86 m. ago The immediate shock and terror of the Bondi shooting is giving way to anger and division. We must look for the light | Paul Daley

Some politicians have gone straight for the darkness, seeking to foment racial division. But we need community now more than everVictims of Bondi beach shootingTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoFollow the latest live updatesAs Australia winds down for a traditional Christmas holiday across languorous days of beach and blistering heat set to the soundtrack of Test cricket and cicada song, this year the country’s summer mood feels, sadly, like none before.It would be a dramatic understatement to describe the national disposition after the antisemitic terrorist attack on Australian Jews during Bondi Hanukah celebrations as one of mere ennui. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Australia unveils national gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi terror attack

Fifteen people died and dozens more were injured when gunmen opened fire on a crowd of more than 1,000 celebrating Hanukkah.

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2 h. ago May Britt, Swedish actor and former wife of Sammy Davis Jr, dies aged 91

Britt, whose marriage to Davis in 1960 provoked threats due to racism and anti-miscegenation laws in the US, has died of natural causes in Los AngelesMay Britt, the Swedish actor whose marriage to Sammy Davis Jr in 1960 was the subject of controversy due to US attitudes towards interracial marriage, has died at 91.Her son Mark Davis confirmed the news to the Hollywood Reporter, saying his mother died on 11 December of natural causes at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana medical center in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Islamic State praises Bondi terrorists and warns of more attacks in chilling message

Islamic State released a bulletin addressing the Bondi Beach shooting. It made a terrifying warning that people 'not be surprised by bloodshed'.

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5 h. ago Strictly star Thomas Skinner 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and claims to have proof

Thomas Skinner is reportedly suing the BBC as it's claimed he has proof the organisation rigged Strictly Come Dancing voting to ensure he left the competition early

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6 h. ago A look at the US military's unusually large force near Venezuela

The U.S. military has amassed an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off the coast of Venezuela since this summer, when the Trump administration first began to shift assets to the region as part of its anti-drug trafficking operations

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6 h. ago Escaped reindeer cause havoc as they desperately search for Santa's sleigh

Dramatic footage caught the moment when animal rescue services had to come and find the missing deer as they caused chaos and confusion on a major roadway in Los Angeles

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7 h. ago Brit saw 'blood streaming' down path as she hid during Bondi Beach terror attacks

Miya Lind, who lives in Sydney, fled from the gunmen after they heard what sounded like "pops" going off as they walked toward the famous beach

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7 h. ago Stolen plane crashes into Van Nuys Airport building as FBI swarm scene

The plane was stolen from Van Nuys Airport, Los Angeles early Thursday morning before it crashed into a hangar - one person has been detained

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8 h. ago Children survivors of Manchester Arena terror attack suicide bombing to receive almost £20million in damages

16 youngsters, all aged under 16 at the time of the attack, will receive amounts ranging from £11.4 million to £2,770.

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9 h. ago Venezuela Fury opens up about awkward start to relationship with now

VENEZUELA Fury has opened up about the rocky start to her relationship with her now-fiancé at aged 15. The eldest child of Paris and her boxing champ husband Tyson, Venezuela was understandably nervous to break the news of her relationship to her famous parents. Taking to TikTok, she laid out the timeline of her relationship with Noah, who popped the...

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9 h. ago Mexican cartel member accused of faking his death sentenced to nearly 12 years

Gutierrez-Ochoa was wanted in Mexico on suspicion of kidnapping two Mexican Navy members in 2021

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9 h. ago Adult star, 31, 'crushed to death' in motorbike crash after horror box truck collision

Lane V Rogers, stage name Blake Mitchell, was riding his motorcycle between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara when he had a grisly smash. He was then declared dead at the scene

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9 h. ago Democrats release more images from Jeffrey Epstein estate, including photos of writing on woman’s body – live

Latest image drop comes as pressure mounts on Trump’s justice department to release filesFull report – Democrats release new Epstein photosWhat we know so far about the Epstein filesDemocratic lawmakers will release more photographs from evidence gathered from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein if the Department of Justice fails to meet the Friday deadline to disclose investigative documents, Congressman Robert Garcia told CNN yesterday.Speaking to Erin Burnett, Garcia said a petition to the federal court by Ghislaine Maxwell – Epstein’s convicted accomplice - to have her conviction on sex trafficking charges thrown out and to obtain a pardon do not trigger an exemption to the law Congress passed mandating a release of documents by the DoJ. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Facebook tests charging users to share links in potential blow for news outlets

News organisations fear move could hit newsrooms and other media publishers by stopping users sharing their contentFacebook is testing a system that charges users for sharing web links, in a move that could prove to be a further blow to news outlets and other publishers.Meta, the social media platform’s owner, said it was carrying out a “limited test” in which those without a paid “Meta Verified” subscription, costing at least £9.99 a month, could only post two external links a month. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors

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10 h. ago Brother of LA Rams star arrested in alleged theft of Lakers player’s BMW

Brother of Puka Nacua among two arrested in LA caseVehicle tied to Lakers forward tracked to hotel valetSuspects released same night as investigation continuesTwo men, including the brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of taking a vehicle belonging to Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero without consent, according to the Los Angeles county sheriff’s department.Authorities said deputies were able to track the vehicle – a newer-model BMW – to the One Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Investigators determined the suspects had valeted the car and entered the hotel, where they were later identified using security footage and arrested. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago 'If I can inspire one person, it's worth it': Britain's sole Winter Olympic short track speed skater on his Milano

Team GB have won just one medal in the sport since it's first inclusion in the Games back in 1992, with Nicky Gooch storming to bronze at Lillehammer 1994, but Niall Treacy is ready to showcase just what he can do in Milan.

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10 h. ago Trump live updates: Dozens more Epstein photos, texts and documents released ahead of administration’s deadline for all files

Health Secretary RFK Jr announced move to end gender-affirming care for minors Thursday

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10 h. ago Elle Duncan leaves ESPN for Netflix, will host sports and cultural live events

Elle Duncan has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to host sports and cultural live events

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