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CBC.ca

Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged assault in Los Angeles

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday morning after Los Angeles police responded to a call reporting an assault involving a ride-hail driver, authorities said.

It's big, beautiful and — blue. But this 40-year-old iceberg is about to disappear for good

An iceberg that was once the biggest on the planet is floating off into the South Atlantic Ocean, where it will soon melt away into watery oblivion. But it's going out in style.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will be one of the best movies of the year

Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an incredible, best-of-the-franchise sequel to the Danny Boyle original.

Claudette Colvin, who helped spark U.S. civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.

Federal prosecutors resign amid turmoil over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have given notice of their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, according to people familiar with the matter.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urges Doug Ford not to pull Crown Royal from Ontario shelves

Manitoba's premier called on Doug Ford to "do a 180" and not follow through with plans to stop selling Crown Royal in Ontario.

1 arrested after anti-regime protest at Iran's empty embassy in Ottawa

Ottawa police say they arrested someone on trespassing-related charges after Iran's shuttered embassy was defaced during an anti-regime protest on Monday.

Actor-director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to authorities on child sex abuse charges

Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.

You’re probably not getting enough vitamin D. Here’s what Health Canada thinks will help

To give Canadians a boost in vitamin D, Health Canada now has requirements in place for milk and margarine producers.

McDonald's Canada to freeze price of small coffee, drop cost of value meals for one year

McDonald's Canada will freeze the price of a small cup of coffee at $1 for at least a year and drop the price of its McValue meals to $5 for the same duration, its CEO announced on Tuesday.
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Toronto Star

'Unattended' small child seen standing in Mississauga roadway found safe after police search

The child was "located in their home through our officers canvassing the area,” said Peel police on Tuesday evening following an afternoon search.

Toronto police say no decision made to ‘sunset’ mental health crisis teams

Despite an internal memo saying the mobile teams “may sunset by late 2026,” police leadership on Tuesday committed to a broad consultation for a future plan to address mental health calls.

B.C. First Nations remain opposed to pipeline after meeting with Mark Carney

No offer of financial support could move them to endorse the project, said Haida Nation president Gaagwiis Jason Alsop.

'Mama, it's me': Iranians in Toronto finally get a brief chance to talk to relatives back home — carefully

Hundreds rallied Tuesday at the U.S. consulate on University Avenue chanting "Make Iran Great Again" as mass protests continue in Iranian cities.

Manitoba Premier Kinew asks Ontario counterpart Ford to rethink Crown Royal boycott

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to drop plans for a boycott of Crown Royal whisky.

Doug Ford says he's '100% dead against' lifting Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs

As Mark Carney heads to China, Premier Doug Ford is imploring him to keep Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned and several supervisors in Washington's Civil Rights Division gave notice of their departures amid turmoil over the federal probe.

Toronto to increase rent bank budget by 30 per cent in 2026, mayor says

Chow said the $2.6-million boost will allow the city to help about 600 more households this year compared to 2025.

Trump says Americans 'don't need' Canadian products, calls CUSMA 'irrelevant'

Asked if he will renegotiate CUSMA, which is up for review this year, Trump said he doesn’t care about the trade deal but "Canada would love it" and needs it.

McDonald’s Canada is dropping the price of 'McValue' meals for at least a year, freezing price of small coffees

With the rising cost of living and the constant fear of tariffs from the U.S., the move may offer some certainty for Canadians in a volatile economy.
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Globe and Mail

Kiefer Sutherland arrested for alleged assault on ride-hail driver, L.A. police say

59-year-old actor entered the vehicle, physically assaulted the driver and made criminal threats, the LAPD say

U.S. federal prosecutors resign amid turmoil over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have given notice of their departures amid turmoil over the investigation into the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good.

