Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack
It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.
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Australia announced gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack – BBC
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The US Senate confirms FDIC acting chairman Travis Hill to lead the agency, which regulates stablecoin issuers and impacts how the crypto industry is banked (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Brown University shooting suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say
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The US Senate confirms Trump pick Michael Selig as chairman of the CFTC, as lawmakers consider legislation to give the agency more control over digital assets (Lydia Beyoud/Bloomberg)
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Noise machines installed by LA Home Depot ‘torture’ for day laborers, advocates say
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Australia plans gun buyback scheme in wake of mass shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration
Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme in the aftermath of a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach last weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday.
EU Agrees to €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine for 2026-2027
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EU reaches $105 billion deal on Ukraine funding, won’t use frozen Russian assets for now – CNN
EU reaches $105 billion deal on Ukraine funding, won’t use frozen Russian assets for now CNNEurope Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine The New York TimesEuropean Union approves over $105 billion toward Ukraine aid pack…