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CBC.ca
Heated Rivalry is getting a 2nd season on Crave
The drama series, based on books by Nova Scotian author Rachel Reid, has been picked up outside of Canada by broadcasters in the U.S., New Zealand and more, and been a hit with fans.
WestJet pauses move to install non-reclining seats after blowback
The airline announced in September it would reconfigure the seating on 43 Boeing 737 jets to install an extra row and divide the cabin into several tiers, some with more space — and pricier tickets — than others. WestJet has faced pushback from passengers and employers, and has paused the reconfiguration.
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada's border agency
The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she's "appalled" to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation.
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
Sherrone Moore, who was abruptly fired this week as the University of Michigan football coach, was charged Friday with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors said.
Government inks $753M deal for 6 Bombardier Global 6500 jets to replace Challengers
The federal government announced Friday that it's buying six new Global 6500 jets from Bombardier to replace its existing fleet of four CC-144 Challengers.
Who is Mark Sutcliffe? Ottawa's mayor stumps Jeopardy! champ
Mark Sutcliffe might be a household name in Ottawa, but when he appeared in a Jeopardy! clue Thursday evening, the reigning champion was stumped.
House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
House Democrats released a selection of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including some of Donald Trump, former U.S. president Bill Clinton and the former prince Andrew.
Edmonton Oilers trade Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak to Pittsburgh Penguins
The Edmonton Oilers have finally made a move in net, trading the hometown netminder Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for goalie Tristan Jarry.
Calgary Transit shuttle bus bursts into flames on busy road
A Calgary Transit shuttle bus went up in flames Friday morning on Nose Hill Drive near Stoney Trail in northwest Calgary.
Bill 9 not discouraging 2SLGBTQ+ groups challenging Alberta laws affecting transgender youth
Two 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy organizations plan to continue with a court challenge of a provincial law affecting gender-affirming care for youth, despite the Alberta government passing legislation that protects three of its laws affecting transgender youth from legal action.
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Toronto Star
'Rogers v. Rogers' at Crow's Theatre skewers the telecom giant — with one man playing the entire family
Michael Healey's one-man satire, starring Tom Rooney as the entire Rogers family, is a hoot for every long-suffering Rogers customer.
Her daughter, undiagnosed for years, died suddenly during pregnancy. Now she's fighting to save others
Post-mortem testing would reveal Katie Pryla of Ancaster had Marfan syndrome. She had been in and out of hospitals for years and it wasn't caught.
Liberals blame Pierre Poilievre after another MP's defection stuns Conservatives
Buoyed by the defection of another Conservative MP to the government benches, Liberal House Leader Steven MacKinnon claimed Friday that there are more disgruntled Tories who might find a home in Prime Minister Mark Carney's caucus.
Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding 'inaction' as water starts receding
The City of Abbotsford, which is under a state of emergency, says residents of more than 450 properties have been told to get out immediately, with more than 1,000 others under evacuation alert.
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, Canada's border agency says
CBSA says "persons found inadmissible" for reasons such as "serious criminality" or "organized criminality" won't have their refugee claims heard and instead will be ordered to leave the country.
Montreal and Ottawa to be first cities linked by new high-speed rail line
The two cities will be connected before adding on legs to Peterborough and Toronto, as well as Trois-Rivières and Quebec City.
Durham police arrest 34, lay dozens of charges after drug trafficking probe into '44' gang
The investigation, which launched in April, focused on a group that operated throughout the GTA, Det. Dgt. Brad Corner said at the news conference Friday.
WestJet pauses move to install non-reclining seats after blowback
The notion that passengers would have to pay for a reclining seat spurred criticism from passengers and flight attendants.
Rogers signs Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro to five-year contract extension
Shapiro previously stated his desire to remain in Toronto and Rogers offered him a new deal after the Jays reached their first World Series since 1993.
Scarborough busway to open earlier than expected, says Mayor Olivia Chow
Construction for the $93.8-million project to convert the defunct Scarborough Rapid Transit corridor into a busway began this year and wasn't expected to finish until at least 2027.
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Globe and Mail
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Foundation says she was detained while attending memorial for human rights lawyer
King Charles says his cancer treatment can be reduced in new year
The King was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer last February
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian sovereign assets
Decision removes obstacle to using cash to finance Ukraine’s war effort
Kyiv digs in for a war-weary winter in Ukraine
A city endures a week of uncertainty in December, from rolling blackouts to air-raid sirens and other hazards of the Russian invasion
Thailand and Cambodia agree to renew ceasefire, Trump says
Both countries have been firing rockets and artillery along their disputed border, killing at least 20 people
New photos from Epstein’s estate that include Trump, Clinton and Andrew released by Democrats
Photos were released without captions or context and included a black-and-white image of Trump alongside six women whose faces were blacked out
Dog with prosthetic paws gives Ukraine war veterans strength to heal
Lavr, a Ukrainian dog fitted with titanium prosthetic front paws, is helping war veterans recover at a rehabilitation center in Kyiv. Viacheslav Zaporozhets, Lavr’s owner and the centre's founder, said Lavr was found near Odesa’s railway station after a train severed both of his front paws.
