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CBC.ca
Toy loon becomes unofficial mascot for Canadian women's Olympic hockey team
A toy loon from a fan has become a mascot, or possibly a good luck charm, for Canada's women's hockey team at Milano Cortina 2026.
Canada has officially joined the EU's loans-for-weapons program
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada has now officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, which offers loans to member states to invest in defence capabilities.
Zelenskyy says U.S. too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions, ahead of Geneva peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced hope on Saturday that U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva next week would be substantive, but he said Ukraine was being asked "too often" to make concessions.
Russia is still waging war in Ukraine, but door opening for more of its athletes to compete
Twenty athletes from Russia and Belarus are competing at the Winter Olympics as neutral. Moscow has asked for its athletes to be fully reinstated in international competition, and sporting bodies are beginning to open the door to those once completely banned from participating.
Thousands march in massive Toronto rally in support of Iran protests
A major rally in North York Saturday is calling on the Canadian government to recognize Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as the leader of Iran’s democratic transition after anti-government protests erupted in Iran at the end of last year.
2 Toronto teachers on leave after racist social media messages discovered: School board
Two teachers have been put on leave from a North York high school, as the Toronto Catholic District School Board investigates an exchange of racist messages on a shared school program's social media account.
Why Tumbler Ridge is resilient
The town at the centre of a national tragedy has faced collapse and hardship but continues to persevere.
Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Kremlin with dart frog toxin, European nations say
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday.
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Toronto Star
Canadian Laurent Dubreuil was the 'best of the mortals' in men's Olympic 500 metres. And he's just fine with that
Dubreuil set an Olympic record before it was bested by young titans Jordan Stolz and Jenning de Boo. He wanted that medal.
Several thousands march in North York to support anti-government protests in Iran
Toronto police warned of "extreme traffic and transit delays,” with as many as 200,000 people expected to turn out on Saturday.
Winter Olympics 2026 live: Poulin scores historic goal, Canada wins to reach semifinal; Laurent Dubreuil wins speedskating bronze
Our live coverage will have everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Canada's curling controversy: Curler's wife harassed online, Switzerland latest team to complain after Olympics drama vs. Sweden
It all started when Marc Kennedy, part of Brad Jacobs' Canadian men's team, hurled F-bombs at opponent Oskar Eriksson after the Swede accused the Canadians of cheating on Friday.
I'm the former Michigan governor who negotiated the Gordie Howe bridge. Here's what Donald Trump gets wrong
The U.S. president has shared multiple dubious assertions about the bridge linking Windsor with Detroit. The facts tell a different story, writes Rick Snyder.
This successful director hasn't made a movie in 9 years. Will 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die' be his comeback?
Gore Verbinski's loopy sci-fi comedy stars Sam Rockwell as a time-travelling avenger.
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., students shouldn't expect a return to site of killings: district
A letter sent to families from the school district on Friday says further plans will be shared in the next week.
Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say
The U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said analysis of samples from Navalny, who died two years ago, “have conclusively confirmed the presence of epibatidine.”
They didn't speak each other's language. To fall in love, these Toronto couples had to find a new way to talk
Two couples with different mother tongues who communicate in a third language explain how love can flourish, even when words get in the way.
This made-in-Canada ‘psychopath test’ doesn’t work and has no place in courts, major study finds
“We should probably consider a complete moratorium on these types of assessments,” says U of T researcher Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen.
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Globe and Mail
Canada pushing for regime change in Iran, announces more sanctions
Foreign Affairs Minister says focus in the region is on the repression of human rights
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, say five European countries
U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say they are reporting Russia for a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Love is in the air at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Canadian hockey players Laura Stacey and Marie-Philip Poulin are among the couples competing on Valentine’s Day
Drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine and Russia ahead of U.S.-brokered peace talks
Talks between envoys will take place next week in Geneva, days ahead of the fourth anniversary of the all-out Russian invasion
Rubio’s speech to European allies strikes reassuring tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance
Secretary of State says the U.S. would remain forever tied to the continent even as it pushes for changes
Trump wants voter ID requirements for U.S. midterm elections
U.S. President plans to issue an executive order on the matter without explaining a legal rationale
U.S. authorities open probe into whether ICE officers lied about shooting of Venezuelan man
Officers are on administrative leave while the investigation is carried out, ICE director says
Democrats launch investigation into Trump’s threat to block opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
Trump’s threat came hours after Commerce Secretary met with owner of competing bridge, Democrats say
Trump administration diverts USAID funds to pay for budget director’s security detail, documents show
$15-million of USAID’s operating expenses are paying for Russell Vought’s protection by the U.S. Marshals Service, documents show
Indian man pleads guilty to orchestrating plot to kill Sikh separatist
U.S. prosecutors accused him of plotting with an Indian government official to kill a U.S. resident and dual U.S.-Canadian citizen
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Global News
Canada-Germany AI declaration signals further drift away from U.S.
Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration on artificial intelligence as Ottawa continues efforts to diversify partnerships on a global scale.
Europe looks to boost its security, urges U.S. to ‘repair and revive trust’
French President Emmanuel Macron also told the Munich Security Conference that Europe had to become a geopolitical power given the Russian threat would not disappear.
Epstein files fallout: People who’ve resigned or been fired after DOJ release
Kathy Ruemmler from Goldman Sachs is one of the latest to leave her job after connections to Jeffrey Epstein were uncovered.
Canadians accused of joining ISIS moved out of Syria to prisons in Iraq
At least five Canadians may be among those now before Iraq's judiciary.
White House says tariff rollback reports ‘speculation’ unless announced
'Unless officially announced by the administration, however, any reporting about changes to our current tariff regime is baseless speculation.'
World champion skydiver plummets to his death after parachute fails
Wingsuit divers fly at speeds up to 250 km/h and generally have between 200 and 500 skydiving jumps under their belts before attempting to pilot a wingsuit.
Anthropic AI safety researcher quits, says the ‘world is in peril’
Anthropic was founded in 2021 by a breakaway group of former OpenAI employees who pledged to design a more safety-centric approach to AI development.
Maduro remains Venezuela’s ‘legitimate president,’ acting president said
Venezuela’s acting president said Nicolás Maduro remains the country’s ‘legitimate’ leader, despite being held in the U.S. on charges of federal drug trafficking.
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Olympic Games over banned helmet
'The International Olympic Committee destroyed our dreams,' said Mykhailo Heraskevych, the slider’s coach and father. 'It’s not fair.'
U.S. threats revive independence debate for Inuit in Greenland
Some Inuit in Greenland worry their desire for independence from Denmark has been overshadowed by the response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of annexation.
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New York Times
In Munich, Europe Says It Is ‘De-risking’ From the U.S. Amid Trump’s Unpredictability
In Munich, European leaders were also talking about “de-risking” from the United States, citing President Trump’s unpredictability.
What We Know About the Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show anchor’s mother, vanished from her Arizona home on Feb. 1. In the time since, very little new information has come to light.
Thousands Rally for Iran Regime Change in Cities Around the World
People protesting the Iranian government gathered near the security conference in Munich, as well as in other cities. More U.S.-Iran talks are expected Tuesday.
Trump Erased the Endangerment Finding. Here Come the Lawsuits.
The battle is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which is far more conservative today than it was when the measure was established.
California Billionaires Maneuver Now in Case Wealth Tax Passes
California’s wealthiest residents are maneuvering to reduce their net worth in case a billionaire tax becomes law. Some may even try to drop below $1 billion on paper.
How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify Protesters
The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.
Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say
The toxin was found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, who died in prison two years ago, five governments said, challenging Russia’s official account.
The Sea Took Her Prosthetic Leg. Months Later, It Gave It Back.
Brenda Ogden lost her waterproof prosthetic leg 10 months ago, and with it, her zest for swimming. Then a local fossil hunter stumbled upon it.
New U.S. Boat Strike Kills 3 in the Caribbean
The attacks since early November had specifically targeted suspected drug smuggling boats in the Pacific Ocean.
Bondi’s Incompetence Is the Latest Insult for Epstein’s Victims
The attorney general’s behavior reveals a deeper rot in the American justice system.
CNBC
Don't ask 'How much do you make?' on a date—use these 7 questions instead to reveal their 'financial mindset'
"Start with these questions that invite real answers, stories, preferences, and patterns," says Douglas Boneparth, CFP, president and founder of Bone Fide Wealth.
Berkshire CEO Abel praises Kraft Heinz for turnaround on planned split
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO likes the surprise course reversal announced this week by the new CEO of Kraft Heinz.
U.S. and European interests are 'intertwined,' Secretary of State Rubio says
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of State stressed the importance of cooperation with Europe.
What's next for Cuba? Trump turns the screws as the island runs out of jet fuel
Cuba’s government appears to be on the brink of economic collapse amid a worsening energy crisis.
It's been a big — but rocky — week for AI models from China. Here's what's happened
New AI models launched by China's biggest players underscore how the country's companies are keeping up with the U.S.
Roku stock surges on earnings beat, record quarter for premium subscriptions
Roku executives said in a shareholder letter that it marked "our biggest quarter ever" for net adds to premium subscriptions.
