The Irish Times: A socially liberal and rather left wing newspaper. Founded in 1859, it is one of the major Irish daily information media and offers an excellent online edition. The Irish Independent: Founded in 1905, it is Ireland's best-selling daily newspaper. Its website offers regular updates on both Irish and world news.
South Africa
The Mail and Guardian: A major investigative newspaper founded in 1985. Although it is a weekly paper, its online version offers daily updates on South African and world news.
Australia
The Daily Telegraph: Founded in 1879 and named after the British upmarket daily newspaper, it is rather conservative and offers a variety of sections ranging from politics to 'wacky' news. The Australian: Less populist than the telegraph, this newspaper provides its readers with news from all over South-East Asia. It was founded in 1964 and is based in Sydney.
New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald: Founded in 1863, it is the country's best-selling paper and offers an excellent website with regular news updates.
Canada
The Toronto Star: Canada's largest daily newspaper, with a left of centre vantage point. It was founded in 1892. The Globe and Mail: A result of the 1936 merger between The Globe and The Mail and Empire, it is a widely read conservative newspaper.
India
The Indian Express: Started in 1931, it is one of India's most prominent daily newspapers. It is renowned for its investigative reports and offers a fine website.
On the lighter side
The Daily Mirror: Launched in 1903, the Mirror was intended as a newspaper for women, run by women. It now belongs to the buoyant and colorful British gutter press. The Sun: Founded in 1964 and sold in the UK and Ireland, it is the pendent of the mirror on the waiting room table of any good British GP. People: An American weekly magazine of celebrity and human-interest stories founded in 1974.