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
- Switzerland to hold five days of mourning after 40 killed in resort fire, as investigators rush to identify victims
- ‘I wasn’t allowed to study, but I will make sure no girl in this village hears those same words’
- Winter blooming of hundreds of plants in UK ‘visible signal’ of climate breakdown
- ‘Truly humbling’: inside the centre where UK medics are helping Ukrainian amputees
- Experience: My friend turned out to be my long-lost sister
ABC
- Family watches Boddington heritage property burn in Christmas Day fire
- Ski resort fire witnesses recall how tragic Crans-Montana blaze unfolded
- Brisbane beats Sydney and Melbourne in price growth
- Kidnapper was 'saving boys from aliens' when he snatched them from bed
- Man accused of wild rampage across Latrobe Valley appears in court
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
- Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions
- 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
Times of India
- ‘Reality check’: BJP cites Karnataka govt survey to slam Rahul; ridicules ‘vote chori’ charge
- AI 'regrets' after pilot found drunk on Vancouver–Delhi flight; initiates probe
- Virat-Anushka are all smiles as they pose with hotel staff- Pics
- 'Cease military pressure': US reacts to China's drills around Taiwan; calls for restraint
- 'Unaffected by strike calls': Zomato, Swiggy log record orders on New Year's Eve
New York Times
- In China, A.I. Finds Pancreatic Cancer That Doctors May Miss
- Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances?
- Mamdani Lays Out Agenda of ‘Affordability and Abundance’ on First Day in Office
- Mamdani Vows to Govern ‘Audaciously’ and Protect New York’s Vulnerable
- Search Is Suspended for Passenger Who Went Overboard From Cruise Ship
South China Morning Post
- Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen
- Baidu chip unit Kunlunxin files for Hong Kong IPO amid China’s push for tech self-reliance
- North Korean palace visit by Kim’s daughter renews succession debate
- Yuen Cheung-yan, veteran Hong Kong actor and action choreographer, dies at 69
- Venezuela’s Maduro open to talks with US on drugs and oil, but silent on CIA strike
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