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Australia defends record on antisemitism after Bondi Beach attack

Australia defends record on antisemitism after Bondi Beach attack

A mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has revived allegations that the government is dragging its feet in the fight against antisemitism.

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US police probe deaths of director Rob Reiner, wife as 'apparent homicide'

US police probe deaths of director Rob Reiner, wife as 'apparent homicide'

Los Angeles police were investigating the deaths of Hollywood star Rob Reiner and his wife as an "apparent homicide", as condolences poured in for the director behind hits like "When Harry Met Sally".

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'Terrified' Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter

'Terrified' Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter

A Sydney man said he had received death threats and was "terrified" to leave his home Monday after his photo was widely shared online as the gunman responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting.

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Cambodia says Thai air strikes hit home province of heritage temples

Cambodia says Thai air strikes hit home province of heritage temples

Cambodia accused Thailand on Monday of striking deep inside its territory, bombing areas less than a two-hour drive from the country's main tourist draw, the centuries-old Angkor temples, in a reignited border conflict.

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EU-Mercosur trade deal faces bumpy ride to finish line

EU-Mercosur trade deal faces bumpy ride to finish line

Brussels is headed for a showdown this week over the European Union's free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, after Paris launched a last-ditch effort to derail the signing of the landmark accord.

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Inside the mind of Tolkien illustrator John Howe

Inside the mind of Tolkien illustrator John Howe

John Howe, the illustrator who brought J. R. R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a mediaeval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland.

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Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON

Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON

Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo must handle the twin challenges of scoring and captaincy when playing for Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this month.

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Tongue replaces Atkinson in only England change for third Ashes Test

Tongue replaces Atkinson in only England change for third Ashes Test

England paceman Gus Atkinson was axed with Josh Tongue replacing him for the third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide starting Wednesday as the tourists fight to stay alive in the series.

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England's Brook vows to rein it in after 'shocking' Ashes shots

England's Brook vows to rein it in after 'shocking' Ashes shots

Vice-captain Harry Brook said on Monday he was guilty of playing some "shocking shots" and needed to rein himself in as England attempt to stay alive in the Ashes.

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Bondi Beach gunmen had possible Islamic State links, says ABC

Bondi Beach gunmen had possible Islamic State links, says ABC

A father and son who killed 15 people attending a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach had possible links to the Islamic State group, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said Monday.

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