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CBC.ca
Alanis Morissette, Taylor Swift, Kiss to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss’s Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Tricky Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
Alberta recall campaigners' cold, hard road to collect signatures to oust MLAs
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides' recall bid got 6,500 signatures, but was still far short of its goal. Other MLA recalls appear to be struggling even more than that.
3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on car in central Gaza, health officials say
Israeli fire killed 11 Palestinians, including two boys and three journalists, in Gaza on Wednesday, local medics said, and the Israeli military said it had "eliminated" a Palestinian militant who posed a threat to soldiers.
In wake of new energy pact, could China invest in West Coast pipeline?
Analysts say an energy deal between Canada and China signals a reset in a relationship that had largely stalled following years of tension. Could it impact Canada's plans to pursue a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest B.C. coast?
Canada's Mboko advances to 3rd round at Australian Open
Victoria Mboko of Toronto punched her ticket to the third round of women's singles at the Australian Open on Wednesday in Melbourne with a 6-4, 6-3 win over American Caty McNally.
Families want Canadian provinces to end MAID opt-out policy for faith-based hospitals
As families fight to avoid forced patient transfers from faith-based hospitals that refuse to perform medical assistance in dying (MAID), an advocacy group says there are more than 100 forced transfers a year across Canada.
Man who assassinated former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe gets life in prison
A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment on Wednesday.
Public consultations into high-speed rail begin today. Your questions answered
Public consultations on the proposed high-speed rail line begin Wednesday in Ottawa and Montreal.
Dalhousie University strips Buffy Sainte-Marie of honorary degree
Dalhousie University has revoked Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary degree after her claims to Indigenous identity were the subject of a 2023 CBC News investigation, and a formal request from a medical student who raised concerns about the harms in keeping the honour.
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Toronto Star
Toronto and Hamilton-area new condo sales in 2025 were the lowest in 35 years, says Urbanation
Last year also saw more than twice as many condo projects cancelled than in 2024, according to the new report.
Former Olympic boxer and Hells Angel Phil (Crazy) Boudreault dead at 50
The cause of death was not immediately known, but he suffered from infections after he was shot several times in April 2016.
Trump says 'Canada lives because of the United States' during speech in Davos, says he won’t use military force in Greenland
The American leader said that, despite the strong words condemning the new world order, Canada is totally dependent on America and 'not grateful.'
Ontario privatized recycler's move to stop picking up extra bags outside blue bins under review: 'It looks pretty Mickey Mouse'
Circular Materials' decision appears to contravene the regulations under which the province launched a transition to privatized recycling.
Israeli fire kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, local hospital officials say
The bodies of two journalists were taken to the Shifa hospital in Gaza City, while the third body was taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital.
Mark Carney's Davos speech is a ‘manifesto of free people.’ Here's what else the world is saying
Carney’s keynote address to the gathering of business and political leaders was heard widely as a cri de coeur at a turbulent time in global politics.
GFL Environmental moves executive headquarters from Ontario to Miami Beach, Fla.
GFL founder and chief executive Patrick Dovigi says the change broadens the company's eligibility for participation in U.S. equity indexes.
School bus delays in Toronto, York and Peel as GTA braces for another dumping of snow
Schools in Toronto are facing the most delays Wednesday morning, with 34 buses not running on schedule.
Snowfall warning in effect for Toronto, other parts of GTA along with bitter cold Wednesday
The alert from Environment Canada calls for nearly 10 centimetres of snow Wednesday with poor visibility in heavy and blowing snow.
Conservatives are divided over their path forward, poll suggests
New research shows there are deep divides between Conservative supporters and the rest of the country — a finding Tory grassroots will grapple with when they gather at their party’s national convention in Calgary next week.
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Globe and Mail
Trump says he 'won't use force' to take Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out the use of force in his bid to control Greenland on Wednesday, but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the Danish territory.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s bid to oust Fed’s Lisa Cook
Case tests how far the court may be willing to go to preserve the central bank’s independence
Trump calls out Carney, says Canada ‘lives because of the United States’ in Davos speech
President renews his demand for Denmark to allow the U.S. to annex Greenland, but says he won’t use military force
‘Canada lives because of the United States,’ Trump tells Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump takes aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney in a speech at Davos, saying 'Canada lives because of the United States,' a day after Mr. Carney warmed the forum that a U.S.-led rules-based international order is over.
House Republicans begin contempt of Congress measures against Clintons over Epstein probe
Proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the DOJ that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison
Prince Harry testifies in privacy battle against the Daily Mail
Case centres on 14 articles his legal team says were the product of unlawful information gathering, including by hacking voicemail messages
Western allies remain cautious about Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza
Norway and Sweden said they would not be joining the board at this stage, following in the footsteps of France
Trump says UN should continue despite his ‘Board of Peace’ plans
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday 'you've got to let the UN continue' when asked whether his planned 'Board of Peace' could replace the world body.
