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Venezuelans disappointed by failure to release more political prisoners
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Only nine political prisoners appear to have been freed after Maduro regime figure Jorge Rodriguez promised on Thursday that a "significant" number would be emerging from the country's notoriously abusive prisons. The Trump administration has suggested their …
Jan 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
The U.S. wants Venezuelan oil. Does that undercut Canada's leverage in trade talks?
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As Ottawa gears up to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement, do the developments in Venezuela undercut the Canadians' bargaining position? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of ramping up Venezuelan oil production an…
Jan 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
How an old word like ‘snollygoster’ can give people power over politics
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Susie Dent says labelling the “snollygosters” and “mumpsimus” and other emotions can actually give people a great deal of peace during challenging times.
Jan 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
Tesla loses its crown as world's biggest electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD
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Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday, as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
Jan 2, 2026, 3:01 PM
Trump's 'unprecedented' diplomat recall sparks concerns over politicization of foreign service
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The Trump administration’s recent recall of 30 career diplomats from around the world as part of its "America First" priority push is unprecedented, according to experts who say it may serve to politicize the American Foreign Service while populating it with …
Jan 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Father and son dress as Santa, visit Gaza tent city with gifts, music to celebrate New Year
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Sunset bathed the north of Gaza City in golden light Tuesday evening as Izzat Al-Qawasmeh and his 11-year-old son Mohamed climbed through rubble to the top of a building that once housed hundreds of people. The duo had decided to visit the tent city with gift…
Jan 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
U.S. military says 8 killed in strikes on 5 more alleged drug boats — but survivors jumped overboard
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The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived.
Jan 1, 2026, 3:28 AM
Ukraine will not sign 'weak' deal that only prolongs war with Russia, Zelenskyy says
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his New Year address to the nation, said late on Wednesday that Kyiv wanted the war to end, but not at any cost, adding he would not sign a "weak" peace agreement that would only prolong the war.
Jan 1, 2026, 12:58 AM
Test your Canadian politics knowledge with The House's 2025 year-end quiz
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See how you measure up by following along with 40 of this year's questions below, as prepared by quizmaster Emma Godmere.
Dec 27, 2025, 9:00 AM
Trump says he doesn't like war — but he's got missiles and he's not afraid to use them
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U.S. President Donald Trump's recent foray into bombing hotspots on other continents has conflict monitors and even some supporters questioning whether the president — who has called himself the president of peace — really meant it when he said he was "not go…
Dec 26, 2025, 2:24 PM
U.S. launches 'powerful and deadly' airstrike in northwest Nigeria
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The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the…
Dec 26, 2025, 12:19 AM
Need a 'real' villain? Call Kevin O'Leary. Why the Shark Tank star shows up in Marty Supreme
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In what might be some of the most WTF casting this year, Canadian businessman-turned-TV-host, Trump pal and wannabe political leader Kevin O'Leary features prominently in the new film Marty Supreme.
Dec 25, 2025, 9:00 AM
Carney reflects on jump into politics at an 'important time' in year-end interview
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In a year-end interview with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, Carney touched on a number of topics — including his entry into politics into a year of upheaval on the federal scene.
Dec 25, 2025, 9:00 AM
EU, France condemn U.S. visa ban targeting former EU commissioner, activists
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The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring U.S. social media platforms, in the latest move in a campaign aimed at European rules that U.S…
Dec 24, 2025, 12:07 PM
U.S., Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war, but territorial disputes remain
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The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but sensitive issues around territorial control and managing its nuclear plant remain unres…
Dec 24, 2025, 11:35 AM
Venezuelan parliament moves to criminalize seizure of oil tankers as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
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Venezuela's parliament on Tuesday approved a measure that criminalizes a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such as the seizure of oil tankers.
Dec 24, 2025, 2:32 AM
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say AG Pam Bondi's decision to seek death penalty a 'profound conflict of interest'
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers contend Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tainted by her prior work as a lobbyist at a firm that represented the insurer’s parent comp…
Dec 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
Cancer screening. Vaccine wariness. Family doctors. Our watch list for health stories in 2026
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Here’s what’s on the CBC Health Unit’s watch list for 2026: New approaches to connecting people with family doctors, anticipated changes to cancer screening, misinformation and vaccine wariness, future uses for GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic and Wegovy) and the…
Dec 20, 2025, 9:00 AM
Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO aspirations, remains against ceding territory to Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country's bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the U.S. push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with U.S. envoys on ending the wa…
Dec 14, 2025, 6:48 PM
A year of 'dramatic highs and lows': 2025's 'roller-coaster ride' for the Royals
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In the annals of Royal Family history, 2025 will be remembered as the year the monarch took the virtually unprecedented step of stripping his younger brother of his titles and honours. But as much as the scandal surrounding the former prince now known only as…
Dec 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
2 killed in Russia, Ukraine's energy infrastructure targeted as peace talks press on
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At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region, and parts of Ukraine went without power following targeted assaults on energy infrastructure, local authorities said Saturday, as U.S.-led peace talks on ending the war…
Dec 13, 2025, 1:46 PM
Trump's new security strategy aligns with Russia's interests, Kremlin says
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The Kremlin on Sunday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it largely accorded with Russia's own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.
Dec 7, 2025, 7:42 PM
U.S. businesses love CUSMA. Why is Donald Trump threatening to pull out?
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Over three days in Washington, nearly 150 American industry leaders representing every major sector of the economy depicted the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as essential to their success. Yet the Trump administration has floated letting the agreement expire o…
Dec 6, 2025, 9:00 AM
Why the massive merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. is proving so contentious
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Hollywood's storied past and streaming future are set to combine if Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery is approved. Concerns about media consolidation, film industry jobs and even the future of movie theatres have emerged in the wake…
Dec 6, 2025, 3:34 AM
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