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CBC.ca
The more Trump allies covet Alberta, the less popular separatism may get
Independence movement leaders cheer on U.S. cabinet member's praise, but resist talk of Alberta becoming part of States.
Once at risk of demolition, this Ontario WW II site will now be restored
A historic Second World War site in Bowmanville, Ont., is now safe from demolition, but the cost and responsibility of restoring it is now on the shoulders of the non-profit organization that’s fought to save it for months.
For Canada and Carney, the end of the old order is just the start
Acknowledging you have a problem — and naming it — is an important and necessary step. It's also obviously just a start.
Carney Liberals return to House of Commons still short of a majority
Depending on who you ask, the Carney Liberals could be on the cusp of securing a majority — or triggering a general election.
Comedian Vic Michaelis on their internet talk show, working with Emilia Clarke — and launching an MLM
Canadian-raised comedian Vic Michaelis first found viral fame with their internet series Very Important People. Now, they're working on the Emilia Clarke-led series Ponies — and still yearning to star in a disaster movie.
Most of the Epstein documents still haven't been released. What's going on?
More than a month after a deadline passed for the U.S. Justice Department to release all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, most are still not available. It's not clear when they will be released as required by law.
Rainy weather delays Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 skyscraper climb by 24 hours
Organizers delayed professional rock climber Alex Honnold's ropeless ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper for 24 hours due to weather, they said.
'Awful, despicable': Canadian veterans slam Trump's comments about NATO troops
Canadian veterans of the war in Afghanistan were outraged over comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who minimized the contributions of NATO forces, claiming they stayed away from the front lines.
After allegedly killing a ‘rat,’ could Ryan Wedding turn FBI informant himself?
As an alleged cocaine kingpin, Ryan Wedding is accused of ordering the murders of rival drug traffickers and an FBI witness he considered a “rat.” Could Wedding, who was arrested Friday after a decade on the run, now be the one to spill what he knows about the drug cartels he worked with?
Gene-edited pigs deemed safe to eat by Health Canada
Food made from pigs engineered to be resistant to a porcine virus are as safe and nutritious to eat as pork currently on the market, Health Canada said Friday.
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Toronto Star
Bitter cold continues to freeze Toronto ahead of up to 30 cm of snow expected in Sunday storm
"Extreme cold puts everyone at risk," Mayor Olivia Chow said on Friday, urging residents to stay home in the evening and cover up if they must go outside.
Mental health is plummeting in Toronto. Here's what we can do to solve a 'wicked' problem
A report by Thrive Toronto paints a picture of a huge drop in mental wellness in recent years. Experts share some ideas for how to turn things around.
This $20-million Mississauga mansion has a private entrance to a golf course in its backyard
The home sprawls more than 19,000 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and a full size gym upstairs.
From Iranian nightmare to Toronto dread — one family’s ordeal as a country teeters on the edge
Bita Yavari and her daughter Saba Zakerolhosseini have recently reunited in Toronto, but they and many others worry about relatives back home.
livia Chow’s 2026 budget has gone through weeks of debate and public input. Here’s where she’s being asked to spend more money
Council’s budget committee wrapped up deliberations on this year’s spending plan on Friday, following two weeks of meetings and public presentations.
What we learned from Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney's testimony in Burlington murder trial
Women on trial for murder of the 12-year-old boy they were trying to adopt have finished testifying. The case takes a break before closing arguments.
Canada's auto sector is in serious trouble. Are Chinese EVs the solution?
American car production in Canada has been falling for decades and Trump says the U.S. doesn't need our cars. Some say our only hope is investment from China.
Chapman's Ice Cream cancelled shifts when cold weather hit so workers could stay home. Should others do the same?
In posts on Facebook and LinkedIn, the family-owned ice cream company told employees shifts were cancelled Thursday evening and all day Friday.
This Ontario tire recycler had to import tires from the U.S. — even as illegal stockpiles grow near Sudbury and Ottawa
The U.S. tire imports Kyle Gregoire had to resort to are just the latest twist in an Ontario program that mandates the province's used tires be repurposed, retreaded, or recycled.
The inside stories of 6 key moments behind Ryan Wedding’s stunning arrest
For more than two years, elements of the Ryan Wedding saga have played out in the public eye. This is how they came to light.
