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CBC.ca
Calgary man guilty of terrorism offences for fighting with ISIS in Syria
Jamal Borhot, who travelled to Syria with his cousin more than 12 years ago, has been found guilty of terrorism offences after a judge ruled that the evidence shows he was fighting for ISIS.
'Forever Canadian' petition verified as successful by Elections Alberta
A citizen initiative petition to make it official policy for Alberta to stay in Canada has been verified as successful by Elections Alberta.
Cal Foote, acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, signs with AHL Wolves
Cal Foote has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Chicago Wolves, making him the fourth of five players acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile trial of members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team to continue his career.
'Outpouring of kindness' for Ottawa Charge head coach after breast cancer diagnosis
Carla MacLeod has been diagnosed with breast cancer, but the overwhelming and positive response to the announcement is giving the Ottawa Charge’s head coach confidence in her fight.
Inuvialuk designer looks back proudly on Project Runway Canada experience
Inuvialuk designer Taalrumiq says her time on Project Runway Canada was a "career highlight" and an opportunity to showcase some of her culture.
Nor'easter to bring snow, rain and wind to the Maritimes starting Tuesday evening
CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says people should prepare for potential power outages and ferry and bridge delays or closures as wind gusts reach 70-90 km/h.
All Manitoba schools ordered to review safety measures after student grabbed by sex offender
Every school in Manitoba must undertake a safety review and send the assessment to the province's Department of Education, the provincial government says, responding to a child being assaulted last week.
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Toronto Star
Education minister will personally take over Ontario school board that investigator found dysfunctional
Education Minister Paul Calandra said he is in charge of the North-Bay based Near North school until a provincial supervisor is appointed.
Ontario will require skills grant applicants to reveal if they hired lobbyists
Bowing to pressure, the Ontario government will soon require that groups hiring lobbyists for help getting millions of dollars from the $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund will now have to report those connections in their application, a government committee heard.
Mark Carney brings Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet in mini-shuffle
Marc Miller had been left out of the prime minister's first two cabinets despite being one of the earliest ministers to endorse Carney for Liberal leader.
Ford government fires entire RECO board, promises to fix 'total mess' at real estate regulator
The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) confirmed to the Star that all eight board members "cease to hold office" as of Monday.
Foreign workers abuse claims have quadrupled, MPs told
The complaints can come from workers as well as advocacy groups, government employees and embassies or consulates.
Ontario elementary school backtracks on cancelling overnight trips. Here's the compromise it reached with parents
Parents and students welcome reversal at Southwood Park Public School in Ajax.
Charges dropped against man accused in Elnaz Hajtamiri's disappearance, as he faces Florida murder charge
The Crown withdrew the abduction charge last month Alexandra Wilkes of the Ministry of the Attorney General said yesterday.
Canadian steel company Algoma to lay off 40 per cent of workers, blames Trump tariffs
Algoma said Monday it is laying off 1,000 workers and closing its blast furnace and coke-making operations.
Law Society moves to suspend Ryan Wedding’s ‘cocaine lawyer’ ahead of extradition hearings on U.S. murder charges
Brampton lawyer Deepak Paradkar has been described in court records as an integral part of Ryan Wedding’s alleged drug operation.
'Imagine a cigar burning slowly up … without visible flames': Thorncliffe Park condo fire burns inside walls four days later
The blaze, which broke out Thursday, has displaced residents from nearly 400 units at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd.
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Globe and Mail
Luigi Mangione appears in court ahead of murder trial
Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive, attended state court hearings on Monday over whether prosecutors can use his police statements at his murder trial.
Canadian injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank attack, local activists say
Activist Manal Tamimi says about 10 settlers assaulted a Canadian and three Italians before stealing their belongings
Head of British financial watchdog resigns over budget leak
Richard Hughes says he needed to play his part in helping the organization move on
NASCAR antitrust trial opens, carrying huge stakes for stock car series and Michael Jordan
Jordan’s 23XI Racing team’s future could be at stake, while a NASCAR loss could lead to it restructuring its operations
Trump invites Netanyahu to White House for fifth time this year, prime minister’s office says
Two leaders have projected a close relationship, though sources say Trump has at times expressed frustration
Talks to end Ukraine war face critical week but details remain scarce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday for talks, as part of a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at brokering the terms for a potential ceasefire in the nearly four-year-old conflict in Ukraine.
