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Bondi Beach shooting motivated by ISIS ideology: Australian PM

Australia's prime minister said a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach appears to have been motivated by ISIS ideology. Meanwhile, mourners flocked to the site to lay flowers and grieve for the people killed, including ...

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Three movies that shaped Rob Reiner’s film legacy

For The National, CBC’s Eli Glasner looks back on the big moments in Rob Reiner’s filmmaking career, including the real-life Hollywood love story that prompted the director to change the ending of When Harry Met Sally.

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What we know about the Bondi Beach hero

Ahmed al-Ahmed has been hailed as a hero for running toward one of the Bondi Beach shooters and likely preventing more deaths. Al-Ahmed, who served in Syria's security forces, told his cousin he was going to die before jumping into action.

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Italian hockey team laces up in Montreal ahead of Olympics

The Italian women’s hockey team, which includes a small Canadian contingent, has been training in Montreal with the hopes of having a strong showing at the 2026 Milan-Cortino Olympics.

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After decade of trying, Quebecers become world robotics champions

Two Quebecers have been crowned champions at the World Robot Olympiad, a major robotics competition for young people. They won the gold medal in the category of Future Engineers.

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Ontario’s health-care crisis reflected in jails, advocates say

More than one-third of complaints filed by prisoners in Ontario jails this year were health-related, as medical staffing dropped by nearly 50 percent and inmate populations kept rising, a CBC data analysis shows. One former inmate suffer...

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Carney 'stands with' Jewish community following Bondi Beach shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a menorah lighting in Ottawa on Sunday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah, speaking in English and French as he paid tribute to the 'resilience of the Jewish people' and expressed solidarity with the co...

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Teen’s death tied to ADHD drug and energy drink combination

Quebec’s order of pharmacists has called the death of Zachary Miron “avoidable.” The 15-year-old from Blainville, Que., died of a cardiac arrhythmia during a ski trip after consuming an energy drink while on ADHD medication, according to...

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Two businesses aim to collect 20,000 diapers this holiday season

Two local businesses are reviving their major diaper drive for the holidays. The goal is to support families struggling to make ends meet in the face of the rising cost of living. Iris Toon is the owner of The Fourth and Jill Footz is th...

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Belarus releases political prisoners as U.S. lifts some sanctions

Belarus has freed more than 100 political prisoners, including a Nobel Peace Prize winner, in exchange for sanction relief on Belarusian potash, a U.S. statement said on Saturday.

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House Democrats release more Epstein estate photos

U.S. House Democrats released new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that feature U.S. President Donald Trump and other high-profile people previously linked to Epstein.

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Toys loaded with AI chatbots are here, but are they safe for kids?

Toys for children that use AI to strike up a chat are hitting the market, but experts say they’ve encountered toys giving sexually explicit information and tips on lighting matches and are calling for more regulation.

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The history behind the film Hamnet

While William Shakespeare's Hamlet is well known, the story behind its creation is less familiar. The film Hamnet explores the tragic loss of Shakespeare's son.

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Will Arnett risks it all in raw and ‘terrifying’ new role

Will Arnett gets serious in his latest role playing a middle-aged New York City comedian facing divorce in Bradley Cooper’s 'Is This Thing On', saying that stripping down for the project was ‘terrifying’ for him as an actor.

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Via Rail passenger stranded for 12 hours overnight

Via Rail passengers travelling from Toronto to Ottawa were stranded for 12 hours overnight after an earlier train broke down near Brockville, Ont. The breakdown also disrupted two later trains.

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Plane crashes, lands on top of a car in Florida

Bernard and Annie Wigley tell The National about the moment they witnessed a plane crash onto a Florida highway and land on a car.

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Canada first country to list extremist network '764' as terrorists

Canada has become the first country to list the extremist network 764, known for preying on young people online, as a terrorist entity. Police have increasingly been warning parents about the network, described by authorities as nihilistic.

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Torrential rains flood Gaza tents ill-equipped for winter storms

Local health officials say a baby girl died from exposure as torrential rain swept through the Gaza Strip, flooding tens sheltering displaced families. Damage to equipment and fuel shortages have officials saying they can’t cope with the...

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Orcas and dolphins teaming up to hunt salmon

New research published in Scientific Reports says orcas and dolphins have been caught on video collaborating to hunt for salmon. Researchers say dolphins dive deep for salmon and orcas eavesdrop on their echolocation to hunt. The dolphin...

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Apple mass exodus: Why top talent is saying iQuit

In the past few months, Apple has lost several key executives and there’s talk that long-time CEO Tim Cook could be getting ready to step down. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser breaks down what’s behind the departures and why some s...

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Trump confirms seizing of Venezuelan oil tanker

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions with Caracas.

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Canada's military proposes mobilizing a citizens' army of 300,000

Canada’s Department of National Defence plans to mobilize 300,000 citizen reservists, following commitments made at a NATO summit in Washington, D.C., in 2024 to strengthen military readiness. The proposal, obtained by CBC News, will be ...

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Air Transat avoids pilot strike with tentative deal

Air Transat and its pilots reached a tentative agreement hours before a strike deadline, which would have put many Canadians’ holiday travel plans in jeopardy.

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Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. resigns

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirstin Hillman announced she will leave the post in the new year. Hillman was adamant the decision was hers and the prime minister was aware ahead of time.

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Canada approves drug to treat postpartum depression

WARNING: Video contains discusssion of suicide | Health Canada has approved the first drug meant to specifically treat postpartum depression. The medication is designed to treat moderate to severe cases and can help relieve symptoms in a...

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First look at Inuvialuit kayak returned by Vatican

A century-old Inuvialuit kayak was unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., after it, and more than 60 other Indigenous items, were repatriated from the Vatican.

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What you need to know about poinsettias

Are poinsettias poisonous? How do you keep yours healthy? And where do they come from anyways? Garden expert Rob Sproule has those answers and more.

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Bill over ultra-Orthodox military conscription sparks protests in Israel

Dozens of protesters blocked a highway near Tel Aviv to demonstrate against moves by the Israeli government to force some ultra-Orthodox Jews into mandatory military service, something they are currently exempt from so they can study the...

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Accident survivor defying odds with the help of his younger brother

Tyler and Matthew Templeman were enjoying their 20s when a workplace accident at a mine in Labrador changed both their lives. Tyler Templeman was left with a traumatic brain injury, and Matthew Templeman quickly decided to take on the ro...

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Brother's memory spreads across Winnipeg's little free libraries

Tim Brandt's older brother, Les, had a massive collection of books and loved talking with others about what he read. That's why Tim decided to spread Les's memory across 100 little free libraries in Winnipeg.

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