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CBC.ca

Why Trump’s battle with U.S. mayors might hurt everyone, even him

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is another Democratic mayor in an acrimonious relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. But observers say these relationships matter and can impact both those mayors' cities and Trump's political ambitions.

Hundreds more U.S. flights could be cancelled today. Here’s what you need to know

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across the U.S. this week — with more expected in the coming days — as airlines comply with a mandated reduction in service due to the ongoing government shutdown. 

Why do pregnancy, breastfeeding reduce risk of breast cancer? Latest science finds clues

Breastfeeding and childbirth have long been known to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Now medical researchers are gaining clues on why, and hoping these insights could lead to treatments to mimic the protective effects of nursing.

Two Conservative backbenchers steal the show on budget week

It can be easy for long stretches to forget about most of the 343 democratically elected members of the House of Commons. But then, every so often, someone who is not the prime minister, the finance minister or the leader of the Opposition does something to steal the headlines.

How budget week turned into a nightmare for the Conservatives

This is not the week Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wanted to have. Instead of taking a victory lap around the bases, the Conservative ends the week dodging reporters and facing questions about his leadership — after losing one MP to his rivals and another resigning from federal politics altogether. Here’s how it played out, according to CBC News sources and public accounts.

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump admin to avoid fully funding SNAP payments for now

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to withhold for now about $4 billion US needed to fully fund a food aid program for 42 million low-income Americans this month amid the federal government shutdown.

Trump's order to send National Guard troops to Portland, Ore., was illegal, U.S. judge rules

U.S. President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, a federal judge ruled Friday, a legal setback to the administration's use of the military in American cities.

Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Has Congress given the U.S. president the power to impose sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act? The Supreme Court will make a decision in a ruling that could restrain the Trump administration’s primary economic and foreign policy tool. Andrew Chang breaks down the central arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s use of the statute to impose worldwide tariffs — and explains why the justices don't seem convinced.Images provided by The Canadian Press...

Manitoba Inuit Association terminates former CEO amid abuse allegations

The Manitoba Inuit Association has terminated its former CEO, Nastania Mullin, one week after an Ottawa woman came forward with allegations of abuse, amid a growing #InuitMeToo movement expressing concerns about his conduct.

Could Canada join Eurovision?

Government job cuts, more defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision? The budget promise has Europop fans excited, but CBC’s Abby Hughes explains why sending a Canadian to the campy song competition isn’t an easy feat.
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Toronto Star

Toronto's Pearson airport is embarking on a multibillion dollar expansion. Experts say it will jack up your cost to fly

The project will include the revitalization and expansion of Terminal 1 and upgrades to Terminal 3. The GTAA says claims that fees will increase are "purely speculative"

Children’s Aid fired three workers after 12-year-old boy's harrowing death, Ontario murder trial hears

Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are on trial for first-degree murder, with defence lawyers trying to show that systemic failures were responsible for the 12-year-old boy’s death.

These hidden faces of World War I shouldn't be hidden away

From the Old City Hall Cenotaph to the University of Toronto’s Soldiers’ Tower, this city boasts many public memorials to honour those who served and those who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I. However, one stunning tribute, locked…

Raptors rally to beat Hawks 109-97 for 2nd straight NBA Cup victory and 4th overall

ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Friday night for their second straight NBA Cup victory and fourth overall.

Jason Kelce qualifies his dismissal of Jays' World Series run: 'How could I not love poutine, maple syrup, and beavers!!'

Taylor Swift's future brother-in-law explained his previous comments on the 2025 World Series.

Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has embarked on a fresh investigation into one of President Donald Trump's chief grievances, issuing a flurry of subpoenas related to the U.S. government's inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, multiple…

The city and local businesses rally behind efforts to help Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Toronto has created an online portal, dedicated to Hurricane Melissa relief. Twelve fire stations will serve as drop-off locations for essential items.

After missing World Series for personal reasons, Dodgers' Vesia says his baby daughter has died

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia had missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a “deeply personal family matter.”

Poilievre's Conservatives struggling to stay united, source says, as Carney government survives a second budget vote

The House of Commons voted 307 to 30 to defeat a Bloc Québécois motion that called on MPs to reject the Liberal budget

Toronto could see up to 10 centimetres of snow Sunday, Environment Canada warns

A "significant snowfall is forecast for parts of southern Ontario on Sunday," the weather agency said in a special weather statement.
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Globe and Mail

Shadow fleet activity off Singapore demonstrates ‘Wild West’ of sanction-evading oil transfers

British expat documents transfers between oil tankers from his Singapore apartment

Travellers worry as government shutdown causes flight cancellations

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown is now in effect.

Republicans reject Democratic offer to end shutdown, extend health care subsidies

Senate Majority Leader John Thune calls offer a ‘non-starter’ as impasse continues into 38th day

Trump administration says it will comply with court order to pay full SNAP food-aid benefits

U.S. government has also asked a federal appeals court to block the order

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix shape, dies at 97

Breakthrough turned Watson into a hallowed figure in world of science, though he faced condemnation for offensive remarks later in life

Is Donald Trump’s hold on the GOP loosening? Or is it naive to think it will?

Some Republican leaders are concerned about the President’s unilateralism in foreign policy

How U.S. flight cancellations and the government shutdown could affect Canadian travellers

With the FAA directing more than 1,000 U.S. flight cancellations on Friday, here’s how it could disrupt passengers from Canada

U.S. airlines scramble to deal with first day of 4% flight cuts

U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to cut 4 per cent of flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a record-setting government shutdown.

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday. The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremony including record, song and album of the year.

Travellers at D.C. airport fume as shutdown triggers flight cuts

Travellers at Washington's Reagan National airport were concerned about flight cancellations and expressed frustration with the government shutdown on Friday, a day after the Trump administration ordered flight reductions at major airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during  the longest government shutdown in history.
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Global News

Australian man found guilty of killing B.C.’s Tatiana Dokhotaru in front of young son

Amber Haleta told Global News the pathologist testified her friend died after suffering multiple blunt force trauma injuries to the head.

Man stumbles upon buried gold while renovating his yard in France

The origin of the gold's burial in the man's yard remains a mystery.

James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died. He was 97.

U.S. Congress requests interview with former prince Andrew in Epstein case

The letter from Congress referenced Andrew's well-known ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his supposed encounter with Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April.

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after court order

U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. had given Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann found guilty of harassing family

Julia Wandel flew from Poland to England and drove to the McCanns’ home, where she demanded they submit to a DNA test after claiming to be their missing daughter.

Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire under Tesla pay package

Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Intercepted communications link Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader’s assassination

British intelligence provided Canada with initial tip tying India’s government to temple leader's 2023 killing.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor officially no longer a prince

The disgraced royal has also lost the designation 'his royal highness' after the king issued a Letters Patent, a document used by monarchs to bestow and remove titles.

Chinese astronauts stuck in space after debris damages return capsule

The astronauts' return to Earth was originally scheduled for Nov. 5, but now it has been postponed indefinitely.
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New York Times

Sound System

It can be challenging to discover new music on streaming platforms. Today, some ideas to help you out of a listening rut.

Saudi Ex-Intelligence Official Seeks American Help Spilling U.S. Secrets

Saad Aljabri, feuding with the de facto Saudi ruler, wants former U.S. officials to help him fend off Saudi corruption claims.

‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison

The Times interviewed dozens of migrant men sent to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Independent forensic analysts called the testimony credible and consistent and said the treatment met the U.N.’s definition of torture.

UPS and FedEx Ground MD-11 Cargo Planes After Louisville Crash

Boeing, the plane’s manufacturer, said it had recommended the grounding as a precaution while it conducts further analysis.

Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

What I Learned From the ‘New Globalists’ of an Optimistic Nation

Few countries are excited about globalization anymore, but Vietnam is still into it — wholeheartedly. Do the reasons go beyond economic growth?

Biden Warns of a ‘Very, Very Dark Moment’ as He Hits Out at Trump

The former president, now a far less popular figure in his party, appeared in Nebraska for an overtly political speech that slammed his successor.

Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to Block Order to Pay Full SNAP Benefits

The temporary ruling by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, blocking a lower court order to fully fund the aid, added to the uncertainty around the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.

The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves

“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.

A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS

As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.

CNBC

Supreme Court pauses order that Trump administration must pay full SNAP benefits

The Trump administration tried not to pay for any food stamps in November because of the government shutdown. It now proposes partial SNAP benefits.

Senate Republicans reject Democrat deal to reopen government

The U.S. government shutdown has dragged on for 38 days because of a dispute over whether ACA tax credits should be included in a stop-gap funding bill.

You’ve just been laid off because of AI — here’s what to do next

"AI literacy is likely to become a baseline requirement for jobs in the future," Glassdoor's Chief Economist Daniel Zhao told CNBC Make It.

Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

The cuts were ordered as air traffic controllers have missed their paychecks due to the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

FAA announces flight reductions at 40 airports. Here's where cuts are expected and what travelers need to know

The Federal Aviation Administration announced a reduction across 40 airports beginning Friday. Here's what travelers need to know.

China's exports unexpectedly contract in October as shipments to U.S. drop 25%

The two countries agreed to roll back a range of punitive measures, including steep tariffs, export controls for critical minerals and advanced technology.

AI valuation fears grip global investors as tech bubble concerns grow

The recent slide among AI stocks has once again put fears of a tech bubble at the forefront of investors' minds.

Tesla says shareholders approve Musk's $1 trillion pay plan with over 75% voting in favor

Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk's historic pay package at the company's annual shareholders meeting in Austin, Texas.

UK's Rightmove stock tumbles 28% as AI investments expected to weigh on 2026 profit

British real estate listing company Rightmove on Friday lowered its operational profit expectations for 2026.

Qantas releases first images of Airbus aircraft set to fly non-stop from Sydney to New York and London

The specially configured aircraft was depicted on an assembly line in France, with its fuselage sections, wings and landing gear now all attached.

Washington Post

Germany’s gruff defense minister aims to make his country ‘war-ready’

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius must reckon with his center-left party’s anti-militarism and the country’s need to defend Europe against Russian aggression.

China’s chemical exports are behind a ‘tsunami’ of meth flooding Asia

Chinese manufacturers are shipping meth precursor chemicals to warlords in Myanmar, precipitating a drug crisis across the Asia-Pacific, a Post investigation finds.

Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa

In making the announcement, the president repeated claims — which lack any evidence — that White South Africans are being murdered and persecuted.

Families search for bodies in Tanzania after mass political killings

Witnesses across Tanzania described rampant killings by state security forces, which activists believe left more than 1,000 people dead.

U.S. steps up Gaza aid role to support fragile ceasefire

The move relegates Israel to a secondary role in determining how and what humanitarian relief can enter Gaza, according to people familiar with the transition.

Chicago mayor implores U.N. body to investigate ‘abusive’ immigration campaign

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the Trump administration of violating the “dignity of all Chicagoans” with violent raids and arbitrary detentions.

Venezuela’s opposition pins its hopes on Trump, despite perils

As Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro, masses U.S. forces and strikes alleged drug boats, María Corina Machado’s opposition has embraced his approach.

Lô Borges, whose music resonated far beyond Brazil, dies at 73

Fusing pop, jazz and psychedelic rock, he helped craft the landmark album “Clube da Esquina.” His music inspired artists from Herbie Hancock to Paul Simon.

Gaza crisis offers Egypt chance to reassert role in Mideast diplomacy

Egypt’s influence had been eclipsed by Persian Gulf countries’ growing role. But Cairo played a central role in securing a Gaza truce and wants to ensure it endures.

E.U. defense chief urges U.S. to coordinate troop drawdown with allies

Andrius Kubilius, the E.U.’s first-ever defense commissioner, said Europeans must step up their own military capabilities as the U.S. prepares to withdraw some troops.

BBC

Woman critically injured in 'unprovoked' stabbing attack in Birmingham

A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Birmingham city centre.

Middlesbrough boss Edwards stood down amid Wolves interest

Rob Edwards is stood down from Middlesbrough's game against Birmingham on Saturday amid Wolves' interest in appointing him as their new manager.

Fire at Turkey perfume warehouse kills six

Authorities are investigating the blaze.

Father of twins at 14 and prison at 18 - reformed Davis set for title shot

British light-middleweight Ishmael Davis tells BBC Sport about his difficult childhood and how he is trying to use his past to be a role model.

UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza

Lior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.

DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.

UPS and FedEx ground some cargo planes after Kentucky air disaster

The delivery companies confirm MD-11 planes have been temporarily grounded as the death toll in Louisville rises to 14.

Where does Ashes series defeat leave England?

England go into Saturday's final Rugby League Ashes Test against Australia with the series already lost. How well equipped are they for next year's World Cup?

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The Independent

World leaders ignore Trump’s threats and remind us how high the stakes are at Cop30

President Donald Trump’s loud cries of a climate ‘con job’ are being ignored, Nick Ferris writes from Belém

Mystery of war heroes solved ahead of Remembrance Sunday

A total of 52 personnel killed in action during the First and Second World Wars have been named

From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely corners

Zohran Mamdani’s winning run for New York City mayor featured a memorable campaign design that drew its inspiration from a wide range of influences, helping the democratic socialist appeal to young and diverse voters

Reeves ‘targets tax raid on employee pension contributions at Budget’

The move would offer a small boost to the battered public finances, mostly affecting high earners

Bulgaria moves to prevent shutdown of its only oil refinery ahead of US sanctions

Bulgaria is racing to prevent the shutdown of its only oil refinery before U.S. sanctions on its Russian owner take effect later this month

UK looks to Denmark to shake up immigration system – one of the toughest systems in Europe

A delegation of senior Home Office officials were sent to Copenhagen last month to learn about their interventions and draw lessons that could be applied to the UK, it is understood

Inside Ukraine’s start-up weapons industry rising from the ashes

As Europe and the US ponder over what arms to send to help the war against Russia, Ukraine is forging ahead with homegrown missiles and drones made from carbon printers and lawnmower engines. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Kyiv

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump chuckles as Orban tells him victory for Kyiv would be ‘miracle’

Overnight Russia launched 450 drones and 45 missiles to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as Zelensky reiterated his call for sanctions

Woman stabbed in neck in ‘unprovoked’ Birmingham attack in critical condition

Police arrested a man in his 20s near to the scene and he is in custody

Stuart Machin: ‘We turned M&S around – Rachel Reeves’s budget could undo our good work’

Having made the high-street stalwart fashionable again and steered its 32 million customers through one of the worst ever cyber attacks in the UK, the CEO is looking forward to some Christmas cheer. There is just one dark cloud on the horizon, he tells Geordie Greig