Australia to launch major review of intelligence agencies after Bondi Beach attack
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese orders independent assessment led by former intelligence chief Dennis Richardson; report due in April 2026
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Exiled Assad reportedly living in Moscow amid asylum, luxury residences and quiet life
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Reports place the former Syrian leader in a Moscow City skyscraper complex and a country villa, while Kremlin officials and outlets offer conflicting takes on his status and influence.
Nine dead, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting; manhunt underway
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Nine people were killed and 10 injured when gunmen opened fire at a Bekkersdal tavern just after 1 a.m.; authorities say it is the second mass shooting in three weeks.
Elderly Woman Found Dead Beside Bloodied Skateboard in NYC Apartment, Police Say Homicide
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Police treat death as homicide; 76-year-old Zhu Hou found in Manhattan's Chinatown; investigation ongoing with no arrests.
ISIS-linked Attacks in Australia and Syria Signal Group's Resilience
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Experts say the Islamic State remains active and capable of inspiring violence, even as it no longer controls territory.
Badenoch narrows gap with Farage as end-of-year poll signals potential Left coalition risk
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Conservatives gain ground on Reform UK; Labour trails Greens amid questions about right-wing unity and policy proposals
Albanese condemns anti-immigration protests as Bondi Beach attack memory weighs on weekend demonstrations
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Prime minister urges turnout to fall as NSW premier warns rallies could deepen grief; protests planned in Sydney and Melbourne without permits amid nationwide day of reflection.
Mangione death-penalty bid renewed over Bondi conflict of interest
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Mangione’s lawyers argue Pam Bondi’s ties to Ballard Partners create a disqualifying financial conflict as they press to strike death-penalty counts in the UnitedHealth case; a Jan. 9 hearing is planned.
2026 Could Mark a New World Disorder, IRC Warns
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The IRC warns of a coming era of disorder with 240 million in need, collapsing donor funding, and a pivot in how aid and diplomacy must operate.