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CBC.ca
The National | Lindsey Vonn airlifted after Olympic crash
Feb. 8, 2026 | U.S. downhill skier Lindsey Vonn is airlifted to surgery after a terrifying crash ends her Olympic comeback. Investigators seek more clues in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie. And, the dramatic mountain rescue of a hang-glider in B.C.
Woman dead, 22 others sent to hospital after charter bus rolls over in northwestern Alberta: RCMP
A woman is dead and 22 other people were taken to hospital with injuries of varying degrees, after a charter bus rolled over on a highway in northwestern Alberta Saturday night, RCMP said.
Elly Alboim, former CBC parliamentary bureau chief and political consultant, dead at 78
Elly Alboim, a former CBC parliamentary bureau chief, longtime political consultant and professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, has died at 78, his family tells CBC News.
Despite disastrous crash, Lindsey Vonn’s return was neither selfish nor unwarranted
All the emotions swirling around Lindsey Vonn’s crash, and questions about why she decided to compete in the first place, are blowing up the internet. But for elite athletes, it’s not the glory but the challenge and knowing your body to believe in what’s possible.
Japan's ruling party secures landslide supermajority in lower house election
The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity.
Iran adds 7 more years to sentence of jailed Nobel Peace laureate, supporters say
Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison after she began a hunger strike, supporters said Sunday, as Tehran cracks down on all dissent following nationwide protests and the deaths of thousands at the hands of security forces.
Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas gets university assignment extension at Olympics
Canadian figure skater and McMaster University student Madeline Schizas was granted an extension on her sociology assignment one day after going viral with her request on Instagram.
Apartment residents say fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of 11-year-old was preventable
A man who lives in a Regina apartment building says the carbon monoxide detector in his unit sounded just hours before another resident, an 11-year-old boy, died.
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Toronto Star
Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
Defense won this championship.
Super Bowl halftime highlights: Bad Bunny, celebrities and politics take to the field
From a Lady Gaga appearance to a shoutout for Canada, the biggest pop culture talking points from the NFL halftime show in San Francisco.
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 2 recap: Sidney Crosby to be captain; a no-medal day for Canada; Lindsey Vonn crashes
Our coverage has everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories on Day 2 the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Police identify man killed in daytime shooting at busy Woodbine Mall in Etobicoke Saturday
The man, in his 30s, died in hospital after the shooting outside the mall around 3:30 p.m. Suspects fled in a vehicle, police said.
Canadian Olympic figure skaters regroup after slip in team final
There's likely no link between the team event and upcoming individual competitions, but there were a few interesting developments Sunday.
Cold weather alert in effect for Toronto, but temperatures will rise after Monday morning
Sunday evening's wind chill is forecasted to dip to -30 overnight, but daily highs return to above 0 C next week.
Police renew appeal to find 90-year-old Toronto man missing for 10 days in extreme cold
Joseph went missing in the Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East area just before midnight on Jan. 29.
It's day 2 of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here are how many medals Canada has won so far
Canada's athletes are hoping to best the country's record for most medals won in a Winter Olympics — 29 — which was set in Pyeongchang in 2018.
A tale of two winters: Parts of B.C. and Alberta see record-high temperatures as southern Ontario freezes
Toronto is currently experiencing its longest cold snap in more than a decade, while flowers bloom on the West Coast.
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT opened Sunday after 15 years of construction. Here's how it went
Transit fans braved the cold to be among the first to ride Line 5, which was originally set to open in 2020.
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Globe and Mail
Green Day, Brandi Carlile and Charlie Puth kick off Super Bowl 2026 with performances
Highlights from Levi’s Stadium include Blue Ivy Carter leaping in an end zone before the game
Jimmy Lai handed 20-year sentence in Hong Kong after conviction under national-security law
The Apple Daily founder was a prominent critic of China and backer of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement
For one Palestinian, going back to Gaza through reopened Rafah was an ordeal
Sabah Al-Raqab wanted to see her home and loved ones but instead was met with long waits, military checks and threats
FBI could not prove Epstein was running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show
U.S. authorities ultimately decided to close their investigation without additional charges
Sanae Takaichi's coalition sweeps to landslide election win in Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a landslide election win on Sunday, paving the way for her tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and increased military spending aimed at countering China.
