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Ukraine’s NATO-like security guarantee; Bondi gunmen’s Islamic State link, and more
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American and European officials agreed in principle to offer Ukraine NATO-like security guarantees. Also, Australian officials said that the two gunmen responsible for the attack in Bondi Beach were inspired by Islamic State.
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