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CBC.ca
American fugitive who spent decades in Toronto extradited back to U.S.
A U.S. fugitive who spent more than 20 years in Toronto while fleeing manslaughter charges has been extradited to Florida.
Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say
Saboteurs damaged rail infrastructure near the northern Italian city of Bologna on Saturday morning, disrupting train journeys on the first full day of the Winter Olympic Games, the Transport Ministry said.
Canadian Olympians careful of norovirus at Athletes' Village in Milan
Canadian women's hockey team is being careful to avoid the norovirus that has made news in their sport early in Milano Cortina 2026.
Anger, grief at sentencing of impaired N.S. man who drove 172 km/h before fatal crash
Drake Robert Brown faced sentencing in provincial court in Kentville, N.S., Friday on two counts of impaired driving causing death and one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm for the 2023 crash that killed two passengers, Brayden Lemmon and Victoria Cousins, and injured a third.
Building an Arctic highway is hard. Doing it on thawing permafrost is even harder
Researchers and builders are of the consensus that warming ground temperatures are shortening winters and increasing infrastrcuture costs – concerns that loom large as the federal government eyes up the Arctic economic and security corridor for potential fast-tracking.
TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here's why
Thousands of creators are deleting TikTok and flocking elsewhere just days after a change in ownership and mounting claims of widespread censorship and shadowbanning, or reduced reach, on the app.
Doctors ‘wrongly and excessively’ prescribed boy drugs before he died in Ont. couple's care, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit, which alleges negligence and seeks over $4 million in damages, is separate from the Milton, Ont., criminal trial for Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber, who have pleaded not guilty to murder of the 12-year-old and other charges.
Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say
Residents of remote communities along the Canada-U.S. border are asking Ottawa not to scrap a trusted traveller border entry program that pre-clears them, making it easier to travel into Ontario and Manitoba without reporting to a customs checkpoint. The program ends Sept. 14.
Climate change could allow rats to have more babies. Enter rodent birth control
Warming temperatures mean more rats, and the possible spread of more disease between the rodents and people. That has some scientists and municipal governments asking: is birth control part of the solution to curbing the rodent population boom?
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Toronto Star
Ontario Liberals to elect new leader in the fall
Online voting by ranked ballot will take place from Nov. 9 to 20, after former leader Bonnie Crombie stepped down last month.
Valerie Maltais put 'real life' on hold for one last shot at Olympic glory. It paid off with bronze medal
The 35-year-old speedskater won her first ever individual Olympic medal, a bronze, after delaying plans to expand family to focus on Milan Games.
Man critically injured in shooting at Woodbine Mall
An unknown number of suspects fled in a vehicle and there is a heavy police presence in the area, police said in a post online.
Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl is not so much of a rematch as it is a matchup of contrasts
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A heralded defense vs. an underrated one. A celebrated second-year quarterback vs. a veteran QB who has gone from perceived bust to beloved. An All-Pro wide receiver vs. one of the NFL’s best young cornerbacks.
Republicans rarely criticize Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed that
Trump has declined to apologize for the video that depicted the Obamas as primates, saying he did not see the racist portion when he passed it on to staff.
Ottawa gives Canada Post a $1.01-billion loan amid ongoing financial struggles
The new sum is in addition to $1.03 billion from Ottawa announced in January 2025.
This Canadian figure skater asked for an extension on a school assignment. She's busy competing at the Olympics
Madeline Schizas was forced to ask her professor at McMaster University after she missed an assignment while figure skating.
Toronto's longest cold snap in a decade continues with weather warning Saturday
The wind chill could make it feel like -30 C overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Canadian biathlete trades rifle for knitting needles while prepping for Olympics
Adam Runnalls has gained a cult following online for blending sports and knitting. It's become a handy hobby when it comes to training.
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 1 updates: Speedskater Maltais wins Canada's first medal; Toronto figure skater pitches in with spectacular performance
Our live coverage will have everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. relations improving but Greenland crisis not over, Denmark’s Foreign Minister says
Danish official says situation is much better since Trump backed away from threat to invade Greenland
What Canada’s new Greenland consulate represents
The opening of Canada’s new consulate in Nuuk puts Canada among only a handful of countries with a diplomatic presence in Greenland. The Globe’s Paul Waldie shares his observations from the official ceremony.