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Globe and Mail
For Greenlandic biathletes, racing suits pay homage to a threatened homeland
The two siblings say focusing on training is difficult amid tension on island
How the gunshot that killed Shinzo Abe put Moonies on a downward spiral
Legal issues in Japan, South Korea plus schisms in North America spell trouble for once powerful Unification Church
Chilly Kyiv, beset by blackouts, tackles a new kind of cold war
Forced to adapt by Russian attacks on the energy grid, Ukrainians without heat make do with what they have
Here are the U.S. military assets being deployed to the Middle East
Pentagon moves aircraft carrier and thousands of troops as Trump indicates strikes on Iran remain possible
U.S. carries out first known boat strike since raid to capture Maduro
U.S. military says strike on boat in eastern Pacific Ocean killed two people and left one survivor
The world is changing fast. Canadians, we want to know how you’re reacting to recent news
Things are changing fast around us, and it’s natural to want to respond. Let us know if recent news has prompted any significant changes on your part
Sabalenka, Mboko to play in meeting of experience and youth at Australian Open
Business of tennis set to take centre stage on Sunday
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding arrested
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico on multiple charges of drug trafficking and murder, authorities announced on Friday (Jan 23). Wedding was among the FBI’s most-wanted fugitives,
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
Travel bans imposed by the Trump administration are prohibiting supporters from some competing nations from attending
Left and right, Minnesotans look for a way out of chaos
As immigration raids separate families, both Minneapolis and the hinterland that backed Trump try to figure out what comes next
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Global News
Rower rescued after ‘rogue waves’ capsize boat in middle of Atlantic
The U.S. Coast Guard said that the man was 'dehydrated but otherwise in good health' and that he 'reported being in distress for approximately 24 hours.'
Fry tide! Bags of French fries wash up on U.K. beach after cargo ship spill
Thousands of bags of French fries washed up on a beach near a southern coastal town after a shipping container carrying food packages washed ashore.
Boro the dog, missing after Spain train crash, found safe and reunited with owner
Forest firefighters found the black-and-white dog and shared images of his owner Anna García embracing Boro, who took off during the aftermath of the train crash.
Trump says a U.S. ‘armada’ nears Iran as regime crackdown continues
Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he halted the hangings of 800 detained protesters there “completely false.”
TikTok finalizes U.S. spinoff entity, ending battle over Chinese ownership
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February.
Barron Trump ‘helped save’ my life, says woman in U.K. assault trial
'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said in a transcript released by prosecutors.
‘Europe looks lost,’ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says to European leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted his European allies Thursday for what he portrayed as the continent’s slow, fragmented and inadequate response to Russia’s invasion.
3 key moments you may have missed in Trump’s speech
The speech, which lasted more than an hour, touched on tariffs, the U.S. central bank, prescription drug prices and made reference to mysterious new 'weapons of warfare.'
‘We cannot negotiate on our sovereignty,’ Danish PM says on Greenland deal
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she was told “only Denmark and Greenland themselves can make decisions on issues concerning Denmark and Greenland.”
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New York Times
As Trump Focuses Abroad, G.O.P. Toils to Hone Election Message
A new poll shows that voters who will decide control of Congress see a lack of presidential emphasis on critical domestic issues.
Ukraine Expects Answers From Russia as Peace Talks Continue, Zelensky Says
Officials from Russia, Ukraine and the United States are meeting in the United Arab Emirates for rare three-way negotiations.
We Don’t Need Greenland. We Need Allies.
It is time for Americans to step up and defend NATO and our country’s vital interests in its survival.
ICE Is Splitting America in Two
The Conversation convenes with Emily Bazelon, David French and Aaron Retica discussing the questions reshaping American politics right now, from immigration enforcement to whether the country can still claim to be “one nation, indivisible.”
Cold Comfort
How can the perpetually shivering warm up to winter?
China’s Highest-Ranking General Removed as Xi’s Military Purge Reaches the Top
General Zhang Youxia had appeared to be President Xi Jinping’s trusted second-in-command. He has now joined the long list of generals and admirals under investigation.
Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland
U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security umbrella.
How a Year of Trump Changed Britain
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood firm over Greenland. But his center-left government and the country as a whole have been buffeted by President Trump.
How a Water Balloon Fight in Venezuela Ended in Charges of Treason
Venezuela’s interim government has been praised by President Trump. It has also maintained its state security apparatus to stamp out any perceived dissent.
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
CNBC
Investors went to Davos for AI. They left talking about Greenland
Two Davos's emerged: one chasing AI’s future, the other gripped by Greenland, tariffs and the geopolitical risks reshaping investor playbooks.
India's largest airline sees shares drop after earnings plunge 78% on forex and other provisions
Weak currency, labour reforms and passenger compensation costs dragged Indigo's earnings.
I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here's what they're talking about
Four themes were top of mind for tech executives at Davos, and they were all about AI.
Shares of CSG, one of the world’s fastest-growing defense firms, jump 31% on debut
Shares of Czech-based defense firm Czechoslovak Group, or CSG, soared over 31% on its stock market debut on Friday.
Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising
Private credit is expected to grow from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to an estimated $4.9 trillion by 2029. Wall Street is starting to raise alarms about the risks.
Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in additional debt ahead of IPO
Databricks is among the highly valued technology companies that are primed to go public in 2026.
What Trump’s renewed attack on Iran could mean for oil prices
U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Iran have stoked fears of possible supply disruption in the oil-rich Middle East.
Iran is not a major oil producer, but it still moves prices. Here's why
Iran is not a major producer of oil, but the recent civil unrest there still moved markets. Here's why.
Microsoft fixes Outlook email issues
People reported issues with Outlook on social media in an incident that lasted nearly 11 hours.
European markets close lower; Ericsson pops 10% after fourth-quarter profit beat
European stocks closed lower Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a "framework" agreement had been reached over Greenland.
Washington Post
Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in the leadup to the attack on Venezuela and apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro.
‘Heated Rivalry’ is a hit in Russia, where LGBTQ+ content is heavily censored
Russian audiences connected deeply with the “Heated Rivalry” character Ilya Rozanov, whose country would never accept him or allow him to live in a relationship with another man.
Greenlanders left reeling after week of Trump-induced whiplash
It’s been a strange moment of mixed messages for residents of an Arctic territory once again at the forefront of President Donald Trump’s dealings on the world stage.
‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold set to scale Taiwan’s tallest building
The American superstar climber sees a new record in Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building. Beleaguered Taiwan, fending off China, sees a marketing opportunity.
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace
President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.
U.K., including Prince Harry, voices outrage at Trump’s Afghanistan remarks
President Donald Trump’s inaccurate belittling of the British role in Afghanistan recalled previous occasions when he has insulted injured or fallen soldiers.
Despite Davos claims of peace progress, Russia maintains hard line on talks
After talks with Trump’s envoys, Russia said it would keep fighting in Ukraine until it achieves its territorial objectives.
Olympic snowboarder turned ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested
The FBI offered a $15 million reward for information leading to Ryan Wedding’s arrest and accused him of ordering the slaying of a witness set to testify against him.
Trump dominated Davos. But Canada’s Carney was the star.
Carney delivered an address that squarely confronted the world wrought by Trump’s presidency. Davos’s attendees — including Trump — took notice.
On Greenland, Europe stood up, Trump blinked, and the E.U. learned a lesson
For some in the often fractured E.U., Trump’s retreat on the Arctic territory proves that retaliation — not conciliation — is the answer to his hardball tactics.
BBC
Andy Burnham faces Saturday deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat.
Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm
Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.
Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
Bangladesh decide to boycott next month's T20 World Cup and their place at the tournament will be taken by Scotland.
Labour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
The Traitors stars serve up drama in nail-biting final
After three weeks, the latest series of The Traitors came to its dramatic climax in Friday's finale.
Man shot in 'targeted' city centre attack
The victim was shot in the leg in the city's gay village at about 05:00 GMT, police say.
Why are there so few South Asian footballers at the top?
There are more South Asian players in English football than ever before - but many feel there is more work to do.
How 'lucky' Sinner became biggest winner in near 40C Melbourne heat
Jannik Sinner's hopes of a third straight Australian Open title looked close to being over - then he benefitted from the heat creeping towards 40C.
NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk
Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer.
Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks
One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.
The Independent
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‘We survived HS2 – now a huge pipeline backed by Rachel Reeves could split our farm in two’
Peter Oakes faces the prospect of a underground pipeline passing through his Cheshire farm following years of uncertainty over plans for a HS2 line across his dairy fields
Andy Burnham latest: Starmer warned to let Manchester mayor stand as MP or face revolt as deadline looms
Mayor of Greater Manchester faces 5pm deadline to seek permission to stand in upcoming by-election
How the old and new U.S. defense strategies differ on traditional priorities
The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump’s administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden
Andy Burnham: Could the ‘King of the North’ return to Westminster and nab the top job?
With Keir Starmer floundering in the polls, Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Following news that a Greater Manchester constituency is up for grabs, Sean O’Grady asks if Andy Burnham could be its knight in shining armour
Will Andy Burnham stand as an MP and what would a challenge to Starmer look like?
Could an opening at a Greater Manchester constituency mark the first step of a long journey to Downing Street for the ‘King of the North’?
Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?
Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With a path back to parliament opening up for Andy Burnham, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report
Boy, 12, mauled by shark in Sydney Harbour dies
Nico Antic was bitten on both legs and suffered ’devastating injuries’
Man executed nearly 70 years ago in case marked by racial bias finally exonerated
Tommy Lee Walker, executed nearly 70 years ago, was innocent - officials have declared
What Trump officials have to say about ICE detaining a 5-year-old boy
Agents are accused of using a 5-year-old boy as "bait" to arrest his father
‘I wanted a designer vagina since I was 14 – but I now live in excruciating pain’
Campaigners are fighting for labiaplasty to be criminalised in the UK, claiming it is a form of female genital mutilation
