Conflicts & Security

Al Jazeera

December 16, 2025

Bondi Hero: Refugee Mistaken for Attacker While Saving Lives

A Middle Eastern refugee who courageously intervened during the Bondi Beach shooting was initially mistaken for the gunman, highlighting complex issues around identity and heroism.

#Australia #refugees #Middle East

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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025

Munich Car Ramming Trial Begins as German Automakers Win EU Break

Afghan national faces murder charges in Munich court for February car ramming attack, while German carmakers secure major emissions concessions in Brussels.

#Germany #terrorism #automotive

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The New York Times

December 16, 2025

Heroic Couple Dies Confronting Bondi Beach Gunman in Australia Attack

Dashcam footage reveals Boris and Sofia Gurman's brave attempt to disarm suspected Bondi Beach attackers, leading to their tragic deaths but earning national praise.

#australia #domestic-terrorism #public-safety

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BBC

December 16, 2025

EU Freezes Russian Assets Indefinitely to Fund Ukraine's War Effort

European Union approves indefinite freeze on Russian assets to support massive loan package for Ukraine, as Kyiv faces critical funding shortage after four years of war.

#EU-Russia-sanctions #Ukraine-war-funding #frozen-Russian-assets

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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025

German Authorities Foil Christmas Market Terror Plot in Bavaria

Five men arrested in southern Germany for allegedly planning an Islamist attack on Christmas market. Munich prosecutors confirm suspects were in advanced planning stages.

#Germany #terrorism #counterterrorism

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The New York Times

December 16, 2025

Terror Strikes Sydney: Deadly Hanukkah Attack Rocks Australia

Gunmen killed at least 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach, marking Australia's deadliest terror attack in years.

#terrorism #australia #antisemitism

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The Guardian

December 16, 2025

Trump's Venezuela Military Buildup Echoes Failed Historical Interventions

Trump deploys massive Caribbean naval force near Venezuela, sparking fears of military confrontation and repeating past US intervention mistakes in Latin America.

#Venezuela #Trump #military intervention

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The New York Times

December 16, 2025

Sydney Shooting: Medical Workers Detail Terror at Hanukkah Festival

Emergency responders near Bondi Beach describe chaotic scenes after gunmen targeted a Hanukkah celebration, highlighting rising concerns about religious violence in Australia.

#Australia #antisemitism #domestic-terrorism

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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025

Africa's Coup Crisis: Understanding the New Wave of Political Upheaval

A surge of military coups across Africa in 2025 signals deepening political instability. Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau face new military governments while regional leaders scramble for solutions.

#Africa #military coups #democracy

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BBC

December 16, 2025

French Far-Right Echoes US Warnings on European 'Civilisational Threat'

French far-right leadership aligns with new US National Security Strategy warnings about Europe facing potential 'civilisational erasure' amid growing geopolitical tensions.

#European politics #far-right movements #US foreign policy

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France 24

December 16, 2025

Putin Revives Tsarist Cossacks for Ukraine War Front Lines

Russia deploys traditional Cossack warriors to Ukraine battlefields, reviving a military tradition suppressed during Soviet era as Putin seeks additional manpower.

#Russia #Ukraine #Putin

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The New York Times

December 16, 2025

Sydney Hanukkah Attack: Emergency Workers Detail Bondi Shooting

Medical professionals describe chaotic scenes following gunmen attack at Hanukkah festival near Bondi Beach, highlighting rising antisemitic violence in Australia.

#antisemitism #australia-security #religious-violence

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