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CBC.ca

Trump 'curious' about Iran's defiance amid U.S. military buildup, Witkoff says

U.S. President Donald Trump is curious about why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear program, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said.

Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

The U.S. Secret ‌Service said on ​Sunday its agents ​shot and killed ​a man ⁠in ⁠his ‌20s after he unlawfully entered a secure ‌perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago ​resort in Palm ⁠Beach, Fla. Trump was not there at the time.

Ticket prices, political concerns outweigh FIFA World Cup hype for some fans

World governing body of soccer says World Cup excitement is at record levels, but supporter groups say costly ticket prices, new travel rules and safety concerns are keeping some European fans home.

Parent creates safer social media; global measles outbreaks making travel risky: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Living in rural Sask., I thought of myself as white with brown skin. A nationwide tragedy shook me awake

Although Miguel Fenrich has a Sudanese father, he didn't know him and grew up with his white family members in rural Saskatchewan. Fenrich saw himself as white — just with brown skin. At 15, after a trial that grappled with discrimination in the legal system and province he lived in, he was forced to confront his desire to be like everyone else around him.

This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave

A tenant who told a past landlord she made $120,000 a year as an online content creator is scheduled to go before Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board next month, accused of not paying rent to her current landlord for almost a year.

Survivor changed reality TV. Now it’s celebrating its 50th season

Survivor airs its 50th season Feb. 25, marking 25 years of one of the longest-running reality TV shows. And experts say its premiere — and the seasons that followed — changed the landscape of reality television.

Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a 'fake Republican'

Kate Barr, a progressive, is attempting to become the Republican candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 14th district, a conservative stronghold.

Syrian Canadians waited years to return. For many, coming home has been harder than leaving

It's been little over a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended a 14-year civil war. More than 1.3 million Syrians have returned home since then, according to the UN refugee agency, primarily from neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt — but also from as far away as Canada.
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Toronto Star

Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta, ordered to shelter in place, as flights cancelled amid street violence

Violence erupted in Jalisco State after a military operation killed a powerful cartel leader.

'That’s hockey.' Toronto Fans at Scotiabank Arena feel 'defeated' following Team Canada gold medal Olympic loss

Toronto fans gathered early Sunday morning to watch the heartbreaking game on the big screen.

Olympics 2026 recap: IOC president declares Milan Games over; men's hockey team stunned as U.S. wins gold medal in OT

Our live coverage has everything you need to know about the men's hockey final and closing ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

RCMP can't corroborate 'veracity' of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

On Saturday, a victim's family said they had left their home and cancelled her funeral amid the threats.

Canada’s 2026 Olympics medal breakdown: How our nation fared compared to past Winter Games

As the 2026 Winter Games come to a close, the Star's graphics team dives into the data and takes a closer look at Canada's performance.

Never Trump Republicans are still issuing dire warnings. Is anyone listening?

They largely remain political exiles — disgusted by how the president has abandoned Republicans' longstanding commitments to free trade.

Canada gave everything in its Olympic finale — and should have won. A golden opportunity ends in heartbreak and regret

This Canadian team played their best game of the Olympics, but couldn’t score. There will be regrets.

U.S. says ambassador's comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context

When asked whether Israel has a right to land promised in the Bible to descendants of Abraham, Mike Huckabee replied: “It would be fine if they took it all.”

Ontario's police watchdog investigates after police shoot and kill man in Paisley, Ont.

The SIU says police located the man, 48, in a stolen vehicle and forced it off the road with a tire-deflation device. He then fled on foot before being fatally shot.

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

Although Donald Trump often spends weekends at his resort, the U.S. president was at the White House during this incident.
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Globe and Mail

Donald Trump’s State of the Union address comes at an unusually provocative moment

U.S. President is weighing a possible war with Iran and new initiatives on tariffs

Mexican cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed in military operation

60-year-old ex-police officer was wounded in an operation to capture him, before later dying

Armed man shot dead at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, U.S. Secret Service says

U.S. Secret Service and local police shot and killed a man armed with a shotgun early on Sunday after he breached a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, law enforcement officials said.

NASA to repair Artemis II rocket after system malfunction

Rocket’s helium system malfunctioned, further delaying astronauts’ first trip to the moon in more than half a century

Canadians in Mexican state ordered to shelter in place after military kills cartel leader

Air Canada, Porter and WestJet have cancelled flights into the Puerto Vallarta airport

No countries pulling out of trade deals over tariffs, U.S. trade chief says

Trump has imposed a 15% temporary tariff after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program

U.K. police officers instructed to guard Epstein dinner party in 2010, reports say

Police are contacting former protection officers who worked for Mountbatten-Windsor

India delays U.S. trade talks after Supreme Court tariff ruling, source says

Delay caused by uncertainty over tariffs following Friday’s judgment, source says

U.S. must honour trade deal after court ruling on tariffs, EU says

Value of EU-U.S. trade in goods and services amounted to €1.7-trillion in 2024

Hungary threatens to block new EU sanctions against Russia

Hungary is attempting to stall efforts to help Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to the country resume
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Global News

Milan, Cortina Olympic cauldrons extinguished bringing end to Winter Games

A total of 116 medal events have been held in eight Olympic sports across 16 disciplines, including the debut of ski mountaineering this year.

Canadians say Puerto Vallarta a ‘war zone’ amid escalating violence

Amid violence, people in Puerto Vallarta have been told to keep a low profile, follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor local and international media to stay informed.

Pakistan says it killed at least 70 militants in strikes along Afghan border

The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement.

Abandoned baby monkey Punch dragged by older macaque in heartbreaking video

The baby monkey was abandoned by his mother at birth and raised by zoo staff who gave him a stuffed orangutan to provide comfort.

Trump tariff ruling does not mean the end of U.S. trade wars. What to know

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling does not mean an end to Trump's trade wars, with various other authorities still at the president's disposal and other tariffs still in place.

Climber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on mountain

The prosecution argued that, as the far more experienced climber, Thomas Plamberger was responsible for the couple's safety.

Andrew is still 8th in line to the throne. Some U.K. politicians want him out

When Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was born in 1960, he was second in the line of succession, preceded only by his brother, King Charles III.

Stock markets rebound after Trump’s global tariffs struck down

U.S. stocks edged higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, offering relief to investors.

Canadian designer takes centre ice at 2026 Winter Olympics

Now in Milan for the 2026 Games, Mathieu Caron says 28 athletes from 10 countries are wearing his designs.

Trump accuses Obama of releasing classified info on aliens: ‘Big mistake’

Former U.S. president Barack Obama told a podcast that aliens are 'real, but I haven't seen them,' later clarifying he saw no evidence of their existence as president.
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New York Times

F.B.I. Director Celebrates Olympic Hockey Victory on Day of Mar-a-Lago Shooting

Kash Patel’s trip to Italy came at a fraught and frenetic time for the bureau and Mr. Patel, who has shown little willingness to curb his jet-setting.

At Least 15 Have Died on Tahoe-Area Slopes This Year

Three more skiers have died in the Lake Tahoe area since the deadliest avalanche in California history on Tuesday killed nine.

Mexican Forces Kill ‘El Mencho,’ Nation’s Most-Wanted Cartel Boss

“El Mencho” was the longtime head of one of the nation’s most powerful cartels. Armed groups set fire to cars and buildings across Mexico in the wake of his death.

Here Are the Rare Instances of Fatal Shootings by the Secret Service

Sunday’s shooting of an armed man at President Trump’s Florida club is one of only a handful of fatal encounters that the agency has had in its 160-year history.

Armed Man Is Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says

The local sheriff identified the man as a 21-year-old resident of Cameron, N.C. The president was not at his resort in Florida and has not commented on the shooting.

When Faced With Claims of Racism, Trump Points to His Black Friends

President Trump has often invoked his unnamed Black friends, or name-checked celebrities and athletes, when asked to discuss anything related to Black voters.

Willie Colón Played Up the Bad Guy With Purpose

By styling himself after mobsters and blaxploitation characters early in his career, Mr. Colón, the legend of salsa music who died on Saturday, crafted an everlasting image.

12 Unforgettable Looks at the BAFTAs: Kate Middleton, Prince William and More

Swishy suits, mermaid skirts, skunk feet and more.

New York City Faces Its Second Big Storm in Weeks

The storm in late January was bad enough. This one is bringing true blizzard conditions, and the city has stepped up its response.

They Did Deals With Trump to Get Lower Tariffs. Now They Are Stuck.

Countries that under the threat of tariffs made commitments like enormous investment pledges face the reality that they might have been better off waiting.

CNBC

South Korea's Kospi hits fresh high as Asian markets brush off Trump's latest tariff moves

Asia markets rose Monday amid tariff uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would increase global tariffs to 15%.

DHS abruptly reverses suspension of TSA PreCheck

The TSA said its PreCheck airport screening lanes are operational, hours after the DHS said the faster security checkpoint services would be paused.

U.S. importers still paying Trump's illegal tariffs even after Supreme Court ruling

Billions in U.S. cargo are still being slapped with Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs even after being struck down by the Supreme Court ruling.

Adopt this simple sleep habit if you're tired of rushing, says time management expert: It's 'the least sexy, but the most impactful'

If you want to have more time in the day to get things done, and feel better throughout the week, give yourself a bed time, says researcher Laura Vanderkam.

Trump demands Netflix fire Susan Rice as DOJ probes Warner deal

Rice argued during a podcast last week that "it is not going to end well" for corporations, news organizations, and law firms that "bent the knee" to Trump.

India delays Washington trade visit as U.S. tariff policy shifts, source tells CNBC

The negotiators want to 'evaluate the latest developments', the source says, following the U.S.'s move to raise its global import tariffs to 15% from 10%.

Berkshire was a net seller of stocks in Buffett's final quarter as CEO

During Warren Buffett's last quarter as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway sold more equities than it bought, continuing to whittle away at its big Apple and Bank of America stakes and slashing its already modest Amazon.com holding.

Market volatility trap? Why this income-first strategy may 'leave a lot on the table'

The market volatility may be leading retail investors astray.

The 18 highest-paying college majors 5 years after graduation

Engineering majors typically earn more than $75,000 within five years of graduating from college, placing them among the highest-paid graduates.

Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision against Trump's tariffs

What's far less certain is the longer-reaching impacts as the economy and markets again adjust to a changing landscape.

Washington Post

Mexico’s most powerful cartel leader is killed by security forces

The Mexican military’s killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, a.k.a. “El Mencho,” set off violence in areas controlled by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Trump’s talk of sending a hospital ship to Greenland puzzles leaders

Trump says he’s sending a ship to care for Greenland’s sick. But the territory doesn’t want the help and the U.S. appears to have no hospital ships available to send.

After Epstein revelations, Europe vows accountability while U.S. holds back

Senior Democrats in Washington are comparing sweeping legal action across the Atlantic to the muted response in the United States.

After lonely baby monkey goes viral, his Ikea comfort toy sells out

An orphaned monkey in Japan has captured hearts, flooding the zoo with visitors and boosting sales for the plush toy that has been a comfort to him.

Israel’s government wants to pull the plug on its own military radio

Galatz, which broadcasts revelatory reporting and wide-ranging talk, is one of Israel’s most popular stations. Critics see a broader effort to silence dissent.

As trade envoy, Prince Andrew promoted Britain and exploited his access

For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.

BBC

McIlroy finishes one shot behind Genesis winner Bridgeman

Rory McIlroy shoots a four-under-par 67 but it is not enough to overhaul winner Jacob Bridgeman, who wins by one shot at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.

'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks

Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online.

How South Korea's democracy rallied after the president tried to impose military rule

Yoon Suk Yeol's life sentence for insurrection "offers a rare example of democratic resilience", experts say.

Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, a 'strong language' apology and other Bafta highlights

This year's Bafta Film Awards had it all... A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear - and the sun even came out, for what felt like the first time all year.

'Appalling weekend' - Arokodare & Mundle latest players to be racially abused

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have become the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.

'Appalling weekend' - Arokodare & Mundle latest players to be racially abused

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have become the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.

'They were attacking from every angle in the end' - why Spurs couldn't keep Arsenal out

MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why, as well as Arsenal's superior quality in Sunday's north London derby, they exploited Tottenham's tactical weakness too.

Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", headed one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.

Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban

The nor'easter storm has led to travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a full travel ban in New York City.

Billions in SEND funding to make schools in England more inclusive, ministers say

The government is setting out big changes to how children with special educational needs get support.

The Independent

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Prince William says he’s ‘not calm’ as fallout from Andrew’s arrest continues

Senior MP Tom Tugendhat said the former prince’s alleged actions raise ‘urgent questions’ over national security

US-Iran nuclear talks to take place this week as Trump says he’s ‘considering’ military strikes

President Trump is said to be confused why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ after a heavy military buildup in the region

AI contributes to spike in fashion sales complaints to Citizens Advice

The advisory service said it was helping a consumer with a fashion purchase every seven minutes.

Job vacancies plunge to low not seen since Covid pandemic

More than two jobseekers are now vying for each available position

Energy crisis cost Scottish economy £11bn, study finds

The report shows soaring gas prices cost Scottish households an additional £5.8 billion between 2021-24.

Patients lost in NHS ‘maze’ as doctors demand simpler access to care

Health leaders say the current system is ‘confusing, frustrating and demoralising’

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped ahead of four-year anniversary

‘Russia wants to impose on the world a different way of life,’ the Ukrainian leader warned

Photos of violence in Mexico after the army killed cartel boss Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera

The Mexican army Sunday killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho.” That effectively decapitated what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel.

Mainstream schools to receive extra funding to support Send children

The reforms come as part of a major overhaul of the education system in England being set out by the government on Monday

Melania Trump’s Instagram post features Bad Bunny’s DtMF — weeks after the president’s outburst about the Super Bowl

The track was used in Instagram posts on the first lady’s official FLOTUS and personal accounts