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CBC.ca
U.S. federal reserve chair says justice department has threatened him with criminal indictment
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over Congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Fed building renovation project.
Canada's Milos Raonic announces retirement from tennis: 'The time has come'
Canadian phenom Milos Raonic, a former Wimbledon finalist who has not competed since mid-2024, announced his retirement from professional tennis in an emotional social media post on Sunday.
Ice dance pair Gilles and Poirier lead Canadian figure skating contingent into 2026 Winter Games
The experienced ice dance pair of Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier will headline a contingent of 12 athletes named to Canada's figure skating team for Milano Cortina 2026.
Must-see looks from the 2026 Golden Globes
Standout style moments from Hudson Williams, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lawrence and more on the 83rd annual red carpet.
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo died during a frigid overnight shift, authorities confirmed on Saturday.
13 blocks in Dawson City, Yukon, affected by frozen water or sewer lines following water main breaks
The city says approximately 80 homes still have frozen water lines. A boil water advisory remains in effect.
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
N.S. artist helps kelp grow in homemade clay pots in underwater art installation
The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.
Central Alberta farmers amazed to welcome triplet calves for 2nd year in a row
Lucky 7 Cattle Co., near Sedgewick, Alta., started 2026 with a bang, welcoming a set of healthy triplet calves — for the second year in a row.
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Toronto Star
Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' takes four awards; Timothée Chalamet wins for 'Marty Supreme'
"Adolescence" dominated the TV awards, though Canadian Seth Rogen won big for "The Studio."
Raptors vs. 76ers: Scottie Barnes calls game in overtime
Barnes led the Raptors with 31 points, seven assists and six rebounds on the way to victory in the first of two against the Sixers at Scotiabank Arena.
Pearson ground crew member 'inadvertently' trapped in Air Canada cargo hold of a taxiing plane
Passengers on the AC1502 heard banging and screaming from below them, prompting the discovery.
Golden Globes 2026 best dressed stars, from Selena Gomez to Kate Hudson to Teyana Taylor
The stars cranked the glamour dial all the way up tonight.
Golden Globes 2026: A complete list of the winners
Canadians Seth Rogen ("The Studio"), Maggie Kang ("KPop Demon Hunters") and R. Scott Gemmill ("The Pitt") won big Sunday night.
Iranians in Toronto stand in solidarity against Islamic regime in North York protest
More than 250 people marched along Yonge Street before gathering at Mel Lastman Square.
Eight people arrested at a Toronto anti-immigration rally and counter-protest
Toronto police say eight people face charges after a rally and counter-protest included “completely unacceptable and disgusting behaviours."
Cyclist dead after alleged hit-and-run crash in southwestern Ontario, police say
Police in southwest Ontario say they've arrested a driver who they allege left the scene following a fatal collision involving a cyclist.
The Maple Leafs are firing on all cylinders. Now the tough part begins
The good news for the Leafs is that they are 7-0-2 dating back to Dec. 23 and are playing well almost across the board.
Canada not considering a ban on X over deepfake controversy, AI minister says
The platform, which is owned by Elon Musk, has been embroiled in controversy over sexualized deepfakes of women and children created by X’s chatbot Grok.
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Globe and Mail
Portland putting ‘sand in the gears’ of local ICE operations after high-profile shootings
Elected officials are proposing legislation and throwing up bureaucratic hurdles in an effort to make work difficult for federal agents
Timothée Chalamet wins first Golden Globe as Sinners picks up cinematic prize
Oscar favourite ‘One Battle After Another’ wins best screenplay, director and supporting female actor
Changes at a U.S. portrait gallery reflect how the battle over Trump’s legacy is well under way
Few presidents offer as much mystery about their legacy as Trump, who already is spawning historical combat
No more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the long-time U.S. nemesis and provoking defiant words from the island's leadership.
Iran warns U.S. it will strike back if attacked as protests continue
Iran said on Sunday it would strike back against U.S. military bases and Israel if U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to attack Iran to protect protesters.
Hundreds more ICE officers deployed to Minnesota as protests erupt across U.S.
