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U.S.-backed trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia will take place next week in Abu Dhabi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, as Ukrainians faced uncertainty over the fate of an energy ceasefire with Russia amid plunging temperatures.

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic, who had never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rebuked the founder of Moose Jaw’s controversial Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center, alleging that a recent clinical trial of his supplements put the safety and welfare of research subjects at risk.

The Nova Scotia government’s credit rating was downgraded by S&P Global this week in response to concerns including the province’s mounting deficit, which Premier Tim Houston recently said could top $1.4 billion.

A Canadian entrepreneur in Rome is building Magisterium AI, a Catholic platform trained on church documents and Vatican-linked collections. The project aims to make doctrine searchable at scale, while raising questions about accuracy, authority and how it will be used.

Iranian-Canadian Tayebeh Poshtareh found out from an Instagram post that her cousins had died in the streets of Tehran this month during deadly protests that prompted a bloody crackdown and an internet blackout. She and other Iranians in Canada say the lack of communication is taking a toll on families, while those still in Iran are facing pressure from the regime. 

U.S. President Donald Trump likes to throw out a lot of figures during speeches to his base that he says prove how successful his first year back in office has been. But given Trump's proclivity for spreading misinformation, we wanted to see how many of these figures are accurate and backed up by real data.

Party leader Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would build a base in Churchill to strengthen Canada's defence systems — but experts argue the northern Manitoba town presents challenges as a military location.

Images of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack while surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers sparked even more outcry about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

The comic actor, who died Friday at 71, left a treasure trove of brilliant portrayals in movies and on TV.

The chilly temperatures are caused by previous snow storms combining with cold fronts settling in from the Arctic region, says Environment Canada.

From rising rents to shifting habits, Toronto’s bars and restaurants are finding creative ways to keep customers coming through the door.

New YouTube accounts are using AI fakes of famous Americans to stir geopolitical unrest in the pursuit of profits, experts say.

The historic storm blanketed neighbourhoods and snarled commutes, but Torontonians showed they were up to the test.

Ryan Wedding has been arrested. But many of the biggest open questions in his case remain unanswered.

The idea sounds icky, but fecal microbiota transplants are helping patients with dangerous gut infections. One problem is that donors are hard to find.

A strangely scattered Winter Olympics arrives this week in an increasingly fractured world.

His brief fable 'Vigil' hints at 'Citizen Kane' and 'A Christmas Carol.'

It's this week's Champs 'n Chumps.

Ukrainian President says talks are set for Feb. 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi

Israel says it will stop work of Doctors Without Borders in Gaza over registration requirements

Justice Department published millions of new files on Friday related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The lawsuit was filed this month by the state Attorney-General and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since an October agreement aimed at stopping the fighting.

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced a proposed 'amnesty law' for hundreds of prisoners in the country.

Measure had long been sought by the U.S.-backed opposition

Ukrainian Energy Minister says blackouts caused by a technical malfunction, affects power lines linking the countries

Series of attacks comes a day before Rafah crossing along border with Egypt is set to open

Led by a Ukrainian-Canadian, Daughters of Donbas mixes storytelling and singing to raise awareness of the 20,000 children forcibly deported to Russia

Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movie series, alongside 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice.'

A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.

B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.'

The company said the incident is currently under investigation and information is limited, but it confirms that local authorities have been notified.

Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.

Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to security.

State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana.

The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.

The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'

This is a presidency that is, by any measure, failing.

Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations on Sunday, followed by Lady Gaga. But one week before his Super Bowl halftime show, the Puerto Rican superstar could make history.

Breastfeeding and equal parenting are a zero-sum game.

Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.

The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt is reopening after nearly a year of closures. This will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.

A foot of snow fell in some parts of the region, as freezing temperatures were predicted to linger for a wide swath of the Southeast.

A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.

It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.

His introspective memoir tries to challenge the conventional wisdom about his upbringing, explores his marriages and airs a little dirty laundry — but says relatively little about politics.

A guide to everything you need to know for the 68th annual awards on Sunday night.

Nirmala Sitharaman sees small improvements in fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio

AstraZeneca announces multibillion dollar investments in China as Big Pharma is increasingly looking east for innovation.

Short-drama apps, many with Chinese origins, are making significant inroads in Latin America as the region becomes more affluent, research shows.

Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged following wide swings in the commodities market.

Big Apple sales and gains for American Express have put Amex within a few billion dollars of becoming the most valuable holding in Berkshire's portfolio.

Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in demand for iPhones in the latest quarter "staggering." Analysts say multiple factors can help explain why.

Investors are seeing shades of yesteryear's Dan Loeb in a letter he recently wrote to the CoStar board.

Your ability to communicate your skills in a job interview is crucial. "Supercommunicators" author Charles Duhigg shares three tips for candidates.

Trump's volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies.

Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.

Iran retains munitions that can reach U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf, including more than a dozen military bases and tens of thousands of troops.

Israel said it targeted Hamas militants and weapons sites. The majority of the dead were women and children, the Gaza Health Ministry said.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, seems to be in images released by the Justice Department.

China's birth rate has fallen to a record low, prompting concerns about the country's demographic future and the potential for more coercive measures.

The sales to Israel, worth close to $6.7 billion, include 30 Apache attack helicopters. Saudi Arabia is set to buy Patriot missiles worth $9 billion.

The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship.

Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of Nipah virus, which has no known cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.

President Donald Trump says he’s reopening “all commercial airspace over Venezuela” and Americans can travel there “very shortly.”

A rising number of incursions into NATO airspace has led some officials to allege an escalation of Russian hybrid attacks against the alliance and the European Union.

The snow piles clogging up the capital’s streets would seem quaint in some cities — including ones prone to far greater quantities of snow.

Wolves have accepted a reduced offer worth £48m for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace.

The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.

Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.

Southampton General Hospital is asking visitors to stay away and has cancelled outpatient appointments.

Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam - ending Novak Djokovic's latest attempt to land a 25th major title.

Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam - ending Novak Djokovic's latest attempt to land a 25th major title.

Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

A 30-year-old man is arrested after a woman dies from a stab wound on a busy street in north-west London.

The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.

The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

Labour Party has unveiled a relatively unknown candidate, Manchester city councillor Angeliki Stogia, to fight the Gorton and Denton by-election after snubbing the so-called King of the North. David Maddox, Kate Devlin and Millie Cooke report

Exclusive: Former victims’ commissioner says it’s shocking police chiefs ‘think it’s OK to send an abuser out’ to respond to victims of crime. Alex Ross reports

The Nigerian army says it has killed a top Boko Haram commander, Abu Khalid, and 10 insurgents in a night raid in northeastern Nigeria

Trump says federal government won’t step in ‘until they ask for help’

Some patients are being cared for in corridors after a blaze broke out at around 5.30am

Demond Wilson, the actor who played the son on the seminal 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died

It is the second high-profile mass jailbreak in the state in months

Parts of the country hit by flooding from Storm Chandra could face yet more rain, with ice warnings in place across the southwest, Wales and Northern Ireland

A Swiss national has died in a Zurich hospital from injuries sustained in a Swiss Alpine bar fire

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing mounting pressure over his friendship with the disgraced paedophile financier