Australia
Bondi hero disarmed attacker, speaks
Ahmed al‑Ahmed gave his first interview since he disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen in the deadly 14 December Sydney attack, saying he acted to save lives.
Officials urge curbs on fireworks
European officials and animal advocates urged restrictions on New Year’s fireworks to protect pets, and an Italian Lega senator proposed a law while a Tienen shelter reported targeted launches.
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Australia bans teen app access
Australia enacted a nationwide ban on TikTok, Instagram and other social‑media platforms for people under 16, citing research on adolescent brain risks; other countries signalled milder measures.
