World Report

Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison.
Data obtained by CBC shows more than 600 RCMP have faced disciplinary charges linked to gender-based violence over past decade.
Prominent Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa kidnapped just hours after being released from jail.
Iranian security forces crack down on Iran's reformist movement, reportedly arrest 4 prominent figures.
Israel approves new measure to make it easier for Jewish settlers to buy land in the occupied West Bank. The move Palestinian leadership is calling illegal.
Some taxpayers are complaining of long delays with the CRA when disputing errors.
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Superbowl Halftime show, US President Donald Trump calls it "an affront to American Greatness."

Sidney Crosby officially named captain as star-studded Team Canada touches down in Milan.
Lindsey Vonn in stable condition after being airlifted from harrowing Olympic crash.
Underdog contenders face off in Silicon Valley for a politically charged Super Bowl LX.
Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns over "wrong" decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as U.S. envoy.
Guthrie family offers to pay ransom as search for kidnapped mother reaches critical deadline.
Japan’s ruling coalition headed for a "super-majority" landslide after voters brave record snow.
Portugal votes in a historic presidential runoff as moderates attempt to block a far-right surge.
Newfoundland government axes proposed south coast marine park to protect fishing industry.
Toronto's Eglinton LRT finally opens to passengers after 15 years of delays.

Speed skater Valérie Maltais wins Canada’s first medal of the Winter Games with bronze in the 3000-metre.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand opens a new consulate in Greenland to bolster Arctic security and trade.
Legal fallout mounts from Project South corruption arrests as lawyers brace for a wave of appeals and Peel police suspend three more officers.
UK: Gordon Brown regrets Mandelson appointment as Epstein ties trigger police searches and calls for Starmer to resign.
Zelenskyy confirms June deadline for peace deal as Trump administration moves to host trilateral talks in Miami.
Islamic State claims responsibility for a suicide bombing at an Islamabad mosque that killed at least 32 people
Japan’s ruling party pushes stricter immigration controls as foreign worker numbers hit record highs on the eve of a snap election.
Federal government launches multi-billion dollar auto strategy with renewed rebates to jumpstart lagging electric vehicle sales.

The Milano-Cortina Winter Games are finally on starting with the opening ceremony.
Large delegation of Canadian Inuit in Nuuk, Greenland for opening of new Canadian consulate.
High-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran wrap up in Oman.
Pakistan: A suicide blast at a mosque near Islamabad has left at least 31 people dead.
Statistics Canada reports the economy shed 25,000 jobs in January — the unemployment rate is at 6.5 per cent.
A new federal law would turn Ottawa into a major developer with the power to buy land — though critics say the building plan lacks clear targets.
Three Nova Scotia youths face sexual assault charges following alleged hockey hazing incidents — as police warn there may be more victims.
Mariah Carey is trading her own hits for a special tribute to the host nation.

A major organized-crime investigation has led to charges against dozens of people — including Toronto police officers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is unveiling a plan to sharply expand Canada’s electric-vehicle market.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the US.
In an exclusive interview with NBC, US President Donald Trump talked about his immigration policy and negotiations with Iran.
Britain’s prime minister is under fire over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, amid renewed scrutiny of Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The Ottawa Mission celebrates skills training program aimed at preventing homelessness.
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris is recovering in the Olympic Village after a training crash; his status for tonight's big air qualifiers remains a game-time decision.