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Cuba said it had reconnected its electrical grid and was gradually restoring power after a partial collapse on Wednesday left the capital Havana and much of western Cuba in the dark, the latest incident in an energy crisis that has left millions suffering from prolonged blackouts for months.

U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called a "weaponized" justice system.

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out against Somali immigrants Tuesday, calling them "garbage" who "contribute nothing" to the country. Here's what we know about what he said, and why he's targeting the Somali community.

Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.

Israelreceived a body on Wednesday that Hamas saidwasone of the last two deceased hostages in theGazaStrip. It comes as Israel said it would allowGaza's gateway to Egypt to open once all hostages were returned.

Malaysia's transport ministry said Wednesday that the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished without a trace more than a decade ago.

Health insurance is about to get a lot more expensive for millions of Americans, and that's posing a political challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump.

CBC News has learned new details about the purchase last year of a rare Mercedes-Benz supercar, recently seized by the FBI amid its investigation into Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding. The 2002 CLK-GTR Roadster was acquired for $11.9 million US by Wedding's alleged money launderer.

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans, bringing another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown expected to begin this week.

Tensions between China and Japan are rising over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan, combined with a long-standing dispute over a chain of uninhabited islands. Andrew Chang breaks down why these tiny islands are so valuable, how Taiwan factors in and how this dispute has pushed two of Asia's biggest powers to a tipping point.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Costco has added its voice and heft to a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking to ensure they will be reimbursed for tariffs they've been forced to pay if the U.S. Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's assertion that he has sweeping authority to impose tariffs.

Pop singerSabrina Carpenterandthe publisher of the beloved children's character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration's use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion US ($1.93 billion Cdn) cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.

Hamason Tuesday handed overthe remains of one of thelasttwodeceased hostagesstill inGaza, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, under terms of the October ceasefire deal.

Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, saying Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport's drug-testing body.

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in a drug-trafficking operation that moved hundreds of tonnes of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump, officials confirmed Tuesday.

In the days since cyclone-induced floods and landslidesbatteredIndonesia's Sumatra island, Abdul Ghani has been carrying around a picture of his missing wife, showing it to everyone he meets.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is limiting the use of its 973 Chinese-made drones to non-sensitive operations, stating the devices present "high security risks, primarily due to their country of origin."

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal.

Two conservative challengers were practically tied for the lead in Honduras's presidential contest, with votes from about 55 per cent of polling places counted early Monday, according to preliminary and partial results.

Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 people has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes, as a wave of public sympathy and support was met by government moves to stifle criticism.

Recovery and aid efforts are underway in parts of Southeast Asia and South Asia where the full number of dead and missing are not yet known after heavy rains and flooding left a devastating toll in the past week.

U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remarks towards female journalists, including calling one 'piggy,' is renewing discussion about how much journalists are expected to tolerate as they do their jobs. Industry experts suggest these incidents are 'an unmistakable pattern of hostility - often directed at women - that undermines the essential role of a free and independent press.'

Authorities in California asked the public for tips on Sunday in finding the person responsible for a shooting a day earlier that left four people dead, three of them children, at a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton and wounded many more.

The temporary Village that will house up to 1,400 athletes and other team members during the Feb. 6-22 Milan-Cortina Olympics consists of 377 rented mobile homes arranged close to one another on a humid valley floor.

Christmas markets are open in Germany with increased security this year. In 2024, a man drove an SUV into crowds at the Christmas market in the central city of Magdeburg, killing six. Freelance journalist Natalie Carney spoke to visitors at the Christmas market in Munich.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asked the country's president to grant him a pardon from corruption charges - seeking to end a long-running trial that has bitterly divided the nation.

Some residents of theflood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatrahave resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths from floods and mudslides in that island nation have risen to 193.

The death toll inHong Kong's apartment complexblaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the disaster, among the worst in the city's history.

With the top kidfluencers in the world earning millions a year, leaders in the EU are worried the lure of lucrative sponsorship deals may tempt some parents to expliot their children in sponsored posts online. So this week, the EU announced plans to ban social media platforms from providing financial or material incentives for kidfluencing. Experts says Canada needs to come up with its own law.

After the death of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk, U.S. President Donald Trump promised "to save Chicago" from crime and migrants. But in the wake of violent immigration raids, Chicagoans themselves are divided over who the criminals are - and who is ultimately responsible for keeping their city safe.

A 70-year-old American ALS patient came to Saskatchewan chasing the promise of healing offered by the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center in Moose Jaw, Sask. But former Goodenowe employees say that as her condition worsened, Goodenowe centre management left Susie to fight for her life on her own.

As Catherine continues her measured and gradual return to public life, there have been signals of her priorities as she defines her role as Princess of Wales.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the airspace "above and surrounding" Venezuela should be considered as "closed in its entirety," an assertion that raised more questions about the U.S. pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. His government accused Trump of making a "colonial threat" and seeking to undermine the South American country's sovereignty.

The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah is expected to rise. Social media posts on Saturday showed several areas affected by overnight mudslides that authorities have yet to reach.

Ukraine says it used sea drones to strike two oil tankers that are part of Russia's sanctioned shadow fleet and were a few dozen kilometres off the coast of Turkey.

Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software on a widely used commercial aircraft, after an analysis found the computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue plane last month.

Does the apparent rapprochement between India and Canada actually signal an intention by India to desist from tactics it has allegedly used against Canadian Sikh activists - including assassination?

Why wasn't Olympian-turned-fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested when he was spotted in Mexico? The question has been swirling on social media since U.S. authorities announced new charges against Wedding and his alleged associates earlier this month and increased the bounty for his capture to $15 million.

After Texas sparked controversy for securing five additional House seats by redistricting its congressional maps, California responded with some gerrymandering of its own. Andrew Chang breaks down how gerrymandering works and how it could affect the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Israeli forces in southern Syria raided a village and opened fire when they were confronted by residents on Friday, killing at least 13, Syrian officials said, as Israel fights on a number of fronts while the shaky ceasefire in Gaza moves forward.

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation amid a corruption scandal. The departure comes at a perilous time for Kyiv as it faces U.S. pressure to make concessions to Moscow to end its war on Ukraine and lacks the soldiers or weapons to push Russian forces back.

Human rights groups are condemning the killing of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bankby Israeli security forces, saying video capturing the incident showed the men appearing to surrender while unarmed before being shot dead.

U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to "permanently pause migration" from several countries, with his Department of Homeland Security prepared to carry out his policies.

The death toll from floods across large swaths of Southeast Asia rose to at least 321 on Friday, with authorities working to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and communications and co-ordinate recovery efforts as the waters began to recede.