Newspaper headlines from around the world – Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers around the world on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

The Wall Street Journal front page reported that Trump has intensified his campaign to gain control of Greenland and the Panama Canal.

The Jerusalem Post‘s front page reported that Trump envoy Witkoff is hopeful about hostage negotiations.

The Daily Mail’s front page reported that nine hospitals had declared critical incidents after flu cases “skyrocketed” over Christmas, leaving some patients facing 50-hour waits to be seen.

The Guardian reports that the ditching of Facebook fact-checkers is a ‘major step back’ for public discourse

China Daily’s front page reported that all-out rescue efforts were urged to relieve the quake.

The front page of The Japan Times reported that Delhi will vote on February 5, with results to be announced on February 8. The AAP is eyeing a hat-trick.

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