now, the prime minister is saying this is a serious violation of iraq sovereignty and could risk further escalation. arwa, thanks very much. to australia, fire conditions are deteriorating in new south wales. a firefighter died overnight and two others were badly burned. new south wales includesside s . now, officials are pushing ahead with the fireworks display, that s despite a petition calling for the event to be scrapped. the 250,000 people want the money put towards firefighting efforts. in london, they will ring in the new year with this iconic sound. listen. [ bell tolling ] it will be the first time that big ben has chimed to usher in