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CBC.ca
Australia plans gun buyback scheme in wake of mass shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration
Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme in the aftermath of a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach last weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday.
B.C. artist's murder solved by cold case unit for Indigenous people in Washington State
65-year-old master carver George David of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation was killed in Port Angeles in 2016.
Judge sides with province, removes injunction pausing ban on Alberta youth receiving gender-affirming care
A judge ruled Thursday to remove an injunction in place since the summer against Alberta's law prohibiting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
British Columbians deal with aftermath of heavy rain while bracing for more
While the Fraser Valley has seen devastating flooding over the last 10 days, other parts of the province are also dealing with the aftermath of multiple atmospheric river storm systems.
Alberta hikes referendum petition fee from $500 to $25K
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle among 7 dead in N.C. plane crash
A business jet crashed Thursday while trying to return to a North Carolina airport shortly after takeoff, killing all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, authorities said.
CBSA employees involved in 259 founded misconduct cases last year: report
From interfering in immigration processing to associating with a known drug trafficker, Canada Border Services Agency employees were embroiled in hundreds of misconduct cases last year, according to a new report.
Investigators probe links between Brown University shooting, MIT professor killing
Authorities are investigating a connection between last weekend's mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor two days later.
Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada's top weather stories of 2025
Environment and Climate Change Canada's top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.
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Toronto Star
Dramatic photos reveal damage from e-bike battery blaze, separate cellphone battery fire in Toronto on Thursday
"These fires burn hot and fast, putting individuals and firefighters at risk," Toronto fire Chief Jim Jessop said about the e-bike apartment blaze.
Patrick Brown calls for government support to tackle extortion targeting Peel's South-Asian community
In response to growing concerns of extortion-related crimes primarily targeting the South Asian community in Peel Region, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is calling on the province and the federal government to help combat the growing problem.
Ethics watchdog to investigate David Piccini over Skills Development Fund
Integrity commissioner's office confirmed the probe after the New Democrats and Liberals complained the minister violated the Members' Integrity Act.
Doug Ford wants more casinos in Niagara Falls — but does anyone else?
The premier unveiled a new economic development scheme this week to boost tourism in Ontario.
Man suspected in shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire, AP source says
The attacker at Brown University on Saturday killed two students and wounded nine others before getting away.
CEO of Ontario real estate regulator out in wake of iPro scandal, agents still waiting for commissions
RECO CEO Brenda Buchanan says she "made the personal decision to step down" as of Dec. 31.
21 arrested, $1M in goods seized in sprawling retail theft ring tied to Shoppers Drug Mart
Hamilton police say an organized crime network operated across three provinces, targeting pharmacies and funnelling stolen merchandise through a GTA distribution hub.
House Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate
The Justice Department faces a deadline to release its case files on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by the end of the week.
No turkey leftovers and unwrap the gifts: What to know if you're crossing the Canada-U.S. border over the holidays
Canada Border Services Agency's is reminding travellers of what goods are permitted into the country and what items should be left at home.
Prince William and Kate share Royal Family's Christmas card photo with George, Charlotte and Louis
"Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas," read a post accompanying the photo.
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Globe and Mail
Sliders from Ukraine and Russia to start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid
Ukrainian and Russian athletes and coaches will be in close proximity to one another on Saturday
Kremlin envoy to visit U.S. for Ukraine peace talks
Kirill Dmitriev will meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Miami on Saturday
Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil fuels fears of war
Seizing sanctioned oil tied to leader Maduro could provoke a military response from Venezuela, say some experts
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash
Biffle and his wife, Cristina, remembered for their humanitarian efforts over the years in response to natural disasters
Putin to send message to U.S., Europe over Ukraine ambitions at end-of-year news conference
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly complained that ending the Ukraine war has been one of the elusive aims of his presidency
Trump’s new Presidential Walk of Fame plaques are another attempt at rewriting history
Write-ups criticize George W. Bush but, surprisingly, praise Ronald Reagan
Trump administration moves to block transgender care for children
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans.
