Reuters World News Australia shooting, Ukraine, Jimmy Lai, Chile and Republicans
Dec 15, 2025
Australia is clamping down on gun laws following a tragic shooting at Bondi Beach. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President hints at dropping NATO membership aims. In Hong Kong, media mogul Jimmy Lai faces severe legal repercussions under the national security law. Chile has shifted politically to the right with a new presidential victory, while Republicans maintain an edge among older voters, amid concerns about the economy. It's a whirlwind of global events shaping today's headlines.
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Bondi Beach Eyewitness Accounts
- Lifeguard Trent Tour and eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes and people lying wounded at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration.
- Reporter Kirstie Needham said Australia rarely sees mass casualty events, making the attack especially shocking to locals.
Father And Son Identified As Shooters
- Authorities revealed the shooters were a father and son with the father dying during the attack and the son previously investigated in 2019.
- Local media named Ahmed Al-Ahmed as the man who wrestled a gun away and reported he is recovering in hospital.
Tighten Gun Controls And Customs
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signalled possible tightening of gun laws, including limits on weapon numbers and licence duration.
- The National Cabinet also plans to crack down on smuggled and fake weapons entering Australia.