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    A replica of the Statue of Liberty has been toppled after being hit by strong winds in Brazil.

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    Bondi gunmen inspired by Islamic State and had travelled to Philippines

    Two gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had travelled to the Philippines before the assault which killed 15 people and appeared to be inspired by Islamic State, police said.

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    Reiner's son arrested as Trump blames slain director's politics

    The son of filmmaker Rob Reiner was arrested on homicide charges after the beloved director and his wife were found dead in their LA home.

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    Bondi victims mourned as gun law changes expected

    Iconic landmarks across Australia were lit up overnight as the country mourns those who died in a horror terror attack as gun reforms loom.

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    'Act of pure evil': Child among victims of Bondi massacre

    Leaders from the Jewish and broader community have broken down after 15 people, including a child, were shot dead by father-and-son terrorists at Sydney's world-famous Bondi Beach. 

    Man detained over US university mass shooting released

    Students walk on campus following the shooting at Brown University, in Providence,...

    Man detained over US university mass shooting released

    The man held as a "person of interest" in the Brown University shooting that left two students dead and nine injured will be released from custody, authorities say.

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    Director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in their Los Angeles home

    Director Rob Reiner, who made films including 'Stand By Me' and 'The Princess Bride', has been found dead with his wife in their Los Angeles home, in what police say is an apparent homicide.

    Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the scene of the attack at Bondi Beach in...

    Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack

    Tighter rules around gun ownership could be rapidly rolled out in Australia after a licensed firearm user and his son killed at least 15 people in a terrorist attack.

    Bondi gunman assessed as 'no threat of violence'

    Police officers enter a tent at the scene of the shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Photo: Reuters

    Bondi gunman assessed as 'no threat of violence'

    One of the Bondi Beach gunmen was assessed several years ago by Australia's domestic spy agency, who found there was "no threat of him engaging in violence".

    Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit-and-run

    Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit-and-run

    A tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing his car into pedestrians in what Queensland police say was a deliberate hit-and-run. 

    Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero

    A man in civilian clothing jumps on the shooter before disarming him. Photo: Screenshot/Supplied

    Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero

    A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has been hailed as a hero whose actions saved lives.

    Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate

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    Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate

    Congressional Democrats in the US have released 19 new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.

    Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

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    Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

    Three Victorian Court of Appeal judges have found former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 59, faced a "substantial miscarriage of justice" and ordered his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, 73, be set aside.

    Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

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    Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

    King Charles III has revealed his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a "blessing" and testament to remarkable medical advances.

    Charlie Kirk's accused killer pictured in court

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    Charlie Kirk's accused killer pictured in court

    Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance as a judge heard arguments on what level of media access should be...

    Multiple people shot at Ivy League university

    Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo: Getty Images

    Multiple people shot at Ivy League university

    Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting at Brown University in which two people were killed and eight critically hurt at the Ivy League school in the US.

    US issues new sanctions targeting Venezuela

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    US issues new sanctions targeting Venezuela

    The United States has issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers.

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    An Australian skydiving company has committed to improved safety measures after a terrifying incident which left a man dangling from the tail of a light aircraft 4500 metres in the air.
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