World Report

Milano Cortina 2026: Canada secures its first medal as Day 2 action shifts to the slopes and the curling rink. Underdog contenders face off in Silicon Valley for a politically charged Super Bowl LX. Canadian Seahawks fans navigate cross-border tensions to reach the Super Bowl. Japanese voters brave record snow as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi nears a landslide victory. Portugal votes in a historic presidential runoff as moderates attempt to block a far-right surge. Counting underway in Thailand after high-stakes election and historic constitutional referendum. Newfoundland government axes proposed south coast marine park to protect fishing industry. Toronto's Eglinton LRT finally opens to passengers after 15 years of delays.

Canada hunts five medals on first full Olympic day across skiing, skating, and jump events. UK: Gordon Brown regrets Mandelson appointment as Epstein ties trigger police searches and calls for Starmer to resign. Clintons demand public testimony after being ordered to give depositions in House Epstein investigation. Super Bowl 60 security ramps up in Santa Clara as officials downplay concerns over immigration enforcement during historic halftime performance. China’s top court overturns Robert Schellenberg's death sentence, signalling a potential thaw in relations following Mark Carney’s trade mission to Beijing. RSF drone strike kills 24 in Sudan as Trump administration condemns "sickening" attacks on U.S.— funded aid convoys. Japan’s ruling party pushes stricter immigration controls as foreign worker numbers hit record highs on the eve of a snap election. Federal government launches multi-billion dollar auto strategy with renewed rebates to jumpstart lagging electric vehicle sales.

Large delegation of Canadian Inuit in Nuuk, Greenland for opening of new Canadian consulate. A new federal law would turn Ottawa into a major developer with the power to buy land — though critics say the building plan lacks clear targets. Seven Toronto police officers face charges in a massive corruption probe — and for the first time, they might not get paid while suspended. Three Nova Scotia youths face sexual assault charges following alleged hockey hazing incidents — as police warn there may be more victims. A new report shows half of Canadians lack reliable access to a family doctor — with the shortage hitting rural Saskatchewan particularly hard.

Multiple officers from Toronto Police Service have been arrested for being involved with the tow-trucking industry. Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the US. Canada to open its first consulate in Greenland tomorrow. Rohingya community in St. John's awaits decision from International Court of Justice about genocide in Myanmar. The ban on the pesticide Strychnine is putting crops in the Prairies at risk but the federal government doesn't want to overturn it. Dozens of Yukon residents are upset with Canada Post over missing packages.

Controversy over US ICE agents continue at 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games. Rafah border crossing in Gaza closes to patients two days after re-opening. A former British cabinet minister with ties to Jeffrey Epstein is under criminal investigation for allegedly leaking secret government documents to the convicted sex offender. Newfoundland and Labrador pulls out of project to protect a large marine area. Fishers on New Brunswick's Campobello Island say disrepair of federal wharves threatens their work. 4-year-old Penny the Doberman Pinscher, co-owned by a Canadian, wins best in show at Westminster Dog Show.

Grief and shock are rippling through Canada's hockey community after three junior players killed in a crash heading to practice in Alberta. Newfoundland woman calls for inquiry into the death of her husband while waiting 10 hours for care in an ER. Bank of Montreal fined $4-million for over-charging customers on monthly fees for discounted plans. US and India strike trade deal, but details are sparse. First Baptist Church in Toronto, one of the first places of worship for slaves who made their way north to freedom, celebrates 200 years.

CBC News gets exclusive visit to the US airbase in Arizona, where Canadian pilots will soon learn how to fly the F-35. Rafah border crossing into Gaza partially re-opens today. Ambulances and aid trucks are entering the Rafah border crossing into the Gaza Strip for the first time in months. Some police officers in Ontario say they are being unfairly penalized by traffic technology. New research suggests that more young Canadians are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders. Gold prices continue their dramatic reversal, drooping about two percent on Asian markets today. Bad Bunny made history last night at the Grammy Awards as the first Latin artist to win the award. Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam won't be presenting his forecast today because of a blast of winter weather.

Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens today in a high-stakes test for the region's fragile ceasefire. PM Keir Starmer demands Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor testify as new BBC allegations link him to Epstein's trafficking ring. Ayatollah Khamenei warns of "regional war" as President Trump claims nuclear talks are underway amid a massive U.S. military buildup. Five years after Myanmar’s coup, Aung San Suu Kyi remains in secret detention following military-run elections. Auditions open for the 10th season of The Great Canadian Baking Show as the nation’s pandemic-born obsession with baking continues to surge. Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy race as K-pop hits and Bad Bunny’s historic album eye major wins in L.A. tonight.

