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CBC.ca
Canada squeaks by Latvia in overtime at men's world junior hockey championship
Michael Hage scored on a power play 44 seconds into overtime as Canada survived a blown late lead to pick up a 2-1 victory over Latvia at the world junior hockey championship Saturday in Minneapolis.
Amid a civil war, polls open in Myanmar for 1st time since military coup 5 years ago
Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar's first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much of the country.
Two killed in northern Alberta shooting, suspect arrested
One man is in custody after two people were killed near Grande Prairie, Alta. early Saturday morning.
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dead at 85
Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on its website.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Canadian Press male athlete of the year for 2nd time
There's no debating it: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the best years an athlete could have.Gilgeous-Alexander was named The Canadian Press' Male Athlete of the Year on Saturday, easily winning the award for the second time in his career.
Heavy snow, high winds continue to batter parts of N.L.
It’s another stormy day for much of Newfoundland and Labrador, with several areas under weather warnings.
Exotic pets growing in popularity — but owning one comes with challenges
Calgary is cementing itself as one of Canada's top exotic pet hot spots, according to hobbyists, but reptiles and arachnids still have a PR issue.
How the N.W.T.'s polar bear licence plate became a 'holy grail' for collectors
The Northwest Territories adopted its polar bear-shaped licence plate in 1970 for the territory’s centennial year. Over 50 years later, the unique plate is still coveted by collectors around the world.
Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal to end weeks of border fighting
Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. It took effect at noon local time.
At-sea observer program for Atlantic Canada’s fisheries is ‘broken,’ advocates say
Advocates say the observer program for Atlantic Canada’s fisheries is "broken," with many fisheries failing to meet required levels for monitoring by at-sea observers.
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Toronto Star
Maple Leafs vs. Senators: Advantage Toronto in season’s first Battle of Ontario
The first Leafs-Senators clash since they met in the playoffs didn’t disappoint with big goals, big hits, even some fisticuffs.
Toronto masseur faces an additional sex assault charge
The man had previously been charged for sexual assault in relation to an incident reported this July, Toronto police said.
Potential of 'localized flooding' in Toronto, outages and tree damage in GTA due to heavy rain and freezing rain forecasted for Sunday
Between 20 to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to fall in Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton starting around noon.
One critically hurt after three-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby
Police responded to the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 between Thickson Road and Stevenson Road on Saturday morning.
Alberta government orders review after man dies in ER while waiting for a doctor
Prashanth Sreekumar, 44, was experiencing chest pain. He died after allegedly waiting nearly eight hours to see a doctor at the ER.
Head of the Piano Piano restaurant empire shares nine Toronto spots he’s obsessed with — and the only panettone he’ll eat
Victor Barry highlights the Toronto spots he visits most, from casual takeout to fine dining.
Finch West LRT snarled by winter storm-related 'switch issues' on Boxing Day, TTC says
The recently launched transit line faced a number of disruptions Friday during the first major snowstorm since its opening.
No Lotto Max jackpot winner yet as $80-million prize rolls over to last draw of 2025
The Boxing Day draw saw the main prize go unclaimed for a fifth straight time.
Toronto police identify man fatally stabbed in Liberty Village on Friday night
Police say they're searching for the suspect in the stabbing near Joe Shuster Way and King Street West.
This $9-million Rosedale home is a bold blend of historic and modern luxury: 'Like you are walking back in time'
The home features five-plus-one bedrooms, seven bathrooms, chef's kitchen, home gym and rec spaces, as well as parking for up to seven cars and a driveway heating system.
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Globe and Mail
Hundreds in Tel Aviv demand an investigation into the Oct. 7 attacks
At an anti-government rally on Saturday, Israeli protesters call on Netanyahu to begin an inquiry into Oct. 7, 2023.
Polls open in Myanmar for first election in 5 years
Critics argue the results will lack legitimacy due to limits on freedom of speech and an atmosphere of repression
Canada pledges additional 2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine
Aid comes as Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones on Saturday, killing at least one person and wounding 27.
