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
- Homes for sale with a sauna in England and Scotland – in pictures
- Blank Canvas by Grace Murray review – a superb debut from a 22-year-old author
- His & Hers to A Thousand Blows: the seven best shows to stream this week
- From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges
- TV tonight: Jill Scott, Big Zuu and Sam Ryder take on Taskmaster
ABC
- Another e-bike death sparks renewed calls for consistency around laws
- Murphy in line for comeback as SCG curator defends green pitch exterior
- Walkers rescued after one fell 5m near Tasmania's Federation Peak
- What we learned from Donald Trump's wide-ranging health interview
- Family watches Boddington heritage property burn in Christmas Day fire
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
- The Five: What’s ahead in pop culture for Jan. 2-8
- 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
Al Jazeera
- South African activist uses history to highlight ongoing injustice
- South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
- Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack
- Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan revive ties in 2026?
- Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions
Times of India
- China to deploy military in Balochistan? Mir Yar Baloch flags ‘serious threat’ to EAM
- NBEMS leaves NEET PG out of its exam calendar: Why a missing date feels like warning
- Palestine flag at Jammu cricket match: Police launch probe — player, organiser questioned
- Swiss ski resort tragedy: Video shows moment New Year’s fire broke out - what caused the blaze
- Wolf Supermoon 2026 to light up the skies this weekend: Best time to watch
New York Times
- Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
- 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
South China Morning Post
- Hong Kong receives twice as many mainland Chinese visitors on New Year’s Day
- Hong Kong’s new legal aid chief pledges full support for Tai Po fire victims
- China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn
- CityU joins ranks of schools snapping up Hong Kong offices with Festival Walk buy
- Singapore’s JJ Lin slams ‘smear campaigns’ after relationship reveal with Annalisa
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