Trump administration to block children’s access to transgender care
Proposals run counter to the recommendations of major U.S. medical societies
U.S. House Democrats release dozens more photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate
New photos show Epstein with Emirati businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and also include billionaire Bill Gates
Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire, AP source says
Gunman killed two students and wounded nine others in a classroom last weekend
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Global News
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.'
Thousands of 210-million-year-old dinosaur footprints discovered in Italy
The prints were discovered on a near-vertical rock face 2,000 metres above sea level, which was once the floor of a warm lagoon, ideal for dinosaurs to roam along beaches.
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
United States President Donald Trump said he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, pressuring the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.
Accused Bondi Beach gunman charged with 15 counts of murder
Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old alleged shooter, was charged with 59 offences in total.
Trump seeks to calm U.S. economy, cost-of-living worries in live address
Flanked by two Christmas trees in the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room, Trump sought to pin any worries about high inflation and the economy on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Trump expands U.S. travel ban and restrictions to 20 more countries
Five more countries and the Palestinian Authority were added to the list of countries facing a full ban on travel to the U.S., while new limits were imposed on 15 other countries.
Canadian Jewish group calls for action after threat report warns of possible attacks
Experts said the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney showed the persistence of the ISIS threat.
Bondi Beach attack: Dashcam video shows couple confronting suspected gunman
The couple were Bondi locals and described by their loved ones as an 'honest' and 'hardworking' couple who were 'devoted' to their family.
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New York Times
The Woman in the Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam Video Is Ready to Talk
Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers.
TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban
The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from the software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to keep operating in the United States.
Obama Supported It. The Left in Canada and Norway Do. Why Don’t Democrats?
Liberals should reconcile with America’s oil and gas industry.
Several Billion Dollars Were Lost to Fraud in Minnesota, Prosecutors Say
Federal prosecutors said they were now investigating fraud worth billions of dollars in 14 social services programs in the state.
Democratic State Lawmakers Vow to Unite and Push Back on Trump’s Deportations
Lawmakers from a half-dozen states said Thursday they will use legislation next year to thwart the tactics of federal law enforcement carrying out immigration policies.
Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Military
President Trump promised active duty troops a $1,776 check, citing increased revenue raised by tariffs, but the funding is coming from money for the military included in this year’s domestic spending law.
New Judges Take Charge of Sept. 11 Case at Guantánamo
The long-running case had been on hold for nearly a year because of higher court appeals and the retirement of the military judge.
Trump Relies on Distortions to Support His Pressure Campaign on Venezuela
The president has a long record of making false or misleading statements. But the sheer density of them in his administration’s boat attacks and Venezuela pressure campaign is exceptional.
New York City Raises the Cap on Permits for Street Vendors
The legislation, which will make thousands more permits available, is part of a package of City Council bills aimed at helping the city’s vendors get on the right side of the law.
James B. Hunt Jr., North Carolina Governor Who Kept State Blue, Dies at 88
During his 16 years in office, he earned national acclaim for his focus on education. But losing his bid for the Senate in 1984 cost him a shot at the presidency.
CNBC
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await Bank of Japan decision
Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors on look toward the Bank of Japan decision coming out later in the day.
CNBC Daily Open: Best not to put too much stock in U.S. CPI report for November
The U.S. inflation numbers in November looked encouraging, with annual headline rate coming in 0.4 percentage points less than expected. But it's noisy.
TikTok signs agreement to create new U.S. joint venture, memo says
TikTok's U.S. operations will be housed in a new joint venture, according to a memo sent to employees by CEO Shou Zi Chew.
Bank of Japan is poised to raise rates to a 30-year high despite economic weakness
Experts say that investors should look for the BOJ's communication around its terminal rate, pace of rate hikes, and the weak yen.
Japan's consumer inflation stays above cenbank's target for 44th month, boosting case for a rate hike
Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, remained unchanged from 3% in October, and came in line with Reuters-polled economists' average estimate.
Nike shares fall 10% as China sales plunge, tariffs hit profits
Nike posted fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street's expectations as CEO Elliott Hill tries to turn around the company.
Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III substance with looser restrictions.
Micron stock pops 10% as AI memory demand soars: 'We are more than sold out'
Micron said it expects the total addressable market for high-bandwidth memory to hit $100 billion by 2028.
