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CBC.ca
Chinese army stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after U.S., Japan tensions
China's military on Monday dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around the island of Taiwan — a move Beijing called a "stern warning" against separatist and "external interference" forces.
Why ‘sex, drugs and lobster rolls’ is being trademarked
The trademarking of the quirky phrase highlights the complexities and conflicts that can arise when expressions become the subject of intellectual property claims.
Halifax's built-in headache for commuters comes from this century-old rail cut
The peninsula's peculiar road layout is not the result of confused urban planners, but the result of a massive and disruptive engineering project from over a century ago.
Nova Scotia Power explains estimated billing as customers charged hundreds more than usual
On Tuesday, Nova Scotia Power submitted a report to the province's energy board responding to questions the board raised about how the utility was estimating bills in the fallout of a cyberattack last March.
Former MP Charlie Angus planned a quiet retirement. Now, he'd rather 'kick at the darkness'
Earlier this year, former New Democratic Party MP Charlie Angus was preparing to wrap up a two-decade-long career in the House of Commons, retire and write a book. Then U.S. President Donald Trump was elected and it all changed.
What this man learned about people after embarking on a cross-Canada ‘listening tour’ this year
This year, many people travelled across the country for leisure. Others trekked or biked across Canada to raise money for worthy causes. Paul Jenkins also spent 2025 travelling from coast to coast. But while many would call his journey a worthy one, his motivation was neither for pleasure nor fundraising.
Some of 2025’s big stories in Indigenous politics could heat up in 2026
From the ongoing legal battle over Indigenous children's rights to the controversy over the new Liberal government's major projects law or the landmark Cowichan decision in British Columbia, 2025 was a year of both familiar situations and major shifts in the world of Indigenous politics.
Train derailment kills 13 in southern Mexico
The governor of Oaxaca, Salomon Jara Cruz, expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the accident and said state authorities were co-ordinating with federal agencies to assist those affected.
Oldest Canadian's life advice is don't drink, don't smoke and bowl until 103
At 110, Burd Sisler is now Canada's oldest person. The Ontario resident worked as a border agent for 30 years and was also a veteran of the Second World War. His advice for staying healthy is to take care of your body. He stayed active by bowling into his 100s.
Birders flock to Vancouver beach to see rare bird native to Russia
Dozens of birders descended on Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch a rare glimpse of a bird that avian enthusiasts say has never been recorded in Canada before.
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Toronto Star
Your month-by-month financial checklist for 2026, including key dates you'll want to remember
Follow these experts tips to help you master your money in 2026, one month at a time.
This engaged couple can afford a home but aren't sure it makes financial sense. Could it help them get ahead?
“The question is, is this something we should actually be saving for? Or is there something better we should be saving for?” Financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons breaks down the scenarios.
For one plot of land, the Greenbelt scandal rages on as an Ontario developer sues the Ford government over a broken promise
Minotar Holdings wants a judge to compel Ontario to take the land back out of the Greenbelt or pay $300 million in damages for breach of contract.
Barrie man says he's now the oldest to have cycled around the world. He set the record for his wife
During his 324-day journey, Mark Herbst raised $56,000 for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s research into cancer treatments and detection.
Owner of Toronto's Finch Store was ready to 'close the door.' Then a last-minute council motion changed everything
Stuck in zoning limbo, owner Yana Miriev was ready to walk away before council last month green-lit cafes and corner stores on her neighbourhood street. Now, she's planning the shop's future.
How the Maple Leafs unlocked the potential of longshot prospect Harry Nansi
The Leafs took a swing on Nansi's raw tools in the last NHL draft. It's starting to pay off.
Ten Toronto restaurant meals under $10 our food reporter loved in 2025
Every week, Karon Liu travels the GTA in search of the most delicious — and affordable — dishes the city has to offer. Here are his top value picks from 2025.
Mélanie Joly likes to talk tough. Now she has to deliver
“The plan is to … protect jobs … create jobs, and … attract talent and investment,” she told the Star.
Raptors set to sign Mo Bamba as Jakob Poeltl insurance
The seven-foot Bamba's deal won’t be guaranteed until Jan. 10, which makes it effectively a two-week tryout.
Raptors vs. Warriors: A Scottie Barnes game for the ages overpowers Steph Curry and Golden State
Scottie Barnes' epic triple-double at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday was worth the price of admission beyond the jaw-dropping numbers.
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Globe and Mail
China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan
China's military moved army, naval, air force and artillery units around Taiwan on Monday for its 'Justice Mission 2025' drills, as the island vowed to defend democracy and mobilized troops to rehearse repelling a potential Chinese attack.