Markets steady after Trump rules out using military force to take control of Greenland
European equity markets rose slightly after concerns about a new trade war triggered a sharp sell-off early in the week
Trump vows to reach a deal with NATO on Greenland
The United States and NATO will come to an agreement on the future of Greenland that will satisfy both sides, U.S. President Donald Trump told a press conference on Tuesday, while members of his administration said the U.S. could impose tariffs on the Europeans if they don't agree to his demands.
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Global News
Prince Harry takes stand, denies having ‘leaky’ social circle in Daily Mail trial
Prince Harry tried to explain what it’s like living under what he called '24-hour surveillance' before the judge intervened and told him not to argue with the defence lawyer.
Wall Street rebounds after Trump says ‘I won’t use force’ on Greenland
The U.S. stock market is bouncing back from its worst day since October, though some signs of fear remain Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s desire to take Greenland.
Trump says Canada ‘lives’ because of U.S.: ‘Remember that, Mark’
The comments about Canada were made in the context of Trump's continued push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark which he says the U.S. needs.
‘That’s our territory,’ Trump says as he vows again to acquire Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump's speech comes a day after world leaders and allies of the U.S. repudiated his expansionist threats to annex Greenland.
Trump says ‘you’ll find out’ when asked how far he’ll go to take Greenland
Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out military action to take over Greenland, a move that polls suggest a large majority of Americans do not support.
Danish lawmaker cut off after telling Trump to ‘f–k off’ — again — over Greenland
'Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It is an integrated country. It is not for sale,' said politician Anders Vistisen last January.
Calgary police charge man accused of illegally fleeing Canada with his son
A 62-year-old man has been charged with parental child abduction after being arrested in Mauritius, more than two years after he is accused of fleeing Canada with his son.
4 shark attacks in 2 days prompt dozens of Australia beach closures
The beach closures come at the height of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, a time when beaches across Australia are typically busy with locals and visitors.
‘She’s our only baby’: Mother of teen found dead on Australian beach speaks out
Police were called to the beach, north of the Maheno Shipwreck, to reports of an unresponsive woman, Queensland authorities said in a statement.
Danish pension fund to ditch U.S. Treasuries, says Greenland not the cause
AkademikerPension said the decision was due to 'poor U.S. government finances' and not intended as a political statement linked to the rift between Denmark and the United States.
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New York Times
Michele Tafoya Announces Senate Run in Minnesota
Ms. Tafoya, once a sideline reporter for N.F.L. games, has more recently turned her focus to Republican politics. She is seeking an open seat now held by a Democrat.
Widespread Winter Storm Is Forecast to Bring Heavy Snow to Central and Eastern US
People across a large section of the central and eastern United States are facing predictions for heavy snow and ice starting Friday.
Mediaite Starts a Newsletter to Summarize Media Newsletters
A new daily email from Mediaite intends to cut through the cacophony of online media news.
Majority of Latin Americans Endorsed Trump’s Intervention In Venezuela, Polls Show
Several polls show that a majority of Latin Americans who were questioned endorsed the intervention, suggesting a shift, at least for now, from ideology to pragmatism.
Prince Harry Gives Emotional Testimony About Effects of U.K. News Coverage
Harry said in court that reading articles about him published by Associated Newspapers, which he has accused of acting unlawfully, had been “traumatic.”
Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
After Maduro’s Last Dance, a New Rhythm Goes Viral in Venezuela
For years, Nicolás Maduro and his movement used song and dance to rally support. Now, millions of Venezuelans are dancing to a different political tune.
ChongLy Scott Thao, Hmong Immigrant and U.S. Citizen, Arrested by ICE
A Hmong immigrant, who is a U.S. citizen, was released after being questioned for an hour. Federal officials said they had been seeking sex offenders.
Halligan Leaves as U.S. Attorney After Mounting Pressure From Judges
For weeks, judges have pressed Ms. Halligan to explain why she continues to identify herself in court filings as the U.S. attorney, despite a ruling in November that she was unlawfully appointed to the job.
Investigations and a Billion-Dollar ‘Shakedown’: How Trump Targeted Higher Education
Donald J. Trump has unleashed the power of the presidency against American colleges, with mixed results.
CNBC
Trump calls for 'immediate negotiations' on Greenland, but rules out using force
President Donald Trump called for "immediate negotiations" with Denmark to "discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States."
10-year Treasury yield moves lower as investors monitor escalating trade tensions
The 10-year Treasury yield was relatively unchanged on Wednesday following Tuesday's flight from U.S. assets.
European lawmakers suspend U.S. trade deal amid Greenland tariff tensions
EU lawmakers have suspended the approval of the U.S.-EU trade agreement over President Trump's Greenland-related tariff threats.
Trump tells world leaders: Europe is not heading in the right direction
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some areas of Europe are no longer recognizable — and "not in a positive way."
How Greenland went from backburner issue to geopolitical flashpoint in just 2 weeks
CNBC takes a look at how diplomatic tensions over Greenland have reached a crisis point.
Crypto markets 'will reach an all-time high' this year, says Ripple CEO
Interest in crypto from large financial institutions is not priced into the market according to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain company Ripple told CNBC.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI robotics is a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity for Europe
Europe's industrial base sets it up well to lead in the physical AI space, Huang told WEF
European stocks extend losses as trade war fears send jitters through markets
European stocks moved lower on Wednesday, as the prospect of a U.S.-Europe trade war continues to weigh on investor sentiment.
Scott Bessent says U.S. is unconcerned by Treasury sell-off over Greenland, calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’
U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessant addressed reporters at a news conference at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Putin meeting set for Thursday, Witkoff says, with Ukraine 'land deals' on the table
A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Thursday with "land deals" over Ukraine on the table, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said.
Washington Post
Elon Musk’s latest feud is a mudslinging match with a budget airline
The billionaire has been trading online barbs for days with Ryanair in a spat that started over the airline’s refusal to install Starlink. Ryanair has been leaning into it.
Trump takes aim at Canada after Carney’s Davos speech
Mark Carney said middle powers such as Canada could build a new order in an era of unfettered great powers, without directly mentioning Trump or the U.S.
Immigration visas for people from these 75 countries are paused
The indefinite pause on issuing immigrant visas, announced by Trump last week, will turn away almost half of all legal immigrants over the next year, experts say.
Prince Harry takes the stand in privacy fight against Daily Mail publisher
During rare court testimony by a British royal, Harry refuted suggestions that reporters obtained information legally by being part of his circle of friends.
Denmark fought alongside the U.S. Now, Trump is threatening it over Greenland.
Denmark was a committed partner to the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan, deploying thousands of troops, and made early contributions to the invasion of Iraq.
How Egypt is reviving the Suez Canal after maritime attacks sank traffic
Attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea scared off much of the shipping that used the Suez Canal, depriving Egypt’s ailing economy of vital revenue.
In prudish China, men are detained after posts about ‘gay pandas’
The detentions come amid a broader crackdown on gay rights in recent years, with Chinese authorities shutting down gay dating apps and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
At Davos, a European backlash to Trump
The surreal clamor over Greenland provoked by Trump has shadowed proceedings in Davos, heightening fears of an emerging rupture between the U.S. and Europe.
Trump’s Greenland crusade pushes European allies to a breaking point
President Donald Trump’s ultimatum — give up Greenland or face a trade war — has convinced some European officials that retaliation, rather than conciliation, is the answer.
Killer of Japanese leader Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison
Tetsuya Yamagami pleaded guilty to shooting the former prime minister with a homemade gun in 2022, an act he tied to struggles with the Unification Church.
BBC
Woman guilty of keeping slave for more than 20 years
The victim was force-fed bleach and cleaning products by Mandy Wixon.
I will not yield to Trump's pressure on Greenland, says PM
Sir Keir says President Trump criticised the UK's Chagos Islands deal in order to exert pressure on the PM.
Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
She has been a judge on Channel 4's baking competition alongside Paul Hollywood since 2017.
Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large
Japan restarts a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after the Fukushima meltdown.
Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace
Israel is the latest country to publicly accept an invitation to Trump's new organisation, joining Albania, Bahran, Hungary, Morocco and the UAE.
Trump says he won't use 'excessive force' to get Greenland
US President Donald Trump said he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Israel postpones demolition of Palestinian children's football pitch
An international campaign to save the pitch in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem appears to have forced the authorities to reconsider.
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence group warns
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.
Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?
Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.
Henderson out of Ireland squad as Doak included
Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland's 37-strong squad for the Six Nations but Nathan Doak and Edwin Edogbo are included.
The Independent
Prince William to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia after request from Keir Starmer
Kensington Palace said the trip comes as the UK and Saudi Arabia near a century of diplomatic relations in 2027
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell to sit for deposition with Congress next month
House lawmakers issue subpoena, but can’t force Maxwell to drop Fifth Amendment protections
‘I’ve spent almost 20 years in prison for robbing £20. Now the UK wants to deport me to a country I’ve never called home’
Exclusive: IPP prisoner Sheldon Coore, 47, says he is being punished ‘twice and thrice and even tenfold’
The biggest snowstorm of the season is set to wallop the US and drop at least 3 inches of snow across 2,000 miles
Some areas may see up to 12 inches of snow
Tearful Prince Harry says media attacks have made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’
An emotional Prince Harry appeared to choke up in court as he referenced media attacks upon his wife, Meghan Markle, claiming: “They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery, my Lord.”
ADHD in childhood can increase the risk of physical health problems later in life
Around 3 million people in the UK have ADHD affecting how they focus their attention
Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet
Handprints on the walls of Indonesian caves may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back at least 67,800 years
Trump team accused of lowering the value of a human life from millions to ‘zero’ dollars: report
For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefit costs associated with reducing air pollution by setting limits on two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants. That is no longer the case
Trump mocks Macron’s aviator sunglasses during Davos speech: ‘What the hell happened?’
French president drew attention for wearing pair of blue aviators while addressing delegates on Tuesday
Dozens of body parts are found after Pakistan's shopping plaza fire
Officials in Pakistan have discovered body parts thought to belong to over a dozen people in a Karachi shopping plaza after a devastating weekend fire
