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Australia Shooting
Man charged with 59 offences after 15 people killed in Bondi terror attack
Sajid Akram, 50, was shot by police and died at the scene, but 24-year-old Naveed, who awoke from a coma on Tuesday, was charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and committing a terrorist attack

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Matthew Perry
Doctor who helped sell ketamine to Matthew Perry avoids prison time
A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to eight months of home confinement.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

US-ENTERTAINMENT-HUMAN-RIGHTS
Rob Reiner’s son Nick charged with first degree murder 
Nick, 32, was taken into custody Sunday night, the records show. The records accuse him of felony “gang activity” but do not elaborate, and indicate that bail was set at $4m

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Iran-Nobel-Laureate
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi taken to hospital after arrest
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was taken to a hospital emergency room twice after her arrest last week by Iranian security forces, her family said on Tuesday, following what they described as severe beatings during her detention ...

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Sudan
Sudan tops global humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year as war continues
Sudan topped a watchlist of global humanitarian crises released on Tuesday by an international aid group for the third year in a row, as a devastating war grips the north-eastern African country.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Paul Doyle court case
Liverpool parade crash driver Paul Doyle jailed for more than 21 years
Paul Doyle, 54, was travelling into the city centre to collect friends on May 26 when he “lost his temper” and drove his Ford Galaxy directly into supporters making their way home from the Premier League title celebrations

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Europe Summit Trump
Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of crunch EU summit
European Union envoys worked to narrow gaps in a plan to use billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets as collateral for a massive loan to cover Ukraine’s economic and military needs, ahead of a crunch summit of EU leaders this week.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Netherlands Ukraine Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says peace proposals could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with US officials for a peace deal to end his country’s nearly could be finalised within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before further ...

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration terror attack
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram awake from coma 
Fifteen people were killed when father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram, armed with what police described as “long guns”, opened fire on more than 1,000 people attending a Jewish festival on Sunday.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

White House Ballroom
White House ballroom project ‘must continue for national security reasons’
The Trump administration has said in a court filing that the White House ballroom construction project must continue for unexplained national security reasons and because a conservationists’ organisation that wants it stopped has no standing to sue.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

President Trump state visit to UK
Trump files lawsuit against the BBC for up to $10bn over Panorama speech edit
The BBC said documents filed at a court in Florida asked for $5 billion (€4.25bn) in damages for defamation, as well as the same amount for a claim of violating trade practices

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Brown University Shooting
Search for the Brown University gunman resumes after person of interest released
Police renewed their search for a gunman who killed two students and injured nine others a day after releasing a man they believed was a person of interest.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

BBC Stock
Donald Trump says he will file lawsuit against BBC in coming hours
It comes after Mr Trump threatened the BBC with a billion-dollar litigation for selectively editing one of his speeches in an episode of Panorama.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Donald Trump
Trump mocks Rob Reiner; claims death was due to 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Mr Trump then pivoted to praising his own accomplishments, asserting that Reiner’s alleged “raging obsession” and “obvious paranoia” toward him stood in contrast to his administration. 

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Germany Russia Ukraine War
US agrees security guarantees for Ukraine in peace talks, say officials
The news follows the latest discussions with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Germany Russia Ukraine War
Russia indicates it is open to Ukraine joining EU as part of deal – US officials
Russia has indicated it is open to joining the European Union (EU) as part of a potential peace deal to end the war, according to US officials.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Paul Doyle court case
Liverpool parade driver told officers ‘I’ve just ruined my family’s life’
Paul Doyle, described as a “family man” by prosecutors, wept as footage of the horrific rampage was shown to the city’s crown court multiple times on Monday

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

APTOPIX Germany Russia Ukraine War
Latest round of talks between Ukraine and US conclude as Trump seeks swift peace
The latest round of talks between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys have ended as they and European allies seek an end to Russia’s nearly four-year war.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Japan Stabbing
Two stabbed at HKT48 pop group entertainment complex in Japan
Japanese police have arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka. The people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Live Earth Concert - London
Hollywood 'devastated' at death of director Rob Reiner and his wife
Authorities are investigating an 'apparent homicide' at Mr Reiner’s home in Los Angeles after police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the property on Sunday

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

France Louvre
Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
Workers at the Louvre Museum voted on Monday to strike over working conditions and other issues, a union said, dealing another blow to the Paris museum after an embarrassing jewellery heist in October.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Germany Russia Ukraine War
European leaders expected to cement support for Ukraine as US pushes for peace
European leaders are expected to cement support for Ukraine on Monday as it faces Washington’s pressure to swiftly accept a US-brokered peace deal.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Ten-year-old girl, holocaust survivor and rabbi among victims of Bondi Beach terror attack
Ten-year-old girl, holocaust survivor and rabbi among victims of Bondi Beach terror attack
At least 16 people including one of the alleged gunmen died at the shooting in Sydney on Sunday, aged between 10 and 87

