World Report

Treaty Eight Chiefs threaten highway and industry shutdowns if Alberta proceeds with separation referendum.
Surprise hiring surges in both Canada and the U.S. shatter expectations, driving down unemployment rates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issues an open letter to Vladimir Putin, challenging him to direct peace talks.
U.S. House approves $9-billion Ukraine aid package, defying President Donald Trump.
U.S. Senate passes $70-billion immigration enforcement package after late-night battle over controversial Trump settlement fund.
Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Cuba's president and top political elite.
At least 49 people die of thirst in Sahara Desert after truck breaks down in Niger.
Five days of mass protests hit Albania over a $2-billion luxury resort project linked to Ivanka Trump.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a two-year period of mass coral bleaching is over.

PM Mark Carney to unveil national strategy for safe AI development in Toronto.
New details in a CBC investigation into AI deepfakes of dozens of Canadian women.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a renewed ceasefire; Hezbollah rejects the plan.
Campaigners launch massive "Reboot FIFA" drive demanding ethics probe into President Gianni Infantino.
Five Eyes alliance warns Chinese spies are using LinkedIn and Indeed to steal state secrets.
US House of Representatives pass resolution to prevent President Donalt Trump from taking more military action against Iran.
Allan Schoenborn, found not criminally responsible in the murder of his 3 children in 2008, now named Ken John Johnson, on conditional release.
Canadian goalie Carter Hart starring in Stanley Cup Final with Vegas Golden Knights, 1 year after sexual assault acquittal.

US proposes new 10 per cent tariff on Canada.
Wildfires burn out of control in Northern Ontario and northeast of Winnipeg.
Violent clashes in Southampton, England over December 2025 teen death.
Fire at India guest house kills 21, mostly foreign nationals.
Head of WHO says he is encouraged by how the Ebola outbreak is being handled in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
Reaction to Alberta's estimated separation costs.
Ottawa endorses plan to send some beluga whales to Spain, from beleaguered Marineland.

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, killing at least 13.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces congress over Iran War.
Canada-US Trade Representative Dominic Leblanc in Washington pushing for formal CUSMA talks.
Canadian e-retailer Shopify under fire for ties to poison seller Kenneth Law.
Police investigate deadly shooting in Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan.
Mexican human rights groups raise concerns over government AI laws.

Iran's semi-official state news agency says the country's negotiating team is ending its exchanges with the US, despite President Donald Trump posting that Iran really wants to make a deal.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his country’s military to strike Beirut.
Alberta considering three oil pipeline routes through northern BC, documents show.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to address congress about CUSMA.
International Cricket Council suspends Cricket Canada following allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement.
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella wins surprising 43% of vote in first round of Colombia's presidential election.
Nearly 300 railway signals workers with Canadian Pacific Kansas City on strike.
Heated Rivalry wins a record 16 trophies at the Canadian Screen Awards.