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CBC.ca
Man sprays U.S. lawmaker Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall
A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.
Gerber Arrowroot biscuits recalled due to possible presence of plastic and paper
Nestlé Canada is recalling some of its Gerber Arrowroot biscuits because of the possible presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces.
How do Greenlanders feel about Trump? An impersonator went undercover to find out
Mark Critch from This Hour Has 22 Minutes dressed up as Donald Trump and visited Greenland to learn more about how residents feel about the U.S. president. He shares his findings with Power & Politics.
Fact check: Is the U.S. now controlling what’s posted on TikTok?
After a deal was reached to keep TikTok operating in the U.S., some users accused the app of censoring their posts. CBC’s fact-check team breaks down the facts about the deal.
Suspended Edmonton detective should be dismissed for leaking files to CBC: tribunal
A suspended detective should be formally dismissed from the Edmonton Police Service for leaking confidential investigative police files to CBC News, says a police disciplinary tribunal.
Judge temporarily bars removal of boy, 5, and father detained by immigration agents in Minnesota
A federal judge has issued a temporary order prohibiting removal of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose arrest last week in Minnesota quickly become another lightning rod for America's divisions on immigration under the Trump administration.
B.C.'s attorney general urges Canadian businesses to 'think about their role' in supporting ICE operations
B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison and Vancouver-based Hootsuite are among the Canadian companies facing backlash for business ties to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Neil Young gifts Greenland free access to music catalogue
Neil Young announced Tuesday on his blog that he is providing free access to his entire music catalogue to residents of Denmark's semiautonomous territory, whose futures have lately become a point of tension between the U.S. and NATO.
Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells
A lawyer says she was left bloody and swollen after multiple Durham regional police officers allegedly slammed her head on a desk without provocation, ripped off her head scarf and dragged her to the basement cells of the Oshawa courthouse last week.
At least 35 dead after winter storm hits U.S., with more Arctic air expected for southern states
At least 35 deaths have been reported in states afflicted with severe cold across the U.S., according to local officials.
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Toronto Star
Waist-deep snow and frustrated drivers: Residents struggle to navigate Toronto after record snowfall as removal plan set to begin
The city will begin residential snow removal Wednesday after streets were blanketed by more than 90 centimetres over the two January storms.
Mark Carney says U.S. trade talks will continue even though there is 'nearly nothing normal' in America right now
The prime minister pushed back against the Trump administration in a series of extraordinary statements.
OPP investigating autism agency that received Ontario cash
Jake's House, which says it focuses on programs for people with autism, is being investigated by the OPP anti-rackets squad after receiving millions of dollars from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
Man escapes from Etobicoke jail by impersonating another inmate set to be released
Police say Steven Alexander Guzman Marroquin, 32, is at large and should be considered dangerous.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT to open Feb. 8? Not so fast, says TTC CEO
Mandeep Lali, CEO of the TTC, spoke Tuesday at a Toronto Region Board of Trade meeting.
Toronto enduring bitter cold as city digs out from record-shattering snowstorm
The wind chill will make it feel like -17 on Tuesday evening and -23 overnight, according to Environment Canada.
Man charged in murder of Toronto senior was on the run from police for parole violation, police say
Ashton Drysdale, 38, who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 79-year-old Jolan Kun last month.
Doug Ford says armoured vehicle sales to ICE are beyond Ontario's control
Premier Doug Ford says there's nothing he can do about an Ontario company selling armoured vehicles to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency as controversy rages over the killing of a man in Minneapolis.
Canada will require refugees and asylum seekers to co-pay for health care starting in May
They will have to pay 30 per cent of the costs of services such as dental, optometry and physiotherapy and a $4 flat rate on each prescription.
Doug Ford insists he and Mark Carney are united against Trump's tariffs
"Make no mistake about it, it's Team Canada — 100 per cent you have squabbles with your family, but we come out united," the premier said.
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Globe and Mail
Man sprays unknown substance on Ilhan Omar during Minneapolis town hall
Omar continued the town hall after the man was tackled to the ground and ushered out of the room
From oil prices to travel, our experts answer your questions about what’s happening in Venezuela
Readers asked how Venezuelans are responding to the transition of power and how the country’s oil could affect Canada’s role in the market
Man wounded after shootout with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
Federal agents were attempting to apprehend the 34-year-old when he shot at a Border Patrol helicopter, the FBI said
U.S. ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics, sparking anger in Italy
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at the Winter Olympics in Italy, a U.S. embassy source said on Tuesday, confirming local media reports and prompting anger among some Italian politicians.
Second Amendment supporters criticize Trump over Minneapolis shooting response
Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.
Meta, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims
Meta Platforms and YouTube will face courtroom scrutiny this week over allegations that their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis, as the national debate about kids’ screen time enters a new phase.