Luigi Mangione appears in court for admissibility hearings ahead of murder trial
Mangione was arrested and charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December, 2024
Zelensky tours Europe to rally allies as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators have not yet fully hammered out revisions to a proposed U.S. peace plan, despite two rounds of talks
Death toll from floods in Asia passes 1,000 as scale of disaster revealed
Flooding and landslides in the past week have killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand
Tropical storm kills hundreds across Southeast Asian nations
The death toll from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains is steadily mounting across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
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Global News
Canada secures membership in EU defence industry pact, Carney says
Canada has reached an agreement to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defence companies expanded access to the European market.
Man mauled to death by lion after breaking into enclosure in Brazil
Footage of the incident, shared on social media, shows the man shimmying down a tree into the lion enclosure.
Hong Kong officials say unsafe netting contributed to deadly building fire
Initial tests showed it was up to code, but investigators later found seven failed safety standards, which officials said suggested contractors skimped to make greater profits.
Kneecap launches defamation case against Liberal MP over entry ban video
The legal action comes after government documents revealed the Prime Minister’s Office and the Canada Border Services Agency were not 'involved' in Vince Gasparro's announcement.
‘Rage bait’ is Oxford University Press’s 2025 word of the year
The 2025 news cycle was 'dominated by social unrest, debates about the regulation of online content, and concerns over digital wellbeing,' OUP said while announcing the decision.
White House confirms follow-up strike on alleged drug boat amid scrutiny
Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of recent U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs.
Death toll soars past 1K after flooding in parts of Asia
Hundreds more are missing following flooding and landslides in the past week, which killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said.
U.S., Ukraine officials meet for latest talks on Trump’s peace plan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other U.S. officials held talks with a Ukrainian delegation to further hash out the details of a proposed peace framework.
Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid ongoing trial
Netanyahu, who has been at war against Israel’s legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous change in the region.
UNAIDS chief urges Carney to reverse planned global health funding cuts
The head of the United Nations' HIV/AIDS program is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse his government's planned cuts in global health funding and foreign aid.
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New York Times
Trump’s Crackdown in Wake of Shooting Blocks Legal Pathways for Migrants
The new measures represent some of the most significant changes to immigration policy since President Trump returned to the White House.
Trump Becomes the Wild Card in Razor-Thin Honduras Election
President Trump warned that if his favored candidate didn’t win, the United States would “not be throwing good money after bad” at the country.
Hegseth Ordered Lethal Boat Strike but Not the Killing of Survivors, Officials Say
Amid talk of war crimes, the details and precise sequence of a Sept. 2 attack on a boat in the Caribbean are facing intensifying scrutiny.
Winter Storm Expected to Slam Northeast U.S. With Heavy Snow
Whether snow falls in major cities Tuesday will depend on the nor’easter’s path.
Reginald T. Jackson, A.M.E. Bishop With Political Power, Dies at 71
Influential up and down the Eastern Seaboard, he was part of a long tradition among Black clergy of fighting bias and getting out the vote. “No vote, no clout,” he’d say.
For Trump, Hegseth’s Approach to Venezuela Strikes Is a Growing Liability
Investigations are mounting into the legality of strikes that have killed scores of people in the waters off Venezuela.
Son of El Chapo Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Father’s Former Cartel Partner
Joaquín Guzmán López admitted to having the once-untouchable drug kingpin Ismael Zambada García abducted and flown to the United States, among a sweeping set of other crimes.
Alina Habba, Trump’s Former Lawyer, Is Unlawful U.S. Attorney, Appeals Court Says
The judges wrote that the Trump administration appeared to have become frustrated by legal and political barriers that have prevented its preferred U.S. attorneys from leading federal prosecutors’ offices.
TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026
As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.
A Crucial Week in Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Plus, a court voids another Trump appointee. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
CNBC
South Korea auto stocks rise after U.S. Commerce Secretary confirms tariffs lowered to 15%
Overnight, bitcoin plunged around 6% to trade below $86,000, marking its worst day since March and pressuring the broader stock market down.
Bitcoin logs its worst day since March
Bitcoin and ether saw heavy selling at the start of a new month, resuming the recent turbulence in digital assets.
MongoDB stock jumps 15% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance
MongoDB reported third quarter earnings after the bell that beat analyst estimates.
Apple names former Microsoft, Google exec to succeed retiring AI chief
Apple's AI chief is stepping down after experts say the company has fallen behind its peers when it comes to investing in AI data centers, chips and models.
As regime change looms at the Fed, one candidate emerges as frontrunner for chair
President Donald Trump knows who he's going to select as the next Federal Reserve chair but isn't saying yet.
