BBC

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

4. 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.

5. 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.