U.S. population growth slows to lowest rate since COVID-19 pandemic as immigration declines
Every state but Montana and West Virginia saw the rate of population growth slow, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau
Minnesota protesters vow to keep up fight against Trump’s immigration crackdown
Demonstrators see victory in decision to remove commander-at-large Gregory Bovino, but want federal agents to leave entirely
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg blocked curbs on sex-talking AI chatbots for minors, court filing alleges
Lawsuit alleges Meta ‘failed to stem the tide of damaging sexual material and sexual propositions delivered to children’ on Facebook and Instagram
Germany wants new bloc of six leading economies to power ‘two-speed’ EU
Move could break decision-making inertia in the 27-member bloc and galvanize its economies, says German Finance Minister
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Global News
What is Nipah virus? What to know about the disease as India faces outbreak
Nipah virus has a death rate ranging from 45 to 75 per cent, and there is no vaccine or medical treatment available for animals or humans.
Russia offers incentives to those outside the country to replenish military
Men from across the globe are being recruited to join the Russian military in exchange for cash bonuses and becoming free from imprisonment.
Canada deal on Chinese EVs shows trade ‘trumped national security’: experts
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned about the cybersecurity concerns around Chinese electric vehicles, which he called 'spy vehicles,' echoing comments from 2024.
U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics in Italy for ‘security’
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation attending the Feb. 6 opening ceremony, including second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
China removes top military general over suspected discipline violations
The surprise announcement made Saturday leaves the Chinese president with sole and total control over China's military operations.
At least 18 dead after ferry carrying over 330 people sinks in Philippines
Authorities say they are investigating the cause of the sinking after search-and-rescue efforts saved at least 316 passengers and crew members retrieved 18 bodies.
EU investigating Musk’s X platform over AI chatbot Grok sexual deepfakes
The European Union opened a formal investigation into social media platform X on Monday after artificial intelligence chatbot Grok spewed non-consensual sexualized deepfake images.
Israel recovers last hostage’s remains in Gaza, paving way for next phase of ceasefire
'There are no more hostages in Gaza,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said while addressing the Israeli parliament. 'We have completed this mission, as I promised.'
Zelenskyy says U.S. security guarantees agreement ‘100% ready’ to sign
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100 per cent ready” after two days of talks.
Dingoes found circling B.C. teen to be culled, Australia says
Environment Minister Andrew Powell said in the same statement that while euthanizing the animals was a tough decision, it's the "right call."
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New York Times
The Rise and Fall of South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee
Kim Keon Hee was unlike any presidential spouse South Korea had seen. Her downfall, on corruption charges, came after her husband declared martial law.
Safety Board Blames F.A.A. For Multiple Failures in D.C. Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board found the probable causes of the midair collision last year included poorly designed flight routes and ignored warnings about risks.
Dozens Arrested After Anti-ICE Protest at a Manhattan Hilton
The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.
D.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, As Noem Claimed
An initial report from an internal agency watchdog says the Minneapolis man was shot by law enforcement after resisting arrest, but makes no mention of the allegations leveled by a Trump administration official.
Man Rushes Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall and Sprays Her
A man who had been sitting in the front row rushed at the Democratic representative and sprayed her with a strong-smelling liquid. He was removed by security and later booked into jail.
Tails of the City: San Francisco’s Latest Animal Sensation Is a Mountain Lion
The 2-year-old male was safely captured after he got stuck between two apartment buildings.
Storm Tests Mamdani as Dangerous Cold Grips New York
The death toll from the storm has risen to 10. As it emerged that some of the dead had prior contact with social service workers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to do more to get people into shelters.
Republicans Shift Tone After Killings, Criticizing Trump’s Immigration Push
With the president signaling a pivot in his crackdown, G.O.P. lawmakers have felt freer to express concern. But it’s not clear what they are willing to do about it.
Why Did the Trump Administration Silence Bovino on Social Media?
When the border chief got yanked from Minnesota, he lost access to his X account, too.
Democrats Restore Minnesota House to Even Split Amid Immigration Turmoil
In special elections on Tuesday, Democrats won two left-leaning districts, preventing Republicans from holding a majority in the State House of Representatives.
CNBC
European markets head for mixed open; ASML earnings in focus
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional investors gear up for earnings season.
Chip giant ASML posts record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance as AI boom continues
ASML is experiencing several tailwinds including an expectation of increased chipmaking capacity and continued demand for AI semiconductors.
CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Starmer's great crawl to China
Keir Starmer this week leads a delegation of British businesses to China as he tries to rebuild relations with Beijing.
Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC executives join UK's Starmer on high-stakes China trip
Executives from Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC are joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a rare China visit, highlighting the business focus of the trip amid strained global trade relations.
