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CBC.ca
60 Minutes prison segment postponed by CBS briefly viewed in Canada on Global TV
A portion of a postponed 60 Minutes segment critical of the Trump administration's deportation policies was temporarily available to watch Monday through a Canadian network's website and app.
The National | Carney appoints new U.S. ambassador
Dec. 22, 2025 | Prime Minister Mark Carney appoints longtime friend and business executive Mark Wiseman as the new ambassador to the U.S. Flu season hits Canada harder than it has in years. And, how tragedy helped shape rising Canadian hockey sensation, Matthew Schaefer.
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind Call of Duty, dead at 55
Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind some of the world's best-selling video games, has died at 55. He helped create the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games.
6 British men charged with more than 60 sexual assault offences against same woman
Six British men, including a woman's former husband, were charged with more than 60 sexual offences against her over 13 years, U.K. prosecutors said on Monday.
Barry Manilow announces surgery for early-stage cancer and postpones January concerts
Singer Barry Manilow announced he will be undergoing surgery in late December to remove a cancerous spot on his lung. He announced his January concerts will be postponed to February.
Advocates push to legalize the sale of raw milk
Selling unpasteurized milk has been illegal in Canada since 1991, due to its high risk of carrying potentially deadly bacteria. But advocates argue there’s still demand for the product, with some Alberta municipalities lobbying the federal government to make sales legal.
Banksy unveils new art depicting stargazing figures in London
Street artist Banksy appeared to confirm via his Instagram account on Monday that a new mural in London, depicting two children lying down and pointing up at the sky, is his latest work.
Ontario senior's friends found gift cards given to them were empty. Consumers warned of 'gift card draining'
Mark Duguay of Windsor says $275 worth of Tim Hortons cards he bought for friends couldn't be redeemed because they'd already been drained of funds. The CEO of the Better Business Bureau for Western Ontario says it's not an uncommon issue due to scams that may include bar code tampering.
Canadian among fired workers from Grand Theft Auto studio says they just want their jobs back
The firing of several employees at the makers of the Grand Theft Auto video games came as a complete surprise, according to one of the Canadian workers who was let go this past fall.
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Toronto Star
Pulled ‘60 Minutes’ segment on Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador prison appears in Canada
The new head of CBS News is drawing criticism for pulling a 60 Minutes segment that focused on the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to a foreign prison.
Alberta clipper headed toward central Ontario, Environment Canada warns of freezing rain, snow
The hazardous conditions are a result of another Alberta clipper entering the region.
Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard, responsible for league-worst power-play
The Leaf power-play has only 12 goals in 90 chances, the worst success rate in the league.
'Independent state?' Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
Alberta Prosperity Project has four months to collect just under 178,000 signatures. If successful, the question would be put to Albertans in a referendum.
Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a “battleship” as part of a larger vision to create a "Golden Fleet."
You can't take your eyes off of Timothée Chalamet in 'Marty Supreme,' one of the year's best movies
Josh Safdie's epic grifter drama has a grimy, high-grain glow that gives its 1950s world a tactile charge, period-perfect yet nervily contemporary.
Prosecutors reject defence accusations in Nathaniel McLellan trial
Defence lawyer representing babysitter has accused prosecutors of underhanded tactics and asked for the case to be dismissed.
Canada-wide warrant issued for Toronto man in Liberty Village homicide
Police discovered a woman’s body Saturday in Toronto’s Liberty Village neighbourhood.
Contract details finally emerge as Canada Post and its union reach tentative five-year agreement
Canada Post says the tentative agreements include higher wage increases, enhanced benefits and a weekend parcel delivery model. It will be voted on in January.
How Doug Ford’s ban on speed cameras split opinions across Ontario
Results released Monday by Angus Reid Institute showed how Ontarians feel about the ban on automated speed cameras.
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Globe and Mail
Judge rules Trump administration must allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants sent to prison
The case has been a legal flashpoint in the administration’s sweeping crackdown on immigration
60 Minutes segment pulled by CBS was available on Global TV website
The news report, whose abrupt cancellation caused an uproar, highlights alleged abuse and torture of men sent by the U.S. to El Salvador prisons
Trump administration freezes five big offshore wind projects, shares dive
The Trump administration suspended leases on Monday for five large offshore wind projects that are under construction off the U.S. East Coast over what it called national security concerns, sending shares of offshore wind companies plunging.
Larry Ellison offers US$40-billion to guarantee Paramount's Warner Bros bid
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee US$40.4-billion in Paramount Skydance's latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix.
Trump threatens Maduro as U.S. steps up Venezuela campaign
Trump took a break from his Florida vacation to announce plans for a new, large warship
Barry Manilow postpones January shows for surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Singer says doctors caught the cancer early and don’t believe it has spread
British musician Chris Rea, known for Driving Home for Christmas, dies at 74
Rea found fame as a singer-songwriter in the 1980s, and turned from pop to writing bluesy records later in his career
CBS News’ Bari Weiss directs 60 Minutes to pull story critical of U.S. deportation policy
Report was held after network’s new editor-in-chief sought to add Trump administration’s perspective
Denmark, Greenland leaders defend Greenland’s sovereignty after Trump appoints envoy
U.S. President appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as envoy, who said on social media the role involves making Greenland ‘a part of the U.S.’
Israeli military says it is examining killing of Palestinian teen in West Bank
Rayyan Mohammad Abu Mualla was killed by soldiers who said he had thrown a brick at them, a claim contradicted by CCTV footage
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Global News
Car bomb kills Russian general Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died from his injuries.
Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attack
Thousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
More than a dozen Epstein-related files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s website within a day, with no explanation, raising transparency concerns.
Australia plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
Australian authorities plan to ban symbols tied to extremism and certain chants after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured many more.
U.S. launches anti-ISIS strikes in Syria after Americans killed: officials
U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed to retaliate after an attack on U.S. personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected Islamic State member.
Rubio says U.S. wants to ‘partner’ with countries on hemisphere issues
Rubio faced several questions on U.S. military operations in Venezuela, negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing commitment to NATO in a year-end press conference.
Brown shooting, MIT professor’s killing suspect found dead, officials say
A frantic search for the suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University ended at a New Hampshire storage facility where authorities discovered the man dead inside.
Finland PM apologizes to Asian nations after beauty queen racism scandal
The scandal arose earlier this month when the former Miss Finland winner was pictured pulling back her eyes in an image shared on social media.
EU proposal would ease cross-border abortion access for women facing bans
The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday in favour of the 'My Voice, My Choice' citizens' initiative, which will be considered by the European Commission in March.
Russia to seize more of Ukraine if Europe ‘piglings’ reject demands: Putin
Putin said 'if the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in substantive dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historical lands by military means.'
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New York Times
After Bondi Massacre, a Moment of Unity. Then, Bitter Partisanship.
The political point scoring that has erupted after the terror attack last week is unusual in Australia, where leaders tend to unite after catastrophes.
China Delays Plans for Mass Production of Self-Driving Cars After Accident
After years of planning for cars that would let drivers take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road, China’s regulators have become more cautious.
Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55
Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and also worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall and Battlefield franchises.
Mexican Medical Plane Crashes in Galveston Bay, Killing at Least 2
The plane was carrying four civilians and four crew members when it crashed into Galveston Bay, the Mexican Navy said. Two people on board survived and another was missing.
May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage
She was a white actress, he was a popular Black entertainer, and their relationship elicited racist reactions in 1960, worrying John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts
A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.
White House Invitees Are Asked About Donations to Trump’s Ballroom
Senator Richard Blumenthal is requesting information from an architect hired to oversee the ballroom design and people invited to a donor dinner with the president.
After Power Outage, San Francisco Wonders: Can Waymo Taxis Handle a Big Earthquake?
City officials have called for a hearing investigating Waymo after the company’s self-driving taxis suffered widespread problems during a power outage.
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment
Several veteran correspondents questioned how Ms. Weiss, the new CBS News editor in chief, had handled the segment, after she defended her decision on a call with the newsroom.
Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump’s Name From the Kennedy Center
Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, argues that only Congress is authorized to rename the D.C. performing arts institution.
CNBC
Asia’s worst-performing currency is set for a rocky start to 2026
The Indian rupee is expected to touch 92 against the dollar by end-March 2026 amid trade policy uncertainty and capital outflows.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly climb after AI trade lifts Wall Street overnight
Investors in Asia will watch out for AI-related plays in the region, as well as inflation reading out of Singapore.
FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk
The approval gives Novo Nordisk a head start over chief rival Eli Lilly, which is racing to launch its own obesity pill.
Hanwha Ocean shares jump 10% after Trump says South Korean firm to build warships for U.S. Navy
Trump said that the frigates will be built at the Philadelphia shipyards, which Hanwha had invested $5 billion into.
How U.S. oil tanker seizures targeting Venezuela are linked to rising geopolitical tensions with China
U.S. seizures of vessels carrying Venezuelan oil may become a bigger strategic pressure point in the geopolitical battle with China, a major buyer of the crude.
Paramount guarantees Larry Ellison backing in amended WBD bid
Paramount notably did not increase its bid on Monday, reiterating that it believes the deal is superior to Netflix's.
Inside the rise of Gen Z’s nostalgia-fueled plush-toy craze as they delay adulthood
"The economy, the wars, everything is really depressing and serious, whereas toys just bring a little bit of joy back into life," one toy director said.
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as investors prepare for holiday-shortened week
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Monday as investors prepared for the holiday-shortened week.
Trump halts wind projects, including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Dominion stock drops 4%
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the administration paused the projects due to national security concerns identified by the Pentagon.
Gold and silver prices soar to new highs as the yellow metal reemerges as a hedge
It comes as fiscal deficits and the race for the next chair of the Federal Reserve weighs on investors' minds.
Washington Post
Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors
A senior State Department official called it a bid to ensure adherence to the “America First” agenda while others called it a devastating blow to America’s diplomatic corps.
Car bomb in Moscow kills senior Russian general, third such attack in a year
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov’s death comes amid U.S.-led peace talks pushing for a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
Greenland has long been in President Donald Trump’s sights. He said Gov. Jeff Landry “understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security.”
Congolese rape survivors search in vain for medicine after USAID cuts
In eastern Congo, where rape is widespread, the cancellation of USAID funding for PEP kits has left many victims vulnerable, according to nearly 50 interviews.
Mindful of Trump and China, Japan is ramping up defense spending
Japan has accelerated plans to devote 2 percent of its GDP — and more — to its military as China grows more assertive and the U.S. urges allies to spend bigger.
Russia’s economy keeps driving its war, but it could break in 2026
Problems in the oil sector, a possible banking crisis and consumer woes lie ahead for Russia’s economy as prices for Russian oil plummet over sanctions.
In Gaza, another winter of despair
The grim conditions in Gaza exacerbate an already bleak status quo.
U.S. pursuing third tanker off Venezuelan coast, official says
U.S. forces have already intercepted two other tankers in waters off Venezuela this month as part of an effort to heighten pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. tariffs take a bite out of Germany’s iconic nutcracker industry
For family-founded Steinbach Volkskunst, the company’s most reliable market has become its biggest bureaucratic headache.
In the Year of the Snake, China is charmed by ‘Zootopia 2’ pit viper Gary
The fluffy Disney animation — and its snake character in particular — is delighting audiences in China, to the relief both of Hollywood and China’s film regulators.
BBC
Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.
Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents
The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.
English councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.
What do Christmas cracker jokes do to our brains?
Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.
UK white Christmas unlikely despite a chilly festive forecast
Colder weather is heading our way this week but it is unlikely to bring widespread snow.
New era for weight-loss drugs after US approves pill version of Wegovy
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
The Papers: 'Chris Rea dies at Xmas' and 'King of Industry'
Tributes to late singer Chris Rea dominate the front pages of Tuesday's papers.
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself
The US president has vowed to revive American shipbuilding after lagging behind China in naval capacity.
What the underwhelming Epstein files release means for Trump and Maga
Conservative influencers were conspicuously silent following the latest release - but political danger remains for the president.
The Independent
Swanson TV dinners and Tang: How well do you know baby boomer pop culture?
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026
From hula hoops to hearing aids: Oldest baby boomers turn 80 in 2026, contributing to an aging US
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026
More than half of Britons to buy fewer gifts this Christmas
New polling reveals that the rising prices of household goods have impacted festive spending
Epstein files live: Trump says pictures of innocent people could ‘ruin’ reputations as DOJ slammed over limited release
Survivors of Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse called the DOJ’s handling of its files on him ‘alarming’
‘I feel as though I’m singing to my son’: Inside the choir helping reunite missing people with their families
What began in 2014 as a support group for people with missing loved ones has since taken the Missing People Choir to the O2 Arena, the final of Britain’s Got Talent, and even helped reunite two missing people with their families. Harriette Boucher reports
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Scientists call for vaccinating boys against HPV to eliminate cervical cancer
Cervical cancer caused by HPV kills nearly 350,000 women every year
‘60 Minutes’ segment controversially spiked by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss appears to leak online
The recently installed editor’s decision to pull a story on Venezuelans the U.S. deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador without due process has the staff ready to ‘revolt,’ sources told The Independent
Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty
No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers
Kennedy Center board member claims she was forcibly muted during call on name change: ‘This was not unanimous’
Kennedy Center leadership insists it followed the law and attacked the late president’s family members who criticized the change
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin warns of Russia-Nato clash while stepping up attacks on key Ukrainian region
Senior Russian diplomat says continent stands on 'edge of an abyss'