Putin ally Viktor Orbán tells CNBC using frozen Russian assets is a 'dead end'
European officials are trying to convince a handful of EU member countries to back controversial plans for providing more financial support to Ukraine.
Here are four key takeaways from Europe's central banks' final rate decisions of 2025
The ECB, Norges Bank, and Riksbank all held while the BOE cut as expected. But there are hints of what lies ahead.
Washington Post
GOP signals end to probes into military’s killing of boat strike survivors
Despite Democrats’ objections, the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees said they were satisfied a controversial Sept. 2 attack was lawful.
A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine
The European Union is set to decide whether to move on Russia’s frozen assets, infuriating Moscow, possibly antagonizing the United States, to fund Ukraine.
Trump’s Venezuela blockade targets dozens of vessels under sanctions
More than 30 tankers in the Caribbean designated by the Treasury Department as sanctioned could be immediately affected by Trump’s move, according to ship-tracking monitors.
To replace New York’s archbishop, Chicago-born pope looks to home turf
Ronald Hicks, widely seen as a moderate, will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative who has been supportive of President Donald Trump.
State Department announces $11 billion weapons sale to Taiwan
The proposed sale includes rocket systems, self-propelled howitzers and drones. China condemned the move, saying it undermined its sovereignty.
Bondi Beach suspects spent weeks in Philippine city, hotel says
GV Hotel in Davao City said the alleged Bondi Beach gunmen stayed there for weeks in November, ahead of Sunday’s deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration.
The president said there was a coup. But was he the one behind it?
The unconventional departure of Guinea-Bissau’s president has focused renewed attention on his country’s role in the booming global cocaine trade.
Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.
Brazilian lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro’s prison time
The former president was convicted of attempting a coup. If the legislation survives an expected veto, he could be transferred to house arrest as early as 2028.
Senate passes Pentagon bill pressing Hegseth to disclose boat strike evidence
The sprawling legislation includes a provision seeking video and other materials detailing the Trump administration’s military activities in Latin America.
BBC
Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack
It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.
TikTok owner signs agreements to avoid US ban
The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
'He's going off!' - England strike after Australia make review error
England's Brydon Carse dismisses Jake Weatherald lbw for one, but replays show the decision should have been overturned as Australia are made to regret their decision not to review, leaving the home side on 8-1, with a lead of 93, on day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breath
Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.
The Papers: 'Mortgage price war in spring' and 'Fresh heir'
Labour's violence against women strategy and a royal Christmas family portrait dominate Friday's papers.
'Don't touch me' - Joshua pushes Paul's fist away
Anthony Joshua pushed Jake Paul's fist away from his face and told him "don't touch me" as the pair faced off at Thursday's weigh-in in Miami.
£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
How much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year
A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.
'Result is not what we wanted' - games pile up for Palace
The games are piling up for Crystal Palace who face a two-legged play-off in the Conference League after failing to qualify automatically for the last 16.
The Independent
Person of interest in Brown University shooting found dead in New Hampshire storage facility after massive manhunt
The person of interest was found dead in Salem, New Hampshire
India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security
Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts
EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years
Trump gives federal workers two new days off around Christmas after using Juneteenth to denounce ‘nonworking holidays’
Trump signed an executive order that will see federal agencies close and employees excused from work on Christmas Eve and December 26
Newsom trolls Trump after president’s eyes seen drooping during afternoon event: ‘NAP TIME FOR THE BIG GUY’
Trump also recently appeared to fall asleep at a Cabinet meeting open to the press
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
Trump judicial nominee admits he delivered sermon saying disabled people shouldn’t get married
The toughest line of questioning during the Senate hearing for nominee Justin R. Olson came from Trump’s own party
Who are the Palestine Action supporters on hunger strike?
Those on hunger strikes have been denied bail and are due to go on trial next year at the earliest
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth tells military recruiters many young Americans are ‘too fat’ or ‘too dumb’ to serve
Recruiting has been rebounding from a low ebb during the pandemic, according to data
Prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to restore conviction in Etan Patz missing child case
Prosecutors are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz
