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CBC.ca
Costco joins other companies in legal fight to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Costco has added its voice and heft to a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking to ensure they will be reimbursed for tariffs they've been forced to pay if the U.S. Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's assertion that he has sweeping authority to impose tariffs.
Unpacking the controversy over the notwithstanding clause
The notwithstanding clause has been part of Canadian law since 1982. So why is it now so controversial that it’s heading to the Supreme Court?
Sabrina Carpenter condemns Trump administration's use of lyrics after Franklin the turtle backlash
Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children's character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration's use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.
Italian fashion group Prada buys rival Versace
The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion US ($1.93 billion Cdn) cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.
Israel says remains taken for forensic testing after Hamas handover
Hamas on Tuesday handed over the remains of one of the last two deceased hostages still in Gaza, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, under terms of the October ceasefire deal.
Serena Williams shuts down talk of a tennis comeback
Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, saying Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport's drug-testing body.
Canadian NHL player-turned coach Kevin Dineen reveals he has pancreatic cancer
Longtime NHL player-turned-coach Kevin Dineen says he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Is it illegal to spoil Christmas? Police in Ontario get complaints about anti-Santa signs
Police in Brantford, Ont., confirmed with CBC News that they received calls from upset residents, as well as online and in-person complaints, after a house along the parade route posted anti-Santa signs in its windows.
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Toronto Star
Mark Carney appeals to AFN chiefs as they reject his energy deal with Alberta
The prime minister sought to assure hundreds of First Nations chiefs that Ottawa will not impose a pipeline or other resource projects over their objections.
Carney government's new housing program will only have 'modest' effect, watchdog says
The Carney government's housing agency will make only a small dent, even as the government slashes other affordable housing funds, PBO argues.
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian firm
U.S. government records show plans for an order worth about C$10 million for 20 Senator vehicles — a type of armoured tactical vehicle used by Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Ford government not cracking down on doctors' overcharges and failing to fix doctor shortage, auditor finds
Watchdog Shelley Spence diagnosed a lack of effort to crack down on an estimated $1 billion in potential overcharges by physicians — including 59 who billed for more than 24 hours in a day.
Garbage truck driver killed after being struck by his own vehicle in Scarborough
Police responded to reports of the incident near the area of Morningside Avenue and Sewells Road at at around 8:30 a.m.
People are injecting themselves with Botox at home — results range from wonky to catastrophic
Injection tutorials proliferate on social media, but DIY jabs can cause droopy brows, crooked smiles, infection and even botulism.
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against pipeline to B.C.
First Nations chiefs voted unanimously today to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast.
Some producers can dodge Ontario rules for recycling batteries, tires, auditor general finds
The organization created to oversee the recycling of tires, batteries or electronics in Ontario is not providing proper oversight of "low-priority" producers — giving "free riders" a pass on enforcement, the province's auditor general has found.
'I thought they were going to kill me': Drug dealer who shot Leslieville bystander claims self-defence, says he didn't bring gun to supervised-injection site
“As soon as I heard those words, I got scared,” Damian Hudson testified on Tuesday. “I thought they were going to kill me in that moment.”
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat
The Washington Post reported that Hegseth issued the verbal order for a second strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea.
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Globe and Mail
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record at auction
10-centimetre-tall Winter Egg is made from finely carved rock crystal, covered in a delicate snowflake motif wrought in platinum and 4,500 tiny diamonds
Trump defends Venezuela boat strikes at Cabinet meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump held his last Cabinet meeting of the year on Tuesday, where he touched upon a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea in early September.
With joyful mass wedding, Gazans celebrate new life after years of devastation and tragedy
54 couples were married on Tuesday in a rare moment of hope for beleaguered Palestinians
Japan’s ‘Muscle Girls’ set their own bar for femininity and strength
Performing feats for paying customers and competing in tournaments, female bodybuilders make room for a new idea of beauty
Hegseth backs commanders in strikes on boats in Caribbean
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the administration backs the decisions of its commanders amid attacks against alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessels.
Trump pardons ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez
U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was released from a U.S. prison where he was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner travel to Moscow for Ukraine peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kremlin on Tuesday for talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War II.
Hegseth defends second boat strike that killed survivors, cites ‘fog of war’
U.S. Defense Secretary says he ‘didn’t stick around’ after first strike, but insisted the admiral in charge ‘made the right call’
National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty in court appearance from hospital bed
Nov. 26 shooting killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24
Former Honduras president Juan Orlando released from U.S. prison after Trump pardon
He was sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in a drug-trafficking operation
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Global News
Putin warns Europe not to ‘wage a war’ as he meets with U.S. on Ukraine
Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war were productive, but much work remains, a senior advisor to Putin told reporters after the hours-long meeting.
Trump calls Somali migrants ‘garbage,’ says he doesn’t want them in U.S.
