Australia
Three people shot dead in Australia's New South Wales, police say town in lockdown
Two women and one man have died, and another man has been taken to the hospital in a serious but stable condition, the New South Wales Police said.
Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre
Human hand outline may be oldest rock art in the world, researchers say
Australia passes toughest hate crime laws in country's history, despite significant opposition
Australian family makes aliyah from Sydney, becoming 2026's first olim
The family includes father Trevor, mother Dalit, and daughter Ashira. Their son, Levi Zaks, immigrated earlier and has joined the IDF, according to the ministry.
Major cities cancel NYE events over security concerns - what are they?
New Year’s Eve celebrations were canceled or restricted in several major cities amid terror threats, with authorities citing crowd risks and recent attack warnings.
Sydney rings in 2026 New Year with heavy security after antisemitic Bondi Beach terror attack
Sydney welcomed 2026 with fireworks under heightened security, honoring victims of a deadly antisemitic attack as police deployed in force across the city.
Is AI giving biased, antisemitic info? Here's how you can fight it - opinion
Artificial Intelligence doesn’t understand truth, and when bias goes unchallenged, antisemitism is quietly repeated by AI systems the world trusts.
Bondi Beach massacre gunmen acted alone, not tied to ISIS, Australian police commissioner says
The Australian Federal Police Commissioner added that the findings were from an initial assessment, and authorities in Australia and the Philippines were continuing their investigation.
Albanese rejects royal commission into Hanukkah Bondi attack
Australian officials say an internal review into the Bondi Hanukkah attack will move faster than a royal commission, as calls from families and Jewish groups for a public inquiry continue.
When warnings are ignored: Bondi Beach paid the price for tolerated extremism - opinion
Unchecked hatred of Jews set the stage for the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
NSW Premier doesn't rule out deploying army to protect Sydney’s Jewish community
During a press conference, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns warned the public that Sydney residents could expect to face increased security on the streets.
Australian rabbis join calls urging Albanese to launch a royal commission on antisemitism
The Rabbinical Association of Australasia said the government's responses to the country's atmosphere of antisemitism had not been sufficient.
US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria raise questions over strategy - analysis
US airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day in what officials said was a joint operation, raising questions over whether further action will follow.
