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
- Kim Jong-un’s daughter visits state mausoleum, fuelling speculation she will be next North Korean ruler
- Venus Williams, 45, gets wild card to play first Australian Open in five years
- 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
BBC
- Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows
- 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?
- New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns - researcher
CBC
- Several killed in Iran during violent protests sparked by economic conditions
- 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
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
- Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
- ‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
- Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy
- At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan
- Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu
Times of India
- ‘People running through flames’: How Swiss ski resort bar tragedy unfolded; witnesses recall chaos
- Khawaja retires: 'They told me I'd never play for Aus' — Pak-born batter calls out stereotypes
- 'SRK is a traitor': BJP targets KKR owner over picking Mustafizur Rahman
- Delhi air pollution crisis: AQI in 'very poor' zone at 311; cold wave conditions to persist
- Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for January 2 — check list
New York Times
- Mamdani Vows to Govern ‘Audaciously’ and Protect New York’s Vulnerable
- 7 Takeaways From the Inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani
- Search Is Suspended for Passenger Who Went Overboard From Cruise Ship
- How Japanese Scallops Became a Pawn in Diplomatic Tensions With China
- Fire in Swiss Alps Leaves Dozens of New Year’s Revelers Dead
South China Morning Post
- Singapore defies Trump’s tariffs as manufacturing drives growth
- Swiss ski resort bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires
- Operation Santa Claus: elderly Hongkongers find new purpose on rooftop farms
- Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?
- Chinese tourists eye return trips for Visit Malaysia 2026: ‘hot weather, warm hospitality’
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