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Australian PM flags stricter gun laws after Bondi Beach mass shooting

Sydney, Dec. 15 (UNI) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said his government would consider tightening gun laws, signaling a possible overhaul of Australia’s already strict firearms regulations following the deadly antisemitic terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Speaking to the media ahead of a National Cabinet meeting, Albanese said tougher gun control measures—including limits on the number of firearms that can be licensed to an individual and periodic reviews of gun licences, would be placed on the agenda.
“This afternoon, at four o’clock, I will put on the agenda of the National Cabinet tougher gun laws, including limits on the number of guns that can be owned or licensed by individuals, and a review of licences over a period of time,” Albanese said.
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Trump rails against not being awarded Nobel, reiterates demand to take 'complete and total control of Greenland'

20 Jan 2026 | 1:34 AM

Washington, Jan 19 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stoere over his demand to take "complete and total control of Greenland", in which he has railed against the decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize and repeated his threats over Greenland.

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European leaders rally behind Greenland amid US tensions

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Spanish Transport Minister warns death toll from train derailment may rise

19 Jan 2026 | 3:58 PM

Spain, Jan 19 (UNI) Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Monday that the number of fatalities from a major train derailment in the province of Cordoba might increase, potentially surpassing the currently confirmed death toll of 39.

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