Pentagon says it’s cutting ties with Harvard University
Military training, fellowships and certificate programs ending as standoff continues between Trump administration and school
Trump plans to hold first peace board meeting in Washington this month
The proposed Feb. 19 meeting would include world leaders who accepted the U.S. President’s invitation, members of a Gaza executive committee
Iran says it will strike American bases in region if U.S. attacks
Foreign Minister’s comments come a day after Tehran and Washington pledged to continue indirect nuclear talks
Migrants in Chile fear what’s next after Kast wins election
President-elect campaigned on a platform of expelling undocumented migrants and constructing special prisons
U.S. proposes June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach agreement to end war, Zelensky says
Next round of trilateral talks suggested to take place in Miami
With threat of ICE looming over Denver, bartenders form unlikely resistance movement
Roughly 40 per cent of U.S. hospitality workers are immigrants, and one group of Denver bar workers are determined to protect them
ICE arrests in Minneapolis increasingly look like kidnappings. Fearful locals are planning accordingly
Masked agents using unmarked cars are breaking glass, whisking away shoppers and harassing citizens
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ bets the house
Party of Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female prime minister, headed for a majority in snap election Sunday
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Global News
Bodies found in area in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing workers from Canadian mine
Mexican authorities say bodies and remains have been found in Sinaloa during the search for 10 missing workers from a Canadian-owned mine.
What’s behind the online diplomatic spat between the U.S. and Poland?
The spat became public when U.S. Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose said the U.S. will have 'no further dealings' with the speaker of the lower house of the Polish legislature.
U.S. says it wants new Russia nuclear arms treaty but with China involved
Russian and U.S. negotiators this week discussed the expiration of the New START treaty and agreed on the need to quickly launch new arms control talks, the Kremlin said Friday.
Canada’s new Greenland consulate officially opens with patriotic ceremony
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Greenland's capital Nuuk for the ceremonial opening on Friday.
Olympic ski jumping penis enhancement a ‘wild rumour,’ officials say
The Olympics' strangest sideshow blew up when the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would be on the watch for evidence male ski jumpers were artificially enlarging their penises.
Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence service shot, wounded in Moscow
The shooting came a day after Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators wrapped up two days of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year conflict in Ukraine.
Latest alleged Iranian regime official found in Canada wants his identity hidden
The Iranian citizen wants his case heard behind closed doors.
Queen Maxima of Netherlands joins country’s army as reservist
Footage shows the royal swimming in a pool wearing goggles that obscure her vision, as well as abseiling down scaffolding and descending a rock climbing wall.
Amid rising political tensions, will there be controversy at the Olympics?
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games come at a time of escalating political tensions worldwide, setting up the possibility of potential statements being made.
U.S., Russia to reestablish military talks after Abu Dhabi meetings
Communications between the U.S. and Russia were suspended in 2021 shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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New York Times
Thousands in Mississippi Remain Without Power Two Weeks After Winter Storm
A majority of those who lost service have had their power restored. But thousands in more rural areas remain in darkness, according to a local utility.
Fake Post About Racist Video Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social
The post, which spread widely, appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.
A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
A who’s who of celebrities will join them. Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.
Ohio Man Is Charged With Threatening to Kill JD Vance
During the investigation, the man was found to have child sex abuse materials on his phone, federal prosecutors said.
Top ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts
Jim Stolley, the chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, has left as government prosecutors grapple with a crush of cases.
Nithya Raman Announces She Will Run for Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass.
Pelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress
The former speaker, a prodigious fund-raiser and shrewd campaign strategist, seldom intervenes in primaries but has made an exception for a Kennedy before.
What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend
Cold-weary New Yorkers will get hit by another blast of frigid weather. Here’s what to expect, and what the city is doing to protect the vulnerable.
NYC Is Still Covered in Grimy Snow and Ice. Will It Ever Melt?
Ah, those first wondrous hours of a snowstorm in New York. Two weeks later, the sidewalks are sooty and treacherous, and the parked cars are frozen in surrender.
Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military
Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition, produced at a plant owned by the U.S. Army and then smuggled across the border, in attacks on Mexican civilians and police.
CNBC
Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals
American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively.
A 'quiet revolution': Why young people are swapping social media for lunch dates, vinyl records and brick phones
Gen Z and millennials deleting their social media platforms cite the increasing pressures of being online as well as the damage to their mental health.
Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year's Super Bowl amid broader uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry.
Issa Rae shares the simple exercise she uses twice a year to set herself up for success—it includes pens, lists and a 'superpower day'
Issa Rae writes down her ideas and goals in a notebook on New Year's Day, and revisits them six months later, to stay on track for achieving them, she says.
Elon Musk wants to be a trillionaire — here's how SpaceX may get him there
Elon Musk's net worth soared past $800 billion this week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.
Sovereignty: The defense buzzword at the Singapore Airshow
Countries want to be able to ensure that defense capabilities are close at hand.
Trump condemns racist video showing Obamas as apes after removing it, but says he won't apologize
The depiction of the Obamas, posted from Trump's Truth Social account, was included in a video pushing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election voting machines.
Tech AI spending may approach $700 billion this year, but the blow to cash raises red flags
Tech's megacaps announced major increases in capex spend for 2026, and now investors are preparing for cash to dwindle.
Amazon leads Big Tech’s $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears ignite sell-off
Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet all saw their shares fall in the week up to the market close on Thursday.
Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge
The automaker announced $26 billion in charges from a business restructuring that includes pulling back on electrification plans and reintroducing V8 engines.
Washington Post
At Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles.
Epstein built ties to Russians and sought to meet Putin, files show
Justice Department files show Jeffrey Epstein sought help from a Russian official after claiming a woman from Moscow was blackmailing “powerful businessmen” in New York.
Zelensky says Russia is proposing huge economic deals with U.S.
The Ukrainian president said the Trump administration was pushing for a June deadline to end Russia’s war.
Winter Olympics, spread across north Italy, open with Milanese flair
The Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics featured four simultaneous events in four locations marking what organizers said was the most spread-out Games in history.
U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse
Top U.S. nuclear official accuses China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 and confirms plans to restart U.S. nuclear testing, citing a need to match covert detonations by Beijing and Moscow.
U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks amid threats of regional war
The negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities come against a backdrop of deadly protests inside Iran and a buildup of U.S. military assets in the region.
Top Russian general shot in Moscow as talks stall on Ukraine ceasefire
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, the deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s main foreign military intelligence agency, was targeted at his home in Moscow, officials said.
Young people in China have a new alternative to marriage and babies: AI pets
Cute fluffy AI-powered “pets” are providing emotional companionship to an increasing number of lonely, tired Chinese — and a digital ear for tech giants.
BBC
Watch: Match of the Day
Kelly Cates presents highlights from eight Premier League games.
Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off
A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC.
Five golds including big air on day one - Saturday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
England's riot club focus on fine-tuning after walloping Wales
Steve Borthwick has the pleasure of nit-picking through fine details after his England side swat aside Wales in their Six Nations opener.
'Unstoppable at his best' - is Palmer in World Cup picture?
By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.
'Townsend on the ropes after romp in swamp'
Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.
Brioche recall over concerns they contain hard plastic pieces
Brioche Pasquier is recalling some Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that potentially contain "hard white plastic".
Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales
A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.
France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
The socialist grandee quits his role at a prestigious institute as he is investigated for the "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".
Will Vonn do the unthinkable and win gold?
Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn is a "iconic superhuman athlete" and is "risking everything" by racing with an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Sunday, says former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.
The Independent
How social media detectives are helping and hindering search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother
Several theories about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance have circulated on social media
Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman's death
Police have arrested at least several protesters outside a federal building in Minneapolis on the one-month anniversary of Renee Good's death
Mandelson-Starmer latest: Gordon Brown says scandal is ‘serious’ for Labour PM – who has ‘acted too slow’
The former prime minister says Starmer situation is ‘serious’ and may have been ‘too slow’ to act
Starmer’s deputy warns Mandelson scandal will impact crucial by-election
Lucy Powell tells The Independent the Gorton and Denton by-election represents ‘a line in the sand’, as MPs fear it has become a referendum on Starmer in the wake of the Mandelson scandal
Nancy Pelosi to endorse JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg for Congress
Nancy Pelosi reportedly said Jack Schlossberg’s candidacy would ‘help Democrats win nationwide’
Bondi scrambles to explain what Trump meant when he blamed her for Gabbard’s role in FBI’s Georgia raid
Questions have continued to swirl around why the National Intelligence boss was at the scene at all in Fulton County
Bay Area braces for ‘March for Billionaires’, which organizers promise is serious
Marchers are protesting a proposed one-time wealth tax on the state’s billionaires
Anna Odine Stroem of Norway wins gold in women's Olympic ski jumping, Nika Prevc gets silver
Anna Odine Stroem of Norway won Olympic gold in women’s ski jumping on the normal hill ahead of Slovenian favorite Nika Prevc
‘It’s over for Starmer. The only questions are when, how, and how painful’
Keir Starmer’s premiership has lurched between crises, but his handling of the Mandelson scandal could prove to be fatal. Kate Devlin and David Maddox hear from Labour MPs who are furious about this week’s events, and fearful for the future
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Trump accused of role in Epstein’s death in explosive email sent to FBI, documents reveal
Mark Epstein said Saturday that the FBI never contacted him about his Trump claim
