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The Globe & Mail
In boozy South Korea, hangover cures are a must
U.S. pledges $2-billion for UN humanitarian aid, warns agencies to ‘adapt, shrink or die’
China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan
Washington offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelensky says
Backed by China and Russia, Myanmar stages first election since 2021 coup
The Guardian
China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports
Ukraine war live: US has offered 15 years of security guarantees, says Zelenskyy
Tell us: have you changed your career plans because of the risk of an AI takeover?
Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say
Americans are waking up. A grand reckoning awaits us | Robert Reich
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
Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
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
Terry Newman: Police won’t say why nothing done about vile antisemitic posts
Jamie Sarkonak: Liberals admit their own plastics ban is a disastrous sham
2025 was the year of the tariff. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if 2026 is the year some tariffs die
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’
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
Industrial production at 2-year high! Grows 6.7% in Nov; fueled by mining, manufacturing
China outfits cargo ship with missiles: Beijing's sinister Taiwan war plan revealed - see pics
'Unsatisfactory' pitch: Will MCG face ban after demerit point? What ICC rule says
Gold, silver price today: How much these precious metals cost in your city
CEO of most popular AI coding tool warns: Close your eyes to code; watch everything crumble
New York Times
China Will Hold Live-Fire Military Exercises Around Taiwan
Zelensky and Netanyahu Go to Mar-a-Lago, and Student Loan Borrowers Face New Reality
For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking About Ukraine Peace Deal Counts as a Win
Parts of New York and New England Brace for Ice Storm
Five Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Nation Africa
How factory farming is shaving years off the global human life expectancy
Hakimi to start for Morocco in crucial fixture against Zambia
Algeria boss admits 'Burkina Faso was tougher than expected'
Cameroon, Ivory Coast draw heavyweight clash
40-year-old Ronaldo promises to reach 1,000 career goals
South China Morning Post
China protests to Panama over destruction of memorial to Chinese labourers
Hong Kong homeowner fined HK$180,000 for ‘wilful’ structural flat wall removal
Cambodia and Thailand agree to resume exchanges after three-way meeting with China
Malaysia army chief on leave as procurement scandal sparks anti-corruption raids
China hits out at ‘support for separatist forces’ after Israel recognises Somaliland
National Public Radio
'Raising questions' isn't enough. The best films of the year took a stance
Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks
Electric vehicles had a bumpy road in 2025 — and one pleasant surprise
A 'very aesthetic person,' President Trump says being a builder is his second job
Why do so many people ring in the new year on Jan. 1?
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