Washington offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President says he would prefer a U.S. commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia
Backed by China and Russia, Myanmar stages first election since 2021 coup
By holding elections, the country may be hoping to ease international pressure on itself and regional allies
China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan
Map released by military shows operations in five areas, including the northern part of the Taiwan Strait, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes
China launches military drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ against independence
China aims to test combat readiness with live-fire exercises on Tuesday
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of stalled Gaza ceasefire
Monday’s talks are also expected to include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran
Israeli recognition of breakaway Somali region triggers African and Arab anger
Leaders fear move could pave the way for deportation of Gaza Palestinians to Somaliland
One dead, one injured after helicopters collide in New Jersey
At least one person is dead and another is injured on Sunday after two helicopters collided mid-air before crashing to the ground, in Hammonton, New Jersey, according to authorities.
One dead, one injured in New Jersey helicopter crash, officials say
Police and fire crews extinguished flames that engulfed one of the helicopters, Hammonton police say
Polls open in Kosovo for parliamentary election
Sunday's ballot was scheduled after Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s governing Self-Determination party repeatedly failed to form a government despite winning the most votes at a Feb. 9 election.
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Global News
Ukraine, Russia ‘closer than ever’ to peace after Zelenskyy talks: Trump
Zelenskyy said he will raise “territorial issues” as Moscow and Kyiv remain fiercely at odds over the fate of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
Indonesian rescuers search for a Spanish coach and 3 children after tour boat sinks
Indonesian rescuers searched near Komodo National Park after a tour boat sank, leaving a Spanish soccer coach and three children missing amid rough seas and poor visibility.
Nigerians react after U.S. airstrikes targeting alleged Islamic State camp
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the U.S had launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.
Zelenskyy speaks with Carney ahead of meeting Trump in Florida this weekend
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says he’s open to a free economic zone in Ukraine’s east
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland.
EU warns of action after U.S. bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
The Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion
The two officers, as well as another person standing nearby, died from their injuries.
Donald Trump says U.S. ‘has to have’ Greenland for ‘national security’
Trump said he named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry special envoy appointed to Greenland to 'lead the charge.'
Car bomb kills Russian general Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died from his injuries.
Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attack
Thousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.
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New York Times
China Will Hold Live-Fire Military Exercises Around Taiwan
The exercises ended months of relative calm across the Taiwan Strait, and came after the Trump administration announced plans for arms sales to the island.
Zelensky and Netanyahu Go to Mar-a-Lago, and Student Loan Borrowers Face New Reality
Plus, food trends coming in 2026.
For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking About Ukraine Peace Deal Counts as a Win
Though discussions produced little tangible progress, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at least avoided the type of setbacks that have blighted earlier meetings.
Parts of New York and New England Brace for Ice Storm
Several states were under weather warnings or advisories early Monday. The same winter storm battered the Midwest over the weekend.
Five Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene
The congresswoman discussed her break with President Trump and her journey from MAGA zealot to political isolation.
Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Break With Trump and MAGA
How the Georgia congresswoman went from the president’s loudest cheerleader to his loudest Republican critic.
Experts Question Denmark’s Vaccine Program as a Model for the U.S.
The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.
In Trump’s D.C. Crackdown, Murder Victims’ Families Say He’s Ignoring Them
President Trump insists there are no more murders in Washington, D.C. “I wish that was true,” said Jamia Vaden, whose sister was gunned down in November.
How Kevin Hassett Became a Trump Loyalist and Fed Chair Contender
Mr. Hassett’s evolution from conservative economist to defender of the president’s economic agenda has raised questions about how he would lead the central bank.
Uber Flags Sexual Misconduct but Many Drivers Stay on the Road
The company monitors passenger feedback for risky driver behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had prior records of complaints.
CNBC
DigitalBridge shares jump as much as 50% after report SoftBank is in talks to acquire data center firm
The premarket move comes shortly after Bloomberg reported Japan's SoftBank was in advanced talks to acquire the data center investment firm.
From data center spas to servers in space: How the energy crunch is reshaping cloud computing
Data centre developers and designers are starting to get creative.
Zelenskyy asks Trump for 50 years of security guarantees, says meeting with Russia possible
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that he had asked for security guarantees for up to 50 years for Ukraine.
European defense stocks slide amid Ukraine peace talks; Leonardo falls 4%, Rheinmetall slips 2.6%
European stocks start the last trading week of the year in flat territory.
