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CBC.ca
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
N.S. artist helps kelp grow in homemade clay pots in underwater art installation
The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.
Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour to break Canadian half marathon record for 2nd time in 4 years
Rory Linkletter is the first Canadian to run a half marathon under one hour, achieving the feat on a cool Sunday morning in Houston with a 59-minute 49-second clocking to beat former record holder Cam Levins by 69 seconds.
Central Alberta farmers amazed to welcome triplet calves for 2nd year in a row
Lucky 7 Cattle Co., near Sedgewick, Alta., started 2026 with a bang, welcoming a set of healthy triplet calves — for the second year in a row.
Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet
The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.
The apprenticeship of Prince George
When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help at a homeless shelter recently, he was continuing George’s cautious but deliberate introduction to the public side of his royal life ahead while also offering a reminder of the influence William's mother, Diana, had on his own upbringing.
Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores
With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined to save wherever he can — starting with his grocery bill.It’s why he shops at an ultra discount grocery chain in Montreal, where prices can be as much as 50 per cent less than a regular grocery store.
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Toronto Star
The Maple Leafs are firing on all cylinders. Now the tough part begins
The good news for the Leafs is that they are 7-0-2 dating back to Dec. 23 and are playing well almost across the board.
Canada not considering a ban on X over deepfake controversy, AI minister says
The platform, which is owned by Elon Musk, has been embroiled in controversy over sexualized deepfakes of women and children created by X’s chatbot Grok.
Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538 , activists say
Over 10,600 people have been detained, said the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
Suspect arrested in daytime stabbing near Broadview and Danforth
The man is facing several charges, including assault, theft under $5000 and six counts of failing to comply with probation.
With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late
U.S. President Donald Trump fired off another warning to Cuba as the country braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela's leader.
Golden Globes live: One Battle After Another leads nominations; podcasts up for award for the first time
Nikki Glaser is returning as host to the Jan. 11 Globes, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
I'm divorcing and want to keep the house. How can I buy my spouse out of their share?
In a spousal buyout, one spouse pays the other for their share of the equity in the home and takes sole ownership. The catch? Being able to afford the new mortgage on your own.
City hall is banking on Toronto’s real estate market picking up in 2026. What’s behind their optimism?
Budget prediction comes as last year's Toronto-area home sales hit a 25-year low.
A Richmond Hill man died after an unprovoked attack in his driveway. The man accused had a history of violent assaults
Police reports, court transcripts and witness accounts detail escalating violence leading up to a fatal attack on a Richmond Hill driveway.
Which Toronto neighbourhood is tops for kids to play in? Study reveals best — and worst
Canada’s first "playability index" assesses how well neighbourhoods support children's outdoor play across major cities.
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Globe and Mail
Iran warns U.S. it will strike back if attacked as protests continue
Iran said on Sunday it would strike back against U.S. military bases and Israel if U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to attack Iran to protect protesters.
Hundreds more ICE officers deployed to Minnesota as protests erupt across U.S.
More than 1,000 rallies were planned nationwide to protest ICE’s fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good
Erich von Däniken, bestselling author who wrote about ancient aliens, dies at 90
Swiss writer claimed Mayans and Egyptians were visited by alien astronauts and instructed to build pyramids
Trump wants 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates despite opposition from banks
Move could save Americans tens of billions of dollars, but drew immediate opposition from banking industry
Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes charge as violence strains ceasefire
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is supposed to oversee the government and ceasefire, but no members have been announced yet
Trump threatens to withhold Venezuelan oil, money from Cuba
Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but that route has been cut off since the U.S. captured Maduro
Russia bombards Kyiv as Ukrainian drones kill one in Voronezh
Thousands remained without power in Kyiv after Ukraine was hit with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles
Thousands gather in Minneapolis for anti-ICE protest
Thousands of people marched in Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer there and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Ore.
Hundreds in North Carolina protest against ICE
Hundreds of people marched through Durham, N.C., on Saturday as part of nationwide protests against the Trump administration.
U.S. military launches retaliatory strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State
Attacks are part of operation launched last month after two American soldiers and an interpreter were killed
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Global News
US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following an ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter.
Carney condemns Iran crackdown as protests near two-week mark
As protests in Iran near the two-week mark, Canada condemns the crackdown. Mark Carney calls reports of violence and arrests “profoundly concerning” and urges for peaceful protest.
Small majority of Canadians want more trade with China: Ipsos poll
Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, says the new poll's results 'are less about China and more about the United States' and the economic realities of the U.S. trade war.
Trump says U.S. will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’
"I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don't do it the easy way we're going to do it the hard way," he added, appearing to allude to potential military action.
Who is Iran’s exiled crown prince, a rising figure in growing protests?
Reza Pahlavi is trying to position himself as a player in his country’s future after living in exile for nearly 50 years, successfully escalating nationwide protests in Iran.
Brazil’s Lula suggests Carney may visit in April
In a social media post, Lula also said both leaders condemned the United States' use of force in Venezuela and called for reform to global governance institutions.
Swiss prosecutors order detention of ski bar owner in deadly blaze probe
Prosecutors are investigating the French owners of the "Le Constellation" bar on suspicion of crimes including homicide by negligence.
Russia uses hypersonic missile on Ukraine in a warning to the West
The European Union's top foreign policy envoy said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reply to diplomacy was “more missiles and destruction.”
Iran unrest widens despite government crackdown threat, internet shutdown
In a televised address, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed not to back down, accusing demonstrators of acting on behalf of émigré opposition groups and the United States.
Carney to visit Qatar between diplomatic stops in China, Switzerland
Carney's office says he will be the first sitting Canadian prime minister to visit the middle eastern country as he seeks to broaden trade relations and drum up foreign investment.
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New York Times
Trump Says Cuba Will No Longer Get ‘Oil or Money’ From Venezuela
President Trump urged Cuba to “make a deal, before it’s too late” in a social media post, but it was unclear what he meant. Cuba’s president responded with defiance.
Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90
His 1968 book, “Chariots of the Gods,” sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but one critic called it a “warped parody of reasoning.”
How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026: Date, Time and Streaming
Nikki Glaser is back as host, there’s a new podcast category and “One Battle After Another” looks to have a big night.
Glenn Youngkin Says JD Vance Would Be a ‘Great’ Republican Nominee in 2028
But the departing Virginia governor sidestepped questions about whether he himself planned to run for president in three years.
As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters
President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for protesters’ economic pain, but said the state must respond to “rioters.” Rights groups reported a big spike in the death toll.
Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire
A suspect was in custody and charged with arson for setting the Saturday morning fire. It’s not the first time the Beth Israel house of worship has been attacked.
Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax
More large donations from wealthy Silicon Valley figures are expected as they try to marshal opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would impose a new tax on billionaires.
After Minnesota Shooting, ICE Again Limits Congressional Visits
The new guidelines for immigration facilities, issued by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, are virtually identical to a policy that a federal judge halted last month.
Guantánamo Prison Enters 25th Year
The prison has outlasted the war in Afghanistan, has employed tens of thousands of temporary troops and holds six men charged but not yet tried in death penalty cases.
Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.
CNBC
Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports
Iran has said it will retaliate if the U.S. intervenes amid political unrest in the Middle East country.
Walmart teams up with Google's Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products
The retail giant also has a similar deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT and has its own AI-powered chatbot, Sparky.
How the AI data center bubble story is playing out inside one booming energy stock
Can Bloom Energy's high-flying stock, fueled by generating onsite power for AI data centers, steer clear of bubble risks?
Google bolsters bet on AI-powered commerce with new platform for shopping agents
As retailers create AI agents for shopping and customer service, Google wants to secure its place in the ecommerce market.
Op-ed: Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' and China are headed for Latin American clash
Concerns that President Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' will lead China to attack Taiwan miss the mark. China has its own designs on Latin America.
Why 'slow travel' is about to be 2026's biggest vacation trend
Americans are searching for slow travel options like staying at farm, booking "reading trips," and visiting under-the-radar cities.
CEO: I use this simple nightly ritual to help me ‘stay focused and grounded’
Laura Modi, CEO of baby formula company Bobbie, says reflecting on her personal and professional experiences every day helps her regulate her emotions.
Top Wall Street analysts recommend these dividend stocks for consistent income
TipRanks discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Permian Resources and International Business Machines.
Boeing's airplane deliveries are the highest in 7 years. Now it's about to pick up the pace
Boeing is set to outline its production increase plans later this month after it's expected to post its best year for deliveries since 2018.
Inside GM's new world headquarters: Modernized midcentury designs with artifacts, surprises from the American icon
GM has filled its new Detroit headquarters with artifacts, design nods and "Easter eggs" tied to the Detroit automaker's history.
