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CBC.ca

Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, critical of several White House officials in interviews

Susie Wiles, U.S. President Donald Trump's understated but influential chief of staff, criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defended the president's aggressive second administration in a series of interviews published Tuesday in Vanity Fair.

Damaged homes collapsing in Gaza, trapping families under rubble following winter storm

Families in Gaza face an agonizing choice following last week's winter storm: endure exposure in tents after floods destroyed encampment shelters along with their possessions,  killing one baby  due to exposure — or shelter in buildings damaged in Israeli strikes earlier in the war that could collapse without warning.

N.L. finance minister calls projected deficit of $948M 'deeply troubling'

Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Craig Pardy says there is no "sugar-coating" the numbers, but there is economic optimism for the province.

Liverpool driver sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for injuring 130 at Premier League parade

A British man who injured more than 130 people by plowing his car into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during May's Premier League victory parade was jailed for 21½ years on Tuesday, after admitting 31 criminal charges over the incident.

Unsanctioned roadway barriers installed in the dark of night on Gabriola Island, B.C.

Just a few weeks after residents pleaded with local government to take action on "traffic chaos" at Descanso Bay Ferry Terminal on Gabriola Island, someone has gone rogue and installed delineators along the road in an attempt to help make pedestrians feel safer.

Avatar: Fire and Ash is big, goofy and forgettable

Avatar: Fire and Ash — James Cameron's newest entry in his wildly successful franchise — has exciting action, beautiful effects and little to remember.

Ribbon skirt Barbie donation delights Regina family in time for Christmas

Christmas came early at the North Central Family Centre in Regina for sisters Mya and Kimberly Kirkness-Henry. They were the first to receive Barbies with handmade ribbon skirts that were anonymously donated by two women.

Bill before Senate would recognize First Nations jurisdiction over gaming

Some First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan say a bill before the Senate that would give them full control over gambling on reserves will help their economic independence.

Why a man with schizophrenia will likely be found fit to stand trial for attempted murder

The family of a man with schizophrenia facing two counts of attempted murder is bracing for an aspect of the criminal justice system that is almost inevitable — being found fit to stand trial.
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Toronto Star

Canadian delegation, including 6 MPs, say they were treated roughly, denied entry into West Bank over alleged link to Israel-designated 'terror entity'

Members of the delegation had been issued "electronic travel authorizations" but were barred from entry as "public safety threats," a statement said.

Bank of Canada inflation target won’t change in 2026 mandate review: Macklem

Governor Tiff Macklem is speaking to a business crowd in Montreal today where he’s affirming the Bank of Canada’s commitment to keeping inflation low and preserving the value of money.

Georgetown man who killed three siblings in drunk driving crash pleads guilty

Ethan Lehouillier is scheduled to be sentenced in February for the Etobicoke crash that killed siblings Maya Lavina, 6, Jace Lavina, 13, and Romone Lavina, 15, in May.

TTC refunds, faster Finch West LRT, higher luxury home tax — 7 things to watch for at Toronto council starting today

The final city council meeting of 2025 takes place Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Canadian film star Tantoo Cardinal returns to the stage in Toronto as a 'Witch'

"Plays give you such a powerful interaction with other humans,” says Cardinal, starring in the Soulpepper Theatre production beginning Jan. 29.

Thorncliffe Park fire: Inspections begin to determine when condo residents can return home

The blaze that had been burning between the walls of 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd. for about 18 days was finally extinguished Monday.

Here are Ontario's top baby names of 2025 — and Toronto's new number ones

The city bucked the provincial trend for both girls' and boys' names. Meanwhile, if you're wondering if the parade of Olivias will ever slow down ...

Wet weather continues as heavy rain, wind warnings issued in parts of B.C.

As of Tuesday morning, BC Hydro says about 10,400 customers across the province remain without power due to strong winds brought on by the latest storm.

The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation

President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela.

Killings of Rob Reiner and his wife stun Hollywood as son skips court appearance for medical reasons

The killings were especially shocking given the warm comic legacy of the family.
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Globe and Mail

Trump’s chief of staff opines on the President and Vance, sending shock waves through Washington

Susie Wiles describes Trump as having ‘an alcoholic’s personality’ and Vance a calculating ‘conspiracy theorist’ in remarks published in Vanity Fair

Trump blames Rob Reiner’s politics for his killing in inflammatory post

‘I was not a fan of Rob Reiner at all, in any way shape or form,’ the President said

Zelensky says proposals for U.S.-brokered peace deal could be presented to Russia within days

Putin may balk at some of the proposals, including postwar security guarantees for Ukraine

Rob Reiner’s son Nick, accused of killing his parents, skips court appearance

Prosecutors are set to decide whether and how to charge the 32-year-old who is being held in jail without bail

Driver in Liverpool parade car ramming sentenced to more than 21 years

Paul Doyle injured more than 130 people during May’s Premier League victory parade

Islamic State link eyed after Bondi Beach gunmen's Philippine visit

Police say the alleged gunmen who opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach had traveled to Mindanao in the Philippines last month, as investigators probe ties to extremist networks.

