Bloomberg News Now December 15, 2026: Bondi Beach Shooting Investigation, US Strikes More Boats, More
Dec 16, 2025
A series of shocking incidents come to light, including the motive behind a Hanukkah mass shooting linked to Islamic State ideology. U.S. military strikes target drug-smuggling boats, leading to significant casualties. In domestic news, Trump pursues a $5 billion defamation lawsuit over edited footage, and Ford pivots its EV strategy amidst financial challenges. Additionally, updates on a manhunt related to a shooting at Brown University and a foiled bomb plot in California highlight ongoing national security concerns.
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ISIS Motivation Identified In Sydney Attack
- The Sydney mass shooting was driven by Islamic State ideology according to Australia's prime minister.
- New South Wales police found IEDs and homemade ISIS flags in a vehicle linked to the younger attacker.
U.S. Strikes Boats In Drug-Smuggling Operation
- U.S. forces struck three boats in the eastern Pacific accused of drug smuggling, killing eight people.
- The military said the strikes targeted designated terrorist organizations in a social media post.
Trump Sues BBC Over Edited January 6 Clip
- Donald Trump sued the BBC for $5 billion over a misleading documentary edit tied to January 6 footage.
- The BBC acknowledged the error and issued an apology before the lawsuit was filed.