World Report Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Dec 17, 2025
A gripping account unfolds as Australian police charge Naveed Akram with 15 counts of murder tied to the Bondi Beach attack. Tensions rise in the U.S. as President Trump moves to block sanctioned oil tankers bound for Venezuela. In Minnesota, the Somali community rallies against ICE raids, showcasing their resilience. Controversy brews in Canada as advocates highlight the plight of undocumented children following humanitarian applications. Meanwhile, Skate Canada faces backlash over relocating events due to Alberta's athlete policies.
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Bondi Attack Charges And Memorial
- Naveed Akram was formally charged while under police guard in hospital with numerous offences including murder and terrorism counts following the Bondi Beach attack.
- Families placed shoes and flowers at a memorial as New South Wales moves to tighten gun laws in response.
Trump Announces Blockade Claim
- President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela and claimed a surrounding armada on social media.
- Venezuela called the move theft and accused the US of violating international law and free trade.
Minnesota ICE Confrontation And Fear
- ICE agents faced protesters during a confrontation in a Minnesota neighborhood, with agents firing pepper balls and community members reporting being pepper sprayed.
- Somali residents, many citizens, reported fear of leaving homes after inflammatory rhetoric and targeted enforcement.