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CBC.ca

A sacred pipe returns to Whitecap Dakota First Nation after 135 years
More Indigenous communities across Canada are reuniting with items that were taken or given away generations ago. The Vatican and the Canadian Catholic Church are reportedly working on an agreement to return about 100,000 Indigenous items Catholic missions sent to Rome in the 1920s.

Vatican returns Indigenous cultural items to Canada's Catholic bishops on a 'historic day'
A century-old Inuvialuit kayak once used for beluga and whale hunts, and 61 other cultural objects from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities long held in Vatican Museums vaults, will return to Canada on Dec. 6 after Pope Leo on Saturday gifted the items to a delegation of Catholic bishops.

Is Mark Carney's budget a Progressive Conservative budget?
Attempting perhaps to turn a story about his own leadership into a story about whether the media have unfairly focused on Conservative dissent, Pierre Poilievre challenged reporters to pay as much attention to criticism levelled against the federal budget by Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.

Toronto mansion owners ordered to tear down wall on their property, only a year after city approved it
The owners of a mansion in Toronto's Rosedale neighbourhood are being ordered to tear down a wall built around part of their property — only a year after the city allowed them to build it.

Dad was a Grey Cup champion. I want to hate what the sport did to him but it's not that simple
Gary Chown was a two-time Grey Cup champion with the Montreal Alouettes. While mourning his loss, his daughter Hayley Chown has been coming to terms with the sacrifices he made to the sport and her complicated feelings about football.

Carney heads to the UAE amid questions about atrocities in Sudan
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to the United Arab Emirates next week, as both that country and Canada face questions over alleged links to actrocities in Sudan.

How 4 different expansions are planned for Canada's largest oil export pipeline system
Enbridge is pursuing several expansions to export oil through its pipeline system, which should meet the needs of the oil industry. So what does that mean for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's lobbying for a new pipeline?

It’s been a couple of rough weeks for Donald Trump. Is even worse to come for the U.S. president?
This could have been a good week for Donald Trump, in which the U.S. president could have chalked up a political win over the Democrats with the end of the government shutdown. But any gloating time was short-lived, overshadowed by the spectre of Jeffrey Epstein and Trump’s past connection to the late convicted sex offender.

Weekend transit shutdown cancelled in Montreal as union, STM reach tentative deal
The public transit strike which would have shut down bus and Metro service in Montreal for the weekend has been cancelled after a last-minute tentative deal was reached Friday night.
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Toronto Star

Doug Ford said he’d pay for traffic calming measures to replace speed cameras. Here’s why that's a bad fit for Toronto
City rules mean that most of the recent speed camera locations would be ineligible for infrastructure designed to slow traffic.

The old Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge will live for a little while longer — as a luxury hotel
The Star's home base for 51 years is part of a new planned community set to include housing, retail and Canada's tallest skyscraper.

There's a reason Mark Carney isn't talking to Donald Trump
Where Carney was once in nearly a 24/7 texting-back-and-forth relationship with Trump, the prime minister and the president have had no contact on trade since the APEC summit in Korea, his office confirmed to the Star Friday.

RECO report places most blame for iPro scandal on one man. Industry insiders aren't buying it
Real estate insiders call for RECO takeover, say ministry and board should also be investigated.

Ready to get your festive on? These are the Santa Claus parades, holiday markets and celebrations coming your way
Santa Claus will be the star of parades in the Beaches, Brampton and Newmarket this weekend.

Air Canada passengers affected by strike cancellations this summer are still waiting, fighting for claims
The CTA, an independent regulator, is investigating Air Canada. But experts say lax enforcement of passenger rights laws in Canada are partly to blame.

A cult star's life story, a fine crime drama and, gulp, Kim Kardashian's 'All's Fair': What the Star culture team is loving this week
The documentary 'Tura!' details the remarkable story of Tura Satana, and the TV series 'Blue Lights' follows beat cops in Belfast.

This 50-year-old lost $10,000 to fraud and his bank didn't cover a dime. Will new changes to the Bank Act help consumers?
The federal government announced a new anti-fraud strategy in Budget 2025 that will include amendments to the Bank Act. Will it be enough?

At the newly renovated Gardiner Museum, a ravishing installation explodes with kaleidoscopic effect
In her sprawling new solo exhibit "Uncertain Ground," the celebrated multimedia artist Linda Rotua Sormin draws upon myth and memory.

The Gardiner Museum reopens after its biggest renovation in 20 years. Was it worth the $15 million?
The museum's complete transformation to its ground floor is impressive, if not entirely successful.
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Globe and Mail
Trump says he plans to sue the BBC for up to US$5-billion
Legal experts say lawsuit would be unlikely to succeed in court
Pope Leo formally returns Indigenous objects held by the Vatican Museums to Canada
The items, including a rare sealskin kayak, are returning to Canada as part of the reconciliation process
Madrid’s ‘El Clásico’ offers Canada a playbook for peaceful World Cup soccer in 2026
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona’s rivalry was once a vicious cycle of hooliganism and public disorder – until it wasn’t

USDA data casts doubt on China’s soybean purchase promises
Trump administration plans after high-stakes meeting between the U.S. President and Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as affordability concerns grow
Exemptions mark a sharp reversal for U.S. President, who has claimed his import duties do not fuel inflation
Influential Canadian physicist sought Epstein’s advice on how to respond to sex-misconduct allegations, files show
A major figure in the scientific skepticism movement, Lawrence Krauss also discussed visiting the disgraced financier’s Caribbean island, files show

China warns Japan of ‘crushing’ defeat if it intervenes over Taiwan
Japan’s Prime Minister said last week that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo
Ukraine corruption scandal is rattling the West’s confidence in Zelensky’s government
Alleged mastermind of the scheme is a close associate of Zelensky

At the World Cheese Awards, taste trumps smell
Connoisseurs, culinary experts and curious consumers flocked to the three-day event in Switzerland where cheese is both food and folklore

Hold your nose: thousands of dairy delicacies do battle at World Cheese Awards in Switzerland
As the 37th edition – part competition, part a celebration of cheese – kicked off in Switzerland on Thursday, some visitors might wish the offerings had more holes. With descriptions of odours including 'stinky socks' and 'sick dog,' it's clearly a festival – and a challenge – for the nose as much as mouths, fingers and eyes.
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Global News

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits amid consumer concerns
Trump signed the order after announcing framework agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina designed to ease import levies on agricultural products.

Titanic passenger’s gold watch expected to fetch more than $1M at auction
The Straus family is now selling the watch for the first time, and it's touted to be one of the most expensive Titanic artifacts to ever go on sale.

China linked to AI-powered hacking ‘attacks’, says Anthropic
AI company Anthropic said it disrupted a cyber attack using an AI system that its researchers linked to the Chinese government.

Tourist mother, 2 children dead after suspected food poisoning in Istanbul
Four people have been taken into custody in connection with the deaths of the two children, ages three and six, and their mother while the father remains in the hospital.

Several killed, hurt after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop: police
Swedish police said they had no information pointing to it being an attack, and were investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. The driver was arrested.

BBC apologizes to Trump for spliced doc footage, won’t pay out $1 billion
The BBC said it sent a personal letter to the White House apologizing for the edit of the Trump speech given before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv leaves many dead, injured
Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the attack that left gaping holes in some city buildings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Protesters block entrance to COP30 climate summit in Brazil
Protesters wore clothing associated with Indigenous groups and some protesters formed a human chain around portions of the demonstration.

Israel says body of 1 of 4 remaining hostages in Gaza returned by militants
Israel identified the returned body as that of Meny Godard, who was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri in southern Israel. His wife, Ayelet, was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Sonder guests abruptly evicted after short-term rental company goes bankrupt
Sonder announced in a statement that it had initiated liquidation proceedings, and the interim CEO said she is 'devastated.'
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New York Times

Southern California Storm Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain and Flood Risk
An unusually powerful storm prompted some evacuation orders before heavy rain on Saturday.

Displaced Gazans Face More Misery as Torrential Rain Lashes Enclave
Heavy rainfall and chilling winds have added to the challenges facing people still forced to live in tents in the devastated territory.

