The UAE said it has withdrawn all its troops from Yemen, citing the conclusion of remaining counterterrorism missions, as tensions with Saudi-backed forces and the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council have escalated.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the licence for Goodfood Market Corp's Saint-Laurent, Quebec facility under Part Four (preventative controls) of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, and the CFIA said there are no recalls tied to the suspension.
After the final season of Stranger Things, Finn Wolfhard told Esquire he will focus on his band The Aubreys and recording new music, and he currently has no acting projects officially lined up.
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.
Grok acknowledged lapses in safeguards that produced AI-generated images depicting minors in minimal clothing on X; French and Indian authorities have reported the content and sought reviews or action.
Indigenous-led efforts helped reconnect the Klamath River and rebuild Okanagan sockeye runs, with dam removals on the Klamath and an Indigenous-run hatchery and restoration work in the Okanagan supporting recent salmon returns.
The U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center forecasted the aurora for Friday night, with most provinces and territories having a relatively high chance of seeing the northern lights; Saturday is expected to have a much lower likelihood. The agency noted the best viewing window is reported as between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., away from urban light and with an open view of the northern horizon.
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.
An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport on Dec. 23, and Transport Canada said the matter involves its alcohol rules for crew and will be followed up with Indian authorities; police say an investigation is ongoing.
Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from 2024; Chinese rival BYD sold 2.26 million and is now the top-selling EV maker.