Asia markets mixed after S&P 500 hits record, South Korea pushes fresh highs
Markets across Asia extended gains Wednesday after a record close on Wall Street, with Australia’s inflation release in focus.
Mining stocks have been on a tear, with gold passing $5,000. Analysts are split on what's next
Appetite for mining stocks has cooled over the past six months, according to a Citi note.
Australia inflation meets expectations at 3.6%, reaching a six-quarter high
The inflation reading comes after Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said in an interview that inflation at current levels is "too high."
CNBC Daily Open: The EU-India trade deal story is not over yet
U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to air his views about the India-EU agreement.
One year after DeepSeek, Chinese AI firms from Alibaba to Moonshot race to release new models
Chinese companies are releasing new AI models and striving to gain an edge in the AI application race as the country's biggest holiday of the year nears.
Amazon inadvertently announces cloud unit layoffs in email to employees
Amazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company.
Washington Post
Clamor is growing in Europe to boycott Trump’s World Cup
This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host.
What to know about the deadly Nipah virus, amid outbreak in India
Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of Nipah virus, which has no known cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.
Facing U.S. turmoil, Europe and India announce blockbuster trade deal
The accord, among two of the world’s largest economies, would create a free trade zone of 2 billion people, as President Trump upends U.S. alliances and global trade.
The stories of the final hostages whose bodies were returned from Gaza
Israel recovered the body of Rani Gvili, the final hostage left in Gaza after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
As Trump shuffles global order, U.K. prime minister heads to Beijing
Keir Starmer’s visit is part of a flurry of diplomacy between Europe and China, but risks angering President Donald Trump.
Man, 29, races against time to preserve voices of Holocaust survivors
“There’s not that many survivors left that I can be picky,” said Jiri Kluc who devotes his free time to interviewing Holocaust survivors around the world.
Hamas took 251 hostages from Israel into Gaza. What happened to them?
Israel recovered the body of Rani Gvili, the last of the 251 hostages taken into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023. Here’s what happened to him and the others.
Poland built the E.U.’s biggest army, but the threat has changed
As European nations race to build their militaries, Poland has already bolstered its capabilities — but it prepared for conventional war, not hybrid threats like drones.
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump said he would raise import levies for American buyers of South Korean cars, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other items, despite a deal reached in July.
Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza
The return of the last hostage’s remains brings the years-long saga over the fate of the captives, both Israeli and foreign, to a close.
BBC
Why are Paris St-Germain struggling to hit top form?
European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday - but why have Luis Enrique's side not been at their best so far this term?
Moeen lauds anti-racism steps as he joins Yorkshire
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali says there was "no doubt in my mind" about joining Yorkshire despite historical racism, as he abandons his retirement from county cricket.
A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady?
Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes.
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK
Parts of the UK are under weather warnings as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and flooding.
Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting
The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister dies in plane crash
The plane had five people on board, and no-one is believed to have survived, India's aviation regulator says.
The Papers: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' "long-awaited" support package for British pubs makes Wednesday's front pages.
Swiatek's career Grand Slam bid falls flat against Rybakina
Iga Swiatek's bid to complete a clean sweep of the four majors is ended by Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Five prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal
New IPP sentences were scrapped in 2012, but remain in place for around 2,800 people.
Neil Young offers Greenlanders free access to his archives
Young says he hopes the offer will "ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats" Greenlanders feel over Trump's threats to the territory.
The Independent
Trump’s man in London hits out as UK’s clean energy deal
The Hamburg Declaration signed by Ed Miliband was described as ‘historic’ by the Department for Energy Security ad Net Zero
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin accused of ‘act of terrorism’ after five killed in passenger train attack
Zelensky says there was no 'military justification' in Russia’s targeting civilians on a passenger train
Man who beat four homeless men to death ‘believed he had to kill 40 people to save his life’
Randy Santos had been diagnosed with schizophrenia when he left jail months earlier
Minnesota ICE live: Trump claims Ilhan Omar ‘probably had herself sprayed’ after attack at Minneapolis town hall
The lawmaker was attacked during a town hall Tuesday night
‘I’ve survived war’: Defiant Ilhan Omar hits back after being attacked and sprayed with unknown liquid during town hall
Video footage of the incident shows the man being tackled to the ground after approaching the congresswoman
CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff 'we're toast' if they continue on current path
She said CBS News is not producing a product that enough people want
The EU is seeking new trade partnerships. Here's why
The European Union and India have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations
A private plane crashes in western India and kills a deputy chief minister and 4 others
A private plane carrying a deputy chief minister has crashed in western India, killing the official and four other people
Major US sports arena becomes first to start selling THC-infused drinks during events
The stadium will begin selling the hemp-derived drinks next month
Discovery of complex pre-historic tools in China suggests our ancestors were far more advanced than thought
Find suggests prehistoric humans showed complex planning and understanding of how to enhance tool performance