Bondi Beach shooting suspects visited Islamist militant hot spot weeks before attack, police say

Police say homemade Islamic State flags were found in suspects’ car

Gen Z protests used a social-media playbook to topple governments in 2025. What comes next?

From Nepal to Peru, movements with disparate causes fought corruption and inequality, sometimes with deadly consequences

Police manhunt intensifies in Rhode Island after Brown University suspect released

Police officers were going door-to-door on Monday seeking footage from home surveillance cameras as investigators renewed a manhunt for the gunman who killed two students and injured seven more in a classroom at Brown University, after releasing a man who had been held on Sunday as a 'person of interest.'

What we know so far about the Bondi Beach mass shooting

Sunday’s shooting erupted during a celebration on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. At least 15 people are dead, and dozens wounded
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Global News

Bondi Beach attack: Dashcam video shows couple confronting suspected gunman

The couple were Bondi locals and described by their loved ones as an 'honest' and 'hardworking' couple who were 'devoted' to their family.

Canada lays sanctions against 4 more senior Iranian officials

The latest round of sanctions has been imposed under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.

Israel blocks Canadian delegation, including MPs, from entering West Bank

A statement issued by the National Council of Canadian Muslims says the delegation was barred from entry by Israeli authorities as 'public safety threats.'

Donald Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over defamation claims

The lawsuit, filed in a Florida court, seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and $5 billion for unfair trade practices.

Canada condemns Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong, calls for his release

Lai, a former media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was found guilty Monday of violating Hong Kong's stringent, China-imposed national security law.

Ukraine peace talks see agreements on security guarantees, EU membership

U.S. officials said talks in Berlin led to narrowing differences on security guarantees that Kyiv said must be provided, as well as on Moscow’s demand that Ukraine concede land.

No credible threats to Jewish holiday events in Canada but attack a ‘realistic possibility,’ report says

The report by government's Integrated Threat Assessment Centre was obtained by Global News

Bondi Beach attack ‘hero’ Ahmed Al Ahmed speaks out in 1st interview

Ahmed Al Ahmed jeopardized his life when he tackled one of two alleged shooters to the ground and seized his gun during Sunday’s attack on a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach.

Toronto relative says rabbi killed in Sydney Hanukkah attack was ‘very special’

Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of at least 15 people killed at the event on Bondi Beach on Sunday after two gunmen opened fire on the crowd.

JetBlue plane avoids mid-air collision with U.S. air force jet near Venezuela

'They passed directly in our flight path.... They don’t have their transponder turned on. It’s outrageous,' the JetBlue pilot said in a conversation with air traffic control.
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New York Times

U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight

The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences Tuesday unless the E.U. rolls back tech regulation and lawsuits.

White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment

The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.

Man Who Plowed Car Into Liverpool F.C. Parade Is Sentenced to 21 Years

Paul Doyle was sentenced to more than 21 years on Tuesday after he struck about 130 people leaving a victory parade for Liverpool F.C.

Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy

Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown, but the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6 percent.

Donate This Holiday Season: The World’s Poorest Need Your Help

Elie Hassenfeld, the chief executive of the nonprofit GiveWell, makes the case for a more rigorous, transparent and accountable approach to charitable giving.

Arctic Report Card Marks Record Temperatures and Rainfall in Arctic

A yearly checkup on the region documents a warmer, rainier Arctic and 200 Alaskan rivers “rusting” as melting tundra leaches minerals from the soil into waterways.

Trinidad and Tobago Sides With U.S. in Battle Against Venezuela, Military Tool Suggests

The United States and Trinidad say U.S. Marines installed a radar in Tobago to combat drugs — but this war materiel isn’t designed for operations based at sea or on land.

Rob Reiner Gave Us Great Reasons to Go to the Movies

“This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met Sally …,” “Misery”: Reiner delivered an incredible number of accessible, original and adult movies that we still cherish.

Europe May Roll Back Combustion Engine Ban

A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region’s climate goals.

Stephen King on Rob Reiner’s ‘Stand by Me’

In Rob’s hands, “Stand by Me,” my most autobiographical novel, rang true.

CNBC

Treasury yields edge lower after figures show net decline in jobs in October and November

U.S. Treasury yields ticked lower Tuesday as investors assessed the latest jobs report, whose release was delayed by the government shutdown.

What Trump's reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks

Reclassification to a Schedule III drug and possible Medicare coverage for pot could unlock new investment from pharmaceutical companies.

Nasdaq moves to make trading nearly 24 hours. Why some on Wall Street say that's a bad idea

Critics argue that formalizing nearly nonstop trading could worsen some of the very problems that plague the structure of equity markets today.

U.S. crude oil drops below $55 a barrel, hits lowest level since early 2021

The oil market is under pressure as OPEC+ members have rapidly ramped up production and the U.S. pushes Ukraine to accept a peace agreement with Russia.

