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'We're going... to eat now': What Bondi suspects told family before attack
World | Dec 16, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTNaveed’s mother, Verena Akram, spoke to the media outside her home in Bonnyrigg, saying she last spoke to her son just hours before the attack on Sunday. According to her, Naveed told her he was in Jervis Bay.
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Bondi Beach terror attack: Father-son duo responsible for Sydney carnage, say police
World | Dec 16, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTBondi terror attack: Day after the deadly Bondi Beach killing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed tougher national gun laws in the country. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Albanese said the new proposed restrictions will limit the number of guns a licenced owner can obtain.
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of national security offences
World | Dec 15, 2025, 08:57 AM ISTJimmy Lai founded Apple Daily, a newspaper that often criticised the Hong Kong government and China’s ruling Communist Party. Lai has also been a vocal critic of Beijing for many years.
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'Thought would never see this in Australia': October 7 survivor among injured in Bondi attack
World | Dec 15, 2025, 08:10 AM ISTBondi terror attack: Among those who were injured was Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer who had survived the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel. Ostrovsky, who suffered a head injury, described the attack as a 'bloodbath' and 'absolute massacre'.
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Bondi Beach terror attack: ISIS flag found in car linked to suspects; probe underway
World | Dec 15, 2025, 07:37 AM ISTBondi Beach terror attack: When asked whether the suspects had 'extremist views', New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon avoided commenting and said he will be happy to provide further information following a probe.
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Bondi Beach terror attack: Suspects identified as father-son duo; death count rises to 16 | Updates
World | Dec 15, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTBondi Beach terrorist attack: Speaking at a press conference, New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon said the 50-year-old father was shot dead by the police, while his 24-year-old son was critically injured and is getting treated at a hospital.
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After Bondi Beach tragedy, Trump says Jews should 'celebrate proudly' during Hanukkah
World | Dec 15, 2025, 07:01 AM ISTIn response to heightened concerns over security after a deadly shooting targeting the Jewish community in Australia, Trump assures that those celebrating Hanukkah need not fear for their safety.
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Bondi Beach terrorist attack: Unarmed man takes down Sydney shooter, video goes viral | Watch
World | Dec 15, 2025, 06:13 AM ISTTwo gunmen shot dead at least 16 people during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack.
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PM Modi condemns terrorist attack in Australia, says 'India has zero tolerance towards terrorism'
India | Dec 14, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTThe attack occurred during a Hanukkah Jewish festival, where hundreds had gathered at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, and India has expressed solidarity with Australia.
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16 killed in terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney, one shooter identified | Video
World | Dec 15, 2025, 06:11 AM ISTThe violence erupted at the end of a summer day when thousands had flocked to Bondi Beach, including hundreds gathered for the Chanukah by the Sea event celebrating the start of the eight-day Hanukkah festival.
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WATCH: Skydiver left dangling for life at 15,000 as parachute gets caught on aircraft tail
Trending | Dec 12, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTA video released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau shows the participant’s reserve parachute activating after its handle snagged on the aircraft’s wing flap.
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Australia's delegation meets Mohsin Naqvi; evaluates security, arrangements ahead of Pakistan tour
Cricket | Dec 10, 2025, 07:42 PM ISTCricket Australia send a delegation to Pakistan to evaluate the security and arrangements ahead of the T20I series in January 2026. The Pat Cummins-led side is also scheduled to play an ODI series in Pakistan after the T20 World Cup 2026, but that could be preponed.
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Teens without social media: How sleep, confidence, friendships and stress actually change
Lifestyle | Dec 10, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTTeens who step away from social media see big shifts in sleep, confidence, friendships and stress. Here’s how life changes when scrolling stops and real-world habits take over.
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Social media ban: Australia curbs access to platforms for children under 16 in landmark decision
Technology | Dec 10, 2025, 09:37 AM ISTPrime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a "proud day" for Australia, as the country implemented the world's first ban on social media accounts for people under the age of 16.
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Australia bans social media for children under 16, sets global precedent
World | Dec 10, 2025, 06:28 AM ISTChildren in Australia will no longer be able to access their social media accounts. Platforms will have to prove they’ve taken “reasonable steps” to deactivate accounts belonging to users under 16 and block new account creation.
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Indian-origin man sentenced to life in Australia for brutal murder of woman in 2018: 'Rot in hell'
World | Dec 09, 2025, 09:33 AM ISTAfter committing the crime, Rajwinder Singh fled to India leaving behind his wife, three children and parents. After remaining untraceable for over four years, he was arrested from a gurdwara in New Delhi in November 2022.
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AUS vs ENG 2nd Test pitch report: How will surface at Gabba in Brisbane play for pink-ball Test?
Cricket | Dec 03, 2025, 10:29 PM ISTAustralia will host England in the second Test at the iconic Gabba, starting December 4. The hosts are currently leading 1-0 in the series and England would be eager to bounce back. Check the pitch report ahead of the marquee Ashes clash.
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Will Travis Head open again in second Ashes Test against England? Player shares update
Cricket | Nov 30, 2025, 08:56 PM ISTTravis Head remains open to continuing as opener after his match-winning century in Perth, with Australia yet to decide his role for the Gabba Test. As Usman Khawaja works toward full fitness, Head says he’s prepared for “anything” as the team finalises its plans.
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Who is Australia PM Anthony Albanese's wife Jodie Haydon? Know about her here
World | Nov 29, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTAustralian PM Anthony Albanese tied the knot with his partner and fiancée Jodie Haydon in Canberra during an intimate wedding ceremony. "We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together," Albanese said in a statement.
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'Call us rubbish, not sure of arrogant' - Ben Stokes ahead of second pink-ball Ashes Test in Gabba
Cricket | Nov 29, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTBen Stokes defended England after heavy criticism followed their two-day Ashes defeat in Perth. He rejected claims the team was “arrogant” and urged focus ahead of the pink-ball Test at The Gabba, where England must overcome a 39-year drought to level the series.