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China and Russia back Venezuela amid a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers while Trump pressures Maduro and authorizes seizure or retention of intercepted oil.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
China and Russia back Venezuela amid a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers while Trump pressures Maduro and authorizes seizure or retention of intercepted oil.
Russian strikes damaged Odesa port and infrastructure; a Russian general was killed by a car explosion; US talks on ending the Ukraine war are ongoing.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Russian strikes damaged Odesa port and infrastructure; a Russian general was killed by a car explosion; US talks on ending the Ukraine war are ongoing.
La Poste's networks and digital services are largely offline due to a major incident, disrupting postal, digital identity, and banking services.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
La Poste's networks and digital services are largely offline due to a major incident, disrupting postal, digital identity, and banking services.
Chinese authorities have launched the largest crackdown on underground Christian churches since 2018, detaining prominent leaders and causing widespread fear and displacement.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Chinese authorities have launched the largest crackdown on underground Christian churches since 2018, detaining prominent leaders and causing widespread fear and displacement.
E. coli O26 in Pillsbury Pizza Pops sickened 20 people across multiple provinces; a national recall covers specific products with June 2026 best-before dates.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
E. coli O26 in Pillsbury Pizza Pops sickened 20 people across multiple provinces; a national recall covers specific products with June 2026 best-before dates.
Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the US on 15 February to lead free-trade negotiations and strengthen bilateral economic ties.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the US on 15 February to lead free-trade negotiations and strengthen bilateral economic ties.
A Toronto hotel will host a Christmas Eve buffet for Thorncliffe Park residents displaced by a condo fire; return dates remain unknown.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A Toronto hotel will host a Christmas Eve buffet for Thorncliffe Park residents displaced by a condo fire; return dates remain unknown.
Barbara Lubin devoted her life to activism, co-founding MECA and delivering humanitarian aid for Palestinian children while advocating disability rights and international peace.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Barbara Lubin devoted her life to activism, co-founding MECA and delivering humanitarian aid for Palestinian children while advocating disability rights and international peace.
Mayor Eduardo Martinez denounced violence, highlighted civilian deaths in Gaza, and distinguished Judaism from Zionism.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Mayor Eduardo Martinez denounced violence, highlighted civilian deaths in Gaza, and distinguished Judaism from Zionism.
Several Blue Jays prospects could debut in 2026 and provide roster depth if injuries occur, notably Brandon Valenzuela and Riley Tirotta.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Several Blue Jays prospects could debut in 2026 and provide roster depth if injuries occur, notably Brandon Valenzuela and Riley Tirotta.
Failing to teach history enables antisemitism in schools; condemnation of violence and examples of interfaith courage affirm human dignity and shared responsibility.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Failing to teach history enables antisemitism in schools; condemnation of violence and examples of interfaith courage affirm human dignity and shared responsibility.
A confidential 2006 Post Office-Fujitsu contract reveals authorised account alterations and Fujitsu liability for Horizon IT errors that led to wrongful prosecutions of subpostmasters.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A confidential 2006 Post Office-Fujitsu contract reveals authorised account alterations and Fujitsu liability for Horizon IT errors that led to wrongful prosecutions of subpostmasters.
The Maple Leafs' abysmal 13.5% power play and lack of man-advantage scoring led to assistant coach Marc Savard's firing, but coaching leadership shares blame.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Maple Leafs' abysmal 13.5% power play and lack of man-advantage scoring led to assistant coach Marc Savard's firing, but coaching leadership shares blame.
Proposed planning reforms risk removing Sport England's statutory consultee role, potentially allowing development on playing fields and accelerating loss of grassroots sports spaces.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Proposed planning reforms risk removing Sport England's statutory consultee role, potentially allowing development on playing fields and accelerating loss of grassroots sports spaces.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard after poor team performance and a last-ranked power play, with no immediate outside replacement named.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard after poor team performance and a last-ranked power play, with no immediate outside replacement named.
The Blue Jays exceeded expectations in 2025 and will face a heated AL East race in 2026 as division rivals add significant talent.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Blue Jays exceeded expectations in 2025 and will face a heated AL East race in 2026 as division rivals add significant talent.
England's Test team showed late signs of maturity and meaningful improvement after confronting failures and adjusting beyond previously aggressive leadership methods.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
England's Test team showed late signs of maturity and meaningful improvement after confronting failures and adjusting beyond previously aggressive leadership methods.
Israeli forces killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza amid repeated ceasefire violations and a blockade that is obstructing humanitarian aid.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Israeli forces killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza amid repeated ceasefire violations and a blockade that is obstructing humanitarian aid.
Police shot a suspect who allegedly stabbed two people in northwest Toronto; victims and suspect were hospitalized and the Special Investigations Unit was notified.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Police shot a suspect who allegedly stabbed two people in northwest Toronto; victims and suspect were hospitalized and the Special Investigations Unit was notified.
Canada named former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman ambassador to the US; trade and tariff negotiations, including USMCA renegotiation, will dominate his tenure.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Canada named former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman ambassador to the US; trade and tariff negotiations, including USMCA renegotiation, will dominate his tenure.
Thailand and Cambodia will hold defence talks this week as regional leaders urge restraint amid renewed deadly cross-border fighting despite a fragile ceasefire.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thailand and Cambodia will hold defence talks this week as regional leaders urge restraint amid renewed deadly cross-border fighting despite a fragile ceasefire.
Mr Vango represents a traditional, powerful steeplechaser: large, patient in development, trained at Old Manor Stables and aimed at the Welsh Grand National.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Mr Vango represents a traditional, powerful steeplechaser: large, patient in development, trained at Old Manor Stables and aimed at the Welsh Grand National.
Himanshi Khurana, 30, was found murdered in Toronto; police say it appears to be intimate partner violence and issued a warrant for Abdul Ghafoori, 32.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Himanshi Khurana, 30, was found murdered in Toronto; police say it appears to be intimate partner violence and issued a warrant for Abdul Ghafoori, 32.
A car crashed into a Giessen bus stop, injuring at least four; police arrested the driver and cordoned off the area.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A car crashed into a Giessen bus stop, injuring at least four; police arrested the driver and cordoned off the area.
Israel approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, raising the total to at least 210 and further undermining prospects for a Palestinian state.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Israel approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, raising the total to at least 210 and further undermining prospects for a Palestinian state.