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‘Pakistan 100% terror state, dangerous s****e’: Dutch MP lashes out after Bondi Beach massacre
Australian authorities on Tuesday said the mass shooting during Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was a “terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State”
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Tusk trouble in Tsavo: Vets free Kenya elephant after freak trunk impalement
A rare self-inflicted injury left the elephant unable to eat, drink or breathe properly until a rapid field rescue team stepped in.
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Why tech whistleblowers say speaking out against Meta can end a career
From quiet blacklisting to legal gag orders, former insiders describe how exposing Big Tech’s harms often comes with lasting professional exile.
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Rare early Christian mural depicts Jesus young, beardless, in Roman attire
A newly documented tomb painting shows Jesus as the “Good Shepherd”, a youthful, beardless figure from a period when Christian imagery was still forming and often had to stay discreet.
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Amazon’s ‘Ask My Book’ AI raises fresh questions about who controls an author’s words
Writers say the experiment blurs the line between reader convenience and consent in the age of generative AI.
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Returned from Canada, applied to 600 jobs, got 4 interviews: An NRI’s post spotlights India’s tough hiring math
A viral job-hunt confession from a returning NRI is triggering a wider conversation about why “plenty of openings” can still translate into very few interview calls.
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Bondi Beach massacre seemingly motivated by Islamic State ideology, says PM Albanese
A father and son, motivated by Islamic State ideology, killed 15 at a Hanukkah festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities call it antisemitic terrorism; motivations remain under investigation.
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks clash over foreign teachers in California classrooms
California school districts warn President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee could worsen acute teacher shortages, while MAGA activists argue foreign hires displace American educators and fuel legal challenges nationwide.
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US, UK condemn Jimmy Lai verdict as Hong Kong press freedoms face severe threat
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on all national security charges, drawing international condemnation from the US and UK. Rights groups warn the verdict threatens press freedom in Hong Kong.
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Bondi Beach mass shooting: Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces toughened gun laws
Fifteen killed and 42 wounded in a Hanukkah shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Australian leaders pledge stronger gun laws, tighter background checks, and restrictions on non-nationals and weapon types.
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'They put words in my mouth': Trump announces BBC lawsuit filing this week
President Donald Trump announced plans to sue the BBC over a Panorama documentary that spliced his January 6 speech, claiming, “They put words in my mouth,” despite the broadcaster’s apology.
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Trump declares fentanyl 'weapon of mass destruction,' signs executive order
President Donald Trump announced fentanyl will be classified as “a weapon of mass destruction” and signed an executive order, citing drug flows as a military threat while exploring marijuana legalisation.
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Brown University shooting: How the shooter remains at large after 30 hours despite 800 campus cameras
The Brown University shooter remains at large more than 30 hours after the attack, with investigators relying on a single rear-view clip despite over 800 campus cameras, raising serious questions about surveillance and security.
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Berlin talks: Zelensky sees 'real progress' as US offers security guarantees amid Russia conflict
Ukrainian President Zelensky described Berlin talks with Trump envoys as challenging but productive, highlighting new US security guarantees. Differences remain over territorial concessions, while European leaders and NATO follow the discussions closely.
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Encounter breaks out in Udhampur’s Soan village; security forces target JeM terrorists
Security forces engaged in an encounter with suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Soan village, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Reinforcements strengthened the cordon as the operation by Army, CRPF, and police continues.
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Putin formalises India–Russia RELOS pact: What it means for Delhi’s strategic interests
President Vladimir Putin has signed the RELOS logistics pact into Russian law, formalising military support arrangements that help India sustain Russian-origin defence systems amid sanctions, payment disruptions and geopolitical strain.
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From Dhurandhar to real life: How Rehman Dakait kidnapped and killed Dawood Ibrahim’s brother in 2009
As audiences respond to Akshaye Khanna’s chilling portrayal of Rehman Baloch, real-world accounts suggest that the man who inspired the character was far more brutal than fiction allows.
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Trump says Rob Reiner had ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ after director found dead
President Donald Trump sparked controversy by saying Rob Reiner suffered from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” after the director and his wife were found dead, as police continue to investigate the suspected homicide.
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'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers India lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again
The Chinese spokesperson announced the launch of a social media series that will outline how China dealt with its air pollution crisis.
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in LA home, son Nick Reiner arrested on murder suspicion
According to media reports, the couple were found by their daughter, Romy Reiner, who immediately contacted police.
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'He'd do it again': Bondi Beach hero who disarmed gunman critically injured, may lose arm
Ahmed Al Ahmed, a bystander in his 40s, lunged at a gunman, wrestled a rifle out of his hands, and stopped further bloodshed.
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Could Bondi Beach shooting have been prevented? ASIO warnings, missed signals and unanswered questions
Bondi Beach shooting: One of the most serious questions facing Australia’s security agencies is whether Naveed Akram should have been considered a higher risk.
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Bondi Beach shooting: Why mass shootings are so rare in Australia and what its gun laws say | Explained
Australia does not see mass shootings with the frequency observed in some other countries. The number of such attacks declined sharply after one of the deadliest shootings in modern history, the Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania in 1996.
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US judge exposes hidden Chinese surrogacy network: How US fertility laws are being used to build mega families
Court officials, surrogacy professionals and US investigators now say that what began as a workaround for China’s population controls has evolved into an effort by a few elites to create what they openly describe as dynasties.
