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Australia Reels From Deadly Attack, Pledges Tighter Gun Control

A mourner lays flowers near the scene of the mass shooting.
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By Hellmuth Tromm

December 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM UTC

Good morning. At least 15 people were killed in Australia’s deadliest terror attack, which targeted the Jewish community. Ukraine keeps negotiating with the US over ending Russia’s war. And our 2026 travel guide is out. Listen to the day’s top stories.