Shopify hit with hours-long outage on Cyber Monday
Select merchants were unable to log in to Shopify, while others couldn't access their point-of-sale systems, the company said.
Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys with expanded computing power partnership
The two companies are partnering to accelerate computing and AI engineering solutions.
Treasury yields move higher as markets look to faster economic growth in 2026
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Monday as investors anticipated a pickup in growth, fueled by another Fed rate cut next week.
Kalshi makes move to court crypto traders with tokenized betting contracts
Tokenization refers to creating a digital version of a real-world financial asset such as a stock, bond or treasury note.
Intel stock sinks, giving up gains from analyst's Apple deal prediction
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted on X that he expected Intel to begin shipping its lowest-end M processor to Apple as early as second or third quarter 2027.
Washington Post
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
Unsafe netting used at Hong Kong fire site, officials say, as toll rises to 151
Anti-corruption investigators said contractors working on the buildings had concealed their use of netting that didn’t meet fire safety standards.
Ludwig Minelli, founder of leading assisted suicide group, ends his life at 92
Dignitas, which Ludwig Minelli founded, has helped thousands of people to die, some from countries where assisted suicide is illegal.
Conservatives virtually tied in Honduras election after Trump endorsement
Two conservative candidates are in the lead after Trump’s endorsement of one injected the United States into a tight, potentially volatile presidential election.
In war-weary Lebanon, many look to Pope Leo for peace
Leo XIV is in Lebanon, the final leg of his foreign papal debut. Many weary from war with Israel see him as a beacon of hope as he offers himself as peacemaker.
As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues
In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs.
How China is using AI to extend censorship and surveillance
China is expanding the use of AI throughout its criminal justice system and developing tools to deepen its monitoring of ethnic minorities, a new report finds.
Trump says Hegseth denied issuing order to kill boat crew
The president also said he would not have wanted a second strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, which occurred after U.S. forces realized the initial attack left two survivors, as The Post reported.
Trump’s embrace of ‘remigration’ echoes Europe’s far right
The term “remigration” probably entered President Donald Trump’s orbit via the politics of ascendant far-right parties in Germany and Austria.
More than 500 dead across Southeast Asia after record rainfall, floods
Rain caused by Cyclone Senyar prompted deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Thailand. Effects from a separate cyclone in Sri Lanka killed nearly 200.
BBC
The Papers: 'OBR chief resigns' and 'Reeves clings on'
The exit of the Office of Budget Responsibility chair follows continued attention on the chancellor.
Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.
Jury trial reforms set to be announced
The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.
Emotional Donaldson defeats Allen in UK shock
World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.
OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
England batters must go 'old school' - Vaughan
England's batters must learn when to park their attacking 'Bazball' style and take a more cautious "old school" approach during the second Ashes Test, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
I want to fight Wilder next - Usyk
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk names Deontay Wilder as the preferred opponent for his next fight.
British Fashion Awards: Baby bumps and Traitors stars
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.
Tottenham boss Frank confident of owners' backing
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is "very confident" he has the backing of the club's owners despite his side's lacklustre league showing.
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
The Independent
MAGA conspiracy theorist and Trump influencer Laura Loomer receives credentials and desk at Pentagon after media purge
Online commentators mocked the new crop of Pentagon reporters for being unable to accurately report which desks they were using
Southern California man gets an unwanted housemate: A black bear in his crawl space
A bear in Southern California has taken up residence in the crawlspace under a man's home
Costco joins growing list of companies suing Trump for refunds if Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
Other companies which have sued for refunds include motorbike maker Kawasaki and cosmetics titan Revlon
Teenager, 18, dies after exiting ambulance on motorway
The teenager was hit by a car after exiting the emergency vehicle on the M5 in North Somerset
Starmer: We have to work with China – even if it threatens national security
The prime minister used his Mansion House speech to defend a ‘thawing’ of relations with Beijing – potentially laying the groundwork for a controversial new super embassy to be given approval
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky responds to ‘better’ Trump peace plan ahead of crucial Putin talks
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Moscow where he will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday
Good news for shoppers as price increases ease just in time for Christmas
Last month, shop price increases slowed, as did food inflation
Justice secretary to lay out sweeping reforms for ‘swift justice’ including scrapping some jury trials
Judge-only trials could replace juries for less serious crimes as David Lammy unveils ‘bold’ plans for a Canada-inspired justice system
Small firms get chance at endorsement from sports stars in new competition
Dame Kelly Holmes is judging the competition.
‘Great victory’ as cancer therapy given the go-ahead for NHS use
The treatment, known as Papillon, has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice)
