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1. Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi attack

   The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.

2. EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites

   It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.

3. Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured

   A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

4. Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable

   Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from the St Petersburg to the Israeli port of Haifa.

5. Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza

   Israel's move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

6. Jailed HK tycoon's 'teeth rotting and fingernails falling off', daughter tells BBC

   The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.

7. Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral

   A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.

8. Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption

   The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

9. Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move

   The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

10. Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

    The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.