The Globe & Mail
- Mamdani’s first day as New York mayor makes clear he’s interested in more than symbolism
- Bulgaria officially enters eurozone, banishing lev currency to history
- Taiwan vows to defend its sovereignty after Chinese military drills
- Fire destroys historic church in the Netherlands as two die in fireworks accidents
- Zohran Mamdani begins term as New York’s first Muslim mayor after historic inauguration
The Guardian
- Trump news at a glance: president denies falling asleep in public meetings as he defends ‘perfect’ health
- Mamdani pledges ‘new era’ for New York and vows to govern ‘audaciously’
- George Clooney fires back at Trump after US president mocks his French citizenship
- Australian electric car market to get influx of new models as cheaper EVs hit the road in 2026
- The first of my friends is having a baby and it makes me feel pressured. How do I reframe this?
BBC
- Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say
- What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire
- Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?
- Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran
- New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns - researcher
CBC
- Mamdani vows to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor
- Around 40 dead, more than 100 injured in blaze at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year's Eve party
- 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
- Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
- Tristin Hopper: Liberals are bringing back the Harper policies they reversed
- Russia says 24 killed in Ukrainian drone attack at cafe, hotel in Kherson region
- Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
- Somaliland denies that Israeli recognition was based on accepting Gazans, IDF base
Al Jazeera
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,408
- Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups
- US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
- How far will the latest protests go in Iran?
Times of India
- 'Pushed Bangladesh towards darkness': Sheikh Hasina takes aim at Muhammad Yunus
- 'Dhurandhar' BO collection day 28: Ranveer Singh starrer ends week 4 with Rs 100 cr haul
- 'Mandir-masjid' issues do not sway elections: Dilip Ghosh
- Govt proposes 90-day work a year for gig workers to get social security
- 'This is how greatness is built': Pathan backs Gill to follow Kohli's path
New York Times
- Mamdani Vows to Govern ‘Audaciously’ and Protect New York’s Vulnerable
- Fire in Swiss Alps Leaves Dozens of New Year’s Revelers Dead
- 7 Takeaways From the Inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani
- Mamdani Pays Tribute to the Foods That Define and Sustain New York
- Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87
South China Morning Post
- How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
- Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees Celsius
- Chinese ‘frog prince’ glassblower has unusually protruding cheeks after 30 years of work
- Hong Kong’s sex offence laws are to be overhauled. What needs to be updated?
- Why North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message
National Public Radio
- Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills
- Deaths reported during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
- In newly released testimony, Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump
- Mobile crisis teams shut down amid funding troubles
- Congress failed to extend Obamacare subsidies. This Democrat says Trump can save them
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