Politics

Rights groups reported at least 16 people killed during a week of protests over high inflation in Iran; authorities have also reported arrests and said they have been detaining protest leaders. Undetermined at this time.

Valais police said they identified 16 more victims of the New Year's Eve bar blaze in Crans-Montana, bringing the total identified to 24, and reported that some of those killed were teenagers as young as 14.

Many Israelis doubt the Trump administration's Project Sunrise can rebuild Gaza while Hamas controls parts of the territory and maintains positions opposing recognition of Israel; the proposal outlines $112.1 billion in investment over 10 years.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the province may impose oversight of Calgary's water system after a second feeder-main break; the provincial cabinet is awaiting an independent report into the 2024 break.

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of military intelligence, as his presidential chief of staff and nominated Mikhail Fedorov as defence minister; Fedorov’s appointment requires parliamentary approval.

Peter Guthrie says the new Progressive Tory Party is organizing now in case Premier Danielle Smith calls a spring election; Smith has dismissed the idea and said she intends to serve the full term.

A nylon tent in Yarmouk caught fire during cooking, killing a grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson; Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah border crossing and met Red Crescent staff and patients.

Elections Alberta has issued citizen initiative petition sheets enabling Mitch Sylvestre and the Alberta Prosperity Project to collect just under 178,000 signatures until May 2 to qualify for a referendum.

Some of 19 Haitian migrants arrested in Quebec on Dec. 25 were deported to the United States after federal review; several people received medical treatment for frostbite following an alleged crossing during extreme cold.

The FBI arrested 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant in North Carolina after he communicated alleged attack plans to an undercover agent, and he was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Paris next week to join leaders of the Coalition of the Willing in talks aimed at negotiating a peace for Ukraine.

President Donald Trump posted that the U.S. is 'locked and loaded' to help Iranian protesters if security forces fire on them; state-affiliated media and rights groups report at least six deaths amid inflation protests.

Swiss police say about 40 people died and 115 were injured in a New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation, and the first identified victim is 16-year-old Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini.

Reportedly Kim Ju Ae, about 13, visited the Kumsusan Palace on New Year's Day and state media published images of her bowing with her parents; experts say this bolsters her status as a potential heir.

Japan is moving from its postwar pacifist posture toward a larger military: doubling arms spending, pursuing strike‑back capabilities and easing export limits amid rising tensions with China and U.S. alliance pressure.

The Justice Department reported about 5.2 million pages of Epstein-related records remain and says roughly 400 attorneys will assist with a review in January, which may delay a Dec. 19 release.

A Saskatoon tenant, Shane Prpich, won a Nov. 20 decision from the Office of Residential Tenancies awarding $1,265 after finding the landlord violated tenant protections and misled tenants.

Jewish community leaders have asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to appoint a new antisemitism envoy and increase community security funding after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shootings; the government says it is meeting with Jewish leaders and reviewing the Canada Community Security Program.