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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

Australia

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Three Sydney shark attacks in 26 hours leave two in critical condition

Three Sydney shark attacks in 26 hours leave two in critical condition

Three Sydney shark attacks in 26 hours leave two in critical condition
Arts|Australia|Sports|World

At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

Venus Williams became the oldest player ever in the Australian Open women's singles draw on Sunday and went ever-so-close to celebrating the record with a win

At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round
Arts|Australia|Sports|World

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on Day 1 of the Australian Open that attracted a record 100,000-plus fans to Melbourne Park

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open
Arts|Australia|Sports|World

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Zeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win
Australia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win

Corentin Moutet uses an underarm serve on match point to secure his first-round victory at the Australian Open

Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win
Australia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony

The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony turned into a Roger Federer celebration

Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

Venus Williams is set to make history at the Australian Open as the oldest player to contest the women's singles draw

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open
Australia|Sports|World

Don't celebrate too soon. Ofner loses in Australian Open qualifying after thinking he won tiebreaker

A tennis player has learned not to celebrate victory before the match is really won

Don't celebrate too soon. Ofner loses in Australian Open qualifying after thinking he won tiebreaker
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Sports|World

Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart

Venus Williams has lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International, the week ahead of her appearance at the Australian Open

Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
Arts|Australia|World

Literary festival axed after high profile authors join mass walkout over dumped Palestinian writer

Literary festival axed after high profile authors join mass walkout over dumped Palestinian writer

Literary festival axed after high profile authors join mass walkout over dumped Palestinian writer
Arts|Australia|Sports|World

Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima

Aryna Sabalenka has won her second consecutive Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk

Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima
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Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
Australia|Sports|World

Sabalenka flips the outcome with a straight-sets win over Keys in Australian Open tuneup

Aryna Sabalenka has held off Madison Keys in straight sets at the Brisbane International, flipping the outcome of last year's Australian Open final

Sabalenka flips the outcome with a straight-sets win over Keys in Australian Open tuneup
Australia|Entertainment|Sports

Kyrgios won't play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennis

Nick Kyrgios says he’s not fit enough to play singles at the Australian Open but will compete in doubles with his good mate Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park

Kyrgios won't play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennis
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia's leader announces a royal commission into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism, weeks after a deadly attack at a Jewish holiday event in Bondi Beach

Australia's leader announces a royal commission into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting
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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
Australia|Sports|World

Coco Gauff's two wins lead the defending champion Americans into the United Cup semifinals

After a singles loss and social media drama earlier in the week, Coco Gauff did all her talking on court in the United Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday

Coco Gauff's two wins lead the defending champion Americans into the United Cup semifinals
Australia|Sports|US|World

Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans, loses to Bouzas Maneiro

Coco Gauff has tried to clarify her comments about American tennis fans on social media before her United Cup singles match against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro

Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans, loses to Bouzas Maneiro
Australia|Crime|Sports|World

Rifle-toting police will patrol the 5th Ashes cricket test in Sydney following Bondi shootings

Police with long-armed rifles, a rarity at sporting events in Australia, will patrol the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney starting Sunday as part of heightened security measures following the Bondi Beach terror attack in the city

Rifle-toting police will patrol the 5th Ashes cricket test in Sydney following Bondi shootings
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne

Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st
Australia|Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand

Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon is now Sir Scott Dixon after receiving a knighthood in New Zealand’s New Year honors list

Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
Australia|Crime|World

Australian police find no evidence of 'broader terrorist cell' in Bondi Beach antisemitic shooting

Police say an investigation that extended to the Philippines of two men accused of killing 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival has found no evidence they were part of a “broader terrorist cell.”

Australian police find no evidence of 'broader terrorist cell' in Bondi Beach antisemitic shooting
Australia|Sports|Travel|World

Sydney to Hobart favorite Master Lock Comanche leads yacht race into the first night

Master Lock Comanche was leading defending champion LawConnect in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race late on the first day of the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania

Sydney to Hobart favorite Master Lock Comanche leads yacht race into the first night
Australia|Crime|World

Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun license for accused Bondi Beach shooter in Australia

An Australian state leader says a man accused of killing 15 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach faced a lengthy gun license delay due to bureaucracy, not suspicion

Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun license for accused Bondi Beach shooter in Australia
Australia|Crime|World

Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say

Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say

Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say
Australia|Crime|World

Bondi Beach shooting suspect conducted firearms training with his father, Australian police say

Australian police documents reveal that a man accused of killing 15 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach conducted firearms training with his father

Bondi Beach shooting suspect conducted firearms training with his father, Australian police say
Australia|Crime|World

Bondi terror suspects threw unexploded bombs at crowd and practiced shooting ahead of attack, document reveals

Bondi terror suspects threw unexploded bombs at crowd and practiced shooting ahead of attack, document reveals

Bondi terror suspects threw unexploded bombs at crowd and practiced shooting ahead of attack, document reveals
Australia|Sports|World

Bazball revolution falters for England in the Ashes, but it's not the end of the system

England's cricket team has faced challenges with its aggressive Bazball strategy during the Ashes series loss in Australia

Bazball revolution falters for England in the Ashes, but it's not the end of the system
Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands of mourners have gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mark a week since two gunmen targeted a Jewish festival, killing 15 people

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
Australia|Sports|World

How the 'worst' Australian team in 15 years just retained the Ashes against England

It must be a case of the best of the worst

How the 'worst' Australian team in 15 years just retained the Ashes against England
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Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting

The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing a ban on public displays of Islamic State group flags and extremist symbols

Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Life changed for Jews in Australia this week. Will it ever be the same?

Life changed for Jews in Australia this week. Will it ever be the same?

Life changed for Jews in Australia this week. Will it ever be the same?
Australia|Crime|World

A sunrise crowd gathers at Bondi Beach in solace and defiance after a massacre

Thousands of people have returned to Australia's Bondi Beach in the first full day of opening since a mass shooting killed 15 people

A sunrise crowd gathers at Bondi Beach in solace and defiance after a massacre
Australia|Crime|World

Loved and forever remembered. These are the victims of the Bondi Beach antisemitic massacre

Loved and forever remembered. These are the victims of the Bondi Beach antisemitic massacre

Loved and forever remembered. These are the victims of the Bondi Beach antisemitic massacre
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting

Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting

Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Mourners grieve 10-year-old killed in Bondi mass shooting as Australian leader pledges new hate laws

Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Sydney for the funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration

Mourners grieve 10-year-old killed in Bondi mass shooting as Australian leader pledges new hate laws
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest
Australia|Crime|World

Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and barely left hotel during month-long Philippines stay, employee says

Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and barely left hotel during month-long Philippines stay, employee says

Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and barely left hotel during month-long Philippines stay, employee says
Australia|Sports|World

Lyon moves to second on Australia's all-time bowling list. England struggles in 3rd Ashes test

Nathan Lyon took two wickets to move past Glenn McGrath for second place on Australia’s all-time bowling list, and returning skipper Pat Cummins took his first wickets of the series as a relentless bowling attack had England in trouble on the third test

Lyon moves to second on Australia's all-time bowling list. England struggles in 3rd Ashes test
Australia|Sports|World

Carey's hometown century and Khawaja's 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test

Alex Carey has posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja has scored 82 after a last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on the first day of the third Ashes test

Carey's hometown century and Khawaja's 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test
Australia|Crime|World

First funerals held for Bondi Beach massacre victims as alleged shooter is charged with murder and terror offenses

First funerals held for Bondi Beach massacre victims as alleged shooter is charged with murder and terror offenses

First funerals held for Bondi Beach massacre victims as alleged shooter is charged with murder and terror offenses
Australia|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero

Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian tobacco shop owner, has become a national hero in Australia, with an online fundraiser for him raising millions of dollars

Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Australia|Crime|World

Australia to hold funerals for the 15 victims of an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach

Australia is preparing for the funerals of some of the victims of an antisemitic mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Australia to hold funerals for the 15 victims of an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach
Australia|Crime|World

Bondi terror suspects driven by ‘Islamic State ideology,’ recently traveled to Philippine island wracked by extremism

Bondi terror suspects driven by ‘Islamic State ideology,’ recently traveled to Philippine island wracked by extremism

Bondi terror suspects driven by ‘Islamic State ideology,’ recently traveled to Philippine island wracked by extremism
Australia|Crime|World

New dashcam video shows couple confronting Bondi Beach gunman before deadly rampage

New dashcam video shows couple confronting Bondi Beach gunman before deadly rampage

New dashcam video shows couple confronting Bondi Beach gunman before deadly rampage
Australia|Crime|World

Visualizing how Sydney’s deadly Bondi Beach shooting unfolded

Visualizing how Sydney’s deadly Bondi Beach shooting unfolded

Visualizing how Sydney’s deadly Bondi Beach shooting unfolded
Australia|Crime|World

A Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old with a gentle soul among those killed in Bondi Beach shooting

The victims of a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach range from a 10-year-old girl with a gentle soul to an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor

A Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old with a gentle soul among those killed in Bondi Beach shooting
Australia|Crime|Sports|World

England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims

England and Australia players will wear black armbands and flags at Adelaide Oval will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in an Ashes tribute to the victims of the Bondi beach shootings

England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims
Australia|Crime|World

‘Heroic’ bystander who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach attacker is son of refugees and father to two

‘Heroic’ bystander who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach attacker is son of refugees and father to two

‘Heroic’ bystander who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach attacker is son of refugees and father to two