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CBC.ca

Olympic appeal for U.S. skeleton racer who accused Canada of sabotage is outside jurisdiction: sports court

U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender's last chance to make the Olympic field may have been lost Monday, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport saying it lacks the jurisdiction to change the result of a race that could have earned her a berth in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Financiers who defrauded investors in Man. and Ont. projects each sentenced to 5 years in jail, $12 million

Jawad Rathore, 49, and 50-year-old Vince Petrozza were executives for Fortress Real Developments Inc., a defunct Toronto-area syndicated mortgage company that raised funds for a failed 45-storey tower in downtown Winnipeg called SkyCity and a Barrie mixed-use development called the Collier Centre.

Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, resigns as MP

Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair resigned as an MP on Monday after it was announced that he will be Canada's next high commissioner to the U.K.

IN PHOTOS | Best of Westminster Kennel Club dog show

The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is underway, and over 3,000 dogs from around the world have gathered in New York City to participate in various competitions.

Accused in London, Ont. bomb-making scheme face new charges of manufacturing firearms

Charges continue to mount against four people accused of allegedly stockpiling chemicals that could be used to make explosives, including new allegations that they were manufacturing a handgun.

Trump says he'll lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal ​with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers and stopping its purchases of Russian oil.

Blue Jays legend Joe Carter to be honoured with statue outside Rogers Centre

One of the greatest moments in Toronto Blue Jays history will be immortalized outside Rogers Centre. A statue of Joe Carter's historic walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series will be erected outside Toronto's downtown ballpark.

Canadians sitting on $2B in uncashed federal cheques from past 4 years

Canadians have left some $2 billion in funds on the table by not cashing millions of paper cheques mailed out by federal government departments.

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial in Toronto starts Tuesday

Frank Stronach's trial in Toronto gets underway Tuesday on charges of sexual assault against multiple women. Some of the allegations against the 93-year-old billionaire businessman date back nearly 50 years.

Hamilton woman to pay a fraction of $101K bill after province rescued 55 miniature poodles from her home

The Ontario Animal Care Review Board says it balanced the “significant public resources expended” and the woman's "limited financial resources."
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Toronto Star

Toronto city hall evacuated over unattended bag

All city hall employees were evacuated Monday morning over an unspecified security threat, later revealed to be an unattended bag.

Olivia Chow makes affordability pitch for her 2026 city budget

Mayor Olivia Chow dodged questions about whether she plans to run in the Oct. 26 mayoral election, despite her emphasis on affordability in her 2026 city budget.

This Toronto Zoo gorilla bit off the toe of another last summer. Now he's rejoining the troop

The zoo has provided an update on Zwalani, a 26-year-old male silverback who attacked two female gorillas last summer.

The former Prince Andrew faces more disturbing Epstein allegations. Here's what we know

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces more sexual accusations from an Epstein victim and appears in Epstein file photos.

Toronto MP Bill Blair to resign and become high commissioner to U.K.

Two sources confirmed the MP for Scarborough Southwest was set to formally resign his seat on Monday.

B.C. man feared a 'hit' on him before he and family found dead, inquest hears

RCMP Const. Jason Kettle is testifying at the inquest into the deaths of Christopher Duong, Janet Nguyen and their sons, aged two and four.

Transport Canada recalls more than 60,000 Hyundai and Toyota vehicles over safety concerns

The recalls are related to potential issues with air bags and rear doors opening "unexpectedly while driving," says the agency.

'It's our livelihood': Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site

The radar system, with an estimated cost of $6 billion, is being built in Clearview to monitor airspace from the Canada-United States border to the Arctic for incoming missiles.

How to Live to 100 (or Die Trying): Mobile bodies

By using our bodies the way they were originally intended, it could be a lot easier to, say, jump out of an airplane in your 80s.

GOP chair rejects Clintons' offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

The House is headed towards potential votes this week on criminal contempt of Congress charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton.
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Globe and Mail

NASA’s Artemis rocket suffers fuel leak during practice countdown

Nearly 10-day mission will send astronauts past the moon, around the mysterious far side and back to Earth

Norway's crown princess showed poor judgment over Epstein ties, Prime Minister says

Norway's prime minister said the country's crown princess, Mette-Marit, displayed poor judgment in having contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, following fresh reports of her ties with the late U.S. sex offender. It comes as Norway's monarchy faces several problems, among them the detention of Mette-Marit's eldest son on fresh criminal charges.

