Australia
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman makes first court appearance
Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges over the December 14 attack, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, and a terror offense.
UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access
Australia invests $2.76 billion on shipyard to deliver for nuclear-powered submarines
President Isaac Herzog brings Israel’s embrace to Australian Jews as protests rage outside
Song honors Bondi attack hero: Jewish musicians from Sydney in praise of Ahmed al-Ahmed
While initially trying to care for their family from afar, the tragedy prompted Simmon and Tuvel to channel their grief into a song, hoping that it reaches Ahmed.
Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Australian PM Anthony Albanese appointed Defense Department chief Greg Moriarty as the next ambassador to the US after Kevin Rudd said he would step down early, following Trump's criticism.
Three people shot dead in Australia's New South Wales, police say town in lockdown
Two women and one man have died, and another man has been taken to the hospital in a serious but stable condition, the New South Wales Police said.
Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre
"Today is an opportunity for us to remember and pay respect to the 15 lives," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters on Thursday.
Human hand outline may be oldest rock art in the world, researchers say
The 67,800-year-old reddish-colored stenciled image has become faded over time and is barely visible on a cave wall, but nonetheless embodies an early achievement of human creativity.
Australia passes toughest hate crime laws in country's history, despite significant opposition
The Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 expands and strengthens Commonwealth criminal offences to address the spread of hatred and extremism.
Mark Dreyfus honors victims of Bondi Beach massacre with Mourner's Kaddish in Australian Parliament
In a moving tribute, Mark Dreyfus recites the Mourner’s Kaddish for victims of the Bondi Beach attack, urging action on hate speech and gun reform.
Britain considers range of measures to protect children online, including social media ban
The government did not mention a particular age limit, but said it was exploring a ban "for children under a certain age."
Dozens of Australian east coast beaches closed after four shark attacks in two days
"If you're thinking about going for a swim, think of going to a local pool because at this stage, we're advising that beaches are unsafe," said Steven Pearce, executive chief of Surf Life Saving NSW.
Australia's lower house of Parliament toughens up on gun laws in wake of Bondi Beach shooting
The bill, which was opposed by conservative lawmakers, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 96 to 45 and will now go to the Senate.
