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Iran's prosecutor general said peaceful economic protests are legitimate but warned any attempt to create insecurity would be met with a legal, proportionate and 'decisive' response. The demonstrations began among shopkeepers in Tehran's mobile phone market and have been joined by students, but remain limited and concentrated in central Tehran.
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks go ahead after Bondi attack
Thousands attended Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks while authorities deployed more than 2,500 officers following the Bondi attack that officials reported left 15 people dead and dozens injured.
Woman has been charged with murder after Christmas Day death
Stefania Glowka, 63, has been charged with murder after a woman died in a Wiltshire flat on Christmas Day; she has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court in March 2026.
Netflix warns Stranger Things fans ahead of Season 5 finale
Netflix posted a social media warning ahead of the Season 5 finale, which is scheduled to arrive at 1am UK time on January 1; a new trailer released December 30 has been viewed more than 10 million times.
LG's new Gallery TV offers art, AI and advanced streaming features
LG will sell Gallery TVs in 55- and 65-inch sizes, and they include a monthly-refreshed art library of around 4,500 works plus options to display personal photos or create images with Generative AI.
Third man arrested in fatal hit-and-run that killed man in his 80s
Police say a man in his 80s was struck by a grey Mercedes in Gillingham on December 29 and was later pronounced dead; three men are now in custody as part of the investigation.
NYE Australia: Revellers gather at Sydney Harbour as warnings issued
More than a million people have gathered in Sydney for New Year’s Eve fireworks while authorities have increased security and issued warnings about high-strength MDMA circulating in the community.
