King Frederik was seen wiping away tears as he spoke on the balcony at the Christiansborg Palace. The Denmark King saying: "My hope is to become a unifying king of tomorrow". "It's a task I've approached all my life. It's a task I've taken on with pride, respect and joy." The King also paid tribute to his mother Margrethe II. He said she would always be remembered as an “extraordinary” regent.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has proclaimed Frederik the new King of Denmark. Ms Frederiksen proclaimed the King three times from the balacony at Christiansborg Palace. It comes after Queen Margarethe abdicated the throne on New Year’s Eve. On the first day of their reign, Mary and Frederik and the entire royal family will participate in the Danish Parliament’s formal celebration of the succession of the throne. The new King and Queen will also be marked spiritually in a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral on Sunday.

King Frederik X has taken the throne, following the formal abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II. Margrethe II has just signed the instrument of abdication, passing the crown to her son. There will be no formal crowning ceremony for Crown Prince Frederik. He will become King of Denmark and head of state in the country as well as in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. On the first day of their reign, Mary and Frederik and the entire royal family will participate in the Danish Parliament’s formal celebration of the succession of the throne. The new King and Queen will also be marked spiritually in a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral on Sunday.

Excitement is building in Denmark's capital where tens of thousands of people have gathered to catch a glimpse of the new monarchs. Among the masses of people waving red and white Danish flags are a number of Australians who have moved abroad to the country, as well as some who had flown in for the occasion. The succession will begin around 1pm GMT, when Queen Margrethe II will sign a declaration of her abdication. Mary will become the first Australian woman to head a European Royal family after her mother-in-law Queen Margarethe abdicated the throne on New Year’s Eve. Queen Margrethe II was the world’s only reigning queen and the longest-serving current monarch in Europe before her abdication.

Crowds have gathered along the procession route in Copenhagen to catch a glimpse of the soon to be King and Queen of Denmark. Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson married Denmark’s Prince Frederik in 2004. Mary will become the first Australian woman to head a European Royal family after her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe abdicated the throne on New Year’s Eve. Queen Margrethe II was the world’s only reigning queen and the longest-serving current monarch in Europe before her abdication. There will be no formal crowning ceremony for Crown Prince Frederik.

The Albanese government has admitted sensitive information was lost after a cyber-attack. The hack was allegedly carried out by a Russia-linked hacker. The prime minister’s office, the Reserve Bank of Australia and Australia Post have been confirmed as victims of the hack. Around 62 offices have been confirmed to be included in the breach. The government confirming information lost in the breach includes data relating to national security and law enforcement, legal advice and medical information.

Crown Princess Mary’s ascent to the Danish throne is an “iconic moment” for Australia and particularly Tasmania, says Tasmania Arts Minister Madeleine Ogilvie. Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson married Denmark’s Prince Frederik in 2004. “We’re all really taken with this story as I think Australia is and everybody internationally is as well,” Ms Ogilvie told Sky News Australia. She said the state of Tasmania expresses their “great well wishes” to the new King and Queen of Denmark and their four children. “For what is really an iconic moment for Australia but also for Tasmania.”

Calls for drug testing to be done at festivals intensify after a recent incident in Melbourne, a teenage girl has been assaulted in a Western Australia beach toilet block, Australia’s population is expected to tick over 27 million, there has ben a drop in prison population in New South Wales, Days of Our Lives actor Bill Hayes dies aged 98, a huge fire engulfs a warehouse in Russia, and a Sydney cafe has commenced a dedication to Taylor Swift fans. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has offered his congratulations to the new Taiwan president following the country’s election overnight. Taiwan’s vice president Lai Ching-Te has been elected as the nation’s new president. “We welcome and congratulate the incoming president,” Mr Dutton said during a media conference on Sunday. “Obviously an experienced vice president, and particularly in a troubling time it’s important that democracies are able to implement the outcome of the will of the people. “That’s what’s happened in Taiwan, and we welcome that outcome.”

Tasmania Arts Minister Madeleine Ogilvie discusses how the state will be celebrating Crown Princess Mary’s ascent to the throne of Denmark. Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson married Denmark’s Prince Frederik in 2004. “We’re going to light up some of our buildings in the Danish colours,” Ms Ogilvie told Sky News Australia. “I think there will be celebration right across the state – we’re having a viewing party in my house. “People love this story because this is a local girl who went to a local school … with that basis and that education has then elevated to the global stage.”

