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20 wickets tumble on wild Day 1 of Ashes Test
Australia leads by 46 runs after a staggering 20 wickets fell on a record-breaking first day of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. Read the full match analysis.
Rabbi's car with Hanukkah decoration burned in Australia
A rabbi's vehicle displaying a Hanukkah symbol was set ablaze in Melbourne, intensifying fears in Australia's Jewish community still reeling from the Sydney mass shooting.
Albanese Announces Bravery Award for Bondi Heroes
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has announced a bravery award for civilians who intervened in a December antisemitic attack in Bondi. Learn about the heroes and the official recognition.
Australia cancels visa of U.K. man in Nazi symbols case
Australia has revoked the visa of a British national facing charges for displaying Nazi symbols. The move underscores the country's firm stance against hate speech and extremist ideologies.
Hospital Manager Sues Over Firing After Witnessing Stabbing
A Winnipeg health-care manager diagnosed with PTSD after witnessing a workplace stabbing is suing Seven Oaks General Hospital and the WRHA for wrongful dismissal. Read the full story.
Holiday Terminations: A Legal and Financial Risk
Canadian employment lawyer Howard Levitt explains why dismissing staff before or during the holidays is not only inhumane but also exposes employers to significant legal liability and bad faith damages.
Bondi Massacre: Rare Father-Son Attack, Experts Say
Security experts highlight the rarity of the Bondi massacre, a father-son atrocity, as most mass shooters act alone. Analysis of the Sydney attack reveals an unusual dynamic.
Man jailed after trying to save toddler, case thrown out
Mahendra 'Mick' Patel spent weeks in jail after reaching to grab a toddler he thought was falling. The case was dismissed, but the ordeal left a stain on his reputation. Read the full story.
Ex-AHS board member claims paid smear campaign
A former Alberta Health Services board member alleges a political fixer and publisher were paid to discredit him before testifying in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit. Lawyers secured a rare court order to investigate.
Judge upholds $33K wrongful eviction award for tenants
A B.C. judge has upheld a $33,000 wrongful eviction award for Vancouver tenants. The ruling reinforces tenant protections under provincial law. Learn the details of this significant case.
Australia's Day of Reflection for Bondi Terror Victims
Australia observed a national moment of silence and vigils one week after the antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. Read about the commemorations and the ongoing response.
Australia Orders Security Review After Bondi Massacre
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a major review of police and intelligence services following the ISIS-inspired shooting at a Sydney Hanukkah festival that left 15 dead.
Australia Marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Attack Victims
Australia held a National Day of Reflection for the Bondi Beach shooting victims. Flags flew at half-staff in Sydney as the nation mourned the December 2025 terrorist attack.
Australia Strengthens Laws After Bondi Terror Attack
Following the deadly mass shooting at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration, Australia's PM pledges unity and tougher hate crime legislation. Read about the national response.
Australia's NSW to Ban Terror Symbols After Bondi Attack
Following the Bondi Beach massacre, New South Wales announces a ban on terrorist group symbols and phrases like 'globalize the intifada'. Learn about the new laws and police powers.
Angels Settle with Tyler Skaggs' Family After Trial
The Los Angeles Angels settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Tyler Skaggs' family as jurors deliberated. The trial revealed details of drug use within the organization. Read the full story.
Quebec man freed after 33 years as Ottawa reviews case
Daniel Jolivet, convicted of four Brossard murders he denies, is released on bond as the federal justice ministry re-examines his 1992 trial. Read the latest developments.
Man freed after 23 years in jail for wrongful murder conviction
Timothy Rees, 62, is free after the Crown withdrew a murder charge. He spent 23 years in prison for a 1989 child killing he did not commit, a case marred by undisclosed evidence.
Seven arrested in Australia over potential violent act
Australian authorities have detained seven men following a security tip about a possible violent incident. The arrests highlight ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
Australia pledges new hate laws after Bondi mass shooting
Australia's leader vows new hate crime laws as Sydney mourns a 10-year-old girl killed in the Bondi mass shooting. The tragedy has sparked a national call for action.
Bondi suspects had no visitors in Philippines hotel stay
Employees at a Davao City hotel say the Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and rarely left their room during their month-long stay. New details emerge as Australia mourns.
Australia Mourns Child Victim, PM Pledges New Hate Laws
Australia grieves for 10-year-old Matilda, slain in the Bondi mass shooting. Prime Minister pledges new hate crime legislation in response to the tragedy. Full story.
PM's Speech Avoids 'Islam' After Bondi ISIS Slaughter
Analysis of Australian PM Anthony Albanese's response to the Bondi Beach ISIS attack that killed 15 Jews. Why did his 5,022-word speech avoid mentioning Islamic extremism?
Man convicted in Brossard murders seeks release during review
Daniel Jolivet, who has served 33 years for four murders, will learn Friday if he can be released on bail while the federal government investigates his case for a potential wrongful conviction.
Pakistan denies link to Australia shootings, blames hostile states
Pakistan accuses hostile countries of spreading false online narratives linking it to the Sydney shootings. Get the latest on the international disinformation allegations.
Montreal Christmas Market Targeted by Pro-Palestinian Protesters
A Montreal for Palestine protest at a downtown Christmas market on Dec. 14 sparked controversy, occurring the same day as a deadly antisemitic shooting in Australia. Details on the escalating tensions.
Bondi Beach shooting suspect charged with 15 murders
The accused gunman in the Bondi Beach mass shooting has been formally charged with 15 counts of murder. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through communities, including Canadians in Montreal.
Bondi Beach shooter charged with 15 counts of murder
A 24-year-old man faces 59 charges in the Bondi Beach massacre as funerals begin for the 15 Jewish victims. Australia confronts antisemitism and gun laws.
Heroes Emerge from Sydney's Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Details emerge of the heroic actions of civilians during the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15. A shopowner, a couple, and others fought the gunmen. Read their stories.
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