U.K. politician Peter Mandelson under pressure to quit House of Lords over Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Monday on former Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson to quit the House of Lords over his ties to the deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Music’s biggest stars protest Trump’s immigration crackdown at the Grammys

Entertainment’s awards season has coincided with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns.

Syrian rap star Al Darwish returns home after 13 years to perform in post-Assad Damascus

Hani Al Sawah is performing his political songs in Syria again for the first time since fleeing the country in 2012

What's next for Trump's Gaza plan after the reopening of the Rafah crossing?

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt. But Hamas and Israel remain far apart on key issues, especially Hamas disarmament and Israel's withdrawal.

Penguins at Pittsburgh Zoo melt hearts with playful antics in the snow

Video provided by the zoo opens with the penguins eagerly running out of their enclosure and diving into the freshly fallen snow.

Trump announces trade deal with India centred on oil, reduced tariffs

According to U.S. President, tariff on Indian goods will go from 25 per cent to 18 per cent

Pakistani forces kill at least 177 militants in 48 hours, the highest toll in decades

Police backed by the military have been conducting raids in several areas against Baloch Liberation Army members since early Saturday

Norway’s Crown Princess showed poor judgment over Epstein ties, Prime Minister says

New files show e-mail correspondence between Mette-Marit and Epstein after he was found guilty of child sex crimes in 2008
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Global News

13-year-old Australian boy makes ‘superhuman’ swim to save stranded family

Rescue services in Western Australia said the boy swam for four hours to shore — two while wearing a lifejacket, and two without.

Peter Mandelson resigns from U.K. Labour Party over Epstein ties

The latest mention of Mandelson follows last year's disclosure of correspondence between him and Epstein, including a note calling the convicted sex offender his 'best pal.'

Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested before his trial on rape, other charges

In new charges separate from the trial, Marius Borg Høiby was arrested for assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order, police said in a statement.

Gaza border crossing with Egypt opens, but few can use it

An Egyptian official said 50 Palestinians were expected to cross in each direction on the first day of the Rafah border crossing operation.

Air India grounds Boeing Dreamliner after fuel control switch issue report

Air India said on Monday it had grounded one of its Boeing Dreamliners after one of its pilots reported an issue with the fuel control switch.

Earliest launch date for Artemis II set for Feb. 8 after cold weather delay: NASA

NASA says the earliest possible launch of Artemis II, which will carry Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon, is now scheduled for Feb. 8 due to weather delays.

Catherine O’Hara, Canadian actor and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71

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

U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust

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

Venezuela commercial airspace to reopen weeks after Maduro raid, Trump says

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 calls meeting between Alberta separatists, Trump officials ‘treason’

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.'
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New York Times

U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom

President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.

Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI

The deal further intermingles Mr. Musk’s companies and creates the most valuable private company on earth.

Takeaways From the First Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial

Jurors in the sex trafficking case heard from the first witnesses and saw graphic evidence of the crimes the brothers are accused of.

How a Conservative Texas District Rejected the Politics of Division

Many Americans are growing both exhausted and frightened by Trump’s scorched-earth, hyperpartisan, fire-ready-aim approach to the presidency.

Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects

The court ruled that construction can restart on a wind farm off the coast of New York State. The Trump administration had ordered work to stop in December.

‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Missing, Authorities Say

Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, 84, was last seen on Saturday near her home in Tucson, Ariz. A sheriff said on Monday that investigators were treating her disappearance as a crime.

Gabbard Arranges Trump Call With FBI Agents After Georgia Election Center Search

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, brokered the call and President Trump directly questioned frontline agents on the inquiry, The Times has learned.

New York City’s First Real Winter in a Long Time Is Relentless

Mountains of rock-solid filthy snow. Narrow, icy sidewalks. Temperatures that sound like shoe sizes. When will it end?

Trump to Unveil $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile

The “Project Vault” initiative is intended to reduce U.S. reliance on China for key technology components.

Much of Silicon Valley Remains Mum About Minneapolis. Here’s Why.

In a shaky job market, Silicon Valley workers feel they lack the leverage needed to make their political views known.

CNBC

Rare earth miners jump as Trump announces establishment of critical mineral reserve

Trump's move is aimed at cutting America's dependence on China for materials essential to electric vehicles, defense systems and advanced technology.

Treasury yields tick higher on strong U.S. data; traders weigh Warsh Fed pick

U.S. Treasury yields were higher Monday as market watchers continued to weigh President Donald Trump naming Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next Fed chair.

Trump says U.S. and India reached trade deal, will lower tariffs immediately

The U.S. and India have reached a trade deal to lower tariffs, President Donald Trump announced.

Bitcoin is coming off a brutal week. Here's what's happening

Cryptocurrency markets fell as global equities and precious metals sold off, while bitcoin liquidations exacerbated downside moves.

Disney supercharged its parks. The booming division still has room to run

For Disney's fiscal first quarter, experiences represented 38% of the company's total revenue, yet generated a whopping 71% of its operating income.

China gloom: The 'Are you dead?' app is dead, and a 'crying horse' plushie is selling out

China shut down the "Are you dead" app, but the "crying horse" is selling out as the country grapples with a slowing economy and uncertainty.

OpenAI launches standalone Codex app for Apple computers

OpenAI is trying to win market share from rivals like Anthropic and Cursor as AI coding tools gain in popularity.

European stocks close higher as gold extends recent losses

European markets closed higher on Monday as gold continued to slide.

Disney beats Wall Street expectations propelled by theme parks and streaming

In the background of Disney's earnings report on Monday is the question of who will be named the successor to CEO Bob Iger. 

Nvidia shares are down after a report that its OpenAI investment stalled. Here's what's happening

Nvidia's Jensen Huang criticized OpenAI's business strategy as the chip giant plans to invest up to $100 billion into the AI startup, per reports.

Washington Post

Rafah crossing between Israel and Egypt reopens after nearly two years

Israeli troops seized the Rafah border crossing in May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the second phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire deal.

U.S. and India seal trade deal after months of diplomatic tensions

The United States and India finalized a trade agreement Monday, helping stabilize a relationship that had been in decline during Trump’s second term.

Germany arrests five, saying they violated sanctions against Russia

Prosecutors said the suspects ran an export network that sent more than 16,000 shipments worth more than $30 million to Russian customers, including arms manufacturers.

Lord Mandelson, ex-ambassador to U.S., resigns from Labour over Epstein

He acknowledged that the weekend’s revelations further entangled him in the “understandable furor” surrounding convicted sex offender.

Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict

The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.

Kenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine

The Post spoke to four Kenyans who fought in Ukraine and relatives of nine other recruits, as a secret pipeline funnels young Africans to Russia’s military.

Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons. The missing goods of military-run Myanmar.

Myanmar’s military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country’s economic crisis and sparking widespread hardship among the people.

In Venezuela, change is coming fast. Relief is taking more time.

Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. investment. Ordinary Venezuelans will wait longer to feel any benefit.

In Gaza, an ‘apocalyptic wasteland’ foretold

Seen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a “wasteland” in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.

Russia strikes Ukrainian energy sector after Trump push for pause

A Russian attack on coal mining facilities in Ukraine Sunday killed at least 12 miners, according to DTEK, the country’s largest private energy company.

BBC

Takeaways from the millions of newly released files

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein

There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m but McNeil loan off

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club-record deal worth up to £48m.

'Marry me' and Epstein's 'baby boy' - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails

The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.

Police assess reports of alleged misconduct after Mandelson emails published

The peer is accused of passing on sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Raducanu wins first match since split from coach

Emma Raducanu records her first win since out-of-sorts Australian Open performance and split from coach Francis Roig.

BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

Forest sign defender Netz from Monchengladbach

Nottingham Forest sign defender Luca Netz from Borussia Monchengladbach on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

An election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.

What is going on with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia?

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is plunged into doubt after he is left out of their squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.

The Independent

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test

Southern US endures second week of freezing temperatures and widespread outages

Thermometers remained below freezing across the northern U.S., stretching from the Dakotas to Maine

Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

The secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras

Mom filled her baby’s bottle with alcohol and killed him, cops say

Omayrilin Colon, 37, was arrested and charged with murder and cruelty to children

Couples at the Westminster show bond over dogs, and each other

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show spotlights bond between people and dogs

3 fraternity members arrested in death of Northern Arizona student following rush event

A Northern Arizona University student has died after a night of drinking at a fraternity event

Sexual abuse lawsuit against former NC State trainer grows to 31 plaintiffs

Of the former athletes, all but two are listed as “John Doe” to preserve their anonymity

Recreational marijuana and 21 other citizen initiatives fail to qualify for Florida's 2026 ballot

A proposed amendment to Florida’s constitution that would have allowed recreational marijuana use for adults has failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot

MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for six teams this season