Conservative Party of Canada votes 87.4% for Pierre Poilievre to remain as leader of the party. As Iran announces its plans to carry out drills in the Strait of Hormuz, the US warns that it will not tolerate any unsafe actions from the Middle Eastern nation. Israeli strikes kill at least 23 Palestinians in what is one of the most deadly attacks since the sides struck a ceasefire in October. A Canadian solider dies in Latvia while serving in as a gunner of the Nato mission in the small Baltic country. A century of oil production in Norman Wells, NWT is ending, leaving residents wondering about their future. Extreme cold to grip much of Ontario through the weekend.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces a critical leadership review today. U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating trade tensions with Canada, threatening to decertify and tariff Canadian-made aircraft. Officials in the First Nation of Kashechewan say cryptosporidium has been detected in the community’s water supply, making dozens of people sick. A Swedish study has found artificial intelligence can help detect breast cancer sooner. A landmark trial accusing social media companies of knowingly making their platforms addictive, is underway in Los Angeles. A Canadian crypto fugitive accused of stealing tens of millions has resurfaced — contacting The Fifth Estate while evading police worldwide.

Longtime fugitive and alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding sought court protection a year ago against an arrest warrant in Mexico. UK prime minister Keir Starmer in Beijing to improve trade relationship with China. Asian airports tighten screening after India confirms two Nipah cases. A vigil honours Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, shot and killed by ICE officers, as Tom Homan prepares to speak. The Assembly of First Nations cautions Indigenous travelers about entering the US, despite treaty rights. A Marketplace probe finds some “Canadian” products are actually made in the U.S.

Minnesota Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall, as tensions over ICE operations remain high. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry says ICE agents tried to enter the country's consulate in Minneapolis. Centre for Strategic and International Studies says as many as 1.8 million people have been killed or injured during Russian invasion of Ukraine. Half of members on council meant to help improve the lives of women in the Canadian military resign. Economists expect latest Bank of Canada interest rate to hold at 2.25%. Police say it will be harder to solve cold cases after Ancestry.com bans law enforcement from using its services without a court order. 55th Annual JUNO Awards add new category: Latin Music Recording of the Year.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says some federal officers will begin leaving his city today. Massive trade agreement struck between India and European Union. Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could soon be reopened as part of phase 2 of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Foreign journalists still not allowed into Gaza, Committee to Protect Journalist says more than 200 Palestinian reporters have been killed since October 7th, 2023. France's Senate to vote on law that would ban social media for young people aged 15 and younger. Marineland gets ‘conditional approval’ from Ottawa to ship 30 belugas, 4 dolphins to United States. Genome project aims to address large gaps in health research on Black Canadians.

Winter storm brings blistering cold and heavy snow to many parts of Canada. In the southern US, extreme cold and winter storm warnings remain in effect from Texas to Maine. In Minneapolis demonstrators continue to demand an end to federal immigration operations. Police warn people to take precautions when using gay dating apps, following two high-profile killings in British Columbia. Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce GST credit top-up, other affordability measures as Parliament returns from winter break. Senior Danish official warns Canada against purchasing full fleet of US-made F-35 fighter jets.

Most of Canada remains under extreme cold warnings today. Vigil held in Minneapolis for Alex Pretti who was killed by US immigrations agents. Myanmar holds third and final phase of its contentious election.

Around 1.2 million Ukrainians are without power after Russia launched large overnight strikes. A massive blast of Arctic air is spreading across parts of Canada. Tens of millions of Americans are bracing for a massive winter storm sweeping across the United States. Human remains found at site of New Zealand landslide. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests Alberta should join the US. An entrepreneur in Newfoundland is using fun and games to teach high school students financial literacy skills.

CBC’s new weekly podcast, Two Blocks from the White House, takes a clear-eyed look at what’s happening in the U.S. right now and what it means for Canadians. This week Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry digest Prime Minister Mark Carney’s striking remarks at the World Economic Forum, talk about the President’s latest moves on Greenland, and explore what this moment could reveal about where Canada-U.S. relations are headed. Find and follow Two Blocks from the White House wherever you get your podcasts, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/2BFTWHxWR

Polar vortex to grip much of Canada, some regions expect to hit historic low temperatures. People in Minneapolis hold general strike against ICE and Trump administration's anti-immigration tactics. Officials from Ukraine, U.S. and Russia meeting in Abu Dhabi to negotiate ceasefire deal in Ukraine. Gangs targetting Black teenaged boys in Toronto for northern Ontario drug trade. Climate change puts pressure on crucial whale feeding ground in Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

Donald Trump is expected to formally unveil his Board of Peace. Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal cabinet meet in Quebec City to prepare government's agenda before MPs return to parliament next week. United States officially cuts ties with World Health Organization, leaves without oustanding debt. Two dead, several missing in pair of landslides in New Zealand. Police in Australia are investigating a shooting that killed three people in New South Wales. CBC Marketplace shines spotlight on how the grocery sector uses property controls to restrict competition. Former South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 23 years over martial law attempt. The Eagles' 'Greatest Hits' is the first album in US history to sell over 40M units.

US President Donald Trump to address World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after difficulties aboard Air Force One overnight. Trump's Board of Peace: Sweden says it's out. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's in. Canada's Governor General, Mary Simon, says this country's support for Greenlanders is very strong, Cuban Canadians ask what's next for their homeland, after Trump promises to block all money and oil that was coming from Venezuela. Tetsuya Yamagame is sentenced to life for killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. Yukon school bus service is so unreliable, it's causing their kids to miss class, and their parent to miss work.