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The Globe & Mail
Elon Musk’s Grok accused of producing sexualized AI images of women, minors
Zelensky names head of Ukrainian military intelligence as top adviser
Canada asks Air India to investigate pilot’s removal from plane after breathalyzer tests
Finnish police arrest two members of cargo ship crew after damage to underseas cable
FBI says it disrupted potential attack on New Year’s Eve inspired by Islamic State group
The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Russia makes biggest battleground gains since first year of war, analysis shows
Saudi invites Yemen’s southern factions to ‘dialogue’ in Riyadh after surprise independence bid
Trump news at a glance: Nicolás Maduro wants to have ‘serious talks’ with Trump
California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, court rules
Gian van Veen denies Gary Anderson in epic to set up final against Luke Littler
ABC
Pakistan sentences journalists to life in prison over pro-Khan protests
Grok under fire over complaints it let users undress minors in photos
Yemen separatists announce plans to split nation after 20 killed in Saudi-led strikes
NSW drownings toll rises after desperate attempts to save spearfisher
Man charged over woman's hit-and-run death on busy NT road
BBC
Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani
Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico
Young Italian golfer feared dead: What we know about Swiss resort fire
How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office after corruption row
CBC
UAE pulls military forces out of Yemen following tensions with Saudi Arabia
Elon Musk's Grok AI says images of 'minors in minimal clothing' caused by safeguard lapses
Kim Jong-un's daughter visits family mausoleum, promoting her potential status as heir in North Korea
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
Sparkling flares in champagne bottles coming too close to ceiling ignited deadly bar fire, officials believe
National Post
Tehran threatens retaliation after Trump vows to protect Iranian protesters
New pipeline support among First Nations ’50/50 right now,’ says Alberta minister planning consultations
Ontario judge reluctantly accedes to ‘very lenient’ sentence for drug dealer who terrorized two women
Woman, 77, who went overboard on cruise not located after eight-hour search
David Kaufman: Mamdani puts Israel — and the Jews who support it — in the cross-hairs
Al Jazeera
Iran urges UN to respond to Trump’s ‘reckless’ threats over protests
UN chief Guterres calls on Israel to reverse NGO ban in Gaza, West Bank
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,409
Tesla loses place as world’s top electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD
How fragile is the US healthcare system?
Times of India
4 sorties of aircraft, 6 naval vessels: China increases military presence around Taiwan—what it means
Trump invites Japan's Takaichi to US; focus on Indo-Pacific
Delhi pollution: AQI improves to ‘poor’ at 235; GRAP Stage-III lifted
Coloured diamonds shine brighter: Why are ultra rich chasing pink, blue stones?
‘Thackeray no longer a brand’: Fadnavis says Mumbai mayor will be Marathi Hindu
New York Times
Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.
Swiss Bar Fire Likely Caused By Sparklers, Authorities Say
California’s Latest Storm Brings Flooding to San Francisco Bay Area
Nation Africa
From vision to practice in 2026
Stubbornly cling to hope of a better Kenya
Harness power of youth in shaping Africa’s future
Reject plans to spy on Kenyans online
Maintain Safari Rally
South China Morning Post
Singapore’s animal shelters struggle with costs, falling adoption
Tech war: China takes confident strides to develop more AI innovation in 2026
Yemen’s separatists announce constitution, UAE withdraws all its troops
Temperature in Hong Kong falls to 11.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest this winter
China vows to ramp up west-to-east power output as AI, hi-tech manufacturing fuel demand
National Public Radio
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say
Yemen's separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries
George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump
Trump vows to 'rescue' Iran's protesters. Iran warns the U.S. to stay out of it
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