Starmer’s top aide quits over hiring of U.S. ambassador with Epstein links
Morgan McSweeney took responsibility for advising the Prime Minister to name Peter Mandelson as ambassador
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to seven more years in prison after hunger strike
Tehran is cracking down on all dissent following nationwide protests
Italy opens terrorism investigation into alleged sabotage of railway lines as Meloni decries Olympic protesters
No one has claimed responsibility, Italian news agency ANSA reports
Japan’s ruling party secures majority in landslide snap election win
Sanae Takaichi, country’s first female Prime Minister, hopes a clear victory will allow her to push through major policy changes
Ukrainian veterans, missing limbs and eyes, tend to their souls on stage
In an avant-garde performance based on an 18th-century poem, a company in Kyiv faces war and their own demons
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Global News
Venezuela frees several opposition members after politically-motivated detentions
Their releases come as the government of acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people.
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Winter Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter
Vonn lost control within moments of leaving the starting gate, clipping a gate with her right shoulder and pinwheeling down the slope before ending up awkwardly on her back.
Starmer’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson ambassador appointment despite Epstein ties
Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.
Bodies found in area in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing workers from Canadian mine
Mexican authorities say bodies and remains have been found in Sinaloa during the search for 10 missing workers from a Canadian-owned mine.
What’s behind the online diplomatic spat between the U.S. and Poland?
The spat became public when U.S. Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose said the U.S. will have 'no further dealings' with the speaker of the lower house of the Polish legislature.
U.S. says it wants new Russia nuclear arms treaty but with China involved
Russian and U.S. negotiators this week discussed the expiration of the New START treaty and agreed on the need to quickly launch new arms control talks, the Kremlin said Friday.
Canada’s new Greenland consulate officially opens with patriotic ceremony
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Greenland's capital Nuuk for the ceremonial opening on Friday.
Olympic ski jumping penis enhancement a ‘wild rumour,’ officials say
The Olympics' strangest sideshow blew up when the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would be on the watch for evidence male ski jumpers were artificially enlarging their penises.
Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence service shot, wounded in Moscow
The shooting came a day after Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators wrapped up two days of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year conflict in Ukraine.
Latest alleged Iranian regime official found in Canada wants his identity hidden
The Iranian citizen wants his case heard behind closed doors.
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New York Times
Bad Bunny Delivers Joyful Super Bowl Halftime Show
Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin joined the Puerto Rican musician in a show that celebrated Latino heritage and was performed mostly in Spanish. His appearance had become a political flashpoint amid his criticism of ICE.
Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support
Hours after the release of at least 35 political prisoners, the most prominent one was “kidnapped” by armed men, according to relatives.
Death, Undocumented
A decade or so after the peak of Europe’s migrant crisis, one of the busiest and deadliest entry points to the continent has devolved from crisis to something more chronic.
Five Years After Myanmar Coup, ‘Even Hope Has Become a Risk’
The country’s cities have been spared the violence of a hard-fought civil war. But as the economy has hollowed out, many urbanites have become desperate.
After M23 Takeover, Goma Carries Violent Memories and Signs of Hope
A year after a rebel takeover, residents of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, carry violent memories and signs of hope.
The 2026 Super Bowl Ads, Ranked
Here is our critic’s survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst to A.I.
Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Term Follows a Familiar Chinese Pattern
The heavy sentence for the Hong Kong publisher aligns with mainland cases where influential critics of the Communist Party have been sent to prison for many years.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Japan Stocks Surge on Takaichi’s Landslide Election Win
Stocks climbed on Monday as investors cheered a result seen as a mandate for the prime minister’s high-spending economic agenda.
Cold Deaths in New York Climb to 18 as Frigid Winds Linger
A person was found dead in the Bronx on Saturday morning, the police said. An 81-year-old man was also found dead on a rooftop, though it was unclear whether the cold was to blame.
CNBC
Private credit worries resurface in $3 trillion market as AI pressures software firms
Artificial intelligence is adding a new layer of uncertainty to the private credit industry, raising concerns that some lenders may face rising defaults.