Pinterest stock sinks nearly 17% as tariffs hit earnings. Here's what's happening
"Many of the largest retailers have been disproportionately impacted by tariffs and have been pulling back on advertising spend," Pinterest's CEO said.
Op-ed: With world in 'rupture', too many economic roads lead away from Trump and back to China
The world is moving back closer to China, and unlike during its ascension to the World Trade Organization, this time it is a move away from the United States.
Enterprise AI startup Cohere tops revenue target as momentum builds to IPO: Investor memo
Cohere's competitors OpenAI and Anthropic are also weighing potential IPOs and competition for enterprise customers is heating up.
AI disruption could spark a ‘shock to the system’ in credit markets, UBS analyst says
UBS analyst Matthew Mish told CNBC that the artificial intelligence transformation is happening faster than he and his colleagues had previously anticipated.
Washington Post
‘Highly likely’ that rare poison killed Putin nemesis Navalny, Europeans say
Toxin found in poison dart frogs probably killed Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison, five countries announced on the two-year anniversary of his death.
Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies
While some saw the remarks as reassuring, key European leaders renewed calls for more independence from the U.S. amid tensions over issues like Greenland and Ukraine.
First major protests since capture of Maduro test Venezuela’s new leader
Scenes from a Youth Day march in Caracas, where demonstrators demanded that acting president Delcy Rodríguez release political prisoners.
U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.
Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich
German Chancellor Frederich Merz kicked off the conference on Friday saying the rules-based international order “no longer exists,” in a new era of “big power politics.”
U.S. spending millions to send migrants to third countries, report says
The Trump administration spent over $40 million last year to deport hundreds of migrants to countries where they’d never been, a report from Senate Democrats says.
In Milan, Olympics fever arrives fashionably late
The geographic spread of Italy’s Olympics yielded a tale of two winter games – exuberance in the Alps and and a mellow vibe in Milan.
BBC
Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions
The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.
'One of worst decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne handball
Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer believe referees are "petrified" of making decisions without the "safety net of VAR", after the officials award a free-kick instead of a penalty despite Aston Villa's Lucas Digne handling the ball in the box.
'The officials looked petrified' - was Villa Park chaos advert for VAR?
Newcastle United beat Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round in a match dominated by a number of controversial decisions without VAR.
GB women shock curling world champions Canada
Great Britain's women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics while GB's men also won but three British women missed out on skeleton medals.
Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win
Rampant Scotland bounce back from Six Nations defeat by Italy to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield.
Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win
Rampant Scotland bounce back from Six Nations defeat by Italy to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield.
Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.
Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis
The annual aficionados' bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel.
'England have no chance at T20 World Cup if they do not improve'
England got back to winning ways against Scotland but their T20 World Cup hopes look slim unless there are significant improvements, writes Matthew Henry.
Church must learn from abuse victims, says new Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Richard Moth was speaking to a 2,000-strong congregation during his installation at Westminster Cathedral.
The Independent
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41 DUI arrests made by Tennessee trooper tossed — with over half of the cases involving sober drivers, report says
Local defense attorneys have raised concerns over enforcement practice, according to the report
Union leaders issue new leadership ultimatum to Starmer
Prime minister told a summit in Munich that he ‘ended the week much stronger’ than he started it after attempts to oust him from Downing Street
Children from at least seven schools hospitalised in north London measles outbreak
More than 60 measles cases have been reported in London this year
Shocking footage appears to show scared children running from New Jersey bus stop as school blames nearby federal operation
Students in doorbell camera footage can be heard warning other children about the presence of ICE agents
Pakistan captain says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands at the T20 World Cup
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says it is up to India's players to decide if they will shake hands with his team before and after Sunday's much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash
Cuba postpones its annual cigar fair as a US oil siege causes severe fuel shortages and blackouts
Organizers say Cuba’s annual cigar fair, which was set to be held the last week of February, has been postponed
Cops and SWAT teams swarm area near Nancy Guthrie’s home as sheriff says investigators ‘won’t quit’ even if search takes ‘years’
It’s been nearly two weeks since the 84-year-old vanished from her Arizona home in what police believe is a kidnapping
Boy, 16, charged with murder after teenager stabbed in Feltham
Maliki Sharma has been described as a ‘lovely boy’ who had hopes of becoming an electrician
Starmer to deploy UK warships to Arctic following Trump’s Greenland threats
The prime minister also used his speech at the Munich Security Conference to underline the UK’s commitment to Nato as he spelt out the ‘urgency’ of forging a closer UK defence relationship with Europe
Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew
The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts
