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In response to the tragic Bondi Beach shootings, Australia is launching a national gun buyback scheme, akin to the Port Arthur massacre reforms. The Jewish community honors victims, and the government pledges stricter gun control laws, including limiting firearms to four per person and tightening licensing requirements.

In Bangladesh, two major newspapers, The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, were attacked and set on fire by protesters following the death of activist Sharif Osman Hadi. The violence resulted in staff members being trapped on the rooftop for hours, and the newspapers operations being disrupted. The interim government condemned the attacks and promised justice, while investigations into the shooting of Hadi and the newspaper attacks continue.

Rob Reiners poignant Hanukkah message: If ever we needed to be resilient, its now

Get ready for the Ursids meteor shower, the last major show of the year, peaking from Sunday to Monday! While its less intense than others, its still worth a look. Meteor showers occur when space rocks collide with Earths atmosphere, creating stunning shooting stars. The Ursids, originating from comet eight P Tuttle, will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere until December 26th. Expect 5-10 meteors per hour, with a chance of bursts up to 25. No special gear needed, just bundle up, find a dark spot, and enjoy the cosmic display!

EU leaders approve ninety-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, ending marathon debate; Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic secure exemptions from contributing; Brussels seeks non-EU allies help for future expenses; Ukraines survival seen as crucial for European security.

Debbie Duncan, mother of Jay Slater, shares her heartbreaking experience of online abuse and misinformation following her sons disappearance in Tenerife. She campaigns for legislation to control online content, while Josie Allan from Missing People highlights the growing issue of online attacks on families of missing persons. Assistant Chief Constable Damien Miller emphasizes the impact of fake information on investigations, urging social media companies to remove misleading content promptly. Debbies determination to prevent other families from enduring similar suffering is a testament to her resilience.

Multi-state manhunt concludes with suspects death: Former Brown student Claudio Neves Valente, suspected in mass shooting and MIT professors murder, found deceased in New Hampshire storage facility.

President Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University and MIT shootings; suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, entered US through this program, raising concerns about immigration vetting and policy.