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CBC.ca
Danish, Greenlandic leaders urge Trump to end threats to take over Greenland
The leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Sunday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland, after he reiterated his wish to do so in an interview with The Atlantic magazine.
Highly skilled immigrants leaving Canada at rapid rate: report
A recent report by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship found that one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years of arriving, with highly skilled immigrants almost twice as likely to leave.
N.S. man sentenced to 4½ years for October 2023 crash that killed 3, including infant
A Nova Scotia man who T-boned another vehicle, killing three people on a rainy, fall night while driving more than twice the legal speed limit has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison.
‘A million WhatsApp messages’: Venezuelans in N.S. react to Maduro’s capture after U.S. strike
Verónica Gutiérrez woke up to what seemed like “a million WhatsApp messages” from her family in Venezuela after the U.S. launched a strike on the capital of the country that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.
Ottawa proposes fines of up to $1M for violating foreign influence registry rules
The federal government has proposed fining people and organizations up to $1 million for failing to comply with the requirements of its planned foreign influence transparency registry.
How a medical pioneer's cocaine addiction helped shape modern-day residency programs
Two University of Calgary researchers believe the structure of modern-day residency programs can be connected to William Stewart Halsted, who revolutionized medical training in North America — and his addiction to cocaine.
Wisdom from Indigenous authors to guide you into the new year
Self-compassion, honouring ancestors, and making room for rage – Indigenous authors taught us these and many more lessons in 2025.
'If they want to intimidate us it's not going to happen': Synagogue stands together after antisemitic graffiti
A Jewish congregation in Winnipeg came together for Sabbath in a show of strength and resilience a day after their synagogue was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, including a slew of swastikas.
Storm surge threat, higher tides trigger coastal flooding alert for B.C.'s South Coast
A coastal flooding alert is in place this weekend for B.C.’s South Coast, including Metro Vancouver as well as parts of Vancouver Island. Avalanche Canada is warning stormy weather has created potentially dangerous conditions on Vancouver's North Shore mountains.
Thousands evacuated from Pimicikamak Cree Nation after homes, water treatment plant damaged in power outage
The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation says hundreds of homes have been "severely compromised" in the aftermath of a days-long power outage that damaged a water treatment plant and plumbing systems, and about 4,000 people have been evacuated.
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Toronto Star
Surprise interim leader Delcy Rodriguez emerges in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
As uncertainty simmers in Venezuela, interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her looming ally President Nicolás Maduro, captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation.
Snow could have 'significant impact' on morning rush hour in GTA
"The timing of this snow will be problematic," the agency said in a snowfall warning on Sunday evening.
Police officer injured while rescuing stabbing suspect from Lake Ontario
As marine unit officers rushed to help the man out of the water, he stabbed an officer during the rescue.
Canada's oil sector shouldn't panic, stay competitive after Maduro's seizure: expert
EDMONTON - A political scientist says U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in transforming Venezuela's oil-rich sector is a reminder for Canada's oil and gas industry to not panic and stay competitive.
Former Olympian Silken Laumann reflects on near-death experience in New Zealand
Laumann said she was stung while hiking and needed emergency medical care that saved her — an experience that reminded her to cherish life.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro captured: Mark Carney, world leaders react to U.S. military operation
Prime Minster Mark Carney said "Canada has long supported a peaceful, negotiated, and Venezuelan-led transition process that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people."
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot
Trump has pardoned about 1,500 people who had been convicted for crimes they committed at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
From politics to patients: Ontario doctors and nurses who are MPPs do double duty as public servants
They do it to fulfill their role as healers — and to inform their decisions in a province where health care is the biggest expense.
Toronto has a reputation for being ugly. Here are seven beautiful new buildings that have bucked the trend — and are getting noticed
There's room for hope in many of the new projects that came online in 2025. The Star consulted with experts to produce a list of the seven best.
Kids are using these illegal caffeine packages. Why doctors say it's alarming
Caffeine pouches are easy to find, and some are marketed to youth. Their popularity is driven by young people's videos on platforms such as TikTok.
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Globe and Mail
Latin American leaders give mixed reaction to Maduro’s capture
Deep divisions emerge over American military intervention in region long aggrieved by U.S.-backed regime changes
At least 30 killed in Nigeria market attack, police say
Witnesses said gunmen arrived on motorcycles and opened fire indiscriminately
Danish Prime Minister asks Trump to stop threatening Greenland
Mette Frederiksen says the U.S. has ‘no right’ to annex Greenland
Trump’s move on Venezuela is not only audacious, it’s also in direct conflict with MAGA
So much for no foreign engagements, no nation-building and, if the President is unlucky, no forever wars
How the Monroe Doctrine factors into Maduro’s arrest
James Monroe’s 1823 doctrine has been repeatedly invoked by U.S. presidents to justify intervention
Venezuela's Maduro appears in U.S. custody as loyalists vow defiance
Venezuela's toppled leader Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention centre on Sunday after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious raid to capture him, saying the U.S. would take control of the oil-producing nation.
U.S. will leave Venezuelan regime in place as long as it complies with Washington, Rubio says
Trump administration wants Venezuela to crack down on drug trafficking and make changes to its oil industry
Venezuela’s interim government united behind Maduro, officials say
Venezuela’s former president is in New York awaiting a court appearance on drug charges after Trump ordered his removal
Venezuelans stockpile essentials as uncertainty reigns
Venezuelans went out Saturday to stock up amid an atmosphere of uncertainty following the capture by the United States of President Nicolás Maduro and the first lady, as well as attacks in several parts of the capital, Caracas, in the early hours of the day.
How cocaine and corruption led to indictment of Venezuela’s Maduro
U.S. prosecutors are hoping to secure a conviction in a Manhattan courtroom against the former Venezuelan leader
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Global News
In shift from Trump, Rubio says U.S. won’t govern Venezuela
Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, demanded that the U.S. free Maduro and called him the country’s rightful leader as her nation’s high court named her interim president.
Swiss bar fire victims honoured with silent march by hundreds of mourners
Hundreds of mourners marched through the streets in honour of the victims before gathering by the bar where the fire took place to lay flowers.
Drone strikes leave 2 dead in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Belgorod regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said one person died and two others, including a young child, were wounded when a Ukrainian drone struck a car.
Trump addresses Maduro’s capture and next steps for Venezuela
Trump says U.S. forces carried out a 'large-scale' strike in Venezuela, captured Nicolás Maduro and that Washington will run the country until a 'proper transition' takes place.
U.S. strikes Venezuela, Trump says Maduro has been captured after ‘large scale strike’
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country.
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged over Nigeria car crash that killed 2 people
Boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in the fatal road crash near Lagos on Dec. 29, 2025, that killed two of his close associates and team members, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Ghami.
Carney will participate in Ukraine peace talks in France next week
Mark Carney will be in France, where leaders of the bloc known as the Coalition of the Willing will gather to 'accelerate efforts toward a negotiated peace for Ukraine.'
Iran protests widen as Trump and Iranian officials exchange threats
U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic.
Sparkling flares on Champagne bottles fuelled lethal Swiss bar blaze: officials
People frantically tried to escape from the basement nightclub up a narrow flight of stairs and through a narrow door, causing a crowd surge, one witness said.
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of civilian strikes as new year begins
Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe, while Kyiv said there had been another attack on its power supplies.
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New York Times
Maduro and His Wife to Be Arraigned in Manhattan Federal Court
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, and his wife, Cilia Flores, will make their first appearance on Monday in a New York City courthouse, the site of other high-profile proceedings.
Rubio Stresses U.S. Plan to Coerce Venezuela Rather Than Govern It
The secretary of state said that a military “quarantine” on some oil exports would stay in place to put pressure on the country’s acting leadership.
Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol’s films, and made his apartment into a singular exhibit of Americana.
Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now
Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely.
The Venezuela I Know
Many are celebrating the ouster of a brutal dictator, but the Maduro regime may survive the loss of Maduro.
Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers
The attackers also abducted an unspecified number of people, including students from a Catholic school where over 300 people were kidnapped in November.
‘No One Is Ready for This’: How a Deadly Bar Fire Upended a Swiss Town
In Crans-Montana, the ski resort where at least 40 people died in a New Year’s Day blaze, many were struggling to process one of the worst such disasters in Switzerland’s history.
Mamdani Names Dina Levy as NYC Housing Leader and Pledges ‘Rental Rip-off’ Hearings
Mayor Zohran Mamdani named a housing commissioner and announced that the city would hold public hearings where frustrated renters could voice their complaints.
Iran Faces Economic Challenges and Military Threats
Officials said that leaders were in survival mode amid anti-government protests and the prospect of again coming into the cross hairs of Israel and the United States.
Behind on Student Loans? Here’s What to Do Now for the New Year
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.
CNBC
Asian markets rise, defense stocks lead after after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro
Asia markets opened the first official trading week of 2026 on a stronger note after the U.S. said it captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, with oil prices easing.
Crude prices edge lower as Maduro overthrow casts uncertainty over oil-rich Venezuela
The impact of Maduro's overthrow on oil prices is ambiguous in the short run, said Daan Struyven, head of oil research at Goldman Sachs.
Denmark tells Trump to stop threatening to seize Greenland
President Donald Trump has sought to acquire Greenland since his first term.
Rubio explains how U.S. might 'run' Venezuela after Maduros' ouster
President Donald Trump on Saturday said the U.S. will "run" Venezuela until a new leader is determined.
Trump admin pressed on pardon for ex-Honduras president after Venezuela’s Maduro snatched
The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday and charged him with drug-related crimes.
Airlines scramble to add Caribbean flights after airspace restrictions strand tens of thousands of travelers
U.S. airlines resumed flights to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations early Sunday after aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions.
Maduro overthrow in oil-rich Venezuela unlikely to shake energy markets in the near term
While Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, its oil production is relatively small.
U.S. attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife; AG Bondi says charges include 'Narco-Terrorism'
Maduro and his wife were captured and removed from the country following the operation, Trump said in a statement on Truth Social.
U.S. indictment against Venezuela President Maduro, wife is unsealed
The indictment was unsealed hours after U.S. forces launched an attack on Venezuela and captured its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Be careful buying the top 10 ETFs of 2025: They have 'very little, if any' role in your portfolio, says expert
Some of the top performing ETFs of 2025 are unsuitable for a long-term, wealth building portfolio, investing experts say.
Washington Post
Live updates: Trump threatens Venezuela’s interim leader as Maduro is set to be arraigned
President Donald Trump warned Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez on Sunday to “do what’s right” or she will “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro.”
U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion
In Washington and Caracas, the vision for administering Venezuela in the weeks and months ahead appears uncertain and stubbornly complex.
Confusion reigns in Caracas after Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces
In the aftermath of U.S. strikes and the capture of Maduro, Venezuelans are struggling to understand what just happened — and what might come next.
BBC
Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire
Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.
The Papers: 'Fresh pressure on Venezuela' and Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal'
New warnings from the US to Venezuela lead most of Monday's papers, while some splash on Sir Keir's comments on closer EU alignment.
Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire
The family of Charlotte Niddam announced her death "with great sadness" as Swiss authorities confirmed all victims had been identified.
Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery
Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.
Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery
Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.
The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others
Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field
Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.
The French university where spies go for training
Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.
Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.
Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.
The Independent
Trump says US ‘needs’ Greenland as Denmark PM urges president to stop threats
‘It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the U.S. needing to take over Greenland’
Prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died, hospital says
A Seoul hospital says prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died
North Korea says latest missile tests involves hypersonic weapons system
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent
93-year-old California man arrested for allegedly shooting wife in their car
Richard Hocking allegedly rang police and turned himself in following the incident on January 3, in the Bay Area
A third of married pensioners keep some assets secret from spouses, survey finds
The post-Christmas period of early January is often considered a time when problems in marriages come to a head
Work-related stress deemed a ‘growing national crisis’ amid call for action
Excessive workloads are driving stress to unprecedented levels
UK ban on adverts for ‘unhealthy’ food comes into effect in bid to tackle obesity
The government estimates the advertising ban will prevent around 20,000 cases of childhood obesity
Office workers flocked to travel hubs closer to home in 2025, data shows
Data from IWG shows an average 33% rise in visits to transport-linked locations in 2025, compared with the previous year.
Staff at four universities vote on possible strike action in disputes over cuts
The University and College Union has called on senior staff at Aberdeen, Stirling, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde to rule out compulsory redundancies.
Trump says Venezuelan vice president ‘will pay bigger price’ than Maduro ‘if she doesn’t do what’s right’: Live updates
President Donald Trump claimed the US will “run” Venezuela now that Maduro has been captured
