debate the rules amid a harsh start to winter
Unlike all-season tires, which stiffen and lose traction in temperatures below about 7 C, winter tires remain flexible, providing better grip not just on snow and ice.
Inside this Toronto church bell tower, a century-old instrument is ringing out pop hits. And yes, they're taking requests
The carillon, unlike typical church bells, allows the playing of complex melodies — including “Golden,” the breakout anthem from the smash hit “KPop Demon Hunters.”
When an attachment to AI goes too far, help is just a chat room away
The hype around AI obscures real danger but The Human Line Project might be able to help.
‘It’s a disaster’: How Ontario’s new recycling system has left these Toronto residents holding the bag
Residents of Peel Region and other communities have been told that overflow recycling left beside bins in clear bags will not be collected after March 1.
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Globe and Mail
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 major parts of U.S. threatening catastrophic damage
More than 800 flights within, into, or out of the country were delayed or cancelled for the day
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.
Anti-immigration enforcement protest planned in Minnesota Friday despite dangerous cold
Mobilization was planned as the largest co-ordinated protest action to date, including a march in downtown Minneapolis
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
Ukraine, Russia to tackle key issue of territory during trilateral talks in UAE
Putin’s demand that Ukraine surrender the 20 per cent it still holds of the Donetsk region have proven a key stumbling block
Trump says he thinks Putin and Zelensky both ‘want to make a deal’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had a 'good meeting' with President Volodymyr Zelensky and believed both the Ukrainian leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin 'want to make a deal' to end the war in Ukraine.
After massacres in Darfur, another Sudan region faces famine and siege
Hunger is growing in three cities within the Kordofan region, as the Rapid Support Forces advances its offensive
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace
Move follows Carney’s absence from the first meeting of the board and a speech widely viewed as a rebuke of Trump’s global agenda
Trump 'engaged in criminal activity', Jack Smith tells Congress
Former U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who unsuccessfully prosecuted President Donald Trump, told a House of Representatives panel on Thursday that Trump was 'looking for ways to stay in power' following his defeat in the 2020 election as he confronted Republican criticisms of his investigation.
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Global News
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.”
Why some want an Estée Lauder boycott amid Trump’s Greenland threats
U.S.-based Estée Lauder is the flagship brand and parent company of Clinique, MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone London, Aveda and Tom Ford among dozens of others.
Ryanair CEO launches ‘Great Idiots’ seat sale aimed at Elon Musk amid feud
Their feud took off after the U.S. billionaire called O'Leary an 'utter idiot' for brushing off Starlink on Ryanair planes, as well as an offer to purchase the budget airline.
As Winter Olympics and Paralympics approach, will the planet be affected?
New research out of Canada is pitching ideas for how to make the Winter Olympics and Paralympics more resilient to climate change.
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New York Times
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.
5 Arrested in Shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and His Wife
Three people from Indiana and two from Kentucky are in custody, officials said. The judge, Steven Meyer, and his wife were injured but are recovering.
D.H.S. Cited Foreign Students’ Writings and Protests Before Their Arrests
Documents unsealed by a federal judge on Thursday include dossiers that investigators prepared on pro-Palestinian student activists before they were targeted for deportation.
Minneapolis Reveals Where Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Going
Caitlin Dickerson, an immigration reporter, explains the different pieces of Trump’s deportation machine.
Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’
The president appeared to be lashing out in response to stark, high-profile remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada that rejected Mr. Trump’s efforts to dismantle the international order.
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.
Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.
Democrats Seek Maxwell Prison Visit, Citing Preferential Treatment
House Democrats told the attorney general that more than a dozen whistle-blowers had come forward with reports of Ghislaine Maxwell receiving perks in prison.
Days Before His Suicide, Hemingway’s Hopeful Note to Sister Immaculata
In 1961, the author inscribed a book for the sister, a nurse who cared for him at the Mayo Clinic. Her copy of “The Old Man and the Sea” is being donated to the Nobel Museum.
A Big Storm
We explain what you can expect in the winter weather this week.
The Trump Crackup
Events are being propelled by one man’s damaged psyche.
CNBC
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 if 1.5 gigawatts by the end of 2028.
European markets edge lower; Ericsson pops 9% after fourth-quarter profit beat
European stocks traded lower Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a "framework" agreement had been reached over Greenland.
Shares of CSG, one of the world’s fastest-growing defense firms, jump 30% on debut
Shares of Czech-based defense firm Czechoslovak Group (CSG) soared over 30% on its stock market debut on Friday.
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.
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.
Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising
Private credit is expected to grow from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to an estimated $4.9 trillion by 2029. Wall Street is starting to raise alarms about the risks.
Nvidia’s Huang to visit China as AI chip sales stall
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans to visit China ahead of the mid-February Lunar New Year, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Trump signed his Gaza 'Board of Peace' into being. Here's who's on it — and who isn't
European nations did not attend Trump's "Board of Peace," signing at the World Economic Forum in Davis, Switzerland.
Washington Post
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.
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace after Davos spat
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.
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.
Zelensky aims a blistering speech at Europe after meeting with Trump
President Trump and White House envoy Steve Witkoff have said a deal to resolve nearly four years of war between Russia and Ukraine is close.
BBC
Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
Philip Young admitted a number of offences, which allegedly cover a 13-year period.
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.
Baby suffered more than 40 fractures before death, jury told
Sean Jefferson and Amy Leigh Clarke deny murdering their five-week-old baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson.
Scottish government facing legal action over failure to hand over Sturgeon inquiry files
The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents.
Arsenal's Nwaneri joins Marseille on loan
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri joins French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season.
'A big blow' - Grealish has stress fracture
There is no timescale on on-loan Everton winger Jack Grealish's recovery from a stress fracture in his foot, says manager David Moyes.
Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight
Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.
What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.
Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP
Some of Sir Keir Starmer's allies say they will try to stop Burnham from standing in a by-election.
Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral
Fashion and film stars gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of the fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
The Independent
I spent six months with Nato troops in Afghanistan – Trump’s wrong; they were the front line
World affairs editor Sam Kiley spent six months alongside 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand where British and US forces put their lives on the line daily to keep each other safe
Winter storm live updates: 30 states issue warnings as snow and ice threaten travel and force school closures
Several states face at least 12 inches of snow as the storm barrels across the country
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, K-pop and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2026 Grammys
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammys nominee pack, but Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and others are vying for their moment in the spotlight
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Peace talks between Kyiv, Moscow and US begin in Abu Dhabi
Zelensky said talks will focus on the status of the eastern Donbas region
Investigation launched into two baby deaths in Europe amid milk formula recall
Nestlé and Lactalis recalled batches of infant milk due to possible contamination with cereulide
Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center appearances
Renée Fleming is withdrawing from two May appearances at the Kennedy Center
What is the Fourth Amendment and is ICE violating it entering homes without warrants?
Since the beginning of the republic, it has been uncontested that in order to invade someone’s home, you need to have a warrant that was considered, and signed off on, by a judicial officer
Former councillor admits drugging and raping ex-wife for more than 10 years
Philip Young, 49, subjected his ex-wife Joanne - who has waived her right to anonymity - to years of sexual abuse
Experts issue warning over this popular winter supplement
Does the ‘sunshine vitamin’ have a dark side? Here’s what you need to know
Fears grow that Trump will strike Iran after US moves ‘armada’ to Middle East
US military assets moved closer to Middle East while president promised response that would make June attacks ‘look like peanuts’
