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
- Nancy Pelosi predicts Democrats will retake US House in 2026 midterms
- Stork of Hope review – Belarusian Holocaust drama paints a flattering portrait of its citizens
- The English House by Dan Cruickshank review – if walls could talk
- UK accounting body to halt remote exams amid AI cheating
- Trump says ‘tough’ issues remain for Ukraine peace deal after meeting Zelenskyy in Florida
ABC
- ICC hands down punishment for 'unsatisfactory' MCG pitch
- Sydney council to light harbour with menorah after open letter
- 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
BBC
- China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
- 'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
- Bondi hero says he wanted to stop gunman killing innocent people
- 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
- Why a one-seat majority might be the worst-case scenario for federal Liberals
- ‘Elbows up’ is over for business and labour leaders, who now want Carney to ‘put pucks in the net’
- 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
Al Jazeera
- Three messages reset conditions in eastern Yemen
- Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid calls for Israel to let in aid
- Uganda vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start times and lineups
- Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid
- Kosovo’s prime minister claims victory in snap election
Times of India
- Silver prices drop Rs 21,000 in an hour after hitting life-time high
- 'Ray of hope': Cong hails SC ruling on Aravalli; demands minister's resignation
- Billionaire exits: Florida guv on Bezos’ move; says Amazon chief's move hurt Washington budget
- 'Horrific': Rahul condemns Tripura student's killing in Dehradun; accuses BJP of 'normalising' hate
- 'Statement misconstrued': Lalit Modi reacts after backlash over video with Mallya; issues apology
New York Times
- Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’
- 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
- 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
- Hong Kong to close roads in Central at 2pm on New Year’s Eve ahead of countdown
- Long queue of customers at China snack stall to support owner, whose dead son leaves 3 kids behind
- Typhoon-hit Philippines learns disaster preparations with a board game
- US pledges US$2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding
- Hong Kong exports jump 18.8% in November, sharpest increase in 22 months
National Public Radio
- A 'very aesthetic person,' President Trump says being a builder is his second job
- Electric vehicles had a bumpy road in 2025 — and one pleasant surprise
- Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks
- Why do so many people ring in the new year on Jan. 1?
- Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted U.S. political parties, memo 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