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The Globe & Mail
Fire at Swiss ski resort bar leaves several dead during New Year’s celebrations, police say
Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Eight people killed after U.S. military strikes five more alleged drug boats
Trump abandons push to deploy National Guard in Chicago, L.A. and Portland
Russian drone attack in Odesa injures Ukrainian children, hits power grid
The Guardian
Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead after blast at ski town of Crans-Montana, police say
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
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Player revolts, owner exits and what breaks next: our bold sports predictions for 2026
Our 2026 listening resolutions: from Radiohead to Kendrick Lamar, critics try to get into music they’ve never liked
ABC
WA police searching for snorkeller missing off Ledge Point Beach
Man, 34, charged with 66 offences after police hunt in Latrobe Valley
Dozens killed in New Year's Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
'I need revenge': Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch
Father and daughter walk 13km for help after escape from flooded car
BBC
US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
Iran security force member killed during protests, official says
Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve
CBC
Trump's 'unprecedented' diplomat recall sparks concerns over politicization of foreign service
Father and son dress as Santa, visit Gaza tent city with gifts, music to celebrate New Year
Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave
U.S. military says 8 killed in strikes on 5 more alleged drug boats — but survivors jumped overboard
Trump says he's pausing efforts to send National Guard to Chicago, L.A. and Portland
National Post
Unification with Taiwan ‘is unstoppable,’ China’s Xi says in upbeat New Year’s speech
We are ‘10%’ away from peace but the most vital issues still unresolved, Zelenskyy tells Ukrainians
Tehran official utters warning after Israel’s Mossad tells Iranian protesters it is with them ‘on the ground’
Elderly man convicted of murder has bail revoked by B.C. appeal court
Socialist Zohran Mamdani set to start his term as New York City mayor under Trump’s shadow
Al Jazeera
UAE won’t lose “influence in Yemen” after withdrawal
Can Syria’s new banknotes help rebuild the economy?
Search for survivors after US military strike on alleged drug convoy
At least 10 killed in an explosion at Swiss ski resort town
The world is still failing its children. We can change that in 2026
Times of India
Amsterdam: Fire engulfs iconic Vondelkerk church during New Year celebrations; watch
Maha civic polls: Shiva Sena aspirant swallows 'A & B form' of fellow party candidate
GST revenue momentum holds: December collections stand at Rs 1.75 lakh cr; up 6.1%
'Why can’t we?': Ex-India cricketer questions ODI scheduling with Virat, Rohit in focus
Bullet train by 2027! Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals key routes — Ahmedabad, Surat & more
New York Times
The Two Questions I Wish We’d Stop Asking in 2026
‘Stranger Things’ Has Ended. What Happened in the Series Finale?
Repeat Moviegoers Help Hollywood Eke Out a Slightly Better 2025
A Year of Fires and Floods in Southern California
He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That
Nation Africa
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US
Kenya enters crucial stage of 2027 Afcon preparations
Scandal of Grade 10 school choices changed without learners’ requests
The 'Iweto': Inside Kenya's tradition of woman-to-woman marriage
How fireworks affect people with mental health and pets
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong welcomes 25% more visitors for New Year’s Eve than in 2024
CIA concludes Ukraine did not target Putin’s residence in drone strike
Hong Kong’s John Lee suffering from sciatica, Chief Executive’s Office says
Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning as temperature to fall to 12 degrees
China warns satellites from Elon Musk’s Starlink are ‘safety and security’ risk
National Public Radio
Dozens presumed dead in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration
Warren Buffett officially retires as Berkshire Hathway's CEO
Crypto soared in 2025 — and then crashed. Now what?
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, capping historic rise
Rising from the ashes, a symbol of hope at the Rose Parade
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