21 h. ago ‘Soaked in blood’: Iran protests turn deadly as Tehran cracks down

Several protesters were killed as the government moved to quell growing unrest triggered by rising prices, a collapsing currency and high youth unemployment.

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57 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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58 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: The countdown is on as midnight fireworks loom

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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63 h. ago Sydneysiders pack out vantage points ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations

Tens of thousands of people have made their way to key viewing spots for the world-famous Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks display.

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64 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: First fireworks light up the harbour as Sydney celebrates

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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66 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Thousands flock to vantage points; Heavy police presence expected

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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2 d. ago Police ramp up Brisbane NYE security following Bondi shooting

Hours before thousands of people were expected to crowd along the Brisbane River, the Queensland Police Service said there was no known direct threat to revellers.

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3 d. ago NSW Premier says ‘different kind of policing’ for Sydney on NYE

Thousands of heavily armed police will be deployed on Sydney streets tomorrow night as part of the biggest ever New Year's Eve security operation.

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3 d. ago Pistols, revolvers and thousands of bullets seized as cops swoop on alleged contract killers

Six people believed to be members of a “contract kill crew” have been arrested in a major bust in Sydney while two others have been arrested over an alleged shooting plot.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane will avoid a public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane hopes to avoid a public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane hopes to avoid public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago Man charged after brazen ‘Jingle Bells’ charity theft at Town Hall Station

The band was playing Christmas tunes when the man grabbed handfuls of cash from the donation box.

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5 d. ago Why Victoria’s usually pristine beaches are being invaded by bluebottles

Thousands of stingers have been washing up on Victorian shores. Here’s what to do if you get stung.

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5 d. ago US snow storms lead to thousands of flight delays, cancellations

Post-holiday weekend airline traffic was thrown into chaos as a mix of snow and ice bore down on the US Northeast.

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5 d. ago Thousands of flights delayed, cancelled as storms disrupt US holiday travel

Post-holiday weekend airline traffic was thrown into chaos as a mix of snow and ice bore down on the US Northeast.

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6 d. ago Got tickets for days 3 and 4 of the Boxing Day Test? Here’s how to get a refund

Cricket fans with tickets to days 3 and 4 of the Test will need to find something else to do on Sunday, with tens of thousands now owed refunds.

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7 d. ago Eight killed during prayer in terrorist bombing of Syrian mosque

Images from the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the city of Homs showed blood on the carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.

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7 d. ago ‘What better thing to do?’ Thousands roll up sleeves to donate blood over festive season

Melbourne’s Lifeblood centres will be busy during the festive period – after 12,000 Victorians booked in a donation following the Bondi shootings.

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9 d. ago ‘What better thing to do?’ Thousands roll up sleeves to donate blood

Melbourne’s Lifeblood centres will be busy during the festive period – after 12,000 Victorians booked in a donation following the Bondi shootings.

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