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A U.S. navy admiral told lawmakers on Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, but grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of an initial strike on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.

Spain and the Netherlands say they are pulling out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest as Israel's participation roils the competition.

Russiahas blocked Apple'svideo-calling appFaceTime, the state communications watchdog said Thursday, just a day after blocking the children's gaming platform Roblox.

The FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man and charged him on Thursday with planting a pair of pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, capping a years-long investigation that gave rise to numerous conspiracy theories.

President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw - something Kyiv has flatly rejected.

Ford's CEO supports aligning standards with market realities, while an environmental group criticizes rollback for increasing costs at the pump.

Israelhas identified the remains of the hostage it received from Hamason Wednesdayas Thaiagricultural workerSudthisak Rinthalak, the prime minister's officesaid on Thursday.

The Kremlin has again rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's latest proposals to end the war in Ukraine. While Trump has tried to entice Russian President Vladimir Putin with offers of Ukrainian territory and lucrative future commercial contracts, Putin's goal of subjugating Ukraine isn't something Trump can put on the table.

In Canada and the U.S., F1 has gone from niche motorsport to mainstream obsession in just a few years. It's a shift driven by a new wave of fans who are remaking the sport's social media landscape and driving the call for representation.

As platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with Australia's new landmark law banning social media for those under 16, Aussie youth are now seeing pop-ups about their accounts being deactivated or put on hold. Is there a potential for ripple effects in Canada?

Though Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to the U.S. is all about FIFA soccer, it's hard to overlook the political tensions ahead of the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. If there's an opportunity to nudge Canada-U.S. relations in a more positive direction, insiders suggest Carney should take it.

The former head of the notorious Haitian gang 400 Mawozo was sentenced on Wednesday in a U.S. court to life in prison for masterminding the 2021 kidnapping of a group of American missionaries, along with one Canadian.

A crucial hearing in Washington into the future of Canada's three-way trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico kicked off Wednesday with U.S. agriculture, business and policy groups urging the Trump administration not to scrap the agreement.

California doctor Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to illegally supplying Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine. The powerful sedative caused the actor's overdose death in 2023.

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.