The Globe & Mail
- Zelensky says meeting with Trump on Russia-Ukraine war to happen ‘in the near future’
- Many working Americans suffering without health care coverage
- Ottawa turns to Alberta as it moves to revive trade with China
- Trump administration strikes Islamic State militants in Nigeria
- Pope Leo XIV urges faithful to shed indifference in Christmas address
The Guardian
- Coastguard search for missing Devon sea swimmers called off
- King George VI Chase and Christmas Hurdle: racing from Kempton – live
- Birmingham v Derby, Egypt v South Africa, and more: EFL, Afcon 2025 – football live
- Auf Wiedersehen, pets: Duckett and Bethell were (briefly) back in town but failings lie at the top | Barney Ronay
- Soul-baring ballads, alt-rock fury and neon-lit techno: five-star albums you may have missed this year
ABC
- At least 14 injured in a knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
- Zelenskyy says he plans to meet with Trump on Sunday
- Cowardly English batting spares Australia's Boxing Day blushes
- Five quick hits: Brook brings the Bazball as Green's misery continues
- The best documentaries to binge in the weird week after Christmas
BBC
- Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak given 15-year jail term over state funds scandal
- Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel
- US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
- Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue
- Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys
CBC
- Turkey arrests suspected ISIS member linked to planning attacks on new year celebrations
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy says latest peace talks with U.S. negotiators were positive
- California storm blamed for at least 2 deaths with possibly more heavy rain, mudslides
- King Charles says unity in diversity will help 'right triumphs over wrong' in giving 4th Christmas address
- Istanbul police detain 115 suspected ISIS members believed planning Christmas attacks in Turkey
National Post
- Matthew Taub: Two years of inaction have normalized hate crimes in Toronto
- U.K. is the latest country to ban boiling live lobsters. Could Canada be next?
- After U.S. outreach, Alberta separatists will head to Latin America to rustle up support for their cause
- Adam Zivo: B.C. winds down practice of sending addicts home with free drugs
- Amy Hamm: U.K. puberty blocker trial asks children to consider freezing eggs, sperm
Al Jazeera
- US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria: What’s really going on?
- China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales
- Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low
- RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala
- Syria’s Christians mark Christmas under heavy security
Times of India
- 'No conflict between science and dharma': Bhagwat explains how two are 'similar'; what he said
- 1st BJP mayor in Kerala: Is the 'red fortress' collapsing? What it means for 2026 polls?
- Syria: 8 killed in bomb blast at Homs mosque, 21 injured; explosion in Alawite area
- 'Have flagged concerns': India on US H-1B visa chaos; notes 'hardships' for families
- Pragg, Giri or Nakamura? Rapport reveals his pick for Candidates | Exclusive
New York Times
- 6 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, Government Says
- From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India
- More Rain Heading for Southern California, Heightening Flood Risk
- With Help of Lina Khan, Mamdani Looks to Quickly Cut Costs for New Yorkers
- As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary
Nation Africa
- Explainer: What is Islamic State, the group the US struck in Nigeria?
- How South Africa’s coach Broos is moulding Bafana Bafana into ‘flagbearers’ of the Rainbow Nation
- Beer distributors lose protection plea in distribution row
- I'm listed on CRB due to Sh235,000 mobile debts; how can I pay them off and survive on Sh36,000?
- Empowered women, resilient societies: A timeless truth
South China Morning Post
- Trump’s military restraint on Venezuela: power play with eye on China or weakness?
- China’s Zhipu AI ramps up push towards human-level AI, reiterates open source pledge
- China launches venture capital fund to lead the charge on tech investment
- Old Hong Kong police station gets new role hosting film-related show
- Blast in Syria kills 8 at mosque targeting Alawite minority in Homs
National Public Radio
- U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria. And, holiday shopping was higher than expected
- Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike
- Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time
- Christmas is over. Here's what to do with your holiday trash
- Amanda Seyfried's tally for 2025: 3 starring roles, 2 Golden Globe nominations
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