- Pakistan's military sentences its former spy chief to 14 years in jail
Faiz Hameed led Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency during the tenure of now-jailed former PM Imran Khan.
- 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.
- European leaders gather over Ukraine aid and Russian frozen assets
Leaders of the “Coalition of the Willing” supporting Ukraine will hold a follow-up videoconference on Thursday, with President Zelensky participating, the French presidency said. European countries are struggling to make up for halted US aid, as overall support for Ukraine has dropped in 2025. While France, Germany, and the UK have increased contributions, Italy and Spain have cut or stopped aid. The European Commission plans to use frozen Russian assets for a major Ukraine loan package, but the proposal faces resistance, especially from Belgium. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating has the details.
- US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
The US has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on December 11, a move that sent oil prices higher and sharply escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson has the details from Washington.
- Extortion suspects have all claimed refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.
- NHL players ‘not going’ to Winter Olympics if ice isn’t safe: deputy commissioner
The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.
- Visiting U.S.? Here’s who may need to share social media, family details
The proposed rule would add new disclosure requirements for visa-exempt travellers, but Canadian citizens using their passport would not be affected.
- Trump Administration Lowers Expectations for Trade Deals as Tariff Deadline Approaches
The Administration has already lowered expectations as dealmaking proves challenging.
- The Making of an American Pope
How a kid from the Midwest became the leader of the Catholic Church
- Shuttering of USAID Will Lead to Millions of Deaths Around the World: Studies
Multiple studies have estimated millions will die annually as a result of the Trump Administration’s closure of the foreign-aid agency.