The Globe & Mail
- Swiss emergency services at scene of deadly ski resort bar fire during New Year's Eve celebrations
- For California farmers, the agave plant is a source of hope in parched times
- Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year’s celebration, 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
The Guardian
- PDC World Championship darts quarter-finals: Hood v Anderson, Searle surges past Clayton – live
- Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead after blast at ski town of Crans-Montana, police say
- Charlton v Coventry, Derby v Middlesbrough, and more: Football League – live
- New year celebrations and Zohran Mamdani sworn in: photos of the day – Thursday
- Pete Songi on the UK government’s new year’s resolutions – cartoon
ABC
- Australian property market hits first snag in years
- Russia says 20 killed in Ukrainian strike in occupied Kherson region
- More than 120 business leaders call for Bondi attack royal commission
- WA police searching for snorkeller missing off Ledge Point Beach
- Man, 34, charged with 66 offences after police hunt in Latrobe Valley
BBC
- New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns - researcher
- Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?
- Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence
- What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire
- Iran security force member killed during protests, officials say
CBC
- Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
- Dozens feared dead after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say
- Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave
- Father and son dress as Santa, visit Gaza tent city with gifts, music to celebrate New Year
- Trump's 'unprecedented' diplomat recall sparks concerns over politicization of foreign service
National Post
- Crackdown on protesters continues in Iran as Israel military speeds up war preparations
- Meat alternatives and protein maxxing are out, plus other food trends to watch for in 2026
- Where is the true north? How the magnetic north pole is drifting away from Canada — and toward Russia
- Bruce Pardy: Virtue-signalling devotion to reconciliation will not end well
- Opinion: Canada can no longer ignore its violent jihadist extremism problem
Times of India
- I&B ministry denies directing edits to Dhurandhar, says changes proposed by makers
- Hindu man attacked in Bangladesh: Mob pours petrol, sets him on fire; victim critical
- Denny Hamlin shares mother’s health update after tragic fire kills father
- Ukraine attack on Putin residence: After CIA rejects claim, Russia to give proof to US
- Wayanad tragedy worsens: Man found dead in Israel, wife dies after consuming poison
New York Times
- Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Popular with International Tourists
- Mamdani Names Transportation Chief With Job of Making Buses Fast and Free
- How Two Powerful U.S. Allies Came to Blows in Yemen
- A Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day
- Zohran Mamdani Is Sworn In as Mayor of New York City
Nation Africa
- Nacada reveals drug lords’ tricks as Ruto unveils grand plan to tackle substance abuse
- Trade CS Kinyanjui defends higher taxes on imported goods
- Explained: The psychology of New Year’s resolutions
- Aubameyang kicked out as Gabon government disbands national team
- Tomatoes, sukuma wiki drive inflation as electricity, milk prices fall
South China Morning Post
- Taiwan arms, missing Chinese boy, Trump’s Jimmy Lai appeal: 7 US-China relations reads
- Beijing’s Venezuela plans, Mexico-China tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads
- China’s Ukraine war role, EU vs Shein and Temu, Trump-Modi call: 7 global relations reads
- Bolsonaro denied house arrest by Brazil's Supreme Court despite health plea
- Iran executions hit 35-year high with 1,500 killed in 2025, rights group says
National Public Radio
- Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1
- Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions
- 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?
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