Conflicts & Security

BBC

December 18, 2025

Australia Unveils Tough Anti-Hate Laws After Bondi Attack Sparks Unrest

Australian PM introduces stringent hate speech penalties and visa cancellation powers following Bondi shooting incident that triggered community tensions.

#Australia #hate speech #immigration policy

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The Guardian

December 18, 2025

Australia's Antisemitism Laws Spark Debate After Bondi Terror Attack

Australia's Jewish community welcomes new hate speech legislation as a 'first step' following the Bondi beach terror attack, while critics warn of potential political misuse.

#Australia #antisemitism #hate-speech-laws

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The New York Times

December 18, 2025

EU Leaders Clash Over $300B Russian Assets Deal for Ukraine

European Council faces pivotal decision on unlocking frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense. The contentious proposal tests EU unity and resolve in supporting Kyiv's war effort.

#European Union #Ukraine War #Russian Sanctions

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Deutsche Welle

December 18, 2025

Warner Bros Board Backs Netflix Over Paramount in Media Takeover Battle

Warner Bros directors recommend Netflix's acquisition offer over Paramount's bid, signaling major shifts in global streaming market consolidation.

#media-consolidation #streaming-wars #corporate-takeover

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The Guardian

December 18, 2025

NSW Government Faces Backlash Over Protest Ban After Bondi Attack

NSW Premier Chris Minns faces criticism from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terrorist attack, with critics warning against eroding democratic freedoms.

#australia #terrorism #civil-liberties

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Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

Ukraine Drone Strike Kills 3 in Russia as EU Weighs War Funding

Ukrainian drones killed three civilians in Russia's Rostov region as President Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock frozen Russian assets for war funding.

#Ukraine #Russia #European Union

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BBC

December 18, 2025

Gaza Crisis Deepens as Winter Storms Claim Lives of Displaced

Heavy rainfall compounds Gaza's humanitarian disaster as 12 deaths reported in past week. Baby dies from hypothermia amid deteriorating shelter conditions.

#Gaza #humanitarian crisis #displaced persons

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BBC

December 18, 2025

Bondi Attack: 24-Year-Old Charged with 15 Murders in Sydney

Naveed Akram faces 59 charges including 15 counts of murder following the devastating attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, raising questions about security and radicalization.

#australia-security #domestic-terrorism #bondi-attack

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Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery Rejects Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid

Warner Bros Discovery board rejects Paramount's aggressive acquisition attempt, highlighting shifting power dynamics in global media consolidation amid geopolitical tensions.

#media consolidation #geopolitical influence #sovereign wealth funds

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BBC

December 18, 2025

Can Peace Talks in Berlin Change Putin's Ukraine Strategy?

As diplomatic efforts intensify in Berlin, experts analyze what factors could potentially influence Putin's calculus in the Ukraine conflict and Europe's role in shaping outcomes.

#Putin #Ukraine conflict #Berlin peace talks

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Al Jazeera

December 17, 2025

Trump's Caribbean Military Buildup Sparks Latin America War Fears

Growing concerns across Latin America as Washington significantly expands military presence in Caribbean region with increased airstrikes and deployments.

#US foreign policy #Latin America #Caribbean security

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France 24

December 17, 2025

Bondi Beach Attack Funerals Begin as Terror Charges Filed

First funerals held for Bondi Beach attack victims as suspect's son faces 59 charges including terrorism. Video emerges showing heroic elderly couple attempting to stop gunman.

#Australia #terrorism #domestic-security

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