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CBC.ca
Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' with executive order
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government's authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths each year.
U.S. offers security guarantees to Kyiv, says Russia not opposed to Ukraine joining EU
The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend, U.S. officials said Monday following the latest discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.
Canadian Victoria Mboko named Women's Tennis Association top newcomer in 2025
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko has been named the WTA's newcomer of the year.
Canadian military intelligence operative accused of leaking secrets released from custody
A member of the Canadian military intelligence community accused of leaking sensitive information to a foreign entity has been released from military police custody. Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar faces eight charges in connection with unspecified alleged incidents last year.
Ontario has no plans to sell off stored U.S. alcohol for charity, Ford says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government has no plan to sell off a stockpile of American alcohol sitting in storage to benefit charities over the holiday season, for fear it could harm local producers.
Saskatoon teen admits to lighting classmate on fire in 2024
A Saskatoon teen is admitting she planned and executed a fiery assault on a classmate at Evan Hardy Collegiate in September 2024.
National home sales fell in November with housing activity in 'holding pattern,' says CREA
National home sales fell 10.7 per cent in November compared with the same month last year, as the Canadian Real Estate Association says activity has veered into a "holding pattern" heading into 2026.
One dead in collapse at K3 underground mine in Esterhazy, Sask., Mosaic says
According to a statement issued by the Mosaic Company, the incident happened at the K3 underground mine in Esterhazy, approximately 90 kilometres southeast of Yorkton, Sask.
Mariah Carey to perform at opening ceremony for Milano-Cortina Olympics
Mariah Carey is the first international star named to perform in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 6 at Milan’s San Siro stadium, according to the local organizing committee.
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Toronto Star
Toronto Jewish community mourns after Bondi Beach attack: 'We will not succumb to darkness'
The attack has sent shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide, including in Toronto, where leaders and community members connected to victims of the shooting told the Star how they are struggling to process the news.
‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary dies at 78
On 'General Hospital,' Geary became a soap superstar as half of the genre’s defining supercouple, Luke and Laura.
What happened to Mark Carney's promised consumer incentives for green purchases?
An early Mark Carney promise to make heavy industries help pay for your green renovation or electric cars appears to have been shelved, amid lingering questions about federal consumer incentives to cut emissions.
Jimmy Lai's daughter says he'd focus on family, not activism, if he's freed in Hong Kong
Claire Lai appealed for her 78-year-old father's freedom following the verdict in Hong Kong stemming from his political advocacy.
An aspiring neurosurgeon and a campus Republican died in the Brown campus shooting
The lives of Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook were cut short Saturday when a gunman opened fire inside a classroom in the engineering building.
Donald Trump's reaction to Rob Reiner's death is vile, even for him
The U.S. president's social media post hits a celestial level of narcissism, and is another implicit call to political violence.
Hollywood mourns famed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele: 'Two tremendous humans'
Actors, directors and politicians — from Kathy Bates to Barack Obama — mourned the loss of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 68.
'We want more casinos': Doug Ford unveils plan to boost tourism in Niagara Falls
In a debilitating trade war with the U.S., Doug Ford is gambling on transforming Niagara Falls into Las Vegas North to bolster the Ontario economy.
3 children died from flu complications this month in Ottawa area: health units
Public health officials say the children were between the ages of five and nine.
‘What if he was alive?’: Man’s body went unnoticed for days outside a Toronto hospital. His family wants answers
It’s unclear when Thomas Choy died inside the black Volkswagen parked steps away from Humber River Hospital.
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Globe and Mail
Police manhunt intensifies in Rhode Island after Brown University suspect released
Police officers were going door-to-door on Monday seeking footage from home surveillance cameras as investigators renewed a manhunt for the gunman who killed two students and injured seven more in a classroom at Brown University, after releasing a man who had been held on Sunday as a 'person of interest.'
What we know so far about the Bondi Beach mass shooting
Sunday’s shooting erupted during a celebration on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. At least 15 people are dead, and dozens wounded
Trump seeks $10-billion damages in defamation lawsuit against BBC
The BBC has apologized, but says there is no legal basis to sue over the misleading edit of Trump’s Jan. 6 speech
Jimmy Lai’s Canadian family, MPs call for his release on humanitarian, health grounds
Conviction of Hong Kong newspaper publisher has drawn wide condemnation in Canada
Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ with executive order
Classification ratchets up assault on what Trump says are gangs flooding the U.S. with drugs
What we know so far about the Brown University shooting investigation
Police renewed their search Monday for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others, a day after they released a person of interest in the case.
Police renew search for Brown University shooter after releasing suspect
Authorities believe they are looking for a person shown in a short clip of video footage walking away, but the person is not facing the camera.