Chinese chip designer Montage Technology soars over 50% in Hong Kong debut
Shares of Chinese chip designer Montage Technology surged 57% in its Hong Kong trading debut on Monday following an initial share sale that raised $902 million.
Sovereignty: The defense buzzword at the Singapore Airshow
Countries want to be able to ensure that defense capabilities are close at hand.
Hong Kong media baron and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Lai, who had pleaded not guilty to all charges, was among the first prominent figures arrested under Beijing's security law in August 2020.
Epstein's Silicon Valley connections went beyond Gates and Musk
The new Epstein files released by the DOJ show that the deceased financier was able to build relationships across Silicon Valley, from Bill Gates to Peter Thiel.
Japan's Nikkei 225 crosses 57,000 for the first time as Takaichi secures historic mandate
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower house, public broadcaster NHK reported.
CNBC Daily Open: Watch Japan's yen and government bond yields as Takaichi storms to an election victory
Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's ruling LDP set to secure supermajority in Lower House: NHK
PM Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to win between 274-328 seats in the Lower House, higher than the 233 seats needed for a majority, NHK says.
China's Luckin Coffee opens first high-end store as it takes on Starbucks
The Chinese coffee upstart is expanding from budget drinks into the premium market with a new flagship store.
Washington Post
Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
Japan’s firebrand prime minister pulls off victory in snap election
The supermajority victory by the party of Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female premier, appeared to affirm a strong appetite for her “Japan First” approach.
At Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles.
Epstein built ties to Russians and sought to meet Putin, files show
Justice Department files show Jeffrey Epstein sought help from a Russian official after claiming a woman from Moscow was blackmailing “powerful businessmen” in New York.
Zelensky says Russia is proposing huge economic deals with U.S.
The Ukrainian president said the Trump administration was pushing for a June deadline to end Russia’s war.
BBC
My son was groomed by drug dealers and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored
Jodian Taylor says her murdered son Daejaun was let down by authorities who did not treat his case with urgency.
KPop Demon Hunters sequel 'in process', reveals Golden songwriter
Mark Sonnenblick says "the music will follow from the story" for the sequel to Netflix's most-watched film.
Chris Mason: Crunch time for the prime minister
There is universal acceptance in Labour that Sir Keir Starmer's predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril, writes Chris Mason.
Four charged with murder of 17-year-old
Tristan Shae Kerr was declared dead at the scene in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, on Thursday.
Seahawks dominate Patriots to claim second Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said political leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken by force in Caracas.
Christchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea
Brenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence after murdering 51 people in the March 2019 attack on two mosques in New Zealand.
Bad Bunny piles on Puerto Rican patriotism at Super Bowl half-time show
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.
Spanish train drivers to begin nationwide strike after fatal crashes
Striking drivers are demanding increased investment and maintenance, and the hiring of more staff.
The Papers: 'PM's aide quits' and 'How long can Starmer cling on?'
Morgan McSweeney's resignation and the subsequent political fallout dominate Monday's front pages.
The Independent
Turning Point halftime show latest: Kid Rock’s MAGA counter-programming set runs long and ends with Charlie Kirk montage
MAGA-friendly Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny featured Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert and more
Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles
The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms
Mia Drennan: ‘I started my business after being passed up for promotion – now it’s worth £1bn’
Mia Drennan’s global finance company was founded on credit card debt and the desire to be her own boss. Here she tells Lydia Spencer-Elliott about how she stuck to her guns - and backed herself along the way
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Suspect in attack on Putin’s general is extradited to Moscow from Dubai
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the US is seeking a resolution by June
How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver
Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai party tops election that marks a conservative comeback
The Bhumjaithai Party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is on track to win the most seats in Thailand’s general election, according to unofficial results
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says a close ally was kidnapped hours after prison release
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says one of her closest allies has been kidnapped hours after being released from prison
What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication
It’s essential to discuss your personal circumstances with a GP when considering statins
Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media
A trial focused on whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms when it comes to the dangers of child sexual exploitation is set to start in New Mexico
