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Gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach
A child is one of at least 15 people killed in an attack in Australia at one of the world’s most famous beaches. One of the gunman was also shot dead. Hundreds of people had gathered at Bondi Beach in Sydney for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire. 
Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza
Israel says it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory’s south. Hamas in a statement Saturday did not confirm the death of Raed Saad. 
Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS
President Donald Trump says “there will be very serious retaliation” after two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed in an attack in Syria that the United States blames on the Islamic State group.
Will U.S. military strikes slow drug overdose deaths? Experts say no
President Trump says U.S. strikes on supposed drug-smuggling boats will save Americans from overdose deaths. But most experts worry the strategy is counterproductive.
The World Cup draw is here. Here’s why it matters — and how it will work
FIFA is about to determine which teams all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.
Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago
Malaysia's transport ministry has announced that a private firm will resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month. Texas-based Ocean Infinity will conduct the deep-sea hunt under a "no-find, no-fee" contract with Malaysia's government.
Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site
On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence.
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire; 8 more arrested over towers' renovation
Hong Kong firefighters have found dozens more bodies in a high-rise complex after a massive fire engulfed seven buildings. The death toll has risen to 128, with many still unaccounted for.