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CBC.ca
WATCH: ISS astronauts return to Earth early due to illness of crew member, a first
NASA’s Crew-11 is returning to Earth today, cutting short their six-month stint in space after an unknown crew member suffered an undisclosed medical condition.
As Iranians bury their dead, many are waiting for Trump's next move
CBC News was able to reach out to a few Iranians to hear their experience and perspective as the country remains cut off from the internet.
Canadian men's soccer head coach seeking contract extension prior to start of World Cup in June
Jesse Marsch, the head coach of Canada’s men’s soccer team, wants to extend his contract before the start of the World Cup in June.
Bonnie Crombie formally resigns as Ontario Liberal Party leader
Bonnie Crombie has formally announced her resignation as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, effective immediately. The move comes months after Crombie first announced her intention to resign.
U.S. unveils Palestinian technocratic group to administer post-war Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Wednesday announced the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian body that will play a role in administering the war-ravaged territory under a phased U.S. plan for Gaza's future.
Canadian skeleton racers support coach's decision that drew ire of other athletes, countries
Canadian skeleton racers Madeline Parra and Brielle Durham say they were comfortable with their coach's decision to pull them from a race in a move that's created friction between countries trying to qualify athletes for the Olympic Games.
CBC News further expands local journalism, bureaus
This year, CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus, increasing its Canadian footprint from 66 to 77 locations.
Louvre hikes ticket prices by 45% for most non-European visitors
The Louvre is putting a higher price on attendees, raising admission prices on Wednesday for most non-European visitors by nearly half as it tries to shore up finances after repeated strikes, chronic overcrowding — and a brazen French Crown Jewels heist that shook the institution.
BTS is coming back to Canada with 2 Toronto concerts. Here's how you can snag tickets
Canadian BTS fans don’t need Permission to Dance as they get excited for the K-pop group’s newly announced world tour, which includes a two-night stop in Toronto.
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Toronto Star
Canada will host important friendly at same place its World Cup dream began — without the snow pants this time
The Canadian men's team will play a pre-tournament test against Uzbekistan on June 1 in Edmonton, where it first began to "believe it can be great."
Ontarians toasting Doug Ford's Crown Royal ban, poll suggests
Ford has vowed to stop selling the popular Manitoba-made rye at Ontario liquor stores after U.K.-based Diageo shutters its Amherstburg bottling factory near Windsor next month, which will cost about 200 jobs.
Snowfall warning issued for Toronto beginning tonight. Here's how much you could expect
Environment Canada issued a yellow snowfall warning for Toronto. Here's what that means, and how much snow you could expect.
Brampton man reaches settlement with Boeing over 2019 crash that killed six family members
The settlement was reached Tuesday, ahead of a trial that was expected to decide the extent of damages caused by the crash, according to Pamela Menaker, a spokesperson for Chicago's Clifford Law Offices, which represented Brampton's Manant Vaidya.
Carney’s Catch-22: Can PM negotiate a deal with China without angering Trump and hurting Canadians?
The political danger for Carney isn’t that Canadians object to doing business with China. It’s that they’ll see their prime minister either come back empty-handed or come back with something that immediately invites retaliation from Washington.
Bonnie Crombie officially quits as Ontario Liberal leader
After a lacklustre showing at a mandatory leadership vote last September, Crombie said she planned to step aside.
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
An unnamed U.S. official said the list included Russia, Iran and Somalia as well as Afghanistan, Brazil and Egypt, among others.
Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says
Steve Witkoff did not offer any details about who would serve on the new transitional Palestinian administration that would govern Gaza.
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign, won't lead his party into fall election
Legault told reporters in Quebec City that he would remain in his position until a new leader is chosen for his Coalition Avenir Québec party.
Mark Carney lands in China hoping to ease years of distrust while boosting trade
A red carpet lined with a military guard, a small girl offering flowers and no other fanfare marked the beginning of the first official visit of a Canadian prime minister to Beijing in more than seven years.
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Globe and Mail
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
At least 32 people are now confirmed dead after a collapsed construction crane caused a train derailment in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday.
Ugandan presidential election pits longtime leader against 'Ghetto president'
Ugandans head to the polls on Thursday with Yoweri Museveni, president for four decades, taking on pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine for the second time. Here is more on the election's two main candidates.
