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
- The world’s gone barking mad. In this era of canine exceptionalism, can humanity stage a comeback? | Farhana Dawood
- PDC world darts: Van Veen dumps Humphries out as Littler wins over crowd
- Thomas Frank’s Spurs booed off after toiling to point on his Brentford return
- South Park writer buys ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ domain name
- The Night Manager review – no naughty bum-flashing? It’s still a class above all other spy thrillers
ABC
- Breaking: Lachie Neale steps down as Brisbane Lions co-captain
- Friendly, bubbly Aboriginal mother mourned after death in custody
- Khawaja did it all his own way and retires as an Australian great
- Search continues for teenager, man missing off Sydney coast
- Bernie Sanders swears in Zohran Mamdani with a word of warning
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
- 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?
- US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy
Times of India
- 'This is how greatness is built': Pathan backs Gill to follow Kohli's path
- Aravalli-like row in Bengaluru: SC panel to visit on Friday
- Bengal SIR: EC warns of action if voters aged 85 and above called for hearings
- RTI: Four of 10 faculty posts vacant across 11 AIIMS
- NMC orders hospitals to stock rabies drugs after Supreme Court flags stray threat
New York Times
- Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87
- Witnesses Recount Fire That Killed 40 in Switzerland
- Mamdani Pays Tribute to the Foods That Define and Sustain New York
- Switzerland’s burn centers are so overwhelmed that fire victims are being sent to other countries.
- Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners
Nation Africa
- Matatu operators sue developer over plan to build mall at Nanyuki terminus
- How partying with Maranjau cartel cost Murang'a man his life
- Nacada reveals drug lords’ tricks as Ruto unveils grand plan to tackle substance abuse
- Trade CS Kinyanjui defends higher taxes on imported goods
- Explained: The psychology of New Year’s resolutions
South China Morning Post
- Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected US monetary easing in 2026
- Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?
- US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan, ‘engage in meaningful dialogue’
- US sanctions Chinese companies and tankers with Venezuela links
- Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death
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
- Congress failed to extend Obamacare subsidies. This Democrat says Trump can save them
- Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect 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