Epstein, Fuentes and Trump’s Political Erosion
Is this the beginning of the end for Trump and his MAGA base?

Trump Is Wrong About Fentanyl in Almost Every Way
Everything the Trump administration is doing to stop the flow of drugs is just making the problem worse.

Maps Show How Latinos Who Shifted Right in 2024 Snapped Back Left in 2025
The New Jersey governor’s race was the first significant sign that President Trump’s success with Hispanic voters in 2024 may have been only a temporary shift.

Tuning In
Sometimes we assume the people and things around us are neutral or hostile to our existence. What if the opposite could be true?

Seven Days of Paralysis: Inside the BBC Crisis Over a Trump Documentary
With board members and executives deadlocked over how to respond, the news organization kept silent for days, allowing a controversy to snowball.

What Happened to Gabriel Boric’s Leftist Promises for Chile?
When he was elected four years ago, President Gabriel Boric of Chile carried ambitious promises and new energy. Then reality kicked in.

Once He Was ‘Just Asking Questions.’ Now Tucker Carlson Is the Question.
The conservative commentator has further fractured the right with his anti-Israel rhetoric and sympathy for a white nationalist. He’s not in the mood to apologize.

Waymo Was on a Roll in San Francisco. Then One of Its Driverless Cars Killed a Cat.
The self-driving taxis have become ubiquitous in the city, but an uproar ensued when one ran over a beloved feline.
CNBC

I'm a psychologist who studies couples. Here's the No. 1 thing that keeps relationships strong—more than love
Want to know what keeps relationships strong and happy? Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies couples, shares the No. 1 thing that keeps people together more than love.

AI anxiety on the rise: Startup founders react to bubble fears
Short sellers like Michael Burry and Jim Chanos are circling, warning that the AI buildout isn’t a one-time investment but a recurring cost wave.

Berkshire Hathaway's surprising new tech stake
There was a notable surprise in Berkshire Hathaway's end-of-Q3 equity portfolio snapshot.

Trump cuts tariffs on goods like coffee, bananas and beef in bid to slash consumer prices
Trump's action also exempted black tea, green tea, tomatoes, avocados and cinnamon, among other products, from higher tariffs.

She became her family’s sole breadwinner at 11 — now she’s a world-famous perfume entrepreneur
"I remember scraping the ice with my finger and looking out and thinking 'I've got to change my destiny,'" Ms Jo Malone CBE told CNBC's Steve Sedgwick.

Population 1,400: I stayed on a tiny Greek island where EVs take charge
The butterfly-shaped Greek island of Astypalea wants to be a "smart and sustainable" destination with a focus on electric vehicles.

Trump to ask DOJ to probe Jeffrey Epstein involvement with Clinton, JPMorgan, Summers
President Trump himself is a former longtime friend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in a federal jail during Trump's first term.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January after nearly 12 years leading retailer
The longtime CEO will be succeeded by John Furner, the Walmart U.S. CEO, on Feb. 1.Both changes take effect then.

JPMorgan Chase wins fight with fintech firms over fees to access customer data
The JPMorgan Chase deals mark a shift in the power dynamic between banks, middlemen and the fintech apps that are increasingly threatening incumbents.

European markets close lower as AI bubble fears mount
European stocks finished lower on Friday as worries about an artificial intelligence bubble and the global economy shook investor confidence.
Washington Post

Trump recasts foreign terror list to focus on ‘Antifa,’ cartels
The administration is making an unprecedented expansion, designating entities in Europe and Latin America not typically a focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

Trump’s Venezuela war threats roil Latin American leaders
President Trump’s tough approach to Latin America has showered rewards on some leaders. For others, it’s an unwelcome return to the long history of U.S. intervention.

UAE faces growing outrage over support for paramilitary in Sudan
Human rights groups, members of the U.S. government and regional experts increasingly blame the United Arab Emirates for fueling violence in Sudan.

Sudan’s lost children wander through a landscape of death
Around 200 unaccompanied children have arrived in the Sudanese town of Tewila after escaping El Fashir, where RSF fighters have carried out mass killings.

