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CBC.ca
Man dies after vehicle rolls into ditch in Abbotsford
A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Abbotsford on Saturday morning. Police say it happened in a part of the city not impacted by recent flooding.
2 killed, 8 injured in Brown University shooting, Rhode Island officials say
A shooting in the engineering building at Brown University on Saturday has left at least two people dead and eight critically injured, officials in Providence, R.I., said, as authorities continued to search for a suspect.
Trump vows 'very serious retaliation' after deadly ambush on U.S. military convoy in Syria
Three U.S. military personnel — two army soldiers and a civilian interpreter — were killed on Saturday after an attacker targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces, the U.S. military said.
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Fighting raged Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after U.S. President Donald Trump, acting as a mediator, declared that he had won agreement from both countries for a new ceasefire.
Belarus frees Nobel winner, top opposition figures as U.S. lifts more sanctions
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners on Saturday, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava, after two days of talks with an envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, an American statement said.
5 best movies of 2025
CBC’s Jackson Weaver is a lucky guy — he gets to watch hundreds of movies every year. And now he’s ranked his top five picks of 2025.
2 killed in Russia, millions in Ukraine without power as energy infrastructure targeted
At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region, and parts of Ukraine went without power following targeted assaults on energy infrastructure, local authorities said Saturday, as U.S.-led peace talks on ending the war press on.
How 4 years in Halifax shaped this music producer who's up for 7 Grammys
Henry Walter is a sought-after music producer and songwriter who's had a hand in some of the biggest songs of the past decade and a half, but four years in his teens in Halifax helped shape the artist known as Cirkut.
A Dior calendar for $11K? Here’s how the humble advent calendar has gone bananas
Today you can buy an advent calendar containing almost any product you can imagine, from Lego to whisky, ice cream to jewelry, sex toys to fishing lures.
How a Canadian military intelligence operative ended up facing an espionage charge
A Canadian military counter-intelligence operative, accused of passing sensitive information to a foreign entity, has been involved in a long-running internal battle where he was investigated by his unit and kept in the dark about the allegations against him, CBC News has learned.
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Toronto Star
Olivia Chow gets a first look inside winter respite centre to open at Exhibition Place
The 24-hour centre at the Better Living Building opens next week and will provide shelter for up to 250 homeless people during the winter months.
Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus
Police did not immediately release details about the victims’ conditions or the circumstances of the shooting.
Hockey Canada released its blueprint to transform hockey for women and girls. In Ontario, it could cause some fireworks
New report paints the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association as an impediment to Hockey Canada’s goal of consistent, fair and quality girls’ hockey experiences nationwide.
Toronto drops traffic camera pilot aimed at fining drivers who 'block the box' in wake of speed camera ban
The city planned to put the cameras up last summer to dish out automatic fines to drivers who impede traffic, travel in transit-only lanes or make illegal turns.
Toronto Zoo euthanizes Fintan, a 'majestic' white lion, after months of health problems
Fintan, who spent 13 years at the zoo, was a "true favourite in the hearts of guests, staff and volunteers," the facility said on social media Friday.
Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza
Hamas did not confirm the death of Raed Saad.
Hwy. 407 ETR increasing tolls on Jan. 1, also expanding 'relief' program for some drivers. Here's what you need to know
Drivers using Highway 407 ETR will see an increased rate for travel, depending on the time and zone they enter the toll highway.
Meet the women deciding which Netflix shows will be made in Canada — and shooting for global hits
"We really believe Canada is having a moment right now," says Tara Woodbury, who oversees content for Netflix Canada alongside Danielle Woodrow.
She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags
Authorities across the country have issued warnings to the public about hiring unregulated attendants, and in some cases have taken legal action.
Prospective moms tried to ‘torture’ boys, hide them from doctors, Crown alleges at harrowing murder trial
It was Brandy Cooney’s fourth day of testimony at her murder trial in the death of the 12-year-old boy she was seeking to adopt.
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Globe and Mail
Police respond to shooting at Rhode Island's Brown University
U.S. President Donald Trump says on Saturday that he has been briefed on the shooting which killed at least two and critically injured eight.
Suspect at large in Brown University shooting which killed at least two people
City mayor says a person preliminarily thought to be involved was detained but was later determined to have no involvement
Six peacekeepers killed in Sudan drone strike, UN chief says
Sudanese military blamed the attack on the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group at war with the army
Trump threatens to retaliate against Islamic State after U.S. soldiers are killed in Syria
Two troops and an interpreter were killed, while three others were wounded in a possible Islamic State ambush
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, authorities say
Killing of Raed Saed is highest-profile assassination of senior Hamas figure since ceasefire began in October
Belarus frees Nobel winner, opposition figures as U.S. lifts more sanctions
Country freed 123 prisoners on Saturday after two days of talks with Trump envoy
Gaza amputees face shortage of prosthetic limbs, delays in medical evacuations
The World Health Organization estimates there are 5,000 to 6,000 amputees from the war
Gaza ceasefire slow to bring help for Palestinians who suffered amputations during war
Palestinians who lost limbs are facing a shortage of prosthetic limbs and long delays in medical evacuations out of Gaza.
U.S. and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before Monday summit
Official says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for the talks
Fighting continues along Thai-Cambodian border after Trump ceasefire claim
Thailand’s leader vowed to keep fighting
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Global News
Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack
The victim was walking about 200 metres ahead of a friend near an area known as the '560-meter rocky peak,' when the friend heard a cry for help.
Skydiver left hanging at 15K feet after parachute catches plane’s tail
Footage from the jump shows the first skydiver and the camera operator climbing out of the roller door and the handle for the diver's reserve parachute snagging on the wing flap.
Man charged with manslaughter after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain
Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, were attempting to scale Austria's tallest mountain in the middle of winter, despite her inexperience.
For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported
The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.
Extortion suspects have all claimed refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.
NHL players ‘not going’ to Winter Olympics if ice isn’t safe: deputy commissioner
The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.
Visiting U.S.? Here’s who may need to share social media, family details
The proposed rule would add new disclosure requirements for visa-exempt travellers, but Canadian citizens using their passport would not be affected.
Almost 200 children conceived from sperm donor with cancer-causing gene
Sixty-seven fertility clinics used the donor's sperm in 14 different countries.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military build-up in the region, including an aircraft carrier, fighter jets and tens of thousands of troops.
Canada’s border agency says it protects staff who face work-related threats
The CBSA was responding to an officer who said the agency abandoned him amid an Indian disinformation campaign.
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New York Times
AfD Pushes to Publish German Information That Officials Say May Help Russia
Opponents of AfD lawmakers say that their push to publish sensitive details about national security could benefit Russian military planning.
Gunshots, Sirens and a Manhunt Transform Brown’s Campus
A typical Saturday night on the Ivy League campus was shaken by the killing of two people and the wounding of 9 others.
What We Know About the Deadly Shooting at Brown University
Two people were killed and nine others injured during an attack on the Rhode Island campus. Officials were searching for a gunman late Saturday.
Flight Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure During Takeoff, F.A.A. Says
United Airlines Flight 803, which was headed to Tokyo, safely landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, officials said.
3 Americans Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria, Trump Says, Vowing to Retaliate
Two soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed while supporting counterterror operations, the Pentagon said. They are the first U.S. casualties in Syria since the fall of the dictator Bashar al-Assad.
MAHA Moms Are Angry at the E.P.A. Lee Zeldin Is Trying to Win Them Back.
A split is emerging within Trump’s base as health activists accuse Mr. Zeldin of leading the agency to prioritize chemical industry interests over public health.
Appeals Court Says Trump Must End Los Angeles Deployment by Monday
While the decision did not remove the National Guard troops from the president’s control, it blocked him from using them in the nation’s second-largest city.
Trump’s ‘Pardon’ of Tina Peters Rejected by Colorado Officials
The president’s stated intention to pardon Tina Peters, jailed for tampering with election machines in 2020, has set off a legal fight over the extent of Mr. Trump’s pardon powers.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Music Producer and Father of Selena, Dies at 86
As a teenager, he hoped to make it big in the Tejano music world. He realized that dream through his daughter.
Israel Says It Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Despite Cease-Fire
Hamas said the attack on Saturday was a breach of the truce. The militant group did not comment on Israel’s claim to have killed one of its members.
CNBC
End of 'The Berkshire Way'? Combs' departure isn't only big change as Buffett transition nears
There were several additional personnel changes in Monday's three-page news release that signal the company is moving toward a more conventional structure.
Goldman Sachs makes big bet on ETFs specializing in downside protection
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is making a big bet on defined outcome exchange-traded funds — which use options to help protect against market losses.
MacKenzie Scott announced another $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations—she's now given away $26.3 billion since 2019
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's 2025 donations went to a wide range of nonprofits, including several historically Black colleges and universities.
Today is Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday: His tips for a long, healthy life—'sometimes I feel like I'm 15 again'
Dick Van Dyke is officially a centenarian! Here are three research-backed staples in his routine that he credits for his 100 years of life.
YouTube’s CEO limits his kids’ social media use — other tech bosses do the same
YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan joins other tech bosses from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban who restrict their children's social media and smartphone use.
Hannah Rothschild on privilege, duty and shaping a centuries-old family legacy
Dame Hannah Rothschild reflected on privilege, duty, and the shaping of a modern philanthropic dynasty at a private banking event in Singapore.
Trump says 'no big deal' after Jeffrey Epstein photos showing him released
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on rates
Trump said Friday that Kevin Warsh has moved to the top of his list as the next Federal Reserve chair, though others remain in contention.
Broadcom tumbles 11% despite blockbuster earnings as 'AI angst' weighs on Oracle, Nvidia
Even with better-than-expected earnings and revenue, Broadcom slid on Friday as investors continued to grow concerned about the AI trade.
Coinbase to soon unveil prediction markets powered by Kalshi, source says
A source told CNBC that Coinbase will soon unveil prediction markets, powered by Kalshi, underscoring the firm's push to fulfill its "everything exchange" vision.
Washington Post
Trump vows to retaliate after U.S. troops killed in Syria
A joint U.S.-Syrian security patrol was attacked in the city of Palmyra, the Pentagon and Syria’s state news agency said.
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader in Gaza, challenging fragile truce
The Israel Defense Forces said Raed Saad had worked to reestablish Hamas’ capabilities and weapons manufacturing. Hamas said the strike violated ceasefire.
Belarus releases Nobel laureate, former candidate, more than 100 others
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners in exchange for relaxed sanctions, according to state news agency Belta and the presidential press service.
Dublin embraced refugees, but some in Ireland have had enough
Protests and attacks have marked a backlash at resettlement centers in Ireland and have spread to neighborhoods where even longtime immigrants feel unsafe.
Europe is panicking over its shrinking population
Governments are testing whether a mix of perks, incentives and ideology might reverse shrinking population trends. Here’s what they’ve learned.
Oil executives once booed Canada’s prime minister. Now they cheer him.
Mark Carney, once a U.N. special envoy on climate action and finance, is now winning praise from industry but alienating former environmental allies.
With an army of yes-men, how Putin’s world turned into an echo chamber
The Russian president has little incentive to compromise in the ongoing peace talks because everyone around him keeps reassuring him that Russia is winning.
King Charles says cancer treatment to be reduced, calls it ‘personal blessing’
Charles encouraged all Britons to undergo cancer screening, crediting early detection with “enabling me to continue leading a full and active life.”
Trump lifts sanctions on Brazilian judge targeted over Bolsonaro case
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes four months ago, calling former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prosecution a “witch hunt.”
How Nobel laureate María Corina Machado escaped from Venezuela
Machado’s journey to Norway this week involved secret travel through Venezuela, hours on a fishing boat in rough seas and a flight from Curaçao to Oslo.
BBC
We asked Mormons what they really think about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Britain tell BBC News about their lives, after the Disney+ show was laced with scandal.
'Burnham coup plot' and UK faces 'tsunami of flu'
Claims of Labour Mayor Andy Burnham's "plot" to enter Commons and a spike of flu cases leads the Sunday papers.
From bland to bold - how these women are ditching beige to spark joy
From kitsch mirrors to neon pink walls, a pop of colour could brighten up your winter.
He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia
As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.
Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.
He created Grand Theft Auto. Now he's back with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind
A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.
Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister
As they celebrate an historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band.
First it was K-pop, now it's K-food. Here's how to bring Korean cooking into your kitchen
Why jars of kimchi and bottles of gochujang are turning Korean food into a UK staple.
'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.
Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good
Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.
The Independent
Brown University shooting: Two people dead and multiple people shot as police search for suspect
Hundreds of law enforcement officers swarm Ivy League campus as massive manhunt underway for suspected gunman
Takeaways from AP report on sexual violence in Mali
Multiple women have told The Associated Press they survived or witnessed alleged rapes and other sexual assaults committed by a new Russian military unit in Mali
PHOTO ESSAY: Refugees flee Mali as region is the world's deadliest for extremism
A makeshift village in the Mauritanian desert shelters thousands of refugees who have fled Mali in recent weeks as fighting intensifies against militants linked to al-Qaida.
Women fleeing Mali's conflict say they were sexually assaulted but silence hides many more
Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control
‘I was 14 when I was abducted and trafficked into a paedophile ring’
Leon Towers was 14 when he fled into the Cumbrian night and into the hands of traffickers. He tells Harriette Boucher how a lifetime of silence began – and why he’s determined no child is left unseen again
Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign with major donation
The former chief executive of Marie Curie has made a sizeable donation to The Independent’s SafeCall campaign as he urges others to support its aim to provide a vital free service for missing children
Brown University shooting latest: 2 dead and 9 wounded as suspect remains at large
Hundreds of officers launch manhunt for suspect after vanishing from Ivy League in Rhode Island
Jimmy Lai, former pro-democracy newspaper founder, to hear verdict in national security case
A Hong Kong court will deliver its verdict in the national security case of former pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai on Monday
Photos: Arctic air blast hits northern US; Pacific Northwest waterlogged
An arctic air blast swept south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States. Meanwhile residents of the Pacific Northwest braced for possible mudslides and levee failures as floodwaters slowly recede.
After centuries of conflict, Chile’s Indigenous Mapuches fear a far-right political chapter
The Mapuches have endured centuries of battle
