Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t
January 23, 2026
European nations did not attend Trump's "Board of Peace," signing at the World Economic Forum in Davis, Switzerland.
International
Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape
January 23, 2026
Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped outThe floods and landslides that tore through Indonesia’s fragile Batang Toru ecosystem in November 2024 – kill...
Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to join his global ‘board of peace’
January 23, 2026
While leaders of many liberal democracies declined to sign on, Mark Carney had, before Davos, accepted in principleDonald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join his “board of peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.“P...
Two dead and six missing after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand
January 23, 2026
Search-and-rescue teams worked through the night at the campground, but there had been no progress in finding missing people, officials sayNew Zealand is ‘full of grief”, the prime minister has said, after landslides tore through a house and busy campg...
Will AI make or break education? Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim weighs in
January 23, 2026
AI is changing the way we learn and work. Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim joins “The Tech Download” to explain the opportunities, risks and why teaching responsible AI use starts now.
ActionAid to rethink child sponsorship as part of plan to ‘decolonise’ its work
January 22, 2026
Development charity’s new co-chief executives signal shift from controversial sponsor a child scheme launched in 1972 to long-term grassroots fundingChild sponsorship schemes that allow donors to handpick children to support in poor countries can carry...
Where investors can find some reliable income as most U.S. assets see big selling pressure
January 21, 2026
Investors can turn to bonds and dividend stocks for income as they ride out the market volatility, experts said.
Head of US Africa bureau urges staff to highlight US ‘generosity’ despite aid cuts
January 21, 2026
Email sent to diplomats by state department office’s new boss is labelled ‘racist’ after dismissing Africa as a priorityUS diplomats have been encouraged to “unabashedly and aggressively” remind African governments about the “generosity” of the America...
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
January 19, 2026
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report saysThe world saw a record number of billionaires created last year, with a collective wealth of $18.3tn (£13.7tn), while global efforts...
Uganda’s president calls opponents ‘terrorists’ in victory speech
January 19, 2026
Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term but poll criticised by observers and rights groups over repression of opposition and internet blackoutUganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term in office at 81, said on Sunday that the oppo...
Search for single-tusked elephant after 22 killed in India rampage
January 13, 2026
Eastern region on high alert as authorities try to track animal tearing through villages in Jharkhand after apparently becoming separated from herdForest officials in India are on the hunt for an elephant that has killed more than 20 people in a days-l...
Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue
January 13, 2026
Delhi is world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude, which is now cheaper than oil from Middle EastRussia is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue to import high levels of cheap Russian crude oil, acc...
Sikh activist in UK told to increase security over Hindu nationalist threats
January 12, 2026
Police ask Paramjeet Singh Pamma to install security cameras and reinforce door locks at his homePolice have advised a high-profile Sikh activist in the UK to install security cameras at his home and reinforce door locks because of threats from Hindu n...
Myanmar junta holds second phase of election widely decried as a ‘sham exercise’
January 11, 2026
UN and many western countries as well as human rights groups say that in the absence of a meaningful opposition the election is neither free, fair nor credibleVoters in war-torn Myanmar queued up on Sunday to cast their ballots in the second stage of a...
Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
January 11, 2026
Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission.
Calgary snowboard coach poised to make Olympic history
January 3, 2026
For only the second time in history, there will be a female halfpipe coach in snowboarding at the Olympic Winter Games.
Danielle Smith blames former Calgary mayor Nenshi for city’s water woes
January 3, 2026
Premier Danielle Smith is laying Calgary’s latest water problems squarely at the feet of her chief political rival: former mayor and current Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi.
As emergency room closures continue in B.C., paramedics struggle to fill the gap
January 3, 2026
'It's not a coincidence when you look at the closures and ambulances in the background, this has become a part of our work the last few years,' Ian Tait said.
Young child in life-threatening condition after Markham house fire
January 3, 2026
Around 12 p.m. on Friday, crews were called to a house on 16th Avenue and 9th Line in Markham for reports of a fire.
Alberta Tory Party prepping for possible spring election against Smith’s UCP
January 3, 2026
Peter Guthrie, the head of Alberta’s new Progressive Tory Party, said there's no time to lose in creating a centrist conservative alternative to the UCP and the NDP.
2025 year in review: Saskatchewan wildfires
January 3, 2026
Many communities and businesses have been affected by Saskatchewan's 514 wildfires in 2025. Premier Scott Moe made an apology to communities saying he should have visited sooner.
Zach Bryan marries Samantha Leonard in Spain wedding
January 3, 2026
Rumours of the couple's relationship hit social media in August 2025, when she posted a picture of the pair embracing on a boat on Instagram.
H3N2 flu is surging — and just had the ‘perfect environment’ for a spike
January 3, 2026
In the week ending Dec. 20, one in four (25.6 per cent) of every influenza test conducted in the U.S. came back positive, the U.S. CDC said.
Some Haitian migrants arrested in Quebec on Christmas Day deported to U.S.
January 3, 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said those deemed inadmissible were returned south of the border, though it did not say how many were deported.
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged over Nigeria car crash that killed 2 people
January 3, 2026
Boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in the fatal road crash near Lagos on Dec. 29, 2025, that killed two of his close associates and team members, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Ghami.
Trump tears into ‘average guy’ George Clooney who ‘complained, constantly, about common sense in politics’
January 2, 2026
President Donald Trump attacked actor George Clooney on Truth Social on New Year's Eve, calling the actor and his wife "two of the worst political prognosticators of all time."
Yukon-Alaska border rocked by 3 earthquakes in final hours of 2025
January 2, 2026
Earthquakes Canada says it registered three earthquakes in the same region near the Yukon-Alaska border within minutes of each other.
Washington Post calls for stricter SNAP qualifications, widespread fraud crackdown after Minnesota scandal
January 2, 2026
The Washington Post editorial board called on the Trump administration to reform SNAP after journalist Nick Shirley exposed over $100 million in alleged Minnesota daycare fraud.
6 pillars of a healthier lifestyle in 2026, from experts on staying young
January 2, 2026
An NFL neurosurgeon and a brain health expert reveal longevity secrets beyond typical resolutions, including the surprising benefits of not retiring early.
Olympic teammates McDavid, MacKinnon, Celebrini named NHL’s three stars for December
January 2, 2026
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, who will be teammates on Canada's squad at the 2026 Winter Olympics, have been named the NHL's three stars for December.
Barrie police investigating after 10-year-old child found dead in home
January 2, 2026
Police say they responded to a call for a well-being check at a house on Wednesday afternoon where a 10-year-old child was found dead.
Seattle schools ask kids as young as 10 about gender identity, drugs in controversial survey
January 2, 2026
A federal investigation has reportedly been launched into Seattle schools over a controversial student health survey and data-sharing practices with third parties nationwide.
Inside Trump’s first-year power plays and the court fights testing them
January 2, 2026
Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in all four years of his first term combined. It's unclear whether many of them can survive court challenges.
Saints star wide receiver hospitalized after blood clot was found in his lung: report
January 2, 2026
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was hospitalized after a blood clot was reportedly found in his lung, and he will miss the team's Week 18 game.
Comedian warns ‘woke is not dead’ as cancel culture still looms over comedy
January 2, 2026
Comedy battles cancel culture as Fox contributor warns 'woke is not dead' despite recent wins for free speech. Comedians face ongoing censorship threats.
Pink hospitalized on New Year’s Eve, recovers from challenging 2025
January 2, 2026
Pink shares emotional New Year's Eve hospital selfie after neck surgery, reflecting on 2025's highs and lows while promising to "choose joy" in 2026.
Canadian grocery industry’s new code of conduct takes full effect
January 2, 2026
The code is not intended to address retail food prices as it does not regulate pricing, control shelf placement or limit companies’ ability to negotiate commercial terms.
Pimicikamak chief requests military help as power outage crisis continues
January 2, 2026
The Pimicikamk First Nation chief is calling on the federal government to send in the armed forces, to help with an on-going public health and safety crisis.