Protests across Iran continue for the 12th straight day. Demonstrators are angry over the state of the country’s crumbling economy. Clashes have been reported with Iranian security forces and President Trump has issued a warning.

Plus: CBC News is on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota as protests erupt in the wake of the deadly shooting of a 37-year-old woman following her interaction with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

And: We look at the increasing squeeze on airline passengers caused by decreasing seat space, and why there are calls for Ottawa to step in.

Also: The state of Venezuela’s political prisoners, ICE recruitment and training tactics, the plan to wean teens off screens, and more.

Outrage in Minneapolis, after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – or ICE – officer shot dead a woman during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown. U.S. officials called it an act of self-defence. Minneapolis’s mayor says it was reckless, and denounced the excuse.

Also: We look at the Prime Minister’s foreign policy priorities, as he lays out plans for a trade visit to China amid a push to diversify in the face of an increasingly mercurial U.S. administration.

And: The success around ‘Heated Rivalry’ and how the steamy hockey romance could fire up future investment in Canadian productions.

Plus: Trump turns up the heat on Venezuela, anti-American protests in Colombia, Canada’s skies open to new foreign flights, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he backs Danish sovereignty over Greenland, after the U.S. President renews his annexation threats. Donald Trump’s takeover talk is just one of a number of distractions for Carney as world leaders gather in France for high-level coalition talks on the war in Ukraine.

Also: Washington ramps up the rhetoric, and pressure on Venezuela, as reports of government crackdowns across the South American country threaten to push the nation deeper into crisis.

And: A Toronto zipline accident involving a young boy triggers family outrage, and a demand for answers.

Plus: China’s EV takeover, new safety questions into Swiss Alps bar fire, Canadian concerns over U.S. vaccine decisions, and more.

Following a dramatic 48 hours, deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear in a New York court on charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism while the world waits, and watches for U.S. President Donald Trump’s next move in the escalating conflict.

Also: The view from next door. CBC News touches down in Colombia, as the Venezuelan neighbour ramps up its military presence on the border amid Trump’s threats and Maduro’s weekend arrest.

And: Ukraine taps Chrystia Freeland as an economic adviser, triggering questions about the Liberal MP’s future in the Carney Government.

Plus: Pushback over Ontario’s back-to-work mandate, obesity treatment’s new chapter – in tablet form, the rise in homelessness among seniors, and more.

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will appear before a U.S. judge on Monday - their first court appearance in what will be a long legal battle. Meanwhile, Maduro's allies, now in control of Venezuela, say they will not bend to U-S pressure. Now, the Trump administration is making new, direct threats -- warning the regime to cooperate with American demands.

Also: With the removal of Maduro, what happens now to Venezuela's oil reserves? Donald Trump says he wants U.S. oil companies to play a big role in their future. You'll hear what that could mean for Venezuela... and for Canada.

And: A recent report by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship found that one in five immigrants leave Canada within 25 years of landing. It also found the ones that are most likely to leave are highly skilled people. We look at the causes, and what can be done to keep them here.

Plus: Homes in Pimicikamak Cree Nation unsafe to live in, Responsibly disposing of holiday waste, The state of the film industry, and more.

United States armed forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife...after carrying out an overnight assault on the capital, Caracas. Its a stunning culmination of a months long standoff between the two countries. President Donald Trump now claims the country of Venezuela is being run by the U.S.. We have extensive coverage of the days events - including reaction from around the world.

Also: Power has been restored to Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba, after a four day outage, But the damage to the community is significant...and thousands of evacuees are still out of their homes. 

And: For climate advocates all over the world, 2025 wasn't easy. As the U.S. pulls out of global climate diplomacy and turns more towards fossil fuels - Canada is considering new pipelines and new resource projects. All while attention is shifting away from its decade-long climate plan. So what’s there to look forward to in 2026 when it comes to fighting the climate crisis?

Plus: Swiss bar fire investigation opened, earning money with an EV charger, and more.

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With a new year starting, many of us are trying to change our habits. An Alberta company is interested in shaking up Canadian currency by creating a digital coin, backed by the loonie.

And: Canada is trying to cash in on a shift to renewables and EV technology. One of the metals essential to those industries is copper. It's needed to build batteries, military equipment, and big tech. Two copper mines are on the prime minister's list of major infrastructure projects.

Also: Hundreds of Canadians are diagnosed with dementia every day. It is expected to become an even more pressing health problem as Canada’s population ages. Now researchers are studying a treatment built around sunshine, fresh air and farm animals.

Plus: Infusion centres, technology to remember Vimy Ridge, a year of environmental policy changes, and more.

2025 may go down as the year Canada's relationship with the United States was forever changed. Nearly 11 months into U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, the economic damage is clear. The remedies are not. Washington correspondent Katie Simpson and senior business correspondent Peter Armstrong look at the prospects for a new free trade deal.

And: Also in 2025, Trump broke the mold and re-cast the U.S. presidency in his own image. He claimed vast new powers, setting aside existing laws and norms. Washington correspondent Paul Hunter on what Trump’s presidency looks like now, and how it may continue into the new year.

Also: Officially, there is a ceasefire in Gaza, but for many Gazans, and for Palestinians in the West Bank, the suffering, the hunger and the violence continue. We’ll look at the state of the peace plan with Israel and what obstacles lie ahead.

Plus: “The weather outside is frightful!” It’s not just a line from a classic holiday song. It’s how climate experts are interpreting the weather data from 2025. “Extreme” was the word of the year: more hot days, more flooding, more drought, and more fires.

Israel may stop dozens of aid organizations from delivering much needed supplies to people in Gaza if they fail to satisfy new personal data requirements.

And: Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba has been without power or clean water since Sunday and the lights may not come back on until the new year.

Also: Hockey Canada has announced a men’s hockey team roster that will take on the best in the world in February’s Olympics in Italy. NHL players are once again eligible to play for the first time since 2014.

Plus: For the second time in as many years, a major water main in Calgary has ruptured and parts of the city are under a boil water advisory. And thousands of civil servants may not be celebrating the New Year as major government job cuts loom.

Saskatchewan RCMP are searching for two armed suspects after a shooting left one person dead and injured three others.

And: A major escalation in the row between the US and Venezuela. Sources within the Trump administration confirm it targeted a port facility inside Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats.

And: A third straight day of protests in Iran. The national currency hit a record low against the US dollar this week. That’s sparked demonstrations in Tehran and other cities.

Also: A deep sea hunt is underway in hopes of solving one of aviation's greatest mysteries. The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 begins again… more than a decade after it disappeared over the Indian Ocean.