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CBC.ca
Actor-director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to authorities on child sex abuse charges
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
You’re probably not getting enough vitamin D. Here’s what Health Canada thinks will help
To give Canadians a boost in vitamin D, Health Canada now has requirements in place for milk and margarine producers.
Scammers posing as politicians on WhatsApp offer false housing promises, MP warns
Scammers have been impersonating MPs on the messaging app WhatsApp in an attempt to solicit funds in exchange for false promises of access to subsidized housing, one parliamentarian says.
McDonald's Canada to freeze price of small coffee, drop cost of value meals for one year
McDonald's Canada will freeze the price of a small cup of coffee at $1 for at least a year and drop the price of its McValue meals to $5 for the same duration, its CEO announced on Tuesday.
Canadian automakers warn Carney of ‘extraordinary’ costs they face without EV mandate clarity
Three of Canada’s top automotive executives are warning the prime minister that their companies “face extraordinary and unnecessary compliance costs” as a result of his government’s failure to clarify its rules around electric vehicle sales by the end of last year.
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire, opening up vacancy on bench this spring
Justice Sheilah Martin is retiring from the country's highest court, opening up a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada bench.
Staples Canada did not fully wipe personal information from resold laptops, says privacy watchdog
The federal privacy watchdog has found Staples Canada did not fully remove personal information from returned laptops that it later resold.
'No such thing as a better colonizer': Inuit emphatically reject U.S. takeover of Greenland
Inuit advocacy groups, as well as Greenlanders who live in Canada, are emphatically opposed to American designs on their homeland. And, they say, they're tired of being used as geopolitical chess pieces by powerful people in faraway capitals.
NHL and NHLPA say test events at new Olympic hockey arena were 'good trial run'
The NHL and NHL Players' Association said in a joint statement Monday they are pleased test events at the new hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Olympics were "a good trial run and provided important insight into the current status" of construction.
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Toronto Star
B.C, First Nations remain opposed to pipeline after meeting with Mark Carney
Coastal First Nations in British Columbia remain staunchly opposed to a major new oil pipeline to their territory after meeting Tuesday with Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting a key hurdle to the proposal that Alberta is trumpeting for fast-tracked federal…
'Mama, it's me': Iranians in Toronto finally get a brief chance to talk to relatives back home — carefully
Hundreds rallied Tuesday at the U.S. consulate on University Avenue chanting "Make Iran Great Again" as mass protests continue in Iranian cities.
Kinew asks Ford to reconsider Crown Royal boycott in Ontario
anitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to drop plans for a boycott of Crown Royal whisky.
Doug Ford says he's '100% dead against' lifting Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs
As Mark Carney heads to China, Premier Doug Ford is imploring him to keep Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Justice Department prosecutors resign amid turmoil over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation
Among the departures is First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who had been leading the sprawling investigation and prosecution of fraud schemes in the state.
Toronto to increase rent bank budget by 30 per cent in 2026, mayor says
Chow said the $2.6-million boost will allow the city to help about 600 more households this year compared to 2025.
Trump says Americans 'don't need' Canadian products, calls CUSMA 'irrelevant'
Asked if he will renegotiate CUSMA, which is up for review this year, Trump said he doesn’t care about the trade deal but "Canada would love it" and needs it.
McDonald’s Canada is dropping the price of 'McValue' meals for at least a year, freezing price of small coffees
With the rising cost of living and the constant fear of tariffs from the U.S., the move may offer some certainty for Canadians in a volatile economy.
Mark Carney wants to boost trade with China without angering Trump
This trip to Beijing, Carney officials say, is all about doubling non-U.S exports for Canada, and luring global investment dollars.
China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
Carney is seeking to revive a relationship with China that was marked with acrimony for more than six years under Justin Trudeau.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. military plane used in Venezuela boat strike was disguised as civilian aircraft, sources say
Trump administration has reportedly filed for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers
U.S. prosecutors resign over Trump administration’s handling of Minnesota ICE investigation
Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors have reportedly walked out over the Justice Department’s decision to block the state out of the investigation into Renee Nicole Macklin Good’s shooting
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse charges
Busfield is alleged to have inappropriately touched a young boy on set while directing TV series ‘The Cleaning Lady’
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe led by Republicans
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons, in a letter Tuesday, said they will not comply with a House subpoena to testify.