Washington Post
In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves ‘hero’ son killed in U.S. raid
A father mourns his son, José Salvador Rodriguez, 32, a Venezuelan soldier killed in an explosion during the U.S. mission to capture President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran’s protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the brink?
Iran’s rulers are not just facing a clamor from within.
‘Massacre’ feared as Iran tries to crush protests; U.S. weighs military options
A rights group said credible reports show hundreds were killed since Iran cut off the internet. The Trump administration is mulling lethal and nonlethal military options.
Trump officials consider military options as Iranian protests spread
Iran’s supreme leader has warned the government would not “back down,” as rights groups fear the communications blackout in place could presage a brutal crackdown.
U.S. says it hit Islamic State in Syria in response to attack on troops
The attack is the latest in a series of actions the Pentagon has taken after two U.S. service members and an interpreter were killed in Syria in December.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
11 tankers under U.S. sanctions defy blockade in Venezuela, satellite imagery indicates
One ship was seized Friday in the Caribbean, and others were spotted steaming hundreds of miles into the Atlantic.
Berlin power outage exposes vulnerabilities in German infrastructure
The German capital just experienced its longest blackout since the end of World War II, and authorities say it was caused deliberately — by an arson attack.
He was diagnosed with cancer, then won a 24,000-mile sailing race
Charlie Dalin kept his illness a secret, treating himself with immunotherapy pills on a 64-day journey around the world. What would it do to his body?
Unexploded missiles, witnesses undercut Trump account of Nigeria strike
Of the 16 U.S. Tomahawk missiles fired at militants in Nigeria, at least four appeared not to explode, according to officials and imagery reviewed by The Post.
BBC
Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend
If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.
Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks as protesters defy crackdown
Medics at two hospitals tell the BBC more than 100 bodies have been brought in over a two day period.
Arsenal beat Portsmouth thanks to Martinelli hat-trick
Gabriel Martinelli scores the first hat-trick of his senior career as an Arsenal side showing 10 changes come from a goal down to beat Championship side Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.
EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92
Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.
Four killed and five injured in head-on crash
Three teenagers and a man in his 50s died in the crash in Bolton, says Greater Manchester Police.
Thousands march and dozens arrested in Minneapolis protests against ICE
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Are 'efficient' Chelsea ready to chase down titles?
Having won the last six Women's Super League titles, Chelsea have not had to chase for a while. But they are up for the challenge this time.
Tens of thousands of homes still without water after Storm Goretti
South East Water says it is delivering water to those on its priority register.
Trump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson says
The former UK ambassador to the US tells the BBC the president's advisers would likely warn him against the move.
The Independent
Iran threatens to hit US military targets if Trump decides to strike over protests
The UK government has praised the bravery of protesters taking to the streets
Democrat says Trump is ‘stealing’ from taxpayers and could be impeached if Republicans lose control of Congress
Murphy points to crypto scheme and Qatari jet as evidence of Trump’s self-dealing
‘Without it, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now’: Inside the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to children
Based in a converted Edwardian church in Hulme – one of Manchester’s most historically deprived and diverse neighbourhoods – this unique facility has been making theatre, dance, literature, comedy and music accessible to young children from all walks of life for a quarter of a century, writes Colin Drury
Tucker Carlson’s brother is latest person to get dragged into MAGA’s civil war
Tensions have flared inside the MAGA movement over the Epstein files and U.S. foreign policy
Suspect arrested after fire damages synagogue once bombed by KKK
The blaze broke out shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday.
Iran’s regime is facing its gravest existential threat: here’s why - and what happens next
After a disastrous 12-day war with Israel last year and diminished support from its allies, Iran’s leaders have resorted to brutal violence to crush a mass uprising that is only going to get more bloody, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
Trump will hear Iran options from senior aides including Rubio and Hegseth this week: Report
Trump is set to weigh possible responses during the meeting, though a final course of action isn’t expected to come as quickly
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer 'Primate' second
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for a fourth consecutive week
Mother of missing 12-year-old boy in Oklahoma facing charges of ‘crimes against nature’
The parents of a missing 12-year-old boy in Oklahoma are in custody on child abuse charges, a week after the child was last seen.
DHS sending ‘hundreds’ more officers to Minnesota after fatal ICE shooting
About 2,000 federal officers have already been dispatched to the area in what DHS considers its largest operation ever
