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CBC.ca
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.
Carney says Holocaust Remembrance Day a time to remember Canadian complicity
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Holocaust Remembrance Day is a moment to remember the consequences of ignorance and hatred.
Winnie the Plow and Greg among winners of Winnipeg's 1st snowplow naming contest
Winnipeg's snowplows have been given new names chosen by thousands of voters in the city's first-ever naming contest for the equipment.
'I'm afraid to go out and film': Journalists in Gaza fear they are being targeted by Israel
Three freelance photojournalists in Gaza were killed in an Israeli airstrike last week, the latest in a long list of Palestinian reporters who have died in the war in Gaza. Some fear it's a sign that Israel views them as a legitimate target despite the recent ceasefire it reached with Hamas.
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.
TikTok settles landmark lawsuit over youth addiction claims
TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff's attorneys confirmed.
A year after young man's disappearance, police set up command post at Quebec ski resort
The Sûreté du Québec will set up a command post at the ski resort this Saturday, stationed beside the hotel where Liam Toman was last seen in the early hours of Feb. 2, 2025.
Charges laid after potential bomb-making chemicals found at London, Ont., home
Four people face multiple charges after police say a trespassing call on Western University's campus last weekend led to the discovery of chemicals allegedly capable of making explosives in a nearby London, Ont., home.
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Toronto Star
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.
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.
Shooting involving Border Patrol leaves 1 in critical condition near US-Mexico border
A person was shot Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the U.S.- Mexico border, authorities in Arizona said.
The Beer Store is set to close four more locations in Southern Ontario. Here's where
The stores will shutter in March, with the company citing evolving retail trends.
Alberta judges urge respect after Smith said she wants to 'direct' them
In a rare public statement, Alberta's three chief justices say democracy only functions when all three branches of government operate independently and respect each other's role.
B.C. attorney general warns against doing deals with ICE, amid pending Pattison sale
Two people have been shot dead amid the crackdown in Minneapolis, triggering widespread protests.
Toronto to begin removal of snow in residential areas. Here's what that will look like
The city has added two more snow dumping sites where it will truck snow removed from streets, some of which were blanketed by more than 90 cm over the two January storms.
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Globe and Mail
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
TikTok settles landmark social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
Tiktok, Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are all facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children
Composer Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere after Trump takeover
Glass is the latest musical luminary to withdraw from the Kennedy Center since Trump named himself chairman and filled its board with his allies last year
Outrage in Italy as ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics
Agents will not carry out immigration enforcement activity but will rather aim to ‘mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations,’ source says
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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
Should Iran’s Executioners Go Unpunished?
It’s left to the United States to impose meaningful consequences on the Iranian regime for one of the worst atrocities of this century.
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge
New census estimates show the effects of dropping birthrates and President Trump’s anti-immigration policies. As his term continues, immigration is expected to drop even further.
Bari Weiss Urges CBS News to Think Like a ‘Start-Up’
“We are not producing a product enough people want,” Ms. Weiss told employees at her first all-staff meeting at the network.
Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.
Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.
Spain Offers Undocumented Migrants a Legal Way to Stay
The measure, unexpectedly approved, comes as other countries are cracking down on immigration.
Texas Moves to Curtail H-1B Visas
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would investigate public agencies and universities that employ those with H-1B visas, a program the Trump administration has also targeted.
Man Went on ‘Trial Run’ Before Killing 4 Homeless Men, Prosecutors Say
Randy Rodriguez Santos faces four murder charges for the beating deaths of homeless men in Manhattan’s Chinatown in 2019. The killings left the city’s homeless population on edge.
Photo Shows ICE Agents Deploying at Minneapolis Protest After Alex Pretti Shooting
Violence in Minneapolis in the Wake of Alex Pretti’s Killing
One Person Is Wounded in Shooting Involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona
The person, who has not been identified, was in custody at the time of the shooting, which is under investigation.
Andrea Lucas, EEOC Chair, Recasts Workplace Discrimination in Trump’s Image
Andrea Lucas, the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has said she wants to undo years of what she describes as activist excess around labor law.
CNBC
Meta inks deal to pay Corning up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables in AI data centers
Corning, a 175-year-old glassmaker known for supplying iPhone glass, is now at the center of the AI infrastructure boom with a new type of fiber-optic cable
Pinterest laying off 15% of workforce as part of AI push; stock plummets
The company said it's "reallocating resources" to roles and teams focused on artificial intelligence.
House Democrats to Trump: Fire DHS chief Noem or they'll start impeachment proceedings against her
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for her caustic comments on Alex Pretti, who was killed by a federal agent in Minnesota.
The Fed releases its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect
This week's meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the Fed's longer-term direction.
Silver is retail traders' new obsession as record numbers bet on rally — and on a crash
The iShares Silver Trust, or SLV, saw its largest ever flood of new cash from individual investors.
Humana, UnitedHealth plunge 20% after Trump administration proposes keeping Medicare Advantage rates flat
Shares of large Medicare plan providers Humana, CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group plunged in extended trading.
GM expects to top Ford in U.S. vehicle production as it faces up to $4 billion in tariff costs
The 2026 tariff costs would be in line with the automaker's $3.1 billion in tariff costs last year, despite the levies not being in effect for all of 2025.
LVMH beats earnings expectations as China recovery mounts
LVMH beat earnings expectations for a second straight quarter amid a China recovery that is starting to show up in luxury companies' balance sheets.
Mozilla is building an AI ‘rebel alliance’ to take on industry heavweights OpenAI, Anthropic
Mozilla is looking to deploy its roughly $1.4 billion in reserves to support "mission driven" companies and nonprofits, and is particularly focused on AI.
Dario Amodei warns AI may cause ‘unusually painful’ disruption to jobs
"The pace of progress in AI is much faster than for previous technological revolutions," the Antrhopic CEO said in latest comments about AI's impact on jobs.
Washington Post
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.
Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bolstering Iran options for Trump
The U.S. military buildup near Iran continues, with the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, as the White House contemplates another strike.
BBC
Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial spent £2m at Harrods, court hears
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in Nigerian government contracts, a court in London has heard.
Storm Chandra brings disruption and road closures across UK
Weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place during the third major storm to hit to the UK this month.
King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Palace
King Charles III hosted the reception to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with survivors honoured in a series of specially commissioned portraits.
Hadjar crashes new Red Bull in F1 testing
Newly promoted Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashes his car in wet conditions on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.
'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown
Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.
Koepka 'rang Woods first' over PGA Tour return
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka says Tiger Woods was the first person he called to discuss a return to the PGA Tour after leaving the LIV Golf circuit.
British Army officer dies after incident during live fire training
The 25-year-old died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland.
Conte reunion a sharp reminder of Chelsea's fall
Chelsea have not won the Premier League since Antonio Conte led them to the title in 2017 - and now they face the Italian's Napoli side in the Champions League.
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.
Workers Party of Britain pick by-election candidate
Shahbaz Sarwar currently represents the party on Manchester City Council.
The Independent
Storm Chandra latest: ‘Major incident’ declared over flooding as Met Office issues warning for ice
Somerset Council said there had been ‘extensive flooding overnight’ after Storm Chandra brought heavy rain
Texas Monthly’s taco editor says he is ‘shaken and angry’ after being stopped multiple times by ICE and local cops in one day
José Ralat, known for writing about tacos, says immigration agents in West Texas stopped him and his travel companion as they were sightseeing for his magazine
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Two people arrested after a mom died while sledding behind a car in Oklahoma
A friend of the Oklahoma City victim said the incident should not be considered murder
CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff 'we're toast' if they continue on current path
CBS News chief Bari Weiss told her staff that “we're toast” if the network continues with its current business strategy and invoked legendary newsman Walter Cronkite as a symbol of old thinking
Judge issues temporary order barring removal of boy, 5, and father who were detained in Minnesota
A federal judge has issued a temporary order barring the removal of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose arrest last week in Minnesota became another lightning rod for divisions on immigration under the Trump administration
Storm Chandra map: Where heavy rain and flooding hit UK after ‘danger to life’ warning issued
Several weather warnings have been issued, including an amber wind warning for the eastern coast of Northern Ireland
Urgent recall for children’s play sand after Hobbycraft admits it contains asbestos
Hobbycraft has recalled the product Giant Box of Crafts after tests found asbestos in a ‘limited number of samples’
Man acquitted in murder-for-hire plot against Bovino now faces immigration proceedings
Espinoza Martinez’s arrest in October coincided with a surge of federal immigration agents in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions until next year
