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CBC.ca

In reversal, Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier resistance to such a move.

Federal refugee employment program faces 'extremely long, ballooning wait times'
Instead of months, a federal program is now taking years to process the applications of skilled refugees living overseas and have a job waiting for them in Canada.

Illicit crypto-to-cash deals are unlocking new ways to launder money in Canada
Canada has long had a problem with dirty money in its economy, whether in banking or real estate, but the advent of anonymous crypto-to-cash services has opened new frontiers for potential laundering and illicit finance, experts say.

Calgary MLA apologizes for using 'inappropriate word' in voicemail to constituent
Calgary-Peigan MLA Tanya Fir has apologized to a constituent after leaving a voicemail punctuated with profanity, which was shared online.

Port of Churchill, Hudson Bay Railway get $51M in provincial money toward improvements
Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrade the Hudson Bay Railway line as federal and provincial government officials were in Winnipeg Sunday to work toward the possibility of expanding the Port of Churchill.

Prime minister says Louis Riel's legacy 'helps to unite' Canada at event marking Métis leader's execution
Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a wreath at the grave of Louis Riel to mark the 140th anniversary of the Red River Métis leader's execution at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sunday morning.

Trump says 'Venezuela would like to talk' after U.S. stations aircraft carrier nearby
Washington's most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal for the Trump administration's intentions in South America as it conducts military strikes against vessels suspected of transporting drugs.

Calgary father dead, 5-year-old girl missing after California ocean wave sweeps them away
Investigators in California say a Calgary man is dead and his five-year-old daughter is missing after the pair were swept off the shoreline by a tall ocean wave on Garrapata State Beach.

Domestic abusers are weaponizing B.C.'s housing crisis, report reveals
A legal group's interviews with survivors of intimate partner violence show that many stay in abusive relationships because they can't find affordable housing. Following the interviews, a report from Rise Women's Legal Centre is recommending changes to provincial laws, and an expansion of legal aid services.

Ex-intelligence officer's arrest in Mexico raises spectre of plot behind 1994 political assassination
The March 23, 1994, death of Luis Donaldo Colosio, a reformer on the cusp of winning the Mexican presidency who promised a more just and democratic country, holds a space in the country's consciousness like the 1963 killing of President John F. Kennedy does in the United States. Federal authorities in Mexico recently arrested a 64-year-old man in Tijuana in connection with Colosio’s killing.
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Toronto Star

Family sues lawyer of Toronto senior who went months without bail hearing before fatal jailhouse attack
Euplio Cusano who needed daily supportive care for a brain injury, was charged with assault following an altercation with fellow residents outside his long-term-care home in April 2024.

Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing
New figures from Canadian Cancer Society confirm a troubling trend. “It’s frustrating to see this happen for a cancer that is completely preventable.”

Inside Canada's shadowy crypto banking system that makes it easy to facilitate 'an unlimited amount of crime'
Reporters went undercover to expose a growing crypto-to-cash industry that is openly flouting anti-money laundering measures.

4-year-old boy seriously injured in fire at a Rexdale home, GoFundMe page created by mother of the son
Emergency crews responded to Tofield Crescent at approximately 10:40 p.m. after reports of a fire.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders win the last Grey Cup of its kind. It couldn’t have been more Canadian
Roughriders QB Trevor Harris, the Grey Cup MVP at age 39, was precise and in control on Sunday in Winnipeg.

Riders beat Als 25-17 to give MVP Trevor Harris his first Grey Cup as a starter
Montreal is looking to win its second CFL title in two years. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan aims to earn its first championship since 2013.

'We will never stop fighting': Queen's Park vigil honours traffic violence victims
The ceremony was organized by a group of collision survivors pushing for improved road design and legislation, while working to change public attitudes towards traffic.

'Fan-demonium:' Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate ending 12-year Grey Cup drought
American rapper and singer-songwriter MGK rocked Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium during the Grey Cup halftime show.

Calgary man, daughter dead in California after wave sweeps them into ocean
CALGARY - Investigators in California say a Calgary man and his seven-year-old daughter have died after they were swept into the Pacific Ocean.

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
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Globe and Mail

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically wounded in Manhattan shooting
Boyd was in his first season with Jets and hadn’t played this season after undergoing shoulder surgery
Trump reverses course, now says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Bill would force the Justice Department to make public documents related to Epstein, including any information about his death in federal prison

U.S. may have discussions with Venezuela as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean, Trump says
Arrival of USS Gerald R. Ford seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Some National Guard troops to be pulled out of Chicago and Portland, U.S. officials say
Trump administration sent troops to support domestic immigration enforcement personnel last month

Filipinos protest to demand accountability in flood-control corruption scandal
Thousands of flood defence projects across the country were found to be substandard, incomplete or simply did not exist
Clashes break out as thousands protest against government in Mexico City
The demonstration was first called by Generation Z, but opposition parties later urged supporters to join, bringing out more government critics than young people. The march remained mostly peaceful, but toward the end, a group of masked youths tore down police fencing around parts of the Zócalo, the capital’s main square.
Netanyahu vows to oppose establishment of Palestinian state ahead of UN vote
U.N. Security Council to vote on U.S. proposal for an international stabilization force in Gaza
Israeli military opens fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
UNIFIL called the incident a ‘serious violation’ of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701

‘Gen Z’ protests gain momentum in Mexico as thousands demonstrate against government
Protest in Mexico City was mostly peaceful but officials say 120 people were injured and 20 were arrested

Trump breaks with Marjorie Taylor Greene as feud between former allies escalates
Georgia Republican, who once embraced MAGA politics, has criticized Republican leaders over shutdown, Epstein files
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Global News

Ukraine working on exchange deal to bring home 1,200 prisoners: Zelenskyy
Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, as per agreements brokered in Istanbul.

Iran no longer enriching uranium in country in signal to West: minister
Iran's foreign minister said there is no uranium enrichment taking place because the country's facilities had been attacked, referencing the U.S. and Israel bombing.

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits amid consumer concerns
Trump signed the order after announcing framework agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina designed to ease import levies on agricultural products.

Titanic passenger’s gold watch expected to fetch more than $1M at auction
The Straus family is now selling the watch for the first time, and it's touted to be one of the most expensive Titanic artifacts to ever go on sale.

China linked to AI-powered hacking ‘attacks’, says Anthropic
AI company Anthropic said it disrupted a cyber attack using an AI system that its researchers linked to the Chinese government.

Tourist mother, 2 children dead after suspected food poisoning in Istanbul
Four people have been taken into custody in connection with the deaths of the two children, ages three and six, and their mother while the father remains in the hospital.

Several killed, hurt after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop: police
Swedish police said they had no information pointing to it being an attack, and were investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. The driver was arrested.

BBC apologizes to Trump for spliced doc footage, won’t pay out $1 billion
The BBC said it sent a personal letter to the White House apologizing for the edit of the Trump speech given before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv leaves many dead, injured
Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the attack that left gaping holes in some city buildings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Protesters block entrance to COP30 climate summit in Brazil
Protesters wore clothing associated with Indigenous groups and some protesters formed a human chain around portions of the demonstration.
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New York Times

Trump Says House Republicans Should Vote to Release Epstein Files
President Trump reversed himself as he faced the prospect that dozens of Republicans could vote this week to compel his administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Leader Sheikh Hasina to Death
The former prime minister, who fled to India last year, was tried in absentia for ordering the use of lethal weapons during the uprising that drove her from power.

Jeff Bezos Creates A.I. Start-Up Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive
Called Project Prometheus, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence for the engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft.

Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs
For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.

The Saudi Crown Prince Heads to Washington With a New Set of Priorities
The crown prince will meet President Trump with an agenda aimed at protecting the kingdom’s interests.

U.S. Border Patrol Arrested 81 People in Charlotte, N.C.
Border Patrol agents descended on Charlotte this weekend searching for immigrants in the country illegally. It remains unclear how long the agents will stay.

At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan
Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistan military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.

New International Student Enrollment Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds
The overall number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, including those who enrolled in prior years or who are working after graduation, fell only slightly.

How to Not Get Kidnapped for Your Bitcoin
Escaping zipties, hiring bodyguards and other practical lessons in self-defense for crypto traders, after a series of gruesome crimes spooked the community.

How Fraudsters Use Cryptocurrency A.T.M.s to Target Victims
The kiosks, which resemble conventional A.T.M.s and convert cash into virtual currencies, are increasingly under scrutiny as a tool for scammers.
CNBC

European markets in positive territory, Saab gains 6% following Colombia jet deal
European stocks started the new trading week on a slightly positive note Monday.

Japan to dispatch senior envoy to China, NHK says, as travel warning drives tourism selloff in Tokyo
Japan's tourism-related stocks fell amid worsening diplomatic standoff between the two nations after Beijing issued a travel and study advisory.

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess intensifying China-Japan tensions
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Monday as investors look toward a slate of economic data in the region.

Modi’s victory in a key farm state may tip the balance on India-U.S. trade deal
The victory of Modi and his allies in the state elections of Bihar will allow New Delhi to make farm-related concessions, a key demand of U.S. trade negotiators

UK's Reeves walks a Budget tightrope, as money markets eye unpopular choices
The U.K. finance minister faces a dilemma as voters, investors and members of her own party have conflicting priorities.

Trump reverses stance on Epstein records, presses Republicans to support release
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Congressional Republicans to vote to release files related to deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

This 29-year-old left her decade-long tennis career after a major knee injury. Today, her business brings in $25,000 a month
Sammi Ekmark, 29, left her tennis career after a major knee injury. Today, her personalized gift card business Ink'd Greetings brings in over $25,000 a month.

