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
- Venezuela open to talks on drug trafficking, says Maduro, but refuses to comment on reported US strike on land
- Ignore the sceptics: with this new vaccine, chickenpox could become a thing of the past | Wes Streeting
- 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
ABC
- Man remanded after facing court following alleged multi-day rampage
- Williams to set new Australian Open record at 45 after receiving wildcard
- NT to introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying bill mid-2026
- Bikies allegedly sat waiting in hair salon before stabbing two men
- China's anti-pollution crusade linked to Australian bushfires
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
- Damien Martyn hospitalised: 'Positive signs' — Adam Gilchrist offers hopeful update
- ‘Found debris’:Russia shares ‘evidence’ of drone attack on Putin’s residence
- Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 26,150; BSE Sensex up around 100 points
- ‘People running through flames’: How Swiss ski resort bar tragedy unfolded; witnesses recall chaos
- 'So many lessons, memories': Shubman Gill looks back at a defining 2025 | Watch
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
Nation Africa
- An ageing ladder: How TSC promotion rules are locking out younger, long-serving teachers
- Agriculture primed to propel economic growth in 2026
- 'They became wealthy after finding money thieves left behind'
- Sportspersons Kenya lost in 2025
- Hopes of recovering Sh115bn fade as MPs sit on high-octane investigations
South China Morning Post
- 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
- China’s record hypergravity machine, Nepal’s ‘bride buying’ probe: SCMP’s 7 highlights
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