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The Globe & Mail
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
One dead, one injured after helicopters collide in New Jersey
The Guardian
Here are some people you’ll find in every local community Facebook group | Jess Harwood
‘We need to know’: Bondi victims’ families demand federal royal commission from PM
Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro’s treatment for persistent hiccups touches a nerve
Matthew Potts poised to play in fifth Ashes Test after England rule out Gus Atkinson
Help UK ceramics industry or ‘lose piece of national identity’, government told
ABC
RFS volunteers 'gutted' after $30k in firefighting equipment stolen
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing from elderly surgical patients
'Air experience' student killed in crash during glider's launch phase
PM announces terms for review of Bondi terror attack
Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that
BBC
An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia
China to hold military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100
Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
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
Al Jazeera
China to stage drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles
Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader
Mozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16
Times of India
Nuclear readiness: North Korea tests 2 long-range cruise missiles -- watch
'Thorny issues' to '90% done': What went down at Trump-Zelenskyy meet in Florida; key takeaways
'Assaulted friends': Mob storms student’s party, thrashes guests for ‘love jihad’; FIR filed
Delhi air pollution: City slips into ‘severe’ category as AQI hits 403; ‘orange alert’ issued
Andhra Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out on Ernakulam Express; 1 dead
New York Times
The Status of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13 People
Suspect Confessed to Planting Pipe Bombs Near the Capitol Before Jan. 6
Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’
Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive
Nation Africa
Boost efficiency and fix water firms’ debt crisis
Let sports shine in 2026
State plan for minorities a leap for equality
Just build better Kenya, forget Singapore wishes!
Kenya is losing its witnesses
South China Morning Post
Chinese cities face subway delays as Beijing targets wasteful spending, high debt levels
Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs
North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles after showcasing nuclear submarine progress
China teacher turns tardy boys into ‘wrongdoers boy band’; dance video garners million likes
Hong Kong authorities distribute 30% of HK$4.1 billion Tai Po fire relief fund
National Public Radio
'Bomb cyclone' forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travel
Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says
Viral global TikToks: A twist on soccer, Tanzania's Charlie Chaplin, hope in Gaza
Memory loss: As AI gobbles up chips, prices for devices may rise
Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died
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