The Globe & Mail
- Backed by China and Russia, Myanmar stages first election since 2021 coup
- China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan
- China launches military drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ against independence
- Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of stalled Gaza ceasefire
- Israeli recognition of breakaway Somali region triggers African and Arab anger
The Guardian
- Kettles to roof leaks: expert tips on home care to avoid surprise bills
- ‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast
- Life lessons with radio legend Jenni Murray: the best podcasts of the week
- This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin – set to be a standout novel of 2026
- A French Youth review – bullfighters grapple with the horns of valour and acceptance
ABC
- Protesters unite for 'stinky display' against demersal fishing ban
- Man faces court after alleged Boxing Day murder in remote NT
- Legal loophole in double jeopardy cases closed after amendment
- Sydney Test a golden opportunity for Green to belatedly shine in Australia
- Two men flown to hospital after Bonnie Doon boat fire
BBC
- 'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
- Bondi hero says he wanted to stop gunman killing innocent people
- China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
- An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia
- John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
CBC
- At least 13 killed after train derails in southern Mexico
- Pilot killed, another injured after helicopters collide midair in New Jersey, officials say
- Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema turned animal rights activist, dead at 91
- Amid a civil war, polls open in Myanmar for 1st time since military coup 5 years ago
- Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dead at 85
National Post
- Trump’s tariffs predicted to de-escalate in 2026, says Bank of America CEO
- Israel’s recognition of Somaliland statehood prompts celebrations in Horn of Africa region
- Trump meets with Zelenskyy after ‘very productive’ call with Putin
- Australia considering army patrols in Sydney after Bondi attack, premier says
- Brigitte Bardot, the French film icon who gave up fame for activism, dies at 91
Times of India
- Aravalli case: SC stays its November 20 order; high-powered committee to examine plan
- Watch: Santa Putin's Christmas gifts for world leaders - what PM Modi and Trump got
- Unnao rape case: SC stays Delhi HC order granting bail to Kuldeep Sengar; ex-BJP MLA to remain in jail
- Record foodgrain production! Indian agri sector remains strong despite US tariffs
- VHT: RCB's Rs 7cr buy fails to fire; falls cheaply after huge mix up
New York Times
- Why We Keep Falling for Narcissistic Leaders
- The World Wants More Ube. Philippine Farmers Are Struggling to Keep Up.
- China Will Hold Live-Fire Military Exercises Around Taiwan
- Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’
- With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure
Nation Africa
- Jirongo: How my enemies drove a wedge between me and Moi
- Why you will receive intense rainfall this week in 13 counties
- Do parents owe support to adult children? Precedent setting case revives age-old question
- 2027 choices: Why there’s no clear favourite presidential candidate yet
- I will take you to Raila's Canaan in new Singapore dream, Ruto now tells ODM
South China Morning Post
- Najib’s new 1MDB verdict deepens Umno rifts, testing Malaysia’s unity government
- Hongkongers make 2.73 million outbound trips over Christmas, up 11% from last year
- Hong Kong taxi driver, 82, acquitted of using foul language at teenage customer
- China’s FAW buys US$534 million stake in Leapmotor as EV firm sees deliveries jump in 2026
- Why Myanmar’s junta election cannot hide a collapsing economy
National Public Radio
- Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted U.S. political parties, memo says
- Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'
- Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire
- 'Bomb cyclone' forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travel
- Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says
Japan Times
- Nissan management shake-up plans reported as sharks circle
- Japanese sake brewery to make foray into Indian market
- Toyota eyes lunar rover powered by regenerative fuel-cell tech
- British PM Rishi Sunak avoids wipeout in key local elections
- Extreme heat and weather conditions attributed to stagnant jet stream