Wall Street CEOs turn on Trump as he attacks the Fed and credit-card industry
Trump’s actions will do more harm than good to the American economy, bank CEOs warn the White House
U.S. Supreme Court expected to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports
Lower courts ruled for transgender athletes who challenged the bans, but the conservative-dominated Supreme Court gave no indication it would follow suit
Trump administration to end protected immigration status for Somalis in the U.S.
Somalis have long been a target of Trump’s anti-immigrant barbs
Protesters square off with federal agents in Minnesota as demonstrations continue
Minnesota and two mayors are asking a judge to immediately suspend ICE’s immigration operation in the state
Vance and Rubio will meet with Danish officials to discuss Trump's Greenland threats
Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Danish officials this week in Washington after the Trump administration reiterated its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island of Greenland.
'We choose Denmark' over the U.S., says Greenland's prime minister
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Tuesday his nation would rather remain part of Denmark than become a territory of the United States, amid President Donald Trump's push to take control of the Arctic island.
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Global News
‘Leave Iran now,’ Ottawa urges Canadians as protests, crackdown intensify
The advisory points to the arrest and detention by Iranian authorities of several individuals 'including foreign and dual nationals.'
Death toll from Iran protest crackdown crosses 2,000, activists say
That figure dwarfs the death toll from any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Ford asks Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese EVs during foreign trip
It's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.
Republican bill seeks to greenlight Trump’s takeover of Greenland
The two-page bill would authorize Trump to 'take such steps as may be necessary' to annex Greenland and fast-track making the territory the 51st state.
Grok AI’s sexual deepfakes spark X bans, probes around the world
On Monday, Indonesia and Malaysia became the first countries in the world to block Grok AI, citing concerns over non-consensual deepfakes.
Bank of Canada adds voice to central banks backing U.S. Fed amid DOJ probe
Central banks around the world, including the Bank of Canada, are voicing their support for the U.S. Federal Reserve after the U.S. DOJ launched a criminal investigation.
Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls to U.S.
The FBI said in the statement that it views swatting as a 'dangerous and disruptive crime' and warned that online anonymity is an illusion.
BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10-billion defamation lawsuit
Court documents showed the broadcaster would argue that the court in Florida lacked personal jurisdiction in the case because it did not broadcast the spliced speech in the state.
What to know about Iran’s deadly protests as government cuts off internet
Economic pressure, which has intensified since September when the United Nations reimposed sanctions, has sent Iran's rial currency into a free fall.
RCMP report says Bishnoi gang ‘acting on behalf of’ Indian government
The report was released to Global News under the Access to Information Act
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New York Times
A Timeline of Protests in Iran
Amid a near-total communications blackout, witness footage trickling out of Iran paints a picture of how the country’s largest uprising in decades spread — and turned deadly.
Videos Show Increasingly Aggressive Federal Crackdown in Minneapolis
Arrests and aggressive tactics by ICE and the Border Patrol, many seen on viral videos, have intensified the frustration and fear among residents.
In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims
The testimony, part of the derailed Georgia election interference case, makes clear how dismissive some senior Republicans were of claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year.
Lower Bills and ‘Go Bills’: 8 Takeaways From Hochul’s State of the State
In her address on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York focused on affordability, while pushing for nuclear power and new restrictions on religious protests.
Six Prosecutors Quit Over DOJ Push to Investigate Renee Good’s Widow
Joseph H. Thompson, a career federal prosecutor who was the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota last year, was among those who resigned as the Justice Department sought to examine the woman’s supposed ties to activist groups.
Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Allow States to Bar Transgender Athletes
The outcome of a pair of cases on Tuesday could affect laws in 27 states that prohibit transgender girls from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.
Timothy Busfield, Actor and Director, Turns Himself in for Child Sex Abuse Charges
He was booked on Tuesday, the Albuquerque police said. He is accused of inappropriately touching two boys on the set of a drama series.
How John Kennedy, a G.O.P. Senator, Became a Best-Selling Book Author
Senator John Kennedy, a garrulous rank-and-file Republican from Louisiana, has struck a nerve with a new book that provides an insider account of Congress and its dysfunction.
Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Somalis
The temporary protections, which are meant to help migrants who cannot safely return to their countries, are expected to expire for Somalis on March 17.
CNBC
Oil prices rise more than 2% after Trump cancels meetings with Iran, tells protesters help is on the way
President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if the Islamic Republic kills protesters.