Frankston Mayor Nathan Conroy has thanked the Liberal members for “putting their trust” in him as he becomes the Liberal candidate for the Dunkley by-election. Mr Conroy is set to face off against Labor’s candidate for Dunkley Jodie Belyea. The by-election was prompted by the death of long-time MP for Dunkley Peta Murphy. Mr Conroy says he wants to focus on the cost of living as people are “choosing between bills and food”. “More and more people are becoming homeless because of this housing crisis due to the cost of living,” he said. “I want to hear from you, I want to listen to my community, the things that actually matter. “Over this election period please come up, please talk to me, because I want to take this fight to Canberra.”

Home ownership is getting tougher in Australia but there could be the possibility of moving or buying real estate in the United States with the latest housing hotspots revealed. Small and mid-size towns are proving to be the hottest options for first-time buyers. More Americans are optimistic about buying a home in 2024 with a new survey from realtor.com revealing 61 per cent of first-time home buyers believe now is a good time to buy. Realtor.com has released a list of the best markets for first-time homebuyers including places like New York’s Irondequoit, Arkansas’ Benton and Winterset in Iowa. All markets on the list are priced below the US national average.

The restaurant of the future is coming to Los Angeles using new technology. CaliExpress by Flippy is using Artificial Intelligence to flip burgers and crisp up chips. The restaurant boasts an automated burger grill with cameras monitoring the fries. The new technology could be the answer to traditional fast-food restaurants worried about rising wages and worker disinterest in their jobs. “There is usually the typical issue of the food safety … it’s also a gruelling tasking oriented job,” CaliExpress Robotics’ Vic Aulakh said. “People don’t want to work on the grill anymore.”

More details about Queen Elizabeth’s final moments before her death have been revealed. Queen Elizabeth II passed away in 2022 at the age of 96. Britain’s Daily Mail has seen new documents including a memo that states she slipped away without any pain. A new book by Royal Biographer Robert Hardman has made public the family’s private moments. The book features a memo written by the Queen’s private secretary detailing the Queen’s final moments.

A huge fire has broken out at a depot in the Russian city of St Petersburg. According to the country’s Emergency Ministry, more than 270 emergency workers and 57 vehicles responded to the fire. The local fire department says there were no casualties in the fire. The blaze destroyed around 70,000 square metres. Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations says firefighters have contained the fire.

New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has married her long-term partner Clarke Gayford. This marks the couple's second attempt to wed after COVID restrictions got in the way. The New Zealand couple had been engaged for five years before finally tying the knot. A small group of anti-vax protestors gathered outside of the wedding venue which was quickly dealt with by police. High-profile guests included a number of former and current politicians, such as current Labor Leader Chris Hipkins, and New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia Annette King.

A smoke warning has been issued for parts of Melbourne after a warehouse was engulfed in flames. It's believed the fire broke out at the Broadmeadows recycling plant at around 5am. No one was inside the building when the flames began. It took crews about three hours to bring the blaze under control. Despite the fire being under control, roads around the area will remain shut for some time.

Donald Trump has cancelled a number of campaign stops in Iowa, ahead of the caucuses on Monday. The snow has eased off but record cold temperatures are threatening turn out. Iowa voters will be the first in the nation to cast a ballot to decide who will be the Republican nominee for president. Several candidates have cancelled or postponed their events, citing travel safety as a concern. This year, candidates have been working hard to unseat Donald Trump’s dominance in the field.

At least 23 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a mudslide in northwest Columbia. It was brought on by heavy rain which covered a busy highway connecting two major cities in the province of Choco. An unknown number of people are still missing. A search is now underway to try and find people trapped under the rubble. Choco Governor Nubia Cordoba says recovery operations have been suspended due to the instability of the earth and adverse weather conditions.

The US has launched a fresh round of strikes on Yemen in what they label "follow on action" from Friday's coordinated strike with the UK. Houthi militants say they have vowed to launch retaliation strikes, adding that they will continue their attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The place targeted is understood to be a Houthi radar facility. A statement from the US military spoke of strikes designed to degrade the Houthi’s ability to attack maritime vessels – following ongoing attacks occurring in the Red Sea. This follows UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s visit to Ukraine on Friday, where he mentioned taking “necessary, proportionate, and targeted action” against Houthi rebels for targeting his nation’s ships.