South Asians in Canada accuse Ottawa of putting foreign policy interests ahead of their safety. They're holding a series of town halls in multiple cities across the country, to address what they call an extortion crisis facing their communities. 

Also: Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, after a two-year hiatus. Saturday night saw the lighting of a Christmas tree in Manger Square. You'll hear how officials are hoping the ceremony will herald an economic revival for the tourism-reliant city.

And: Australia is about to attempt what many parents see as a losing battle - forcing kids off social media. On Wednesday, it will become the first country in the world to ban anyone under 16 from having social media accounts. We'll take you to Sydney for more.

Plus: Recruitment crisis in Canada's Armed forces, One year since regime change in Syria, German secessionists gain popularity, and more.

A welcome, a century in the making, on the tarmac at Montreal's Trudeau International airport. Dozens of cultural objects belonging to First Nations, Inuit and Metis have arrived in Canada after being sent by the Vatican. The 62 items were among thousands of objects sent to Rome by missionaries in the 1920s. Now, they are one step closer to returning home.

Also: In British Columbia, another mill has become a casualty of the U.S.-Canada trade war. Multiple mills have curtailed operations in recent months, hampering one of the province's key industries. You'll hear how the B.C. government is working to save its struggling forestry sector. 

And: It's old, rusty, and potentially hazardous. Residents of a small Newfoundland town say a derelict ship has been a blight on their waterfront for years. And they want it gone. Now the federal government is getting involved to remove it.

Plus: Ukraine-Russia peace talks, increased security at German Christmas markets, B.C. trains hitting wildlife, and more 

Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry has died. He was known as one of the most original talents in the field — designing the ground-breaking Bilbao museum, among many other projects, including the facade of the Art Gallery of Ontario.

And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington. He went for the World Cup draw. But he was drawn into something else — a talk with the U.S. and Mexican presidents.

Also: Dozens of sacred and cultural Indigenous items are on their way home from the Vatican Museum. It started with the national Inuit organization trying to get a kayak back from Rome, and it grew from there to 62 objects.

Plus: Job numbers up, foundational study on Roundup pesticide retracted, Netflix is buying its Friends — A $72 Billion U.S. play for Warner Bros., and more.

Food prices in Canada are climbing faster than most people can keep up. And a new report suggests there won’t be a break on grocery bills anytime soon.

And: Canada’s flu season is off to an early, and virulent start. Some pediatric hospitals say they are getting flooded with young patients – and cases are likely to keep rising.

Also: It’s one of the most famous soccer pitches in the world. Mexico’s Azteca Stadium will host the first game of next summer's FIFA World Cup. But in the shadow of the glitzy tournament and towering stadium, a nearby community is struggling to access the most basic of services: clean water.

Plus: CUSMA hearings in Washington, British inquiry into Russian poisoning, political posturing over government’s hate legislation, and more.

A study on one variety of shingles vaccine already showed it cut diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment. Now researchers have dug deeper into the data – and found the shot could slow progression of dementia in those who already have it.

And: People in Minnesota are bracing for more U.S. immigration agents to arrive in their state. Specifically targeting its large Somali population. It comes after Donald Trump told immigrants from the African country to go back to where they came from.

Also: Legislators and industry groups are in Washington, D.C. for CUSMA hearings. The free trade agreement is up for review next year. And the results of these talks could change the nature of the trade relationship between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico for years to come.

Plus: B.C. Conservative leader fights ouster, debate over Montreal port expansion, the benefits of singing for stroke patients, and more.

Assembly of First Nations chiefs demand the immediate withdrawal of a new pipeline deal between Canada and Alberta. The deal would lift the federal ban on oil tanker traffic in northern B.C. waters. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said it was "as if First Nations rights can be wiped away” with one agreement.

And: Russian President Vladimir Putin says, if Europe wants a war, Moscow is ready. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Russia, meeting with Putin in an effort to advance peace talks. Ukraine officials say Russia has no intention of ending the war, and is wasting everyone’s time.

Also: Police in Edmonton are starting a new pilot project tomorrow using facial recognition technology on body-worn cameras. Police say the goal is to see if artificial intelligence can identify people when officers can't. But there are concerns about privacy and what AI means for the future of policing.

Plus: Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnoses up, HBC charter gets one bid at auction, and more.

Algoma Steel is laying off about a thousand workers — roughly a third of its workforce. The company is pointing to the effects of U.S. tariffs. But it also had government help: half a billion dollars that was supposed to keep workers on the job.

And: A fire has been burning through a Toronto highrise complex for more than four days now. But no one can see it. It’s smouldering between the concrete walls of two connected buildings, posing an especially complex challenge to firefighters.

Also: For the first time, the World Health Organization is recommending GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic as a treatment for obesity. It’s a condition that affects millions, and costs billions. But how much medications can help will depend in part on who can get access.

Plus: Officials in Manitoba begin another painstaking search in another landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women, the Trump administration faces accusations of war crimes in connection to strikes on an alleged Caribbean drug boat, and more.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials held another round of talks today - in hopes of getting closer to a peace plan to bring Russia's war on Ukraine to an end. Both delegations called the meeting productive, but there are still concerns that a peace deal will be tilted is Russia's favour.

Also: Opposition is mounting against the Alberta‑Ottawa pipeline deal - made official this past week by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith. First Nations leaders warn it would devastate their clean, coastal waters. And their pushback could stall, or even halt the project.

And: A group of Italian actresses says their country has become a safe haven for men accused and found liable of sexual assault. We'll tell you more on what observers call a culture of silence and impunity, in Italy’s entertainment world.

Plus: Refugees from Mali in Mauritania, Funding cuts to HIV-AIDS treatment and prevention, Lobster fishing rights in Nova Scotia, and more.

Ukranian and Russian officials are gearing up for potential peace talks - but those efforts are being overshadowed by continued violence. As Kyiv suffered from Russian attacks on Friday, Ukraine struck two Russian oil tankers that are part of their so-called 'shadow fleet'. 

Also: A natural disaster -- turning catastrophic. Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after a cyclone killed at least 150 people. The storm is now barreling towards southern India. It's part of a broader crisis of extreme weather seen across Southeast Asia.

And: Alberta's premier is trying to sell her energy agreement with Ottawa to her political base. During a speech at the United Conservative Party's annual general meeting, Danielle Smith pilloried her political rivals and promoted the Memorandum of Understanding she signed on Thursday as a political win. 

Plus: A sinking town in the Himalayas, A documentary on a dog war hero, and more.

The federal Liberals insist they’re more united than ever — one day after a cabinet minister quit over changing environmental policies.

And: U.S. President Donald Trump vows to “permanently pause” immigration from what he calls Third World countries, after an Afghan national who had been granted asylum is accused of shooting two National Guard members.

Also: What happened to “Buy Canadian”? Statistics Canada says more than two-thirds of businesses haven’t seen an increase for their Canadian products.

Plus: Measles cases surge around the world, Israel military investigating after border police officers are caught on video shooting dead two Palestinian men who appeared to be surrendering, Ticketmaster refunds Olivia Dean fans, and more.