Brown University suspect released as police renew manhunt for gunman
Officials say there are no credible threats to the community and they will not reimpose a shelter-in-place order
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested on murder charges, L.A. police say
The son of filmmaker Rob Reiner was arrested on homicide charges after the director and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said on Monday.
FBI foils series of bombings targeting Los Angeles
Terror plot called for planting explosive devices at five locations targeting two U.S. companies at midnight on New Year’s Eve in the Los Angeles area
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Global News
Canada condemns Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong, calls for his release
Lai, a former media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was found guilty Monday of violating Hong Kong's stringent, China-imposed national security law.
Ukraine peace talks see agreements on security guarantees, EU membership
U.S. officials said talks in Berlin led to narrowing differences on security guarantees that Kyiv said must be provided, as well as on Moscow’s demand that Ukraine concede land.
No credible threats to Jewish holiday events in Canada but attack a ‘realistic possibility,’ report says
The report by government's Integrated Threat Assessment Centre was obtained by Global News
Bondi Beach attack ‘hero’ Ahmed Al Ahmed speaks out in 1st interview
Ahmed Al Ahmed jeopardized his life when he tackled one of two alleged shooters to the ground and seized his gun during Sunday’s attack on a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach.
Toronto relative says rabbi killed in Sydney Hanukkah attack was ‘very special’
Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of at least 15 people killed at the event on Bondi Beach on Sunday after two gunmen opened fire on the crowd.
JetBlue plane avoids mid-air collision with U.S. air force jet near Venezuela
'They passed directly in our flight path.... They don’t have their transponder turned on. It’s outrageous,' the JetBlue pilot said in a conversation with air traffic control.
Bondi Beach attack: Father, son suspects IDed in antisemitic mass shooting
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says the government is 'prepared to take whatever action is necessary,' including invoking stricter gun laws, to protect its people.
‘We do not give in to terror’: Canadians voice support for Sydney Hanukkah shooting victims
At least 15 people were killed and about 40 were injured in the Bondi Beach shooting, but some Canadian Jewish communities say they are moving ahead with their own celebrations.
‘Act of evil’: Shooting at Sydney Jewish holiday event declared terror attack
At least 15 people were shot and killed on Sunday during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack.
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.
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New York Times
Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Over BBC Documentary
The British broadcaster, which has expressed regret over the editing of video clips about the president, has rejected claims that the error was evidence of a fundamental bias in its news reporting.
Nick Reiner Talked Openly About His Struggles
He and his father, the director Rob Reiner, also worked together on a film that was loosely inspired by the son’s early life.
Pelosi Long Resisted Stock-Trading Ban for Congress, Fueling Suspicion
The former speaker failed to appreciate the groundswell of support for banning the practice, refusing to give an inch amid G.O.P. accusations that she was corrupt.
FBI Director Kash Patel, Eager for Spotlight, Casts Aside Caution in Social Media Posts
Kash Patel’s impulse to publicize the work of the bureau under his leadership has revived questions about his competence and his future in the administration.
Robert Samuelson, Award-Winning Economics Columnist, Dies at 79
He was a familiar byline in Newsweek and The Washington Post for decades, explaining the intricacies of economic policy in reader-friendly vernacular.
Ukraine Claims First Strike by Underwater Drone on Russian Submarine
As it tries to demonstrate its continuing ability to fight, Ukraine said it had used drones to inflict serious damage on a Russian Kilo-class submarine at a Black Sea port.
13 Holiday Gifts that Cost (Almost) Nothing
We asked readers to tell us about the most memorable presents they’ve received.
Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans
Ford Motor said the costs came from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.
How the Winklevoss Twins Won Big in Trump’s Pro-Crypto Washington
Few industry players seem closer to Trump than the 44-year-old billionaire brothers. And they have gotten more than just invitations to the White House this year.
Anthony Geary, Luke on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 78
Portraying Luke Spencer, he was one of the best-known soap opera stars in American television. His onscreen romance with Laura Webber, played by Genie Francis, changed the landscape of daytime television.
CNBC
Trump sues BBC for $5 billion, claims defamation from Panorama documentary
The lawsuit by President Trump against the BBC accuses the British broadcaster of trying to influence the outcome of his 2024 election against Kamala Harris.
Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly lower as AI sell-off on Wall Street continues
Markets in Australia started the day higher, while markets in Japan and South Korea fell.
India goods exports rise in November despite U.S. tariffs
India's exports rose in November even as the goods from the country continue to be subject to high U.S. tariffs.
Tesla stock closes at 2025 high after Musk confirms driverless Robotaxi tests underway in Austin
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a social media post that his company is testing driverless cars in Austin without a safety driver in the vehicle.