Trump attacks Powell again amid Fed independence fears: 'That jerk will be gone soon'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended the Fed's independence amid the probe of Powell by Trump's DOJ, echoing Republicans' criticisms.
A major development in Trump's Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court
Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank's quest to maintain independence.
Boeing outsold Airbus last year for first time since 2018, deliveries rise to 600
Boeing delivered 600 jetliners in 2025 with 63 in December alone, while net orders rose to 1,173 planes.
Greenland's PM has a blunt message for Trump: 'We choose Denmark' over the U.S.
U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials are set to hold crunch talks at the White House on Wednesday.
JPMorgan Chase says banks could fight Trump credit card rate cap: 'Everything's on the table'
Banks say a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would result in fewer credit card accounts for Americans and a hit to the U.S. economy.
European shares finish mixed as geopolitics remains in focus
European stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, with investors keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and data.
December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected
Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually.
Alibaba-backed PixVerse launches real-time AI video tool, top executive tells CNBC
Co-founder Jaden Xie told CNBC that the company is about to close another financing round, after raising $100 million in the last 6 months.
JPMorgan Chase tops estimates as trading revenue exceeds expectations
JPMorgan will give investors a view into how consumers and corporations fared toward the end of last year and issue guidance on how 2026 may develop.
Washington Post
Trump encourages Iranian protesters; rights group says 2,000 killed
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated Tuesday that more than 2,000 people have been killed since demonstrations began on Dec. 28.
Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options
As the White House considers military options in Iran, some political allies are concerned about attempting another high-risk operation or starting a wider war.
Prosecutors seek death for South Korea’s former leader over martial law attempt
The verdict in Yoon Suk Yeol’s case is expected next month. He faces insurrection charges over a failed push to impose martial law in 2024.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used crypto to evade sanctions, report finds
The military force moved about $1 billion using two exchanges registered in Britain, according to TRM Labs, which specializes in crypto investigations.
Germany’s nationalist AfD party hopes to take power in 2026
Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.
Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran
Tehran says it’s ready for “war” or dialogue as Washington weighs response to protests.
U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft
Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.
Venezuelan opposition leader meets with Pope Leo before Trump visit
María Corina Machado used the meeting to emphasize the legitimacy of the opposition’s 2024 election victory and raise concerns about political prisoners.
A Trump confidant arrives in New Delhi. Can he reset U.S.-India relations?
Sergio Gor, a fixture in MAGA world, begins his new role as U.S. ambassador to India at a moment of strained ties between Washington and New Delhi.
Ukraine’s ex-commander in chief, envoy to Britain and maybe next president
Gen. Valery Zaluzhny’s distance from Kyiv, possibly an attempt to sideline his political ambitions, has left him at a safe remove from tensions back home.
BBC
More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'
A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.
Quirke announces Sale exit amid Newcastle links
England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
Kim 'good to go' for Winter Olympics despite dislocated shoulder
Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.
'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.
Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing
Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.
Carrick confirmed as Man Utd caretaker head coach
Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.
Water supply crisis not good enough, watchdog says
About 23,000 properties are still facing supply issues in Kent and Sussex, South East Water says.
The Independent
Civil rights icon who refused to move seats on segregated bus dies at 86
Colvin's act of defiance occurred months before Rosa Parks gained international recognition for a similar stand
New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government
A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities was scrapped by the Conservative government in October 2023 to save money.
White House adds a new ‘tacky’ sign for Rose Garden as Trump’s makeover continues
‘Looks tacky. Doesn't need a sign. Should be obvious where one is,’ wrote one user
Karen Read reveals she’s working on a book as she gives first interview since acquittal
The Massachusetts woman was cleared of killing police officer boyfriend with car
Trump sends message to Iranian protesters: ‘Help is on its way’
‘We are witnessing final days of this regime,’ says German chancellor
Fifth NHS trust declares critical incident as winter bugs lead to overwhelming demand
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust patients facing ‘significant and unacceptable’ delays
Trump-Iran latest: Americans urged to leave Iran after US President threatens ‘very strong action’ if protesters are hanged
US president urged ‘Iranian patriots’ to ‘keep protesting and take over your institutions’
Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority
Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was illegally appointed
Louisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield laws
Louisiana is pushing to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, challenging laws that protect telehealth providers shipping these pills nationwide
3-year-old killed by American Bulldog after climbing into animal’s enclosure at grandmother’s house
The animal was euthanized after death of Beckett Brown in Minnesota