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Watch: Bystander who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
Parents of man who tackled Bondi Beach terrorist hail 'hero of Australia'
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, is seen fighting a gunman in a video shared widely on social media shortly after the attack during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

India Delhi Air Pollution
Air quality at hazardous levels as toxic smog blankets New Delhi
Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital on Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Bondi Beach attack: Father and son duo alleged to be behind shooting using licensed firearms
Bondi Beach attack: Father and son duo alleged to be behind shooting using licensed firearms
Naveed Akram previously known to security agencies, prime minister says. His gun-owning father, Sajid, was shot dead by police at the scene

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Obit Rob Reiner
Director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home
Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned, the official said

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Brown University Shooting
Suspect released by authorities after Brown University shooting
A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting which killed two students and injured nine will be released after an investigation took law enforcement authorities in a “different direction”, officials said on Sunday night.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

AUSTRALIA-CRIME
'A dark day in our history': Girl, 10, among 16 killed in ‘evil’ attack on Bondi Beach
The gunmen, armed with what police have described as “long guns”, opened fire on the Archer Park area of the popular beach at 6.47pm local time on Sunday, New South Wales Police said.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Brown University Shooting
Police have person of interest in custody over fatal US university shooting
Police in the US said they had a person of interest in custody after a shooting that rocked a Rhode Island university campus during final exams, leaving two people dead and nine others wounded.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Watch: Bystander who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
Watch: Bystander who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
The man has been hailed as 'genuine hero' who saved 'countless lives' by putting his own life at risk 

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
US envoys arrive in Berlin for another round of Ukraine peace talks
US envoys have arrived in Berlin for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Bondi Beach shooting: At least 12 dead in antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney
Bondi Beach shooting: At least 12 dead in antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney
Helen McEntee said the Government is not aware of any Irish citizens who have been impacted directly 'by these awful events'

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Brown University Shooting
Police search Brown University after gunman kills two and wounds nine on campus
A gunman dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus and police were searching for the suspect, officers said.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Brown University Shooting
Two dead and several injured in shooting at US university
A shooting in the engineering building at Brown University on Rhode Island has left at least two people dead and eight injured.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza
Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
Israel said it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory’s south. Hamas in a statement did not confirm the death of Raed Saad in the attack on Saturday.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Two killed in Russia as Ukraine peace talks press on
At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region, and parts of Ukraine went without power after targeted assaults on energy infrastructure, local authorities said on Saturday, as US-led peace talks on ending ...

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Prince Andrew relinquishes titles and honours
Police will not investigate recent Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accusations, force says
It had been claimed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of Britain's King Charles III, passed Ms Giuffre’s date of birth and social security number to his close protection officer in 2011

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Turkey Tomb Fresco
Fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd uncovered in Turkish town visited by pope
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era, a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd”.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Australia Mega Predator Sharks
Monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas before megalodon, researchers say
In the age of dinosaurs, before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon, a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what is now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Film - Dick Van Dyke - "Fitzwilly Strikes Back"
Dick Van Dyke turns 100: ‘It’s not enough, you want to live more’
Hollywood actor Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 100th birthday and said he plans to exceed the milestone, explaining: “100 years is not enough. You want to live more.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
EU freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
The European Union on Friday indefinitely froze Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, cannot prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

'Donald Trump condoms' feature in latest release of images from Epstein estate
'Donald Trump condoms' feature in latest release of images from Epstein estate
Nineteen pictures were shared by Democrats on the US’s House Oversight Committee on Friday, which are separate from the case files with the Department of Justice.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Kremlin official says Russian police will stay in Ukraine’s Donbas after peace
A senior Kremlin official says that the Russian police and National Guard will remain in eastern Donbas to oversee the prized industrial region, even if a peace settlement ends the nearly four-year war.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Russian invasion of Ukraine
EU to lock up Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
The European Union is expected to lock up Russia’s assets held in Europe until it ends its war in and compensates its neighbour for the damage it has inflicted for almost four yearsThe move would allow EU leaders to work out at a summit next week ...

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Netflix White Horse Theft
Director Rinsch convicted of scamming £8m from Netflix for lavish spending spree
A Hollywood director has been convicted of scamming Netflix out of 11 million dollars (£8 million) for a show that never materialised.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

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