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Australia passes anti-hate speech and gun laws after 15 killed in Bondi Beach attack
World | Jan 21, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTTwo shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month in an attack that authorities say was inspired by the Islamic State group.
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Will Josh Hazlewood be fit for T20 World Cup 2026? Pacer shares major update
Cricket | Jan 14, 2026, 11:35 AM ISTJosh Hazlewood is confident he will be fit for Australia’s T20 World Cup opener despite missing the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles issues. The fast bowler is targeting a warm-up game and won’t play BBL or Pakistan T20Is. He mentioned that the recovery is on track.
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England set to reject pink-ball Ashes Test requests, unlikely to host any: Report
Cricket | Jan 14, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTEngland plan to block pink-ball, day-night Tests in future Ashes tours, telling Cricket Australia they believe the series does not need the format, despite broadcaster appeal. A one-off pink-ball Test is already scheduled for the 2027 MCG anniversary Test.
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5 Players who can replace Alyssa Healy as next Australia captain ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Jan 13, 2026, 08:35 AM ISTAlyssa Healy has announced that she will be retiring from all cricket after the conclusion of Australia's home series against India in February-March 2026. Here are five players who can replace Healy and become the next Australian skipper.
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New Zealand and Australia welcome New Year 2026 with fireworks: 5 stunning photos
Lifestyle | Dec 31, 2025, 09:10 PM ISTNew Zealand and Australia step into 2026 with fireworks, quiet excitement and familiar rituals. As the first regions to welcome the New Year, the celebrations blend spectacle with calm moments of reflection, setting the tone before the rest of the world joins in.
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Australia: Car bearing Hanukkah sign set ablaze in Melbourne days after deadly Bondi Beach shooting
World | Dec 25, 2025, 02:30 PM ISTAuthorities have not yet determined whether the incident was driven by religious motives, but Jewish community leaders have strongly denounced it, warning that growing antisemitism is putting their safety at risk.
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Bondi Beach attackers driven by Islamic State Ideology: Australian PM Anthony Albanese
World | Dec 16, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTThe two attackers, identified as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and 24-year-old Naveed Akram, were a father-son duo, who targeted a Jewish festival on Sunday evening.
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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.