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December 19

Australian authorities release 7 men detained over possible violent plot in wake of Bondi Beach shooting

Seven men who were arrested due to concerns that they were planning a "violent act" were released. The arrests came days after the shooting at Bondi Beach.

December 19

Thousands gather as Bondi Beach reopens, commemorating victims of Hanukkah attack

Police reopened parts of Bondi Beach with thousands forming solidarity circle after mass shooting targeting Jewish community left 15 dead.

December 19

Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan

As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.

December 18

Cardi B praises life in Saudi Arabia for cleanliness and lack of homelessness, unlike 'ghetto' America

Cardi B praised Saudi Arabia for its cleanliness and lack of homelessness while calling America "ghetto" and expressing declining feelings about her home country.

December 18

Scandal leaves International Criminal Court grasping for legitimacy amid probe of Israel

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces explosive sexual assault allegations while pursuing Israeli arrest warrants, raising questions about institutional credibility.

December 18

NYC rabbi urges Mayor-elect Mamdani to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase in wake of Sydney attack

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urged New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" following the deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney, Australia.

December 18

China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.

December 18

US officials warn snowbirds of 'violent crime' in winter destination hot spot

A Safety alert from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is warning snowbird tourists of violent crime risks in Mexico during the winter holidays. The alert covers tourist destinations nationwide.

December 18

Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Russia is 'preparing to make next year a year of war'

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on America and other allies to respond to "signals" that Russia is "preparing to make next year a year of war."

December 18

Australia anti-terror police detain 7 men as country lays youngest Bondi Beach victim to rest

Australian police have detained seven men during anti-terror raids in Sydney on Thursday as the country lays to rest the youngest victim of the deadly Bondi Beach attack.