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Man dies in Australia after being bitten by 'large shark' along Sydney beach

September 6, 2025

Man dies in Australia after being bitten by 'large shark' along Sydney beach

New South Wales Police Superintendent John Duncan speaks about fatal shark attack on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Credit: AuBC/APTN)

'Large shark' kills man at Australian beach; witness describes hearing screams of 'don't bite me!'

September 6, 2025

'Large shark' kills man at Australian beach; witness describes hearing screams of 'don't bite me!'

A 57-year-old "experienced surfer" died in a shark attack at Long Reef Beach in Sydney, Australia, marking the city's first fatal incident since 2022.

Australia boots Iranian diplomats after alleging Islamic Republic behind recent antisemitic attacks

August 26, 2025

Australia boots Iranian diplomats after alleging Islamic Republic behind recent antisemitic attacks

Australia says it is expelling Iranian diplomats after its intelligence service determined that the Islamic Republic was behind recent antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

Netanyahu slams Australia PM, says he 'betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews'

August 19, 2025

Netanyahu slams Australia PM, says he 'betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews'

Australia and Israel have taken diplomatic efforts against each other as tensions between the two nations over the war in Gaza grow.

Nebraska punter Archie Wilson breaks down in tears while discussing family in Australia: 'I miss them'

August 13, 2025

Nebraska punter Archie Wilson breaks down in tears while discussing family in Australia: 'I miss them'

Archie Wilson broke down in tears Tuesday while discussing the emotional challenge of leaving his family in Australia behind to pursue a football career at Nebraska.

Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood: ‘Humanity’s best hope’

August 11, 2025

Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood: ‘Humanity’s best hope’

Australia plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September, following similar intentions by Canada, France, and the U.K.

Australian state rolls out machete ‘disposal bins’ ahead of ban

August 3, 2025

Australian state rolls out machete ‘disposal bins’ ahead of ban

Australian state Victoria is offering an amnesty period for the safe surrender of machetes ahead of a statewide ban with penalties up to two years imprisonment or a hefty fine.

Doctor reveals the secret weapon against growing vaccine skepticism worldwide

July 30, 2025

Doctor reveals the secret weapon against growing vaccine skepticism worldwide

Professor Margie Danchin addresses declining childhood vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy through trust-building strategies and community education programs.

Next-gen missile shown off in first Pacific test as US expands long-range arsenal

July 25, 2025

Next-gen missile shown off in first Pacific test as US expands long-range arsenal

U.S. and Australian forces collaborated on a milestone precision strike missile test using HIMARS, enhancing Indo-Pacific deterrence capabilities amid regional tensions.

Pentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflict

July 14, 2025

Pentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflict

Japan and Australia have been asked by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby to detail their commitments in the case of a U.S. war with China over Taiwan.