These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, December 26, 2019.

A strong typhoon ripped through the central Philippines, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands from their homes, as the country was in the middle of Christmas celebrations.

Donald Trump blames Justin Trudeau after some reacted angrily when they found out CBC TV’s broadcast of Home Alone 2 was missing a scene with him in it. When CBC acquired broadcast rights to Home Alone 2 in 2014, several edits were made...

For twenty years in Port de Grave, Nfld., every boat in the harbour has been decked out with lights throughout the holidays. The fishing town’s spectacle attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

Is Christmas destroying our planet? Some climate activists point out that the consumption generated around Christmas time creates mountains of waste in Europe and beyond. Piles of Chinese-made goods are putting dangerous chemicals into...

Britain's most famous Christmas tree has been branded a turkey over its 'sparse' foliage and 'anemic' appearance, leaving some passersby unimpressed and commenting on the festive favourite's 'droopy' look.

This year's Christmas tree in London's Trafalgar Square has left some visitors unimpressed

A Christmas tree is donated from Norway and put up each year in London’s Trafalgar Square. This year it’s being mocked for its sparse foliage and compared to Britain’s relationship with Europe.

This week was the last business week of the year, and two things happened: A frantic last-ditch activity to get things on the record before the holiday season – and the gradual switching of members of the EU bubble into Christmas mode....

Mark and Fred Hajjar of UglyChristmasSweater.com discussed the holiday trend and supplying ugly Christmas sweaters for consumers with a 24-hour turnaround time.

A student from Zimbabwe, studying in Newfoundland, was about to head home when he discovered he'd lost his passport and student visa.

The holidays can be a difficult, stressful time for many. But for those struggling with grief, this time of year can be unbearable.

Widespread gaps in the system allow New Brunswick to miss screenings of over 1,800 potential tissue and ocular donors between April 2017 to September 2019. Michelle Astle says no one was available to screen her 16-year-old son, Avery,...

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg has been forced out by the board of directors after a year of scrutiny following two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets.

Volunteers in Lebanon prepare meals for those struggling in an economic crisis made worse by political chaos.

Last year more than 4,500 homeless guests were given shelter and this year the charity is highlighting the hidden problem of ‘sofa surfing’.

France is facing widespread travel disruption during the busy Christmas holiday as protests against pension reforms show no sign of easing.

These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

The students at M.J. Coldwell Elementary School in Regina took part in a holiday card-writing campaign Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, which declared a state of crisis after a 10-year-old girl took her own life.

A Canadian geologist will remain jailed in Dubai on fraud charges after authorities say his lawyer failed to appeal more than 60 charges against him. André Gauthier was picked up in December 2015 after he alerted authorities in the...

The company that makes Chicken Bones, a popular Christmas candy in the Maritimes, teamed up with a New Brunswick distillery to make Chicken Bones Liqueur. The drink has become one of the most sought after gifts this holiday season.

Trump jokes about possibly getting a “beautiful vase” from North Korea, instead of a missile test, after a North Korean official said earlier this month that it’s “up to the U.S. what Christmas gift it will select to get.”

In clips released ahead of her annual Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth acknowledges a “bumpy” year for both her family and country.

Regarded as birthplace of Jesus Christ, thousands flock to Bethlehem in occupied West Bank to mark celebration.