Taiwan shook by 7.0-magnitude earthquake, no major damage reported
The quake was felt across the island and rattled buildings in the capital Taipei
Storm snarls U.S. travel across Northeast and Great Lakes, cancelling flights
Skies and roads now clearing but at least 1,500 flights were disrupted Friday during the busy holiday season
Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
Deal calls for a halt in military movements and airspace violation for military purposes
UN human rights worker Danielle Bell on a career in conflict zones, from Iraq to Ukraine
Bell, who grew up on Vancouver Island, now leads the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine
Dedicated to exposing the Mafia’s toxic waste dumping, this Italian priest needs 24/7 protection
Maurizio Patriciello has been threatened by the Camorra for speaking out against illegal dumping of industrial chemicals on farmland
Cambodia reports Thai air strikes as the nations hold peace talks
Long-standing competing claims of territory are the root of tensions that broke into open combat between the countries in late July
Russia attacks Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials say
Air defences were in operation and missiles deployed over the city, Ukrainian military says
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Global News
Indonesian rescuers search for a Spanish coach and 3 children after tour boat sinks
Indonesian rescuers searched near Komodo National Park after a tour boat sank, leaving a Spanish soccer coach and three children missing amid rough seas and poor visibility.
Nigerians react after U.S. airstrikes targeting alleged Islamic State camp
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the U.S had launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.
Zelenskyy speaks with Carney ahead of meeting Trump in Florida this weekend
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says he’s open to a free economic zone in Ukraine’s east
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland.
EU warns of action after U.S. bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
The Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion
The two officers, as well as another person standing nearby, died from their injuries.
Donald Trump says U.S. ‘has to have’ Greenland for ‘national security’
Trump said he named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry special envoy appointed to Greenland to 'lead the charge.'
Car bomb kills Russian general Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died from his injuries.
Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attack
Thousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
More than a dozen Epstein-related files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s website within a day, with no explanation, raising transparency concerns.
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New York Times
Families Demand Answers a Year After Deadliest Plane Crash in South Korea
Many details of the Jeju Air disaster that killed 179 people remain unclear despite multiple investigations by officials and protests by the victims’ families.
As Some Boycott Myanmar’s Flawed Election, Others Hope for Change
The voting for Parliament is almost sure to favor the ruling military junta, which is stage-managing the polls. Still, some see them as the most pragmatic way to try to improve conditions.
Another Front in the Trump Immigration Crackdown: Import Warehouses
Workers at facilities that stock shipped goods say customs officers who inspect merchandise are helping immigration agents arrest migrants.
Russia Pummels Kyiv Before Trump-Zelensky Meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that the assault with hundreds of drones and missiles, lasting nearly 10 hours, showed that Moscow was not serious about peace.
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump’s Venezuela Campaign
New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela.
Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97
Mr. Graffman was a onetime child prodigy whose career was curtailed by a neurological condition that restricted him to his left hand.
Trump Pursues His Legacy One Name at a Time
In attaching his name to buildings and programs while still president, Donald Trump is walking a path paved by conquerors and autocrats.
Hundreds of Flights Canceled at New York Airports, Even With a Few Inches of Snow
To avoid the ripple effects of real-time adjustments to what was predicted to be up to nine inches of snow, the major airlines said they pre-emptively canceled flights.
In Myanmar, the Election Is Called Fake, but the Human Suffering Is Real
A coup set off a brutal civil war and made a poor country poorer. Now its military rulers are seeking a veneer of legitimacy by holding elections.
Trump’s Second-Term Promises: What He’s Done So Far on Immigration, Trade, DEI and More
President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system.
CNBC
Psychology expert: The most emotionally intelligent couples do 3 things differently from everyone else
Relationship counselor Baya Voce shares the three key things emotionally intelligent couples do diffferently when they have disagreements.
Nearly 71% of women would help pay for their engagement ring: They may see a ring as 'proof of worthiness and desirability,' says expert
Though historically men have bought engagement rings, most women are now willing to contribute to the cost of the coveted piece of jewelry.
Europe is at a 'fork in the road' between AI competition and climate, fund managers say
As power-hungry infrastructure scales and demand for electricity surges, friction between competition and climate goals becomes harder to ignore.
One year on from the UK's grand AI plan: Has its infrastructure buildout been a success?
Hefty financial commitments from tech giants are positive signals, but big challenges remain for the U.K. to fulfil its ambitions.
Nvidia-Groq deal is structured to keep 'fiction of competition alive,' analyst says
Groq's description of its Nvidia deal as a "non-exclusive licensing agreement" mimics other recent big AI transactions orchestrated by U.S. tech giants.
