Bondi shooting updates: alleged gunman Naveed Akram charged with 59 offences as police say ‘early indications’ suggest terror attack ‘inspired by Isis’
Follow today’s news liveFull report: Naveed Akram charged with 59 offences after 15 people killed at Hanukah celebrationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer Jim Chalmers has just been on RN, where he has said the government is “focused” on combating antisemitism and gun control issues.He said:We’re focused on both of those things simultaneously, countering these horrifying and evil acts of antisemitism at the same time as we tighten our gun laws.And frankly, in relation to Mr Howard, I don’t know why in the wake of a mass shooting, some politicians, some current and some former, are trying to diminish our efforts to tighten our gun laws. John Howard, of all people, should understand how important this is.We’ve seen elements of it rear its head, albeit in isolated circumstances. It just invites a sincere and genuine redoubling of efforts from government, including putting money where our mouth is, investing in all things around education, what antisemitism looks like, young people have an appreciation that this is a real threat.When the bar is raised, South Australia is not going to be left behind. We’re committed to making sure that people are protected. In South Australia, we don’t have perpetual gun licences. Depending on the class of firearms licence you have, you have it every year, or every three years or five years, depending on what your firearms are. Continue reading...
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Suspect in Bondi Beach Killings Is Charged With Murder and Terrorism
The Australian authorities said the 24-year-old man, who had been shot by the police, woke from a coma on Tuesday afternoon.
Knicks rally to beat Spurs, win first NBA Cup final
New York Knicks end their more-than-half-a-century trophy drought in the NBA with a victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
UK inflation falls by more than expected to 3.2%, adding to case for interest rate cut
Slowing pace of price rises in November makes Bank of England cut to cost of borrowing on Thursday more likelyUK inflation fell by more than expected in November amid a slowdown in food prices, official figures show, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates on Thursday.In a crunch week for the economy, the Office for National Statistics said the rate as measured by the consumer prices index eased to 3.2% last month from a reading of 3.6% in October. City economists had forecast a modest drop to 3.5%. Continue reading...
Resident doctors in England begin five days of strike action
NHS leaders warn ‘more patients are likely to feel the impact of this round of strikes than the previous two’Resident doctors in England have begun five days of strike action after rejecting the government’s latest offer to resolve the long-running dispute over pay and jobs.The British Medical Association (BMA), and the health secretary, Wes Streeting, met on Tuesday in a final attempt to reach an agreement, but failed to do so. Continue reading...
MIT grieves shooting death of renowned director of plasma science center
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The Guardian’s Hope appeal raises more than £350,000 for charities
The 2025 appeal is helping charities that bring divided communities together and promote toleranceThe Guardian’s Hope appeal has raised more than £350,000 for inspirational grassroots charities that bring divided communities together, promote tolerance and positive change, and tackle racism and hatred.The figure, raised in less than two weeks, includes more than £30,000 donated during the annual telethon last Saturday, when more than 40 journalists including John Crace, Polly Toynbee and Simon Hattenstone were on hand to take readers’ calls. Continue reading...
Arctic sees hottest year since 1900 as climate crisis continues
Report finds warmest temperatures, loss of snow cover as US joins arctic countries to push ahead with oil drilling.
Nigel Farage told to apologise by 26 of his school contemporaries
Open letter to Reform UK leader expresses ‘dismay and anger’ at his response to racism and antisemitism allegationsNigel Farage has been told to apologise for his alleged teenage racism by 26 school contemporaries who have written an open letter telling of their “dismay and anger” at his response in recent weeks.In a united challenge to the Reform UK leader, the alleged victims and witnesses condemn him for what they describe as his refusal to acknowledge his behaviour at Dulwich college. Continue reading...
Wednesday briefing: What’s at stake for the BBC as it faces further funding questions
In today’s newsletter: The BBC is bracing for a high-stakes legal fight after the US president sues over an edited Panorama clip, and questions mount about the broadcaster’s future funding and political vulnerabilityGood morning. On Tuesday, the UK woke to the news Donald Trump had filed his threatened $10bn lawsuit against the BBC, alleging that the corporation “intentionally, maliciously and deceptively” defamed him. Later that day, the government launched a review of how the beleaguered corporation will be funded into the 2030s – they will ask the public for their views on options, including a subscription service or adverts, amid a drop in licence holders.While there remains a lack of consensus over the latter issue – in itself enough to worry BBC executives over its future – few would argue that licence fee payers should be funding a multimillion pound compensation claim to the increasingly litigious US president.Australia | The alleged Bondi attacker who survived a shootout with police has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder, after waking from his coma on Tuesday.European Union | An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – is expected to be announced on Wednesday as part of the UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.Venezuela | Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.UK news | A former Royal Marine is starting a 21-year jail term for mowing down dozens of Liverpool football fans in a “truly shocking” act that “defies ordinary understanding”.US news | Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, the acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner and the photographer Michele Singer Reiner, authorities announced on Tuesday. Continue reading...