Ukraine peace talks progressing, Russia open to EU membership, U.S. officials say
The war in Ukraine began nearly four years ago, when Russia invaded at the direction of its leader, Vladimir Putin.
PayPal applies to form bank that can offer small business loans and savings accounts
PayPal has applications pending with the state of Utah and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish PayPal Bank.
New Trump tariffs collection hits $200 billion, Customs says
President Donald Trump this year unilaterally imposed, without congressional authorization, what he calls reciprocal tariffs and fentanyl tariffs on imports.
AI infrastructure selloff continues on Wall Street as Broadcom, Oracle shares slide
In at least one corner of the AI market, sentiment has turned decidedly negative.
Ukraine gives up joining NATO in bid to shift the dial in Russia peace talks
Russia's opposition made NATO membership unlikely for Ukraine, but it's a major policy shift to publicly abandon the goal.
OpenAI poaches Google executive to lead corporate development
Albert Lee previously led corporate development for Google Cloud and Google DeepMind.
Washington Post
Australia faces aftermath of Bondi Beach shooting as 25 remain hospitalized, including children
Police said the shooting, which injured at least 40 people, was a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. A gunman was killed.
U.S. offers Ukraine security guarantee in bid to strike peace deal
Ukrainian leaders said Monday they appreciated White House efforts to reach a deal even as significant gaps appeared to remain between the sides.
Pentagon plan calls for major power shifts within U.S. military
If adopted, the changes would fulfill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pledge to disrupt the status quo and slash the number of four-star generals.
Mogul’s conviction shows extent of Beijing’s control over Hong Kong press, courts
Pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai was convicted under a national security law that has swept away Hong Kong’s press freedoms and judicial independence.
Black flag of ISIS surfaces again as group continues to be tied to attacks
The attack in Sydney shows how the Islamic State continues to inspire violence on a global scale with more frequency than other terrorist groups, officials say.
How countries around the world have responded to mass shootings
A mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach has renewed a global discussion about gun control. Australia is known for large-scale gun buybacks.
BBC
Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
Trump has requested billions of dollars in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
Two victims named as hunt resumes for Brown University gunman
Two people died and nine others were injured in the attack in Rhode Island on Saturday.
Man Utd midfielder's half-brother wears 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' T-shirt
A T-shirt worn by Kobbie Mainoo's half-brother was among the post-match talking points at Old Trafford - even after a game as thrilling as the 4-4 draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth.
Where does Old Trafford thriller rank among best Premier League games?
Manchester United and Bournemouth played out a rollercoaster 4-4 draw at Old Trafford on Monday. But where does it rank among the greatest games in Premier League history?
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
A 'throwback' to Man Utd's past, defensive chaos and a classic
A remarkable, chaotic, mesmerising Premier League thriller at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Bournemouth captures the imagination of all those present - even the two head coaches.
Rohl's Rangers roll on - should Celtic & Hearts be worried?
BBC Scotland examines how Rangers have recovered domestically under Danny Rohl.
Darts star Menzies apologies for punching table after five-set defeat
Cameron Menzies apologises after angrily punching a drinks table after his first-round loss to Charlie Manby at the PDC World Championship.
'Mate, get away from here, something bad's happened': How BBC reporter's day at the beach turned to fear
Tessa Wong and her children had just left Bondi Beach when the gunmen launched a deadly attack.
Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.
The Independent
Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC for defamation over its Panorama edit
The U.S. president accused the broadcaster of ‘putting terrible words in my mouth that I didn’t say’
New study challenges what we know about alcohol and cancer risk
Researchers found links between some cancers and alcohol consumption, but not others
‘Like a brother to me’: Sydney rabbi pays tribute to British-born rabbi killed in Bondi attack
Sydney’s Newtown synagogue leader Rabbi Eli Feldman has paid tribute to British-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was killed in the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday December 14.
Bondi Beach shooting appears to be motivated by ‘Islamic State ideology’, says Australian PM
Prime minister Anthony Albanese said the killers were motivated by an ‘ideology of hate’
How Trump’s freeze on state AI laws could make your next home cost even more
State and local officials are racing to limit algorithmic real estate pricing, which critics say amount to automated market-fixing
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims peace deal ‘closer than ever’ but differences on territory remain
US officials said that Kyiv would be offered ‘Article Five-type’ security guarantees in a peace deal
Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January
England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims
England and Australia players will wear black armbands and flags at Adelaide Oval will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in an Ashes tribute to the victims of the Bondi beach shootings
Disabled father-of-two died from sepsis in hospital after waiting 34 hours for medication
The 45-year-old man died following his referral to Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire
Ukraine strikes Russian submarine in unprecedented underwater drone attack
This operation targeted the Russian navy's most important remaining Black Sea base, located in Novorossiysk