The 'Trump-class' battleship faces a large obstacle in its way: Reality
Even if it were technically feasible, the cost of building the battleship would be prohibitive.
Oracle shares on pace for worst quarter since 2001 as new CEOs face concerns about AI build-out
Investors want to know if Oracle, under new CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia, can pay for and deliver data centers packed with Nvidia chips for OpenAI.
Why buying Berkshire was Warren Buffett's biggest mistake
As Warren Buffett goes into his last week as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, a 2010 CNBC video clip has him explaining why buying the company was his biggest mistake.
Google is rolling out a new feature allowing users to change their Gmail address
Google says it is rolling out a feature that lets users change their Gmail addresses in a long-requested update to their email policy.
Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in its largest deal on record
Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring assets from 9-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.
Washington Post
Russian attack pummels Kyiv as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the attacks make clear Russia does not want to end the war and that the world must do more to pressure Moscow.
Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes
The neighbors renewed a commitment to stop violent clashes along their border, after an October truce for which President Donald Trump claimed credit unraveled.
South Korea’s hottest new dance clubs open at 9 (a.m.)
In South Korea, notorious for its hard drinking culture, younger generations are increasingly opting for morning dance parties — powered by coffee, not alcohol.
The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go
In blowing up the vessel, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers.
Zelensky says he will meet Trump soon, citing progress in peace plan
The Sunday meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will probably reject the plan.
With airstrike in Nigeria, Trump inserts U.S. into long-running turmoil
While Trump has said he acted to protect Christians, analysts report that violence, particularly by Islamist militants, has targeted Christians and Muslims.
Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills at least eight people
Syrian authorities did not identify a perpetrator in the blast, which occurred in an area of Homs where most residents belong to the Alawite religious minority.
New Egyptian museum brings fresh pressure for return of Nefertiti’s bust
One of Egypt’s most famous and beautiful artifacts lies in a Berlin museum, and the calls for its return have received a renewed push with the opening of a new museum.
She spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leave.
Displaced seven times, Diana Shams intended to return to her home, which survived years of war in Gaza only to be destroyed in the final hours before the ceasefire.
BBC
War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.
BBC visits Myanmar polling station as civil war rages on
Voters in Myanmar's election say the poll is taking place in a "climate of fear", the BBC's South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.
New York blanketed in snow, sparking travel chaos
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and more than 3,000 were delayed by the winter storm.
Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers use its slopes
Volcanic activity at the mountain intensified on 27 December, according to Italian scientists.
Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.
Style trends to look out for in 2026: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.
Fearing deportation, Hondurans in the US send more cash home than ever before
There's been a surge in remittances going back to Honduras amid Trump's immigration crackdown.
Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch'
A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space.
How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol
The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.
Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre?
Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?
The Independent
‘My family has been left in limbo for 25 years. I need to know what happened to my daughter’
More than 25 years after Carmel Fenech disappeared, her family are no closer to knowing what happened to her. Harriette Boucher reports on their enduring search for answers and their refusal to give up hope
Aftershock warning after Taiwan hit by magnitude 7 earthquake
Tremors felt in capital Taipei and across island
Households suffer miserable year of across-the-board bill increases
This year’s so-called ‘Awful April’ price hikes combined with high energy costs saw many households struggling to balance their budget.
Next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland died from complications with kidney disease, according to leadership for what is widely known as Mormon church
Trump admin accused of blurring the line between church and state with overtly religious Christmas messages
First Amendment advocates warn against sectarian social media posts
Alleged abuse victim faces nine-year wait for justice as court backlog forces trial delay
He says the delay is ‘incomprehensible’
Angola and Namibia agree to take back illegal migrants after visa ban threat
Shabana Mahmood warned last month she could stop issuing visas to foreign nationals from certain countries
Oklahoma man accused of shooting elderly neighbor dead during Christmas Day target practice
The woman was holding a baby when she was shot in the arm
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Kyiv strikes are Putin’s ‘answer to peace’ ahead of Trump talks
Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with Donald Trump on Sunday for key peace talks
Polls open for military-ruled Myanmar's first election in 5 years
Voters in Myanmar are participating in the first phase of the country’s general election, held under military rule amid a civil war
