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CBC.ca
U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin highlights social media dangers in gala performance
Ilia Malinin delivered a powerful message about the dangers of social media and the unforgiving glare of the spotlight with an emotional gala performance on Saturday to close the figure skating program at the Milano Cortina Games.
B.C. RCMP investigate reports of threats against Tumbler Ridge victim's family
A funeral for one of the victim's of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting has been cancelled as a result of the threats, according to the local newspaper.
Federal government says there may not be enough workstations for all workers' 4-day-a-week return
Unions representing federal workers say the Treasury Board of Canada's update only confirms what they already knew.
Brad Jacobs leads Canada's curling men to Olympic gold over Great Britain
Canada skip Brad Jacobs captured his second Olympic men's curling gold medal in 12 years on Saturday, defeating top-ranked Bruce Mouat and Great Britain 9-6 in a tightly contested game in Milan.
NASA moon rocket suffers setback likely to delay March launch: officials
NASA's new moon rocket suffered another setback on Saturday, almost certain to bump astronauts' first lunar trip in decades into the spring.
Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final
Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's practice Saturday and remains an option for the country's gold-medal matchup with the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Head coach Jon Cooper said following an on-ice session closed to media that his captain will be a game-time decision Sunday.
Dual Canadian British citizens scrambling under new passport rules
Entry requirements for dual nationals are being updated as part of broader changes to entry requirements in the United Kingdom. The sudden change, announced quietly in the fall, has caught citizens off-guard and left many confused and frustrated by the requirements.
U.S. warning to Europe raises questions for Canada's new defence industrial strategy
Just days before Canada unveiled its defence industrial strategy prioritizing domestic production, Washington quietly warned the European Union against favouring its own arms makers as it rebuilds.
As Iranian Canadians mark 40 days of mourning, fate of some loved ones still unknown
Many Canadians are enduring long waits to learn the fate of relatives who have been arrested or gone missing in the wake of a violent crackdown on protests during which at least 7,000 people were killed, rights group say.
India is going all-in on AI data centres. The environmental costs will have to wait
India's current data centre hubs, which are set to expand as large tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Google pour billions of dollars into the country's AI sector, are in areas where water and energy are already scarce.
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Toronto Star
RCMP probing threats against Tumbler Ridge in wake of mass shooting
The RCMP said there is a safety plan in place after threats have been circulating online and "within the community" in British Columbia.
Winter Olympics 2026 live: Speedskaters Valérie Maltais, Steven Dubois named flag-bearers; Brad Jacobs rink takes men's curling gold
Our live coverage has everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Albertans react to looming referendum during weekend rally, call-in radio show
EDMONTON - Albertans continued to weigh in Saturday morning on the list of questions Premier Danielle Smith is set to put to vote in a looming referendum.
A silver-medal run and the end of an era. Ivanie Blondin and Valerie Maltais emptied the tank in Olympics finale
Blondin crossed second to nab her second straight mass start silver; Maltais was fifth. And the two women celebrated together, dancing down the ice sharing a Canadian flag. This race was them, right to the end.
OpenAI did not disclose Tumbler Ridge shooter's activity despite meeting with B.C. government day after shooting: province
Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar’s ChatGPT account was banned last June, eight months before the B.C. mass shooting.
20,000 portable chargers recalled across Canada due to potential fire hazard
There have been four reports of incidents involving the recalled power banks but not injuries, according to LOGiiX.
Trump says he's increasing the worldwide tariff to 15 per cent
The changing tariff threats are likely to have little impact on the Canadian economy, as goods covered by CUSMA are exempt.
U.S. ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East
"It would be fine if they took it all," U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee said in response to a question from Tucker Carlson over whether Israel has a right to land the Bible says descendants of Abraham would receive.
Olympic men's hockey preview: The Canada-U.S. gold-medal game might be too close to call. We'll take Canada
McDavid leads a forward group that might be the best Canada has had at the Olympics. The American defence is the best group to counter it.
'Nothing's changing': Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
Tuesday marks four years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Calgary's Mac Hughes has been there since almost the beginning.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. ambassador Huckabee stirs backlash by saying Israel has right to much of the Middle East
Envoy says Israel was not looking to expand its territory, has a right to security in the land it legitimately holds
NASA’s Artemis II launch hits new problem, putting March date in jeopardy
Flow of helium to the new rocket’s upper stage was interrupted in latest setback
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including Hezbollah official
Strikes risk testing a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and the Islamist group
The tragic war in Ukraine has become tragically normal
Four years after Russia began its full-scale invasion, the rest of the world is distracted by other news – but the conflict is more violent and devastating than ever
Where is the Russia-Ukraine conflict headed? These charts tell a grim story
As the conflict enters its fifth year, here’s what we know about the cost in lives, money and resources
Canadian company Avison Young brokering sale of two warehouses to ICE
Local officials, residents mount opposition to use of buildings for detention facility in Georgia
Canada and Iceland control Greenland’s airspace. Locals hope to change that, and cash in
An Arctic island, more mindful than ever of its sovereignty, questions who benefits from a postwar pact on aviation that’s still in effect today
U.S. strikes alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific, killing three people
Attack raises death toll from Trump administration’s boat strikes to at least 148 people since early September
At least 12 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Israel says it hit Hezbollah ‘command centres’ in Bekaa Valley
Supreme Court asserts its independence by issuing sharp rebuke to Trump
The ruling on the President’s tariffs may spur Congress to reassert its own authority in this and other areas
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Global News
Abandoned baby monkey Punch dragged by older macaque in heartbreaking video
The baby monkey was abandoned by his mother at birth and raised by zoo staff who gave him a stuffed orangutan to provide comfort.
Trump tariff ruling does not mean the end of U.S. trade wars. What to know
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling does not mean an end to Trump's trade wars, with various other authorities still at the president's disposal and other tariffs still in place.
Climber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on mountain
The prosecution argued that, as the far more experienced climber, Thomas Plamberger was responsible for the couple's safety.
Andrew is still 8th in line to the throne. Some U.K. politicians want him out
When Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was born in 1960, he was second in the line of succession, preceded only by his brother, King Charles III.
Stock markets rebound after Trump’s global tariffs struck down
U.S. stocks edged higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, offering relief to investors.
Canadian designer takes centre ice at 2026 Winter Olympics
Now in Milan for the 2026 Games, Mathieu Caron says 28 athletes from 10 countries are wearing his designs.
Trump accuses Obama of releasing classified info on aliens: ‘Big mistake’
Former U.S. president Barack Obama told a podcast that aliens are 'real, but I haven't seen them,' later clarifying he saw no evidence of their existence as president.
Former prince Andrew ‘released under investigation’ 11 hours after arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he hopes to reach a deal with Iran, but talks between both countries have been remained deadlocked for years.
Virginia Giuffre’s family responds to Andrew arrest: ‘He was never a prince’
Virginia Giuffre's family thanked British police and said their hearts had been 'lifted' by the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
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New York Times
Traveling This Weekend? Here’s What to Know About the Snowstorm.
A major winter storm on Sunday and Monday is expected to bring delays and cancellations across much of the Northeast.
Nine Bodies of Skiers Recovered in Sierra Nevada Avalanche, Officials Say
A ninth victim who had been missing was found and recovered, officials said Saturday, from an avalanche that was the deadliest in modern California history.
Trump Says He Will Raise Global Tariff to 15 Percent
The move signaled that the president would press ahead with steep global import taxes despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.
JPMorgan Admits to Debanking Trump After Jan. 6 Capitol Attacks
Nation’s largest bank, in response to a lawsuit filed by the president, confirmed his longstanding complaint about “debanking.”
Willie Colón, a Luminary of Salsa Music, Dies at 75
A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.
Blizzard Warnings Issued for Swath of East Coast, Including NYC
The blizzard warnings are the first since 2017 for New York City. Forecasters said the city is expected to get up to 18 inches of snow, with two feet possible.
Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
Students helped grow initial protests into a national movement crushed by the government. As the new semester began, they chanted and marched again.
A Post-Katrina Law Guards FEMA Resources. Why Hasn’t It Stopped Noem?
A key statute was designed to rein in the Homeland Security secretary and prevent deadly mistakes. Lawyers say its provisions are difficult to enforce.
The Queen Stuck by Prince Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, is getting no help from the throne as the crisis over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies.
At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah
The Lebanese militant group said eight of its members were among those killed late Friday. The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.
CNBC
Trump to hike global tariffs to 15% from 10%, 'effective immediately'
Trump also warned: "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs."
Berkshire was a net seller of stocks in Buffett's final quarter as CEO
During Warren Buffett's last quarter as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway sold more equities than it bought, continuing to whittle away at its big Apple and Bank of America stakes and slashing its already modest Amazon.com holding.
Market volatility trap? Why this income-first strategy may 'leave a lot on the table'
The market volatility may be leading retail investors astray.
The 18 highest-paying college majors 5 years after graduation
Engineering majors typically earn more than $75,000 within five years of graduating from college, placing them among the highest-paid graduates.
Trump says he's considering limited military strike against Iran
The oil market's biggest fear is that a conflict between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a prolonged disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Chaos, confusion and $200 billion dreams: What I saw at India’s AI summit
India hosted one of the world's biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.
Tech giants commit billions to Indian AI as New Delhi pushes for superpower status
Tech and world leaders flocked to New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit
Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer retires, replaced by AI executive Asha Sharma
Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft after joining the software company 38 years ago, and will be replaced by Instacart's former COO.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, rebuking president's signature economic policy
Trump, as recently as Thursday, has talked up the consequences of the Supreme Court striking down his tariffs prior to the seismic ruling.
OpenAI resets spending expectations, tells investors compute target is around $600 billion by 2030
OpenAI told investors it's targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend by 2030, trying to clarify its plans after touting a $1.4 trillion figure.
Washington Post
After lonely baby monkey goes viral, his Ikea comfort toy sells out
An orphaned monkey in Japan has captured hearts, flooding the zoo with visitors and boosting sales for the plush toy that has been a comfort to him.
Israel’s government wants to pull the plug on its own military radio
Galatz, which broadcasts revelatory reporting and wide-ranging talk, is one of Israel’s most popular stations. Critics see a broader effort to silence dissent.
As trade envoy, Prince Andrew promoted Britain and exploited his access
For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.
Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies war on Iran
The split screen between President Donald Trump’s talk of peace in Washington and drumbeats of war in the Middle East struck some critics as incoherent.
D.C. protesters say they were attacked by guards of Azerbaijani president
Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev is in town for a meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace. Police said an incident that “involved Azerbaijan security guards” had been referred to the State Department.
Ukraine protests renewed Paralympics participation by Russia, Belarus
The decision allowing Russia and Belarus to rejoin competition drew outrage in Ukraine and Europe following the disqualification last week of a Ukrainian skeleton athlete.
BBC
Wood outpoints Warrington in rematch lacking spark
Home favourite Leigh Wood comfortably outpoints Josh Warrington in their rematch at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.
Guardiola tells team to chill with cocktails as Man City pile pressure on Arsenal
As Manchester City continue to crank up the pressure on Arsenal, Pep Guardiola tells his players to take three days off to "enjoy life" with "caipirinhas and daiquiris".
Deal with 'noise' or join another club - Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his players should "be part of a different club" if they can not deal with the "noise" as his team bid to end their 22-year wait for a league title.
Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
'Scotland's terrible beauty reverses the narrative on extraordinary day'
Scotland displayed a different side of their personality in the dramatic comeback victory over Wales in Cardiff, writes Tom English.
Atkin can make it five medals for GB in Italy - Sunday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Team GB face uphill task for four-man bobsleigh medal
Team GB face an uphill task to win an Olympic medal in the four-man bobsleigh event as they sit seventh at the halfway point in Cortina.
Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
GB curlers denied Olympic gold at death yet again
Bruce Mouat's rink are unable to end a 102-year wait for a men's Winter Olympic curling gold - and vanquish their own disappointment from 2022 - as Canada deny Team GB a fourth gold medal of this year's Games.
GB curlers denied Olympic gold at death yet again
Bruce Mouat's rink are unable to end a 102-year wait for a men's Winter Olympic curling gold - and vanquish their own disappointment from 2022 - as Canada deny Team GB a fourth gold medal of this year's Games.
The Independent
Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban may have been politically influenced, say MPs
New report on the row also criticises Keir Starmer for heightening tensions
Trump says he will raise new global tariffs to 15% after hitting out at ‘terrible’ Supreme Court
US president’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ were overturned by the US Supreme Court
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK will ‘make 2026 the year war ends’ says defence secretary after vow to deploy troops
‘A secure Europe needs a strong, sovereign Ukraine,’ said John Healey ahead of the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion
Former UK PM Boris Johnson says UK should immediately send non-combat troops to Ukraine
Speaking ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Mr Johnson told the BBC that these troops should be stationed in peaceful regions
Brother tracked down sister swept up in Utah avalanche but wasn’t able to save her
11-year-old girl died in the hospital, police say
Trump approves disaster assistance to DC to help with sewage spill into Potomac River
President Donald Trump has approved emergency assistance to Washington, D.C., to help the city address a sewage system leak that dumped at least 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River
JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump’s accounts after Jan. 6 attack
JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Trump’s accounts after mob of his supporters stormed halls of Congress
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Palace ‘won’t oppose’ Starmer’s plan to remove former prince from line of succession
It comes as the prime minister weighs up introducing legislation to remove the former prince from the line of succession
We will halve disadvantage gap in schools, ministers say in landmark education reforms
The government will reform how schools get targeted disadvantage funding as part of an attempt to tackle the gap in achievement between pupils from poorer backgrounds compared with their more affluent peers
Figure skating stars dazzle at the Winter Olympics exhibition gala, in photos
Figure skating stars perform during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
