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CBC.ca
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dead at 85
Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on its website.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Canadian Press male athlete of the year for 2nd time
There's no debating it: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the best years an athlete could have.Gilgeous-Alexander was named The Canadian Press' Male Athlete of the Year on Saturday, easily winning the award for the second time in his career.
Heavy snow, high winds continue to batter parts of N.L.
It’s another stormy day for much of Newfoundland and Labrador, with several areas under weather warnings.
Exotic pets growing in popularity — but owning one comes with challenges
Calgary is cementing itself as one of Canada's top exotic pet hot spots, according to hobbyists, but reptiles and arachnids still have a PR issue.
How the N.W.T.'s polar bear licence plate became a 'holy grail' for collectors
The Northwest Territories adopted its polar bear-shaped licence plate in 1970 for the territory’s centennial year. Over 50 years later, the unique plate is still coveted by collectors around the world.
Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal to end weeks of border fighting
Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. It took effect at noon local time.
At-sea observer program for Atlantic Canada’s fisheries is ‘broken,’ advocates say
Advocates say the observer program for Atlantic Canada’s fisheries is "broken," with many fisheries failing to meet required levels for monitoring by at-sea observers.
Test your Canadian politics knowledge with The House's 2025 year-end quiz
See how you measure up by following along with 40 of this year's questions below, as prepared by quizmaster Emma Godmere.
IN PHOTOS | 2025's top Canadian images
There was no shortage of top Canadian newsmakers in 2025. Here's a look at this year's 100 memorable moments by CBC photographers, videographers and others.
World Cup tickets in Toronto are expensive to begin with. Ontario's resale regulations don't help
With tickets to next year's six World Cup games in Toronto selling out as quickly as they're released, the only option for most soccer fans is the resale market. But a 2019 decision by the Ontario government has allowed tickets to those matches, and other major events, to go sky high.
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Toronto Star
Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks
Dozens of people, including a two-week-old infant, have died from hypothermia or after weather-related collapses of war-damaged homes, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
The Raptors' mail-in effort against the Wizards was inexcusable. It also gives them an opportunity
How the Raptors bounce back from a mail-in effort against the Wizards will be interesting and speak volumes about the collective mental intensity of the group.
One critically hurt after three-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby
Police responded to the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 between Thickson Road and Stevenson Road on Saturday morning.
Alberta government orders review after man dies in ER while waiting for a doctor
Prashanth Sreekumar, 44, was experiencing chest pain. He died after allegedly waiting nearly eight hours to see a doctor at the ER.
Head of the Piano Piano restaurant empire shares nine Toronto spots he’s obsessed with — and the only panettone he’ll eat
Victor Barry highlights the Toronto spots he visits most, from casual takeout to fine dining.
RCMP say Haitian migrants were intercepted on Christmas in Quebec near border
Eight of the 19 people were taken to hospital. According to the RCMP, six of them required treatment for frostbite.
Finch West LRT snarled by winter storm-related 'switch issues' on Boxing Day, TTC says
The recently launched transit line faced a number of disruptions Friday during the first major snowstorm since its opening.
No Lotto Max jackpot winner yet as $80-million prize rolls over to last draw of 2025
The Boxing Day draw saw the main prize go unclaimed for a fifth straight time.
Toronto digs out after messy winter storm of snow and ice blankets region on Boxing Day
A special weather statement from Environment Canada ended just before 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 26, which brought significant snow and ice to the GTA.
Our food reporter hit the Finch West LRT. These five restaurant gems make the trip worth it
From $11 bone-in jerk chicken to charcoal-grilled kebabs, these local staples turn a frustrated commute into a global food crawl.
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Globe and Mail
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
Storm snarls U.S. travel across Northeast and Great Lakes, cancelling flights
Skies and roads now clearing but at least 1,500 flights were disrupted Friday during the busy holiday season
Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
Deal calls for a halt in military movements and airspace violation for military purposes
UN human rights worker Danielle Bell on a career in conflict zones, from Iraq to Ukraine
Bell, who grew up on Vancouver Island, now leads the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine
Dedicated to exposing the Mafia’s toxic waste dumping, this Italian priest needs 24/7 protection
Maurizio Patriciello has been threatened by the Camorra for speaking out against illegal dumping of industrial chemicals on farmland
Cambodia reports Thai air strikes as the nations hold peace talks
Long-standing competing claims of territory are the root of tensions that broke into open combat between the countries in late July
Russia attacks Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials say
Air defences were in operation and missiles deployed over the city, Ukrainian military says
California expects more rain ahead of drier weekend
Storm-hit Southern California was at risk on Friday of more floods, hampering millions of motorists traveling after Christmas, but the National Weather Service predicts a drier weekend.
California’s intense winter storm triggers floods and mudslides
Firefighters rescued over 100 people, with one helicopter pulling 21 from stranded cars, officials said
On the world stage, Trump plays up both diplomacy and military might
The U.S.’s actions in Nigeria, Venezuela and Iran suggest the administration’s America First rhetoric has fallen by the wayside
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Global News
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.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
More than a dozen Epstein-related files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s website within a day, with no explanation, raising transparency concerns.
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New York Times
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump’s Venezuela Campaign
New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela.
Trump Pursues His Legacy One Name at a Time
In attaching his name to buildings and programs while still president, Donald Trump is walking a path paved by conquerors and autocrats.
A Second Lawsuit Accuses Tyler Perry of Sexual Assault
Mario Rodriguez, who had a role in one of Mr. Perry’s films, sued him on Thursday, months after another actor filed a similar lawsuit.
Hundreds of Flights Canceled at New York Airports, Even With a Few Inches of Snow
To avoid the ripple effects of real-time adjustments to what was predicted to be up to nine inches of snow, the major airlines said they pre-emptively canceled flights.