Indian quick commerce startup Zepto files for $1.2 billion IPO amid warnings of bubble in the sector
Quick commerce is a hotly contested space in India with the entry of Amazon this year and Walmart-owned Flipkart in 2024.
A Swedish city is being moved — building by building — amid Europe’s minerals push
Sweden's northernmost city of Kiruna is on the move because of ground subsidence from the expansion of the world's largest underground iron ore mine.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed in final week of 2025
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday as investors kicked off the final trading week of the year.
China to crack down on AI chatbots around suicide, gambling
The proposed rules come as Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot startups Minimax and Z.ai have this month filed for Hong Kong IPOs.
South Korean retail giant Coupang to compensate $1.1 billion to affected users over data breach
The company said in a statement Monday local time that it planned to provide customers with purchase vouchers totaling 50,000 won for various Coupang services.
Top Wall Street analysts are confident about these 3 dividend-paying stocks
TipRanks discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Chevron and Darden Restaurants.
Washington Post
India’s aviation meltdown exposes long-brewing pilot fatigue crisis
Aviation experts and pilot groups say IndiGo’s unprecedented scheduling crisis this month was due in part to an industry failure to address pilot fatigue.
Iran sends conflicting signals on its missiles as Israeli concerns rise
Meeting between Trump and Netanyahu to focus prominently on Iran’s ballistic missile program. Reports of recent tests raise questions about Iranian intentions.
Man kills at least 9, including his children, in Suriname stabbing, police say
Police accused a 42-year-old man of killing at least 9 people outside the capitol of Paramaribo, just days after Christmas.
Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone after talks as hurdles remain
The United States will help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks in January, as Trump called the peace process “very complicated stuff.”
Skier glides down Mount Etna as volcano erupts in the background
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days. That hasn’t stopped visitors to Europe’s largest active volcano.
How Pan Am and Kodak turned into fashion brands, with a K-beauty glow-up
In South Korea, National Geographic and even Lockheed Martin are among the U.S. brands that have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines.
Brigitte Bardot, French femme fatale and cultural phenomenon, dies at 91
The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter.
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
Satellite images suggest China is growing the sites where it makes warheads, while also preparing to retaliate faster — signs of its nuclear ambitions.
Netanyahu’s ties with Trump to be tested amid differences ahead of visit
With the Israeli leader to visit Mar-a-Lago on Monday, his hawkishness on Gaza and other Middle East hotspots is butting up against Trump’s peacemaking efforts.
Russian attack pummels Kyiv as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the attacks make clear Russia does not want to end the war and that the world must do more to pressure Moscow.
BBC
Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.
Mother and two children killed in Boxing Day blaze
One person escaped the fire but three others died after being trapped inside the burning home.
Man shot dead by police after two-car crash
Officers say the suspect is reported to have left the scene holding a handgun.
Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
Both the US president and Zelensky describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance
James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.
British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.
Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea
Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.
Melbourne Ashes pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council.
The Independent
Mother and two children killed in Boxing Day fire
A mother and her two children, aged four and seven, were killed in a house fire in the early hours of Boxing Day in Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud, Gloucestershire Police said.
Why was the DOJ tracking an investigative journalist who covered Epstein? Dems demand answers
Miami Herald reporter Julie K Brown and House Democrats ask why details of a flight taken by Brown were found among the Jeffrey Epstein files
Families of Bondi Beach victims demand more action on antisemitism and security
Victims’ families have penned an open letter demanding more action on antisemitism
Man charged with murder after ‘devoted’ grandfather dies following Christmas pub assault
A 36-year-old man will appear in court later today
Discovery star accused of murdering cellmate days before his scheduled release
Chad Aaron Ollinger, 41, allegedly murdered his cellmate only days before he was set to be released
Freemasons seek injunction to halt plans forcing Met officers to reveal their membership
An inquiry into 1987 axe murder of private detective Daniel Morgan recommended that Freemasonry membership should be declared
Retailers ‘hold up well’ over Christmas in welcome end to trying year
Boxing Day footfall rose to 4.4% higher than last year, making it the ‘standout’ trading day – the strongest increase witnessed in a decade.
Scientists say this silent bone change could be early sign of leukaemia
Study finds inflammation in bone marrow environment key to evolution of cancer
Armchair astronomers sought to hunt for stars being torn apart by black holes
A new project will capture the night sky over the next 10 years from the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile.
New ‘life-changing’ asthma drug gets green light after rise in hospital admissions
A trial cut hospital admissions by 72 per cent
