Australia
Australia bans youth social media
Australia enacted the world’s first nationwide ban on social media use, including TikTok and Instagram, for children under 16, prompting other governments to propose stricter youth safeguards.
Bondi man disarms gunman, injured
Ahmed al‑Ahmed, who disarmed a Bondi Beach gunman during the 14 December Sydney terror attack, gave his first public interview, saying he was wounded while stopping the attacker.
Groups, authorities urge fireworks limits
Across Europe, animal welfare groups and some authorities warned ahead of New Year's Eve that fireworks would distress pets and shelter animals, prompting calls for restrictions and protective measures.
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