Venus Williams ousted in first round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart

Williams downed in straight sets by Tatjana Maria, with the duo a WTA record-setting combined 83 years of age

Iran defies pressure to withdraw from BRICS military exercise

Iranian warship headed out to sea on Tuesday morning, along with the other ships from the 10-country bloc

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

Players, coaches hopeful a solution will be reached by June’s matches, allowing fans to follow their teams

U.S. Supreme Court poised to allow state bans of trans athletes in school sports

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams after arguments Tuesday on two cases pertaining to students at the K-12 and college level.

U.S. military plane used in Venezuela boat strike was disguised as civilian aircraft, sources say

Trump administration has reportedly filed for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers

No basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, Justice Department official says

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors reportedly walked out over the handling of the investigation into Renee Nicole Macklin Good’s shooting

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse charges

Busfield is alleged to have inappropriately touched a young boy on set while directing TV series ‘The Cleaning Lady’

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe led by Republicans

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons, in a letter Tuesday, said they will not comply with a House subpoena to testify.
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Global News

‘Leave Iran now,’ Ottawa urges Canadians as protests, crackdown intensify

The advisory points to the arrest and detention by Iranian authorities of several individuals 'including foreign and dual nationals.'

Death toll from Iran protest crackdown crosses 2,000, activists say

That figure dwarfs the death toll from any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Ford asks Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese EVs during foreign trip

It's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.

Republican bill seeks to greenlight Trump’s takeover of Greenland

The two-page bill would authorize Trump to 'take such steps as may be necessary' to annex Greenland and fast-track making the territory the 51st state.

Grok AI’s sexual deepfakes spark X bans, probes around the world

On Monday, Indonesia and Malaysia became the first countries in the world to block Grok AI, citing concerns over non-consensual deepfakes.

Bank of Canada adds voice to central banks backing U.S. Fed amid DOJ probe

Central banks around the world, including the Bank of Canada, are voicing their support for the U.S. Federal Reserve after the U.S. DOJ launched a criminal investigation.

Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls to U.S.

The FBI said in the statement that it views swatting as a 'dangerous and disruptive crime' and warned that online anonymity is an illusion.

BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10-billion defamation lawsuit

Court documents showed the broadcaster would argue that the court in Florida lacked personal jurisdiction in the case because it did not broadcast the spliced speech in the state.

What to know about Iran’s deadly protests as government cuts off internet

Economic pressure, which has intensified since September when the United Nations reimposed sanctions, has sent Iran's rial currency into a free fall.

RCMP report says Bishnoi gang ‘acting on behalf of’ Indian government

The report was released to Global News under the Access to Information Act
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New York Times

China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World’s Markets

China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion, a 20 percent increase from 2024, according to data released by the country’s General Administration of Customs.

As Iran’s Government Tries to Quell Protests, Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge

As many as 3,000 feared dead as witnesses describe government forces firing on unarmed protesters.

Extreme Weather Events Hit Around the World in 2025

Last year was Earth’s third hottest globally, but temperature is just one measure of climate change’s influence.

Mayor Mamdani Names Transit Veteran as Taxi Commissioner

Midori Valdivia would head the Taxi and Limousine Commission, overseeing more than 115,000 for-hire vehicles. The mayor said drivers deserved a “forceful champion.”

Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, a Backbencher No More

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.

Kiefer Sutherland Is Arrested After Assaulting Ride-Share Driver, Police Say

The actor also made “criminal threats” toward the driver, according to the Los Angeles police.

Trump Raises Middle Finger at Heckler in Michigan Ford Factory Tour

A White House spokesman said the president “gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.”

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Who Cussed Out ICE, Is No Stranger to Crisis

Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, has clashed with his party’s activist wing. His response to ICE has won him new respect at home and new foes in Washington.

ICE Arrested Dozens of Refugees in Minnesota and Sent Them to Texas, Lawyers Say

The refugees, many of them from Somalia, had passed security screenings before coming to the United States. The Trump administration has vowed to “re-examine thousands of refugee cases.”

Senator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders

It is unclear what possible crime might involve Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, who has warned in dire terms about the dissolution of American democracy.

CNBC

China's annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion as December exports sharply beat estimates

China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.

Japanese stocks hit another record high as expectations of snap poll rise

This comes as Japan's ruling LDP under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election in February.

South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law bid

If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.

Meta's VR layoffs, studio closures underscore Zuckerberg's massive pivot to AI

Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI.

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks dip and oil jumps as Iran, Fed independence concerns rise

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had "cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials."

Trump’s tariff gambit over Iran risks derailing U.S.–China trade deal

President Donald Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran has raised the risk of derailing Washington's fragile trade deal with Beijing.

Oil prices rise more than 2% after Trump cancels meetings with Iran, tells protesters help is on the way

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if the Islamic Republic kills protesters.

Trump attacks Powell again amid Fed independence fears: 'That jerk will be gone soon'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended the Fed's independence amid the probe of Powell by Trump's DOJ, echoing Republicans' criticisms.

A major development in Trump's Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court

Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank's quest to maintain independence.

Boeing outsold Airbus last year for first time since 2018, deliveries rise to 600

Boeing delivered 600 jetliners in 2025 with 63 in December alone, while net orders rose to 1,173 planes.

Washington Post

Trump encourages Iranian protesters; rights group says 2,000 killed

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated Tuesday that more than 2,000 people have been killed since demonstrations began on Dec. 28.

Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout

Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown.

Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options

As the White House considers military options in Iran, some political allies are concerned about attempting another high-risk operation or starting a wider war.

Prosecutors seek death for South Korea’s former leader over martial law attempt

The verdict in Yoon Suk Yeol’s case is expected next month. He faces insurrection charges over a failed push to impose martial law in 2024.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used crypto to evade sanctions, report finds

The military force moved about $1 billion using two exchanges registered in Britain, according to TRM Labs, which specializes in crypto investigations.

Germany’s nationalist AfD party hopes to take power in 2026

Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.

Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran

Tehran says it’s ready for “war” or dialogue as Washington weighs response to protests.

U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft

Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.

Venezuelan opposition leader meets with Pope Leo before Trump visit

María Corina Machado used the meeting to emphasize the legitimacy of the opposition’s 2024 election victory and raise concerns about political prisoners.

A Trump confidant arrives in New Delhi. Can he reset U.S.-India relations?

Sergio Gor, a fixture in MAGA world, begins his new role as U.S. ambassador to India at a moment of strained ties between Washington and New Delhi.

BBC

Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer

The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script

The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you

We often underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'

A US-based rights group says it confirmed the death toll from a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.

First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

The Papers: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'

Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.

Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?

Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.

Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit

The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final

Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.

The Independent

Scientists confirm 2025 was the third hottest year on record

Scientists say the findings prove an ‘unmistakable trend’ for a hotter climate

Trump tells new CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil that he owes his job to him in first interview

The CBS Evening News host questioned Trump on the economy, before the president said Dokoupil ‘wouldn't have a job right now’ if Kamala Harris won in 2024

Trump-Iran latest: Americans urged to leave Iran after US President threatens ‘very strong action’ if protesters are hanged

US president urged ‘Iranian patriots’ to ‘keep protesting and take over your institutions’

Americans detained in Venezuela released in what US calls ‘an important step’

Venezuela’s national assembly head indicated last week that a "significant number" of foreign prisoners would be freed

Six Flags visitor sues park after falling off Superman rollercoaster

The roller coaster reaches speeds of up to 52 mph and includes a 100 foot drop.

Drought-stricken Arizona moves to curb groundwater use in more rural areas

Officials in drought-stricken Arizona are moving to regulate groundwater on the state's western edge where wells have been running dry

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released

Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest

A demonstrator was hit in the face with a projectile fired by a federal officer at close range during a protest in Southern California

Breakthrough stem cell therapy reverses Parkinson’s in Chinese patient

Participant’s Parkinson’s score dropped to value resembling that of healthy person, researchers say

Mississippi synagogue congregant shares story of 1967 Ku Klux Klan bombing

Beverly Geiger Bonnheim was 17 when the Ku Klux Klan bombed her synagogue in 1967