Russians confront wartime internet cuts with public shrug, private fury
Ordering rides or groceries, paying by debit card, or just finding driving directions is increasingly out of reach for most Russians as mobile internet networks are shut down.

Trump weighs Venezuela strikes as U.S. forces prepare for attack order
High-level discussions, underway for days, have explored a variety of military options for Venezuela, people familiar with the matter said.

Ethiopia reports first outbreak of Marburg, Ebola cousin with no vaccine
At least nine cases of the rare viral hemorrhagic fever have been confirmed, the World Health Organization said Friday.

Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.

A man took a bus for a ‘joy ride’ — but kept picking up passengers
The man stole the bus in Hamilton, Ontario, while the driver was on a break — but let people board and alight the bus, and even checked passengers’ bus passes, police said.

Corruption probe close to Zelensky stokes E.U. unease over Ukraine aid
A scandal, involving kickbacks at Ukraine’s state nuclear power company, has revived concerns about European money being siphoned off by graft instead of helping fight Russia.
BBC

Major incident declared as Storm Claudia causes flooding and disruption
Met Office yellow rain warning was in place early on Saturday with 83 flood warnings issued for England and 12 flood warnings across Wales.

England's chance is now: Perth, the Optus & Ashes
Good news for Mark Wood and bad for Josh Hazlewood enhance England's chances for the first Ashes Test - now they must take it, writes Stephan Shemilt.

BBC should pay nothing to Trump, former director general says
Since the corporation's retraction, Trump has indicated he may continue legal action, upping the amount he could sue for to between $1bn (£759m) and $5bn.

'Head in hands': Ministers fume at No 10's self-inflicted chaos
Misshaps of their own making overshadow important things the government has to do, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Trump says he will take legal action against BBC after apology
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.

Della Maddalena v Makhachev - UFC super-fight predictions
Michael Bisping and Leon Edwards are among those who have offered their predictions for Jack della Maddalena v Islam Makhachev.

BBC now faces tough legal battle with world's most powerful man. What happens next?
Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.

Wales' seismic day with huge amount at stake
Wales' men's rugby union and football sides play on the same day for the first time in more than six years, and there is plenty at stake.

Nine killed in accidental blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say
Police say the powerful blast severely damaged the police station and engulfed vehicles in flames.

Chance of snow in UK this week after Storm Claudia clears
As the rains clear, northerly winds will turn our weather much colder next week with the chance of snow in some parts.
The Independent

Inside El Salvador’s hellish supermax prison: Migrant detainees deported by Trump tell of harrowing abuse and torture
The Trump administration deported dozens of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador earlier this year as part of the US’s migration crackdown

Blunkett tells Starmer to sack No 10 chief Morgan McSweeney
The intervention comes after a row at the top of Labour following anonymous briefings against health secretary Wes Streeting

Nazi runways, a killer horse and secret bunkers for the Illuminati: How a US airport became a hotbed of conspiracy theories
From secret tunnels of lizard people to a cursed statue, Andrea Cavallier takes a look at the most bizarre conspiracy theories swirling around Denver International Airport

Japan protests China's travel advisory over Taiwan remarks
Japan has raised objections after China advised its citizens to avoid visiting Japan

Pope issues stark warning to Hollywood stars about cinema’s ‘decline’
The pope met with Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine and Spike Lee at the Vatican

‘He went to hospital as a physically healthy young man but never came home. Now we want answers’
A crisis-hit mental health trust faces questions over multiple deaths as doctors raise the alarm about an alleged culture of fear, which they say is putting patients at risk

Martin Lewis issues warning to people who use debit cards over credit cards
The personal finance expert explained why credit cards are not always ‘bad’

Storm Claudia live: Severe flooding could be followed by snow across UK
Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

Trump praises ‘smart and respected’ Marjorie Taylor Greene in resurfaced video
Donald Trump praised Marjorie Taylor Greene as a "fantastic" and "very smart" person in resurfaced footage.

Vatican returns contested Indigenous artifacts to Canada after 100 years
The Catholic Church is reckoning with its colonial past