Trump said residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the United States.
U.K. teen vanishes on hike near Dracula’s castle in Romanian mountains
The 18-year-old university student went on a solo hiking trip in Romania without informing his family.
Fabergé egg made for Russian royalty sells for record $30.2M at auction
Each time the egg has sold, it has set a world record price for a Fabergé item.
Honduras ex-president leaves prison after Trump pardon of drug conviction
Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison for taking bribes from drug traffickers so they could safely move some 400 tons of cocaine through Honduras to the U.S.
Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns Hegseth’s ‘violent’ post
The publisher of the Franklin series of children's books condemned an online post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting the titular character.
Prada takes ownership of fashion rival Versace in $1.4-billion deal
Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to steer Versace’s next phase as executive chairman.
Costco joins companies suing U.S. for tariff refunds if policy falls
Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.
A Canadian border officer was the victim of India’s ‘propaganda machine.’ Now he’s suing
Sunny Sidhu is fighting back against an Indian 'disinformation campaign' that branded him a wanted terrorist.
Canada secures membership in EU defence industry pact, Carney says
Canada has reached an agreement to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defence companies expanded access to the European market.
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New York Times
Trump and Hegseth Comments on Boat Strike Leave Adm. Bradley Exposed
Adm. Frank M. Bradley will soon face questions from lawmakers, as Republicans and Democrats express concerns about a Sept. 2 attack on a boat in the Caribbean.
Giving In to Putin Would Give Up More Than Ukraine
Don’t let Trump sell out its freedom for business deals with Putin.
Immigration Officials Target Afghans for Deportation in Wake of D.C. Shooting
The stepped-up enforcement comes as the Trump administration has also moved to reassess the vetting of Afghans who came to the country under the Biden administration.
U.S. Pauses Immigration Applications From Nations on Travel Ban List
The pause, which will halt green card and U.S. citizenship processing for broad swaths of people, deepens a remarkable crackdown on legal immigration pathways in recent days.
Putin and Witkoff Meet in Russia as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Deal
The two sides did not reach any specific compromises, an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin said, as the United States pushes a plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump Calls Affordability a ‘Con Job’ as His Edge on the Economy Slips
President Trump is growing frustrated as Americans struggle with higher prices and pessimism over the state of the economy.
Eugene Hasenfus, Gunrunner Who Exposed Iran-Contra Plot, Dies at 84
He emerged out of obscurity when his cargo plane was shot down while illegally ferrying arms to Nicaraguan rebels, setting off a scandal that tarnished the Reagan and Bush White Houses.
Trump Frees Former President of Honduras
Plus, C.D.C. advisers are set to change the vaccine schedule. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
‘I Knew It Was Him’: Officer Recalls Confronting Mangione at McDonald’s
A Pennsylvania patrolman said a superior had offered him a hoagie if he responded to a call at a local McDonald’s. The officer recognized the suspect and then played for time.
Hegseth Says He Did Not See Survivors of Boat Strike Clinging to Wreckage
The defense secretary supported the admiral he said called for the second strike on Sept. 2 against a boat the administration says was smuggling drugs.
CNBC
Australia's economic growth misses estimates, rising 2.1% in the third quarter
Australia's economic grew less than expected in the third quarter, yet still accelerating at the fastest pace in over two years.
Asia-Pacific markets rise after Wall Street's tech-fueled recovery
Bitcoin climbed over 7% to cross the $90,000 mark after a sharp sell-off a day earlier.
Beta stock jumps 8% on $1 billion motor deal with air taxi maker Eve Air Mobility
This year has been big for air taxi technology companies, which have seen a boost from President Donald Trump's pilot program to develop the sector.
Delayed tariff impact starting to hit, could cause companies to reduce head count in 2026
President Trump's tariffs, aimed at reshoring American jobs lost to overseas manufacturing, could end up lowering head count instead
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund 'Trump accounts' for 25 million U.S. kids
The billionaire CEO of Dell Technologies told CNBC he first heard of the idea of seeding accounts from hedge fund manager Brad Gerstner.
Bayer shares pop 12% after Trump administration backs curbing of Roundup lawsuits; European stocks close higher
European stocks moved higher on Tuesday, with shares struggling to find momentum after a broad sell-off marked the first day of the new month.
Elon Musk lists his three most important ingredients for AI
"You can make an AI go insane if you force it to believe things that aren't true because it will lead to conclusions that are also bad," Elon Musk said.
French AI lab Mistral releases new AI models as it looks to keep pace with OpenAI and Google
The model unveiling comes on the back of a commercial contract with HSBC.
As regime change looms at the Fed, one candidate emerges as front-runner for chair
President Donald Trump knows who he's going to select as the next Federal Reserve chair but isn't saying yet.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk defends H-1B visas, says tariffs distort markets
Tesla CEO raises concerns over Trump's tariff policy and says he does not support closing of the H-1B visa program.
