World briefing

A shooting at Bondi Beach resulted in 16 deaths; police identify the suspect, who remains in hospital. NSW Premier pledges gun law reforms.

Jimmy Lai was convicted on all charges related to conspiracy and national security offenses, with a sentencing date to be determined.

Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, was found guilty of conspiracy to foreign collusion and sedition charges in Hong Kong.

Naveed Akram, 24, was arrested with critical injuries; his father, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police during the incident.

A gunman opened fire at Brown University’s engineering building, killing two students and injuring nine others; a person of interest was taken into custody.

Albanese pledged to dedicate resources to fight antisemitism following the December 2025 Bondi beach shooting, which police are treating as a terrorist incident.

A suspect was detained after a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries on Saturday.

Two jokes about Prince Andrew ranked in the top 10 of the 2025 Christmas cracker joke competition, organized by U&Gold.

New rules will require crypto firms to meet standards overseen by the FCA, bringing digital assets into the regulated financial framework.

Blaise Metreweli highlighted Russia's aggressive tactics and the evolving nature of international conflict in her first speech as MI6 head.

The average mortgage for first-time buyers in the UK increased to a record £210,800, driven by relaxed lending criteria and lower borrowing costs.

Kast, a conservative candidate, secured victory over Jeannette Jara with over 99% of votes counted, promising tough immigration policies.