What We Know About the Bondi Beach Shooting in Australia
Two gunmen opened fire at dozens of people who were at a Jewish holiday event. At least 15 people were killed in the attack, and so was one of the shooters, the police said.
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Mass Shootings Are Rare in Australia, Which Has Strict Gun Laws
The country’s stringent rules are often lauded as a model policy by proponents of gun control in the United States.
At least 12 killed in shooting targeting Australia’s Jewish community
At least 12 people have been killed in a shooting on Australia’s Bondi Beach which targeted the Jewish community, police say. The attack, which took place as hundreds gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, has been declared a terrorist incid…
Bondi Beach Is One of Australia’s Most Famous Destinations
At least 10 people were killed on Sunday in a shooting at the beach, the police said.
Here’s the latest.
Anyone in the area should take shelter, the police said. They declined to elaborate, and details of the shooting were not immediately clear.
Reddit Sues Australian Government to Block Social Media Ban
The company said the new law, which makes it illegal for children under 16 to have social media accounts, infringes on children’s rights.
Tangled Parachute Leaves Skydiver Hanging From Plane
A skydiver was left dangling in the air after their parachute was caught on a plane wing, footage released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau showed. Everyone landed safely, a report from the bureau said.
After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children
Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
The measure, which affects anyone under 16, is one of the most sweeping efforts in the world to safeguard young people from the potential harms of the platforms.
Why Some Teenagers Are Against Australia’s Social Media Ban
Australia has imposed one of the world’s most comprehensive measures banning social media for children under 16. This is what several young Australian teens think about the ban, which takes effect on Wednesday.