Russia Pummels Kyiv Before Trump-Zelensky Meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that the assault with hundreds of drones and missiles, lasting nearly 10 hours, showed that Moscow was not serious about peace.
Sal Khan: A.I. Will Displace Workers at a Scale Many Don’t Realize
Companies benefiting from A.I. should donate a small percentage of their profits to retrain the workers the tech will displace.
It’s Time to Give the Ovary Some More Respect
Recent research highlights that for fertility and aging, the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.
Trump’s Second-Term Promises: What He’s Done So Far on Immigration, Trade, DEI and More
President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system.
A Dancing Dictator and Bankers in Chains: The Other Venezuela Blockade
A crisis more than a century ago involved U.S. aims to assert military supremacy, a hard-partying dictator and frictions among the great powers.
Park Chan-wook and the Funny Thing About Stomach-Churning Horror
When American studios wouldn’t back his film about a laid-off manager committing gruesome murders, the director returned to Korea. Now he has a hit on his hands.
CNBC
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.
Nvidia-Groq deal is structured to keep 'fiction of competition alive,' analyst says
Groq's description of its Nvidia deal as a "non-exclusive licensing agreement" mimics other recent big AI transactions orchestrated by U.S. tech giants.
The 'Trump-class' battleship faces a large obstacle in its way: Reality
Even if it were technically feasible, the cost of building the battleship would be prohibitive.
Oracle shares on pace for worst quarter since 2001 as new CEOs face concerns about AI build-out
Investors want to know if Oracle, under new CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia, can pay for and deliver data centers packed with Nvidia chips for OpenAI.
Why buying Berkshire was Warren Buffett's biggest mistake
As Warren Buffett goes into his last week as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, a 2010 CNBC video clip has him explaining why buying the company was his biggest mistake.
Google is rolling out a new feature allowing users to change their Gmail address
Google says it is rolling out a feature that lets users change their Gmail addresses in a long-requested update to their email policy.
Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in its largest deal on record
Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring assets from 9-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.
Washington Post
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.
Zelensky says he will meet Trump soon, citing progress in peace plan
The Sunday meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will probably reject the plan.
With airstrike in Nigeria, Trump inserts U.S. into long-running turmoil
While Trump has said he acted to protect Christians, analysts report that violence, particularly by Islamist militants, has targeted Christians and Muslims.
Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills at least eight people
Syrian authorities did not identify a perpetrator in the blast, which occurred in an area of Homs where most residents belong to the Alawite religious minority.
New Egyptian museum brings fresh pressure for return of Nefertiti’s bust
One of Egypt’s most famous and beautiful artifacts lies in a Berlin museum, and the calls for its return have received a renewed push with the opening of a new museum.
She spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leave.
Displaced seven times, Diana Shams intended to return to her home, which survived years of war in Gaza only to be destroyed in the final hours before the ceasefire.
BBC
Villa have been here before - but are they really in title race?
Aston Villa have been here before and fallen away - but they must now be taken seriously as title contenders, writes Phil McNulty.
Attack on Kyiv shows 'Russia doesn't want peace', Zelensky says
The 10-hour missile and drone barrage directed at Ukraine's capital killed two people and left 32 injured, local authorities say.
'He just needed more time' - Wirtz finally breaks Liverpool duck
Florian Wirtz finally scores his first goal for Liverpool in Saturday's win over Wolves - and shows he adapting to "the hardest league in the world".
Arsenal in 'survival' mode as 'sensational' Raya save keeps them top
David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.
Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue
Drummer Chuck Redd reportedly called off his Christmas Eve performance after a vote by the board to rename the site.
'Such an easy game to ref' - Dyche 'stunned' by 'bizarre' VAR calls
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche is critical of the officials over some "bizarre" decisions in his side's late 2-1 defeat by Manchester City.
Man arrested over murder of boy, 15, after manhunt
Abdel Dedour , 22, was arrested along with four others at an address in north-west London, police say.
Rail users hit by change to peak time ticketing
Conservative MP for Reigate Rebecca Paul says the new rules are "more expensive and confusing".
Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty
The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot at Bath Abbey.
Diogo Jota's children lead tributes before Liverpool v Wolves
Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.
The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Kyiv strikes are Putin’s ‘answer to peace’ ahead of Trump talks
Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with Donald Trump on Sunday for key peace talks
Thousands of flights delayed or canceled as snow sweeps Northeast
Airlines preemptively cancel flights to avoid cascading scheduling problems at airports
Paramedic struck off after lie about sick sister exposed by Facebook photos
Natalie Twomey fabricated a family illness to get a day off work
Kentucky cops find 55 pounds of gift-wrapped meth in Christmas drug bust
‘No amount of festive wrapping can disguise the harm these drugs inflict on families and communities,’ police said
Ex-cop arrested for holding six-year-old child underwater in pool in revenge for dunking her own son
Tiffany Lee Griffith, 36, was once a school resource officer who spoke out against bullying
Key details about latest Ukraine peace deal – and the main hurdles Russia keeps putting in the way
Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes the peace plan is ‘90 per cent’ ready
Fire rips through historic waterfront of Portland, Maine, sinking a boat and destroying buildings
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries but no members of the public were injured, officials said
Midwives call for limits on ‘dangerously long’ working hours putting mothers and babies at risk
14,000 sign petition calling for legal restrictions on midwives’ working hours
Suspect arrested after CVS worker stabbed to death at Long Island store on Christmas Day
Edeedson Cine’s family said he wasn’t supposed to work on Christmas but had picked up an extra shift
Southern California records its wettest Christmas Eve and Day ever
At least three people were killed due to storm-related incidents this week