Washington Post
Hegseth, citing ‘fog of war,’ says he learned of survivors hours after strike
The defense secretary’s remarks were the most extensive public accounting yet of his involvement in the military’s lethal attack on alleged drug smugglers on Sept. 2.
Ex-Honduras president, convicted of drug trafficking, freed on Trump pardon
A former DEA agent called the release “devastating”: “It means any attempt to work your investigations to the highest levels is meaningless.”
U.S. delegation meets with Putin in latest bid to end Ukraine war
Ahead of the key meeting, Russia professed fresh military victories, hammering home its claim that it can succeed in the war without negotiations if it wants.
At open-air Mass in Beirut, Lebanese say Pope Leo uplifted the vulnerable
From trauma victims to migrant domestic workers, the pope inspired some of Lebanon’s most vulnerable as he presided over a waterfront Mass in Beirut.
Former E.U. foreign policy chief detained in fraud inquiry
Federica Mogherini, the E.U.’s former foreign policy chief who is also a former Italian foreign minister, was detained in an investigation of procurement fraud.
Pope Leo, leaving Beirut, calls for peace in Middle East and Venezuela
In his first news conference, Pope Leo XIV called for peace in the Middle East and dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela and described putting trust in God during the conclave in May.
Trump spreads fear about Honduras vote count in razor-thin race
Two conservative candidates are in the lead after Trump’s endorsement of one injected the United States into a tight, potentially volatile presidential election.
Why Ukraine’s history sows fear of weak security guarantees
As Steve Witkoff meets with Putin over a Ukraine deal, security assurances remain a sticking point. Ukraine has been offered them before, to little avail.
Hacking scheme targeted 120,000 home cameras for sexual footage
South Korean police said four people have been charged in connection with the scheme, which hacked into internet-connected surveillance cameras.
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
BBC
Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love
Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything
Your first look at Guz Khan's new comedy, landing this Christmas
The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier
Eleven and hell - the cost of Newcastle's dropped points
Newcastle United have dropped more points from winning positions than any other side in the Premier League this season - the tally now stands at 11 after Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.
Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit
Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.
Newcastle penalty 'absolute VAR mistake' - Frank
Thomas Frank says awarding Newcastle a penalty after a holding incident between Dan Burn and Rodrigo Bentancur was an "absolute mistake" by VAR.
Chaos at the Cottage - can Man City fix defensive issues?
Manchester City just about hold on as Fulham fight back from 5-1 down to 5-4 - no wonder Pep Guardiola is concerned by his team's leaky defence.
'As if she won Champions League' - Kendall's special night for England
Lucia Kendall's night could not have felt more special and England boss Sarina Wiegman said her goal celebration was "like winning the Champions League".
Presenter Woods 'OK' after collapsing on TV
Presenter Laura Woods says she is "OK" after collapsing while leading television coverage of England's friendly against Ghana on Tuesday.
Man City hold off incredible Fulham fightback as Haaland passes milestone
Erling Haaland becomes the quickest player to reach 100 goals in Premier League history as Manchester City ramp up pressure on leaders Arsenal by fending off Fulham's impressive fightback in a nine-goal thriller.
The Independent
Food banks face winter surge as record six parcels a minute to be delivered in festive season
Almost three quarters of a million food parcels were provided for children last winter
China spy case collapsed due to ‘systemic failures’, not conspiracy, damning report reveals
Government warned against dismissing the case as a ‘one-off’ caused by outdated espionage laws, warning parallels in new legislation must be handled carefully to prevent a similar issue happening again
White House suddenly drops ‘Oval Office logs’ claiming to show Trump’s 12-hour days after reports about president’s ‘fatigue’
By releasing the logs, the White House is attempting to counter a narrative that Trump is slowing down with age
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin aide warns peace deal ‘no closer’ after five-hour talks with Trump envoys
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff has left Moscow after talks failed to achieve a significant breakthrough
Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid continued Budget questions
The OECD has warned tax hikes and reduced spending will act as a ‘headwind’ to the UK economy over the next two years.
Three products in high demand as shoppers shun ultra-processed foods
Waitrose said it had seen a ‘fundamental change’ in how customers shop
New funding for space technology research as largest expo begins in Glasgow
Space-Comm Expo Scotland begins at the SEC on Wednesday, designed to showcase the UK space sector.
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned for exaggerating sustainability claims
The Advertising Standards Authority said ads for all three brands used the term ‘sustainable’ without providing any evidence to support the claims.
Boy died of brain cancer less than 12 months after first symptom
His bereaved mother says it is ‘not fair’ that a child’s care can depend on where they live
‘Breakthrough’ whooping cough nasal spray could stop spread
The vaccine could offer longer-lasting protection for everyone, not just newborns