Japan's economy contracts for the first time in six quarters as exports, residential investment drag
On an annualized basis, private demand fell 1.8%, dragged lower by a more than 32% drop in residential investments.

Alibaba is helping Chinese military target the U.S., White House memo claims: FT
The Financial Times cited a White House memo that alleged Alibaba was providing tech support to Chinese military 'operations' against targets in the U.S.

New York Fed met with Wall Street firms about key lending facility: FT
The Fed sought feedback from dealers on the use of the central bank's standing repo facility, a permanent lending tool that acts as a backstop for markets.
Washington Post

What to know about China’s newly modernized nuclear arsenal
China has expanded and modernized its nuclear arsenal at an astounding rate — and has refused to discuss arms control unless the U.S. agrees to parity.

China expands desert nuclear test site as Trump revives nuclear tension
The quiet expansion of Beijing’s remote nuclear weapons complex, Lop Nur, points to years of preparation for a potential return to a Cold War-era arms race.

Trump ups the ante in Venezuela standoff
The White House’s campaign of military pressure on Venezuela seems to be intensifying, yet there’s little clarity on its end goal.

Trans women attend Vatican event with Pope Leo, but not at head table
A group of 48 transgender women attended a major Vatican event on Sunday with Pope Leo XIV, continuing a tradition that began under Pope Francis.

These are the U.S. ships and aircraft massing off Venezuela
The large-scale buildup of U.S. military forces and assets in the Caribbean suggests that the Trump administration is preparing to expand operations.

One man’s obsessive quest to uncover Brazil’s buried Nazi past
The story of Brazil’s fugitive Nazis is clouded by uncertainty and conspiracy theories. But one local journalist is convinced he is closing in on the truth.

Muslim mayor, Jewish voters, Trump rage. London’s lessons for Mamdani.
As a fellow Muslim governing a financial capital for the past decade, London’s Sadiq Khan offers precedents and cautions for New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Trump recasts foreign terror list to focus on ‘antifa,’ cartels
The administration is making an unprecedented expansion, designating entities in Europe and Latin America not typically a focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

U.S. Marines in Haiti exchange gunfire with suspected gang members
The incident comes after months of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti warning of violence in the nation’s streets.

Trump’s escalating Venezuela rhetoric, military moves alarm region’s leaders
President Trump’s tough approach to Latin America has showered rewards on some leaders. For others, it’s an unwelcome return to the long history of U.S. intervention.
BBC

Parents arrested after complaining about school on WhatsApp say police have paid £20k
A couple unlawfully arrested over complaints about their child's school say police have paid them damages.

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance.

Nations Championship to have north v south finale
The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.

How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.

Trump reverses position and urges own party to vote for release of Epstein files
"We have nothing to hide," the US president writes after previously resisting publishing the documents.

Boland says Root is England player to 'keep quiet'
Fast bowler Scott Boland identifies Joe Root as the England player Australia need to keep quiet in the Ashes series.

Will the government's new asylum plan work, and will MPs vote for it?
The PM sent Shabana Mahmood to run the Home Office precisely so that she would be radical.

China's investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told
Tens of billions of pounds has been spent by the Chinese in the UK since 2000, Panorama has learned.

Criminals buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods, BBC finds
These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'
The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".
The Independent

Parents ‘get £20k payout’ after unlawful arrest over school WhatsApp row
Ms Levine told Radio 4 there was a moment she thought the police were coming to tell her that their daughter was dead
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Trump calls for release of Epstein files in shocking U-turn : Live updates
House members expected to hold floor vote on whether or not to order Justice Department to release its documents on the late pedophile as soon as Tuesday

Inquest opens into death of nine-month-old baby killed in XL bully attack
A provisional cause of death was given as a compressive head injury, consistent with a dog bite

Ex-BBC chief Tony Hall urges corporation not to pay money to Donald Trump
US president vowed to sue BBC this week even after broadcaster apologised – but it did refuse his demand for compensation

Strange changes found in blood of long Covid patients
Tiny clots appeared larger-than-normal in long Covid patients, study finds

Humanitarian officials race to reopen Gaza schools, in photos
With a ceasefire reached last month largely holding, humanitarian officials are working frantically to reopen dozens of makeshift schools in the Gaza Strip. UNICEF estimates that over 630,000 Palestinian children missed out on school during the war.

Most of Gaza's schools are destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children cannot go back to class
More than 600,000 Palestinian children in Gaza have missed the past two years of school because of the war between Israel and the militant Hamas group

Trump says MTG’s life isn’t in danger after Republican says she received pipe bomb threat: ‘I don’t think anybody cares about her’
Taylor Greene has said that the president has put ‘blood in the water’ and that she fears a ‘feeding frenzy’ from her critics

The German government says it’s lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel
The German government is lifting its restrictions on military exports to Israel

US students studying housing, health outcomes and sustainability win 2026 Rhodes scholarships
Five students at U.S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are among the 32 U.S. winners named Sunday as 2026 Rhodes scholars



















