World Report December 22: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
Dec 22, 2025
Recent police documents reveal chilling details about the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, sparking discussions on tighter gun laws in Australia. A car bombing in Moscow claims the life of a high-ranking Russian general, raising questions about ongoing tensions. Allegations of censorship at CBS News emerge as employees claim a critical report on immigration was shelved. Meanwhile, the FBI names a former Canadian Olympian as a cocaine kingpin, though local reports tell a different story. Medical experts unveil a groundbreaking surgery for women's health at an Ottawa hospital.
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Bondi Attack Spurs Tougher Gun And Protest Measures
- Police allege the Bondi Beach shooting was planned for months and included shotguns, a rifle and explosive devices.
- Australian leaders are promising strict gun laws and more protest powers to reduce extremism and community division.
High-Ranking Russian Officer Killed In Car Bombing
- A Russian lieutenant-general was killed by a car bomb and officials are probing possible Ukrainian intelligence involvement.
- Moscow frames the incident as an intelligence-linked assassination while Ukraine has not commented.
60 Minutes Row Raises Corporate Censorship Fears
- CBS internal controversy erupted after an edited 60 Minutes story about U.S. deportations was pulled, prompting censorship accusations.
- Critics link the decision to the Skydance merger and perceived political ties to the Trump administration.