Archaeologists uncover earliest evidence of humans making fire
Archaeologists say they have identified the earliest known evidence of humans making fire, dating to about 400,000 years ago. The discovery suggests early Neanderthal groups in what is now eastern England were not only using fire but deliberately creating it far earlier than previously documented.
Lions, hippos get festive treats at Colombia park
Rescued animals at Hacienda Napoles enjoyed Christmas-themed environmental enrichment activities on Thursday, as park staff offered decorated food and toys to lions, hippos, elephants and big cats. Mariana Cifuentes, a biologist at the park, said animals need constant enrichment for their wellbeing.
Bulgarian government resigns after anti-corruption protests
Protests underline political instability in the country as it plans to join the common European currency
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Global News
Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack
The victim was walking about 200 metres ahead of a friend near an area known as the '560-meter rocky peak,' when the friend heard a cry for help.
Skydiver left hanging at 15K feet after parachute catches plane’s tail
Footage from the jump shows the first skydiver and the camera operator climbing out of the roller door and the handle for the diver's reserve parachute snagging on the wing flap.
Man charged with manslaughter after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain
Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, were attempting to scale Austria's tallest mountain in the middle of winter, despite her inexperience.
For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported
The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.
Extortion suspects have all claimed refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.
NHL players ‘not going’ to Winter Olympics if ice isn’t safe: deputy commissioner
The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.
Visiting U.S.? Here’s who may need to share social media, family details
The proposed rule would add new disclosure requirements for visa-exempt travellers, but Canadian citizens using their passport would not be affected.
Almost 200 children conceived from sperm donor with cancer-causing gene
Sixty-seven fertility clinics used the donor's sperm in 14 different countries.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military build-up in the region, including an aircraft carrier, fighter jets and tens of thousands of troops.
Canada’s border agency says it protects staff who face work-related threats
The CBSA was responding to an officer who said the agency abandoned him amid an Indian disinformation campaign.
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New York Times
King Charles Shares ‘Good News’ About His Cancer Treatment in Video Message
The British monarch said that his treatment would be reduced in the new year, in a prerecorded message emphasizing the value of cancer screening.
TSA Is Providing Air Passenger Data to Immigration Agents for Deportation Effort
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
How Ukraine Has Responded to Trump’s Peace Plan and Russia’s Demands for Territory
A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace, although Russia is unlikely to accept it.
Harvard Replaces Leader of Health Center Said to Have Focused on Palestinians
The center at the university’s public health school was also a focus of the Trump administration after having been examined in a Harvard antisemitism report earlier this year.
Troops Involved in Boat Strikes Face a ‘Moral Injury’ Risk, Experts Say
Troops who play a part in deadly missions that they see as wrong or unjustified may suffer deep psychological harm as a result, research has shown.
Record Flooding Swamps Western Washington
Rivers hit record flood levels across the region after nearly a week of rain, with another storm on the way.
Democrats Release New Epstein Photos Documenting Ties to Trump, Clinton and Others
The images, released without context by Democrats on the Oversight Committee, reveal little new about the deceased sex offender’s ties to prominent men in politics, entertainment and finance.
Transportation Dept. Threatens to Withhold Funds From N.Y. Over Noncitizen Licenses
The Trump administration gave New York 30 days to pause issuing all non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, among other demands, or risk losing $73 million in highway funds.
Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan
The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws
Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.
CNBC
Coinbase to soon unveil prediction markets powered by Kalshi, source says
A source told CNBC that Coinbase will soon unveil prediction markets, powered by Kalshi, underscoring the firm's push to fulfill its "everything exchange" vision.
Broadcom tumbles 11% despite blockbuster earnings as 'AI angst' weighs on Oracle, Nvidia
Even with better-than-expected earnings and revenue, Broadcom slid on Friday as investors continued to grow concerned about the AI trade.
Oracle says there have been 'no delays' in OpenAI arrangement after stock slide
Oracle pushed back against a report that said the company will complete data centers for OpenAI, one of its major customers, in 2028, rather than 2027.
Epstein photos: Trump, Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, others in newly released files
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.
Disney's 'Zootopia 2' to hit $1 billion box office, only the second Hollywood film to do so this year
Disney Animation's "Zootopia 2" is set to cross the billion-dollar box-office mark on Friday, becoming the second Hollywood film to reach the benchmark in 2025.
Trump signs executive order for single national AI regulation standard, limiting power of states
President Trump's executive order, which limits the power of states in regulating AI, is a win for big tech companies that have lobbied for a federal standard.
European markets finish lower on Friday; ASMI, BESI dip
Global investors were watching the latest developments between Ukraine and Russia on Friday.
Oracle's lease commitments jump by almost 150% as company builds out to meet AI demand
Oracle's lease commitments now total $248 billion, with $10 billion tied to cloud capacity.
UK economy unexpectedly shrunk before Budget
The U.K. economy unexpectedly contracted in the three months to October, according to official figures released Friday.
Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions
The company has also developed AI models to power its Autonomy+ subscription, which it intends to roll out early next year for $2,500 up front or $49.99 a month.
Washington Post
Admiral’s top military lawyer to be summoned in House boat strike inquiry
Adm. Frank Bradley’s legal adviser has emerged as a key figure as members of Congress assess whether the killing of two men violated the law of armed conflict.
Images show how a winter storm has battered a destroyed Gaza
Heavy rains inundated the Gaza coastline, flooding tents, collapsing buildings and killing more than a dozen people, including an infant.
How Nobel laureate María Corina Machado escaped from Venezuela
Machado’s journey to Norway this week involved secret travel through Venezuela, hours on a fishing boat in rough seas and a flight from Curaçao to Oslo.
Secret meetings between FBI and Ukraine negotiator spark concern
FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, have met with Ukraine’s top delegate amid a U.S. pressure campaign on Kyiv to trade land for peace.
In Sudan, thousands held hostage for ransom — and killed if they can’t pay
RSF fighters in El Fashir have rounded up civilians en masse, survivors told The Post, subjecting them to torture and extorting their families for cash.
Trump wants Bagram back. Satellite images show how the Taliban are using it.
Taliban propaganda has depicted a flurry of activity at former U.S. bases in Afghanistan. Aerial images show aircraft decoys and equipment scavenged for parts.
Germany’s anti-immigrant AfD party finds open door in Trump’s America
Some German lawmakers want to ban Alternative for Germany, but the party has been embraced in Washington, and some of its leaders see Trump’s path to power as a road map.
Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan
The Kuomintang party’s new leader, Cheng Li-wun, is pushing much closer ties with China, reflecting growing fears Washington would not help in a war over Taiwan.
White House signals campaign to seize more oil tankers near Venezuela
The effort appears to be a new phase in the Trump administration’s push to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. seizes ‘very large’ oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, Trump says
The seizure was a significant escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his country’s oil-dependent economy.
BBC
'Football is dead': Anger and disappointment as fans priced out of World Cup
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.
'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.
King says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced
The 77-year-old says the milestone is a "personal blessing" and testimony to advances in cancer care.
White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.
More photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Clinton and former Prince Andrew
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.
No plans to force drivers to report collisions with cats, government says
Nearly 11,000 people have signed a Parliamentary e-petition calling for a new law to report collisions.
Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull
Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.
EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.
Funeral directors guilty of neglecting bodies
Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell kept 46 bodies in an uncooled mortuary in Gosport.
No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.
The Independent
New photos show Trump with women at Epstein estate; Clinton and Steve Bannon also appear in docs
House Oversight Democrats released images of high-profile figures
Second round of Epstein photos released after first tranche featuring Trump and Clinton: Live updates
The U.S. House Oversight Committee Democrats have received 95,000 photos from the Epstein estate, with 19 posted online Friday
Last man captured after New Orleans jailbreak handed down hefty sentence
Ten inmates had made their escape in May by crawling through a hole behind a jail toilet
Oregon woman sexually assaulted on American Airlines flight by drunk passenger, lawsuit claims
According to the woman, her alleged assaulter said “this is my lucky day” when he sat down next to her on their flight
She spent years trying to uncover a serial killer’s motive. Then she got too close
Exclusive video: Journalist Laura Greenberg started corresponding with serial killer Doug Gretzler when he was on death row because she “wanted to understand the monster”. But then things got murky. Andrea Cavallier reports
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt underwent emergency surgery for a collapsed lung
His discomfort arose during a dry-needling session, according to his brother
High-roller sues Las Vegas casino after real-life ‘Hangover’ experience
First in The Independent: Michael Duke Thomson says he left the Aria’s VIP blackjack room only to wake up in handcuffs and $75,000 worth of debt, without any memory of what happened
Fears levees will fail as flood-stricken town braces for more torrential rain
Across Washington state, 100,000 people were subject to evacuation orders
King Charles shares ‘good news’ of reduced cancer treatment and opens up on ‘overwhelming’ diagnosis
The King gave a personal update as he urged Brits to take up screening programmes
Ukraine-Russia war latest: EU agrees indefinite freeze on €210bn of Russian assets
Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington insisted the meeting ‘only covered national security related issues’