Russian attacks knock out power in Kyiv, leaving Ukrainians at the mercy of freezing weather
Emergency repair crews have managed to restore power for four hours a day as they work through the cold
No court decision yet on request to suspend immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Department of Homeland Security says it has made more than 2,000 arrests in the state since early December and is vowing to not back down
U.S. says Gaza is entering second phase of ceasefire plan
Plan includes disarming Hamas and rebuilding the war-ravaged territory
U.S. pauses immigrant visa processing from 75 countries
Suspension will not apply to applicants seeking non-immigrant visas, or temporary tourist or business visas
Iran warns neighbors it could hit U.S. bases if Washington strikes
Tehran has warned neighbors hosting U.S. troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, as Iran seeks to deter Donald Trump's threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.
Trump’s annexation threats raise thorny questions for Greenland and Denmark
In Copenhagen, Danish indifference and Greenlandic bitterness make the U.S. President’s quest to take over the island a divisive topic
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home in classified documents probe
Reporter Hannah Natanson has covered Trump’s campaign to fire hundreds of thousands of federal workers
U.S. aid cuts amplify strife in Uganda’s refugee camps, testing country’s open-door ethos
For decades, Africans uprooted by conflict had one country they knew they could turn to. Now, as resources dwindle, tensions are climbing
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Global News
Germany among NATO members sending troops to Greenland for Arctic mission
The mission, which comes at the request of Denmark, aims to explore possible military contributions to bolster the security of the region, a German defence ministry statement said.
Gaza ceasefire plan entering phase 2, Trump envoy says
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X that the ceasefire deal that the Republican president helped broker was entering its second phase.
U.S. to suspend visa processing for migrants from 75 countries
The U.S. State Department said the move would apply to countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Iran protests: Tehran warns it will hit U.S. bases if Trump strikes
The United States said it was withdrawing some personnel from key bases in the Middle East as a precaution given heightened regional tensions.
Nearly a third of Canadians believe U.S. may try to invade Canada: poll
A new poll suggests almost a third of Canadians say the United States might attempt "direct action" to take control of Canada, with a fifth of Americans agreeing.
Greenland, Denmark ‘continue to differ’ with U.S. after White House meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump said “NATO should be leading the way for us to get it” and that otherwise Russia or China would — “AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!”
‘Leave Iran now,’ Ottawa urges Canadians as protests, crackdown intensify
The advisory points to the arrest and detention by Iranian authorities of several individuals 'including foreign and dual nationals.'
Death toll from Iran protest crackdown crosses 2,000, activists say
That figure dwarfs the death toll from any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Ford asks Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese EVs during foreign trip
It's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.
Republican bill seeks to greenlight Trump’s takeover of Greenland
The two-page bill would authorize Trump to 'take such steps as may be necessary' to annex Greenland and fast-track making the territory the 51st state.
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New York Times
Republicans Move to Block Effort to Check Trump’s Power in Venezuela
G.O.P. leaders are pressuring fellow senators who supported the measure to change their vote on the bill to block President Trump’s military action in Venezuela without Congress’s consent.
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist in a Leak Investigation
It is exceedingly rare, even in investigations of the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.
NASA to Begin Space Station Medical Evacuation: Video and What to Know
Four astronauts are leaving the outpost about a month earlier than scheduled because a crew member, who was not identified, has an undisclosed medical issue.
U.S. Moves Some Personnel From Qatar Air Base as Trump Weighs Military Response to Iran
Nonessential personnel are being removed from Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the main U.S. air operations hub in the region, as President Trump weighs a military response to Iran’s crackdown on protests.
If You Think This Instrument Is Hard to Play, Try Building One
The oboe has 500 parts. Turning a profit is a killer. But Jim Phelan is bent on reviving one of the great names in classical music.
Where Did All the American-Born Roofers Go?
The real story of how immigrant labor came to define the construction industry.
Where’s the Gym? At PureGym Locations, It’s Through a Tube
A new kind of tap-in, tap-out system at gyms has some New Yorkers flustered.
Quebec Premier François Legault Resigns Ahead of Elections
Premier François Legault became Canada’s most popular provincial leader during the pandemic thanks to his reassuring, avuncular persona. But missteps sank his hopes for a third term.
Republicans Advance Stock-Trading Bill With Limited Restrictions
The bill would allow lawmakers to keep their existing stock and continue to sell it if they provide seven to 14 days of notice. Democrats called it a “gift to insider traders.”
Mary Peltola Puts Alaska in Play for Democrats
Mary Peltola’s entry into the Alaska Senate race is a building block in an electoral strategy Democrats have been working on for months.
CNBC
Supreme Court tariff ruling: It's not just about refunds. Volume of U.S. freight trade could hinge on decision
Logistics experts tell CNBC that freight shipping container trade could see a bump if the Supreme Court rules President Trump's IEEPA tariffs are illegal.
Trump, Denmark have 'fundamental disagreement' over Greenland but will keep talking, officials say
Officials from Denmark and Greenland held a news conference after meeting with Trump administration officials.
A major development in Trump's Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court
Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank's quest to maintain independence.
Saks Global, the longtime leader of luxury department stores, files for bankruptcy protection
Saks Global, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash.
Russia watches as ally Iran edges closer to collapse. Here's why it matters for Moscow
The prospect of another ally falling in the Middle East will be a worrying one for Moscow, particularly after it has seen other alliances collapse recently.
Senate expected to vote on Venezuela war powers resolution on Wednesday
The Trump administration is lobbying senators to kill the measure.
Citigroup tops estimates on stronger net interest income, smaller loan loss provision
Under CEO Jane Fraser, Citigroup is in the midst of a restructuring, selling off parts of its overseas operations.
European stocks close higher as focus shifts to Greenland talks; BP warns of $5 billion impairment charge
European stocks ended higher on Wednesday as investors in the region focused on a meeting between U.S. and Danish officials to discuss Greenland.
Why the stock market keeps shrugging as Trump sows more political chaos
The market rebounded back to all-time highs Monday despite the probe.
Trump's war on the Fed threatens global financial stability, European central bankers warn
European central bankers said an "obedient" Fed under White House control would be "extremely grave" for global financial stability.
Washington Post
Vance-hosted Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland had originally requested the meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after provocative statements from the president.
Venezuela releases multiple detained U.S. citizens, State Department says
It was the first known release of U.S. citizens from Venezuelan prisons since the U.S. military captured authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro.
Amid Iran’s blackout, videos show lethal violence across the country
A Washington Post review of videos from Iran posted online of recent protests illustrates how widely violence has spread.
With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia
The two Middle Eastern countries exchanged messages through a Russian intermediary saying they would not preemptively attack each other.
Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout
Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown.
U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Many dead after crane collapses onto moving passenger train in Thailand
More than 30 people were killed and dozens injured when the crane collapsed onto an express train carrying nearly 200 people, Thai officials said.
World’s fattest parrots set for mating bonanza after bumper berry crop
After a four-year hiatus, conservationists in New Zealand are relieved that the flightless kākāpo is once again breeding. Fewer than 300 of the parrots exist.
A Russian city gets a taste of the cold devastation to Ukraine’s power grid
Russia’s Belgorod is experiencing the power and heat outages that are normally inflicted by Russian forces on neighboring Ukraine.
Iran’s opposition is battling to oust the rulers but hobbled by divisions
Amid a lethal crackdown against anti-government protests, Iran’s opposition and its most prominent leader, Reza Pahlavi, face differences within their own ranks.
BBC
Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford.
Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity
The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.
Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action
More than 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in a violent crackdown by security forces. Here's what you need to know.
US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar base as US considers Iran action
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on'
The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.
The Independent
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
The home secretary has declared that she will change the law to give her the power to dismiss the chief constable of West Midlands Police
Denmark and US ‘agree to disagree’ on Greenland’s future, foreign minister says
Washington and Copenhagen will stand up a ‘high level working group’ for further discussions on Greenland’s security
US suspends visa processing for 75 countries, including Brazil just months before World Cup
In a statement, the department said, ‘The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America’s immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people’
Verizon suffers major outage as thousands of users say phones switched to SOS mode
More than 180,000 people have reported having connectivity problems with their Verizon devices, according to Downdetector
Worker dies after getting trapped in chemical mixer at Arizona manufacturing plant and suffering horrific injuries
Jose Fernando Partida was trapped for five hours while rescuers worked to free him
Renee Good's family hires George Floyd law firm to investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting
Renee Good's family hired the law firm that represented George Floyd’s family to seek answers and accountability for the Minneapolis mother's killing by a federal immigration agent
Landlords issue £10 pint of Guinness warning as maker hikes prices again
Draught prices are set to increase by 5.2 per cent
Denmark declares ‘fundamental disagreement’ after US-Greenland talks as Nato allies ramp up military presence
‘Geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic’ said a statement released by Greenland and Denmark
Nottingham attack families fear further disasters as NHS trust deemed ‘not safe’
A CQC report has criticised the mental health services that treated killer Valdo Calocane
Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals
Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals
