World Dec 16 Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State group Authorities have identified the suspects as a father, who was killed, and son, who is hospitalized.
World Dec 15 Australian leaders promise to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre Among the new measures proposed Monday would be a limit on the number of guns someone can own and a review of licenses held over time.
World Dec 14 Gunmen kill at least 16 people during a Jewish celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach Hundreds of people had gathered Sunday at the beach for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire. At least 38 others were injured in the attack.
World Sep 30 FBI director gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed.
Science Aug 15 Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species. It may have looked like a mash-up of 'a seal and a Pokémon' Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking the end of a six-year obsession.
World Aug 13 New Zealand lawmaker ejected from Parliament for calling opponents spineless over Gaza A New Zealand lawmaker was ejected from Parliament for a second day Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling her opponents spineless.
World Aug 11 Prime minister says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, criticizes Israel's new offensive in Gaza Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state. This move aligns with recent signals from leaders in France, Britain and Canada.
World Jun 05 3 Māori Party lawmakers who performed haka protest suspended from parliament The lawmakers performed the haka, a chanting dance of challenge, in November to oppose a widely unpopular bill, now defeated, that they said would reverse Indigenous rights.
World Dec 31 2025 begins around the world with light shows, embraces and ice plunges American Samoa will be among the last to welcome 2025, a full 24 hours after New Zealand.
World Dec 18 Vanuatu 7.3 earthquake leaves capital without water, as death toll expected to rise Vanuatu's capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation.