1. Gunmen Attack Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Armed attackers opened fire at a Hanukkah event near Bondi Beach, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. Police shot one gunman dead and captured another, describing the assault as an antisemitic terrorist attack. It’s Australia’s deadliest mass shooting since 1996 and has shocked communities worldwide.

2. Cities Worldwide Tighten Security Around Hanukkah Events After Bondi Shooting

In response to the Sydney attack, major cities including Berlin, New York, London, Warsaw, and Paris have heavily reinforced police presence around synagogues and public menorah lightings. Authorities fear copycat or coordinated antisemitic attacks amid tensions over the Gaza war. Jewish communities are being urged to stay vigilant while continuing holiday gatherings.

3. Hard-Right Candidate José Antonio Kast Wins Chilean Presidential Election

Chileans have elected José Antonio Kast, a far-right law-and-order candidate, as their next president. He campaigned on harsh measures against crime and irregular migration, promising to restore “order” after years of social unrest. Critics warn his victory could roll back civil liberties and deepen political polarization across Chile and the wider region.

4. Senior Hamas Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza

Hamas has confirmed that a high-ranking military commander from its Qassam Brigades died i an Israeli airstrike. Israel says the attack targeted command infrastructure responsible for rocket launches and other operations. The killing may shift internal power dynamics within Hamas and complicate already fragile ceasefire efforts.

5. Nobel Peace Laureate Ales Bialiatski Freed From Belarusian Prison After Four Years

Belarusian human-rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has been released after more than four years behind bars. He described harsh conditions, isolation, and abuse in President Lukashenko’s prison system. His freedom is seen as a rare win for international pressure, even as many opposition figures remain jailed or in exile.

1. Gunmen Attack Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Armed attackers opened fire at a Hanukkah event near Bondi Beach, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. Police shot one gunman dead and captured another, describing the assault as an antisemitic terrorist attack. It’s Australia’s deadliest mass shooting since 1996 and has shocked communities worldwide.

2. Cities Worldwide Tighten Security Around Hanukkah Events After Bondi Shooting

In response to the Sydney attack, major cities including Berlin, New York, London, Warsaw, and Paris have heavily reinforced police presence around synagogues and public menorah lightings. Authorities fear copycat or coordinated antisemitic attacks amid tensions over the Gaza war. Jewish communities are being urged to stay vigilant while continuing holiday gatherings.

3. Hard-Right Candidate José Antonio Kast Wins Chilean Presidential Election

Chileans have elected José Antonio Kast, a far-right law-and-order candidate, as their next president. He campaigned on harsh measures against crime and irregular migration, promising to restore “order” after years of social unrest. Critics warn his victory could roll back civil liberties and deepen political polarization across Chile and the wider region.

4. Senior Hamas Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza

Hamas has confirmed that a high-ranking military commander from its Qassam Brigades died i an Israeli airstrike. Israel says the attack targeted command infrastructure responsible for rocket launches and other operations. The killing may shift internal power dynamics within Hamas and complicate already fragile ceasefire efforts.

5. Nobel Peace Laureate Ales Bialiatski Freed From Belarusian Prison After Four Years

Belarusian human-rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has been released after more than four years behind bars. He described harsh conditions, isolation, and abuse in President Lukashenko’s prison system. His freedom is seen as a rare win for international pressure, even as many opposition figures remain jailed or in exile.