Payrolls rose by 64,000 in November after falling by 105,000 in October, delayed jobs numbers show

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 45,000 in November as the unemployment rate rose to 4.5%.

Defense giants say investors should still bet on them, as hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal spark a selloff

European defense stocks fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiators were closer than ever to securing a peace deal for Ukraine.

Defense stocks fall as talks continue to end Ukraine war; European markets finish lower

European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing gains seen at the start of the week.

Vibe coding startup Lovable's latest funding round values it at $6.6 billion, sources say

Accel is participating in the round, the sources said, adding it would more than triple the valuation it achieved with its previous round in July.

Robotaxis in 2025: Waymo plots global expansion as Zoox, Tesla roll to the starting line

Robotaxis grew rapidly in 2025 with Waymo expanding fastest, Zoox debuting public rides and Tesla launching autonomous rides with human supervision.

Tesla stock closes at 2025 high after Musk confirms driverless Robotaxi tests underway in Austin

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a social media post that his company is testing driverless cars in Austin, Texas, without a safety driver in the vehicle.

Washington Post

Rabbi, photographer and 10-year-old are among the Bondi Beach attack victims

At least 15 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, marking Australia’s deadliest attack in nearly three decades.

Bondi Beach gunmen appear inspired by Islamic State, authorities say

Australian police are investigating the father and son’s trip to the Philippines last month and whether they had links to terrorist groups.

He survived the Holocaust and exile only to die a hero in Bondi attack

Alexander Kleytman, 87, had endured antisemitism his whole life, which ended when he shielded his wife from bullets at the Hanukkah celebration.

Black flag of ISIS surfaces again as group continues to be tied to attacks

The attack in Sydney shows how the Islamic State continues to inspire violence on a global scale with more frequency than other terrorist groups, officials say.

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.

What to know about Australia’s plans to tighten gun laws after Bondi attack

Australian leaders want to further restrict gun ownership, including potentially restricting licenses to citizens only, after a mass shooting in Sydney killed 15.

Jimmy Lai case shows how China is rewriting Hong Kong’s history

The judges convicted Lai of colluding with foreigners to boost the pro-democracy movement. Donald Trump’s name is mentioned 195 times in their verdict.

Australia faces aftermath of Bondi Beach shooting as 25 remain hospitalized, including children

Police said the shooting, which injured at least 40 people, was a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. A gunman was killed.

U.S. offers Ukraine security guarantee in bid to strike peace deal

Ukrainian leaders said Monday they appreciated White House efforts to reach a deal even as significant gaps appeared to remain between the sides.

BBC

Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle

Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was "delighted" the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords.

Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC?

The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.

Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the third year in a row, with England's Sarina Wiegman named coach of the year.

Couple win £1m lottery jackpot - for second time

Already millionaires, Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies scoop another seven-figure Lotto jackpot.

Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole

Norris was handed a life sentence in 2012 for murdering the teenager in a racist attack in 1993.

The two sides of Paul Doyle

For 32 years Paul Doyle lived a blameless life, but in his past were signs of a violent temper.

Dembele wins Fifa Best men's player of the year

Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele has been named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best awards.

Foreign interference in UK politics to be investigated after jailing of ex-Welsh Reform leader

Communities secretary says the country must learn lessons from the Nathan Gill bribery case.

'It left emotional scars on our family' - read victims' statements

Victims of the Liverpool parade attack describe the physical and mental scars the incident left.

EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.

The Independent

Leaders of ‘cult-like’ California religious group charged with murdering 10-year-old and missing member: police

The group constantly prepares for the end times by storing food, water and other supplies, according to a former member

Ex-Royal Marine with violent past drove at Liverpool parade crowds in fit of ‘undiluted fury’

Paul Doyle showed no reaction as he sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison during a tense sentencing hearing at Liverpool Crown Court

Hegseth says Pentagon won’t release unedited video of double-tap boat strike

Members of Congress will review the footage but ‘not the general public,’ defense secretary says amid growing scrutiny into attacks

Trump offers six-figure wages to work in his new ‘Tech Force’ — and you don’t need a degree or experience

The “elite” team of specialists will be tasked with modernizing the the vast bureaucracy within the federal government.

They thought their father abandoned them. A chance encounter set them on a much darker path

Dotty Carroll had been telling her children for decades that their father, George, had gone out for cigarettes one day and never returned. But then a chance meeting started the siblings down a path to the truth, Sheila Flynn writes

Judge throws out ‘hopeless’ legal claim over Reform treasurer’s penthouse

Michael Brown appeared to be seeking £659 million over an alleged fraudulent valuation of the penthouse

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park

BBC facing legal bill of millions as it vows to defend $10bn Trump defamation case

Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to intervene as US president demands $10bn in damages for ‘false and defamatory’ Panorama edit

Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill set to become law

Business secretary Peter Kyle praised the ‘landmark legislation’ that will ‘drag Britain's outdated employment laws into the 21st century’

Rise in foreign criminals removed from UK in push to free up prison space

Numbers leaving the UK is up 12 per cent year-on-year