Australia
Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges
Police arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes last week over the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012.
Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip
Grapevine, April 10, 2026: Toxic antisemitism
'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire
Human hand outline may be oldest rock art in the world, researchers say
The 67,800-year-old reddish-colored stenciled image has become faded over time and is barely visible on a cave wall, but nonetheless embodies an early achievement of human creativity.
Australia passes toughest hate crime laws in country's history, despite significant opposition
The Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 expands and strengthens Commonwealth criminal offences to address the spread of hatred and extremism.
Mark Dreyfus honors victims of Bondi Beach massacre with Mourner's Kaddish in Australian Parliament
In a moving tribute, Mark Dreyfus recites the Mourner’s Kaddish for victims of the Bondi Beach attack, urging action on hate speech and gun reform.
Britain considers range of measures to protect children online, including social media ban
The government did not mention a particular age limit, but said it was exploring a ban "for children under a certain age."
Dozens of Australian east coast beaches closed after four shark attacks in two days
"If you're thinking about going for a swim, think of going to a local pool because at this stage, we're advising that beaches are unsafe," said Steven Pearce, executive chief of Surf Life Saving NSW.
Australia's lower house of Parliament toughens up on gun laws in wake of Bondi Beach shooting
The bill, which was opposed by conservative lawmakers, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 96 to 45 and will now go to the Senate.
Weeks after tragic attack, Australian educators visit Israel for KKL-JNF seminar
Coming just weeks after the deadly Bondi Beach, the visit was of significant importance to the attendees.
Australia’s Parliament honors Bondi Beach shooting victims with moment of silence, speeches
The attack shocked the nation and led to calls for tougher action on antisemitism and gun control, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledging tougher action on both.
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
In state capital Sydney, Australia's largest city, residents and holidaymakers were evacuated late on Saturday after dangerous flooding hit the low-lying suburb of Narrabeen, authorities said.
'Give us back our Australia': Post-Bondi massacre, Jews send a message to the world - opinion
What happened at Bondi was an assault on the idea that free societies can remain free if they abandon the values that sustain them.