More than 1,000 rallies were planned nationwide to protest ICE’s fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good
Erich von Däniken, bestselling author who wrote about ancient aliens, dies at 90
Swiss writer claimed Mayans and Egyptians were visited by alien astronauts and instructed to build pyramids
Trump wants 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates despite opposition from banks
Move could save Americans tens of billions of dollars, but drew immediate opposition from banking industry
Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes charge as violence strains ceasefire
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is supposed to oversee the government and ceasefire, but no members have been announced yet
Trump threatens to withhold Venezuelan oil, money from Cuba
Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but that route has been cut off since the U.S. captured Maduro
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Global News
Protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through L.A. anti-Iran protest
The U-Haul truck, with its side mirrors shattered, was stopped several blocks away and surrounded by police cars.
US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following an ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter.
Carney condemns Iran crackdown as protests near two-week mark
As protests in Iran near the two-week mark, Canada condemns the crackdown. Mark Carney calls reports of violence and arrests “profoundly concerning” and urges for peaceful protest.
Small majority of Canadians want more trade with China: Ipsos poll
Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, says the new poll's results 'are less about China and more about the United States' and the economic realities of the U.S. trade war.
Trump says U.S. will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’
"I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don't do it the easy way we're going to do it the hard way," he added, appearing to allude to potential military action.
Who is Iran’s exiled crown prince, a rising figure in growing protests?
Reza Pahlavi is trying to position himself as a player in his country’s future after living in exile for nearly 50 years, successfully escalating nationwide protests in Iran.
Brazil’s Lula suggests Carney may visit in April
In a social media post, Lula also said both leaders condemned the United States' use of force in Venezuela and called for reform to global governance institutions.
Swiss prosecutors order detention of ski bar owner in deadly blaze probe
Prosecutors are investigating the French owners of the "Le Constellation" bar on suspicion of crimes including homicide by negligence.
Russia uses hypersonic missile on Ukraine in a warning to the West
The European Union's top foreign policy envoy said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reply to diplomacy was “more missiles and destruction.”
Iran unrest widens despite government crackdown threat, internet shutdown
In a televised address, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed not to back down, accusing demonstrators of acting on behalf of émigré opposition groups and the United States.
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New York Times
Golden Globes Winners: Updating List
The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
Golden Globes 2026 Red Carpet: Nikki Glaser, Teyana Taylor, Selena Gomez, Timothée Chalamet and More
Selena Gomez, Timothée Chalamet and the stars of “Heated Rivalry” were among the celebrities who arrived at the annual ceremony in high style.
Somalis Fled Civil War and Built a Community. Now They Are a Target.
A fraud scandal has made the Somali community in Minnesota a focus of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants.
Mayor Mamdani Is Moving On Up to Gracie Mansion
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, have begun moving their belongings from their Queens apartment to the official mayor’s residence in Manhattan.
Avalanche in Washington State Kills 2
The men were among a group of four skiing in the backcountry near Longs Pass, east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. The area received heavy snowfall last week.
Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell
The investigation, which is said to center on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.
As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters
Despite an internet blackout, reports are emerging of a rise in deadly violence as protests spurred by economic woes have snowballed into a mass movement.
Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue Is Attacked With Fire
A suspect was in custody and charged with arson and accused of setting the Saturday morning fire. It’s not the first time the Beth Israel house of worship has been attacked.
Why Are Iranians Protesting? What to Know About the Unrest.
Demonstrations that began as outrage over the economy have spread across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
Famed Nigerian Author Blames Death of Toddler Son on Negligent Care
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is accusing a private hospital in Lagos of administering an overdose of a sedative, prompting an outpouring of complaints by Nigerians about their health care system.
CNBC
Fed Chair Powell says he's under criminal investigation, won't bow to Trump intimidation
President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president wants.
Malaysia and Indonesia block Elon Musk's Grok due to obscene, non-consensual content
Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok over the weekend due to concerns that the tool was being used to generate sexually explicit and obscene content.
Japan plans to dissolve parliament with possible snap election in February: NHK
The snap election, if called in Feburary, would be just about five months into Takaichi's term as prime minister.
Asia-Pacific markets rise after key Wall Street indexes ended last week on record highs
Investors will be keeping an eye on oil prices as protests continue in Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly is weighing options to intervene.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump has Iran in his sights — watch for oil prices
White House officials have shown Trump plans on how he can carry through with his threat to intervene in Iran, according to media reports.
Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports
Iran has said it will retaliate if the U.S. intervenes amid political unrest in the Middle East country.
Walmart teams up with Google's Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products
The retail giant also has a similar deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT and has its own AI-powered chatbot, Sparky.
How the AI data center bubble story is playing out inside one booming energy stock
Can Bloom Energy's high-flying stock, fueled by generating onsite power for AI data centers, steer clear of bubble risks?
Google bolsters bet on AI-powered commerce with new platform for shopping agents
As retailers create AI agents for shopping and customer service, Google wants to secure its place in the ecommerce market.
Op-ed: Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' and China are headed for Latin American clash
Concerns that President Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' will lead China to attack Taiwan miss the mark. China has its own designs on Latin America.
Washington Post
Hundreds of Iranian protesters feared killed; U.S. considers military strikes
Trump administration national security officials were preparing to meet on potential responses, including a range of military options.
In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves ‘hero’ son killed in U.S. raid
A father mourns his son, José Salvador Rodriguez, 32, a Venezuelan soldier killed in an explosion during the U.S. mission to capture President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran’s protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the brink?
Iran’s rulers are not just facing a clamor from within.
Trump officials consider military options as Iranian protests spread
Iran’s supreme leader has warned the government would not “back down,” as rights groups fear the communications blackout in place could presage a brutal crackdown.
U.S. says it hit Islamic State in Syria in response to attack on troops
The attack is the latest in a series of actions the Pentagon has taken after two U.S. service members and an interpreter were killed in Syria in December.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
11 tankers under U.S. sanctions defy blockade in Venezuela, satellite imagery indicates
One ship was seized Friday in the Caribbean, and others were spotted steaming hundreds of miles into the Atlantic.
Berlin power outage exposes vulnerabilities in German infrastructure
The German capital just experienced its longest blackout since the end of World War II, and authorities say it was caused deliberately — by an arson attack.
He was diagnosed with cancer, then won a 24,000-mile sailing race
Charlie Dalin kept his illness a secret, treating himself with immunotherapy pills on a 64-day journey around the world. What would it do to his body?
Unexploded missiles, witnesses undercut Trump account of Nigeria strike
Of the 16 U.S. Tomahawk missiles fired at militants in Nigeria, at least four appeared not to explode, according to officials and imagery reviewed by The Post.
BBC
49ers upset champs Eagles in NFL play-offs to progress with Bills & Patriots
The San Francisco 49ers come from behind twice in the final quarter to knock out defending champions Philadelphia as a thrilling NFL play-off series continues.
Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory
Chalamet is among the main winners at the Golden Globes and gets a boost in his quest for an Oscar.
US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell
He called the probe "unprecedented", following his refusal to lower interest rates after demands by Donald Trump.
Star glamour on the Golden Globes red carpet
The Golden Globes, one of Hollywood's leading awards ceremonies, is taking place in Los Angeles.
Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks, as hundreds killed in protests
President Trump said on Sunday that the US military was considering "very strong options" in Iran.
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser's best jokes
The US comic delivered a scorching opening monologue that roasted the A-listers in the room.
Parents of under-fives to be offered screen time guidance
Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.
US figure skater whose parents were killed in DC plane crash heads to Olympics
His parents were among 67 people killed last January when a commercial plane collided mid-air with a military helicopter.
The Papers: l 'Protester death toll soars' and 'EU demands "Farage clause"'
The growing number of protester deaths in Iran and Donald Trump's much-anticipated response lead Monday's papers.
Four killed and five injured in head-on crash
Three teenagers and a man in his 50s died in the crash in Bolton, says Greater Manchester Police.
The Independent
Iran protests latest: Trump says US are ‘looking at some very strong options’ as death toll reportedly soars
Death toll in Iran unrest has risen to 538, according to a rights group
Republican senator says ‘independence and credibility’ of Department of Justice is in question amid Powell criminal probe
President Trump has long pressured Powell to cut the central bank’s interest rates
US futures slip while Asian shares gain as Fed chair Powell faces legal threat
U.S. futures have fallen but markets in Asia advanced after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Department of Justice had served the central bank with subpoenas
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UN to hold emergency meeting over Russian Oreshnik missile attack
At least four killed and more than 20 wounded in attack that also left thousands of apartment buildings without heating
Hong Kong court hearing a plea for a lighter sentence for former publisher Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong court is hearing arguments about the sentence for pro-democracy media founder Jimmy Lai
Partial list of 2026 Golden Globe Award winners
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are underway
How to watch the 2026 Australian Open on TV, the schedule, seedings and more
Play in the Australian Open is scheduled to begin January 18 on the hard courts of Melbourne Park
Iran threatens to hit US military targets if Trump decides to strike over protests
The UK government has praised the bravery of protesters taking to the streets
Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting
President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro
