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CBC.ca

Fake passports, $65M US and an Interpol Red Notice: Canadian crypto fugitive vanishes after arrest in Serbia
Documents from extradition proceedings at the Belgrade Higher Court obtained by the fifth estate and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network provide an extraordinary glimpse into the lifestyle and whereabouts of a young Canadian man with an alleged $65 million US in cryptocurrency burning a hole in his pocket and multiple countries seeking his arrest.

Why members of ICE will be in Italy for the Winter Olympics
A unit of ICE will be in Italy to work during the upcoming Winter Games. Yes, that ICE. Who exactly will be there and what will they be doing?

So long, frozen juice from concentrate. The once-popular canned drink leaves shelves this year
Attention, lemonade stand vendors: You'll have to squeeze the fresh stuff this summer. Minute Maid is discontinuing its line of frozen juices as consumers turn to healthier beverages, and it was potentially the last company selling the concentrated cans in the Canadian market.

'Minnetoba'? Some Minnesotans want to join Canada as tensions flare with Trump administration
A former Minnesota governor recently pitched a novel solution to the state’s clashes with the Trump administration: join Canada. He's not the first, nor only, one in the state looking north.

#TheMoment a snowplow inspired a winter protest song
Danny MacNeil tells The National about the moment he wrote a song about his hatred for shoveling snow in Sydney, N.S.

Data breach at Canada Computers & Electronics leaks personal customer information
Canada Computers & Electronics says a data breach has leaked information about some of its customers, though several say they are unhappy with the scant details the retailer has provided — including how many of them were affected, and when the breach occurred.

Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for killing woman who reported prowler in her home
Former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home in July 2024. The Black woman had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home.

Using AI to read mammograms cut risk of developing aggressive breast cancer, study finds
When radiologists used artificial intelligence to help read mammograms, the rate of detection of breast cancers increased, resulting in fewer aggressive and advanced cases, a large trial in Sweden has found.

Nicki Minaj declared herself Trump's 'No. 1 fan.' Why is that controversial?
Rapper Nicki Minaj on Wednesday declared herself U.S. President Donald Trump’s “No. 1 fan,” before showing off a gold card visa.
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Toronto Star

Mark Carney met with ‘Heated Rivalry’ stars, creators in Ottawa: 'My new best friend, Hudson'
At a Canadian media conference on Thursday, the prime minister introduced the show's key players, including star Hudson Williams and creator Jacob Tierney.

How this struggling swan was saved during Toronto’s record snowfall
A Toronto swan got trapped in a parking lot during the city’s biggest snowstorm.

Who is Jeffrey Rath, the firebrand behind Alberta's separatist surge?
“I see liberating Alberta from the tyranny of Ottawa as a major human rights issue,” says Rath, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Alberta Prosperity Project.

Peel trustees challenge province's reasons for supervision, denying the board planned to cut 60 teachers
School trustee says a move to reassign staff to save money would not have involved layoffs.

Trump threatens tariffs, decertification on Canadian-made aircraft
In a post on social media Thursday night, Trump alleges "Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets."

Mark Carney expects Donald Trump to 'respect Canadian sovereignty' after Alberta separatists met with U.S. officials
Carney said Trump has never raised Alberta or Quebec separation during their many exchanges.

Danielle Smith narrows Alberta oil pipeline options, potentially complicating route to B.C. coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith eliminated one route for her province’s proposed oil pipeline to the B.C. coast Thursday, which could make the contentious project even more difficult to build.

Toronto councillor Josh Matlow not closing door on Liberal leadership bid
Matlow says he's been approached by people "who are looking for leadership" as the Ontario Liberal Party prepares to announce details about the race by Feb. 9.

She was past retirement age and sleeping in her car — and it’s unclear how many other Ontario seniors are like her
Many older Ontarians, especially women who often live longer with less, the threat of homelessness is not well documented.

Durham police reassign officers, ask for independent probe into lawyer’s claim they violently assaulted her inside Oshawa courthouse
Officials referred Sudine Riley's allegations to the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency.
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Globe and Mail

After a terrifying fall, Red Panda is back on her eight-foot-tall unicycle, delighting crowds
Renowned halftime entertainer fell during a performance in July, breaking her wrist

Court of Arbitration in Sport declines to hear Bolshunov appeal over Olympic exclusion
Court said it doesn’t have jurisdiction to hear cross-country skier’s appeal
Venezuela’s leader Delcy Rodríguez signs law opening oil sector to privatization
National Assembly approved overhaul of energy industry after capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces
Can Native American tribes lay claim to territory in Canada?
A constitutional scholar says recent court decisions have made that a possibility

Where to watch the 2026 Grammys in Canada and everything else you need to know
Who’s presenting? Who’s up for the big awards? When will the red carpet start? Find out here

Man impersonating FBI agent tried to free Luigi Mangione from jail, authorities say
Alleged attempt to free Mangione adds bizarre wrinkle to critical stretch in his legal cases

Trump says Putin has agreed not to attack Kyiv for a week during cold weather
Russia has been pounding Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war
Democrats, White House reach deal to avert government shutdown, fund Homeland Security
The two sides will continue to negotiate new restrictions on Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement
Democrats block funding package as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown
Two sides were discussing a possible agreement to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation

Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign to deter protests
Detainees placed in secret lockups, activists say
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Global News

U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust
A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Venezuela commercial airspace to reopen weeks after Maduro raid, Trump says
Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.

B.C. premier calls meeting between Alberta separatists, Trump officials ‘treason’
B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.'

10 people abducted from Mexico mining site, confirms Vancouver-based firm
The company said the incident is currently under investigation and information is limited, but it confirms that local authorities have been notified.

Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and minerals
Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.

Toronto car exporter accused of laundering money for Hezbollah
Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to security.

Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board, including local politician
State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana.

How the Ryan Wedding drug trial could compare to ‘El Chapo’ court case
The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.

Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulate
The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'

Several European countries, including U.K. lose measles elimination status
Outbreaks began in late 2023 and increased quickly throughout 2024, resulting in 2911 confirmed cased record in England that year alone.
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New York Times

Panama Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract
The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who said he wants American control of the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.

Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.

Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center
Amazon paid Melania Trump’s production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.

South Korean Stocks, Kospi Index Are Trading at a Record High
Spurred by government policies and the global A.I. boom, the market’s value has jumped by hundreds of billions of dollars. Individual investors have piled in.

What Domestic Terrorism Means, and Doesn’t
The Trump administration has called the Minneapolis shooting victims “domestic terrorists.” Our criminal justice reporter Jonah E. Bromwich explains what that term actually means.

Trump’s Board of Peace Is Anything But
America has conveniently forgotten that it once took the world to end conflicts.

Trump Is Expected to Announce Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying it is someone “known to everybody in the financial world.”

The End of Nuclear Arms Control
Once the New START treaty ends, we will have returned to an era without limits, when arsenals can reach unconstrained heights.

Jimmy Kimmel Teases ‘Melania’
The late night host said, “Not since ‘The Terminator’ has there been this much excitement for a movie about a European cyborg.”

Democrats Reach Spending Deal With Trump, Seeking to Rein In ICE
Democrats and the White House agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate restrictions on an immigration crackdown. Senators said they hoped to vote on the deal on Friday.
CNBC

Gold rally stalls as prices drop after a sharp run-up; Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly fall
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly lower after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday.

Trump gets a boost as Panama court voids Hong Kong firm’s canal contract
The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.

CNBC Daily Open: We'll soon find out who the new Fed chair is
Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh is by far the favorite, according to prediction market Kalshi.

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung in annual profit for the first time as AI reshapes rivalry
SK Hynix beats rival Samsung Electronics in profits for 2025 for the first time ever, as the memory maker retains a lead in AI products.

Indonesian stock exchange CEO resigns after $84 billion market wipe out
The rout was triggered by an announcement on Tuesday by index provider MSCI, warning of a potential downgrade of the country to "frontier" market status.

Japan election becomes high-stakes gamble for Takaichi as personal popularity faces tougher opposition
Japan’s Feb. 8 election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has tied her political future to the vote.

World leaders descend on Beijing as 2026 kicks off, hedging against U.S. disruptions
Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again
China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures to boost households spending on goods have so far done little to lift demand.

'Very dangerous': Trump reportedly warns UK of doing business with China as Starmer seeks a reset
Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China this week, the first trip by a British leader in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting the bilateral ties.

Trump says he will announce a replacement for Powell as Fed chair Friday morning
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for the new Federal Reserve chair.
Washington Post

Ukraine wakes to possible pause in Russian energy strikes after Trump call
Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting Ukraine’s power facilities. Zelensky said if Russia followed through, he would pause strikes on Russia’s energy industry.

The world recoils at Trump’s ‘paramilitary’ force
The havoc wrought by the deployment of federal immigration enforcement in the U.S. has wrought unflattering comparisons abroad to unaccountable paramilitary forces.

Trump tightens screws on Cuba, threatening tariffs on oil suppliers
A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.

Trump administration eases barriers for U.S. firms to sell Venezuelan oil
The Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing U.S. firms to trade Venezuelan oil after Caracas approved a law to improve terms for foreign investors.

Russia’s top diplomat rejects key part of deal to end war with Ukraine
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismisses security guarantees demanded by Ukraine for any deal, once again saying the current regime in Kyiv should end.

Friction emerges between Trump, Venezuelan opposition over Machado’s return
The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Trump weighs imminent Iran strikes, but what’s the mission?
Trump has sent an “armada” to threaten Iran, but the president’s rationale for a possible military strike keeps changing.

South Korea’s former first lady jailed for bribery ahead of husband’s verdict
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was handed a 20-month sentence in a country where high-level prosecutions have become standard fare.

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is proving a surprisingly popular prime minister
The unconventional leader — for starters, she’s a woman — has called an early election for Feb. 8 in an effort to win a broad public mandate for change.

Trump’s Venezuela plan does not foresee more military force, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he told lawmakers the Trump administration does not intend to order one.
BBC

Cramping Alcaraz beats Zverev in epic to reach final
A cramping Carlos Alcaraz draws on every physical and mental reserve to beat Alexander Zverev in a five-set epic and reach the Australian Open final.

Trump says 'dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

'I get nightmares of him': Former patient of surgeon who harmed nearly 100 children tells BBC
12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar

Welsh horror film shot in England due to smoking ban
The film is a horror involving mythical Welsh fairies, with both main characters chain smokers.

World champion Price to face Aquino live on BBC
Welsh boxer Lauren Price will defend her unified welterweight world titles against Puerto Rican challenger Stephanie Pineiro Aquino on Saturday, 4 April at Cardiff's Utilita Arena.

What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week, says Trump
Ukraine's Air Force said regions near the front line had been targeted by drones and a ballistic missile overnight.

Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.

Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The Independent

Daughters of forest recluse win £1m inheritance battle against ‘domineering’ aunt
Michael Gwilliam was suffering from ‘insane delusions’ when he drew up his will, judge rules

Alcaraz fends off Zverev in an epic semifinal to reach the Australian Open final
Carlos Alcaraz has overcome cramps and injury to defeat Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set semifinal at the Australian Open
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US plane dubbed the ‘nuke sniffer’ lands in UK amid growing tensions with Iran
US president Donald Trump has warned ‘massive armada’ of American forces building up in the Middle East

UK-China latest: Minister says ‘bonkers’ not to deal with Beijing after Trump blasts Starmer’s Xi meeting
PM met Chinese president on Thursday as he made case for ‘more sophisticated’ relationship between two nations

Watch: Killer teen pretends to be witness at murder scene of schoolboy Leo Ross
The teenage killer of Leo Ross gave a false account of finding the schoolboy already injured, police bodycam video shows.

Melania documentary - live: Movie in cinemas after most of Trump’s kids skip premiere
Nicki Minaj, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr and the documentary’s controversial director Brett Ratner attended Kennedy Center event while mainstream press was shut out

Taiwan's economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by the AI boom
Taiwan has reported its economy expanded at an 8.6% annual rate last year, its fastest growth in 15 years

Bank of Thailand plans to tighten regulations on online gold trading as its price soars
The Bank of Thailand plans to tighten regulations on online gold trading
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Trump-Iran latest: US president says ‘very big, powerful ships sailing to Iran’ as he signals talks
It comes as Iran condemns EU decision to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

Bayeux tapestry move ‘at risk’ due to UK potholes
Experts have warned vibrations caused by poor road conditions could risk ripping the fragile cloth during its journey
























