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Three-Year Wait for Bondi Attacker's Gun Licence Probed

Questions mount over why alleged Bondi Beach terrorist Sajid Akram waited three years for a firearm licence, then bought multiple guns. An MP and experts demand answers on systemic failures. Read the full investigation.

Bondi Attacker Trained with Father, Threw Bombs

New police documents reveal the Bondi Beach attacker, Naveed Akram, 24, underwent firearms training with his father and threw explosives during the terror attack that killed 15. Read the full report.

PM's Gun Law Push After Bondi Attack Faces Resistance

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vows to tighten Australia's firearms laws following the Bondi terror incident, facing opposition from gun groups and the Nationals who call it a 'distraction' from antisemitism.

Live grenade seized in Sydney suburb attack

A live grenade and multiple firearms seized after a violent home invasion in Tallawong. Police investigate whether grenades were thrown in the attack that shook the peaceful suburb. #SydneyCrime

Sydney Schools Lockdown After Toy Firearms Scare

Multiple schools in Sydney's Beaumont Hills were placed in lockdown after a person was seen with what appeared to be firearms. Police have since confirmed the items were toys. Read the full story.

Man gets 4 years for killing mugger in Queens

Charles Foehner, 67, will serve four years in prison after a plea deal for fatally shooting a would-be mugger. The case revealed a large illegal weapons cache. Read the full story.

Asylum seekers housed near police firearms test site

Government plans to house 600 asylum seekers at a military camp near a police firearms training centre spark outrage. Campaigners warn of re-traumatisation risks for those fleeing war zones. Read the full report.

Police Officer Jailed for Taking Home Shotguns

A serving police officer is behind bars after taking home six shotguns and other weapons surrendered to him. Alan Sharp pleaded guilty to firearms charges and wilful neglect of duty. Read the full story.

Teacher shot by six-year-old pupil: Heroic survival story

First-grade educator Abigail Zwerner shows extraordinary courage after being critically wounded by a six-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School. The shocking incident has sparked nationwide debates on school safety and firearms access.

Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat

Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.

Police Officer Charged in Westminster Shooting Death

A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces criminal charges after the fatal shooting of Brendan Glenn during a Westminster incident, marking a significant development in police accountability.

Americans arrested in Bahamas over illegal weapons

Five US citizens have been arrested in the Bahamas after authorities discovered illegal firearms and ammunition during a vehicle search on Grand Bahama, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.

Family's FaceTime alert prevents Atlanta airport shooting

A potential mass shooting at the world's busiest airport was averted when a family member on FaceTime alerted authorities about a relative's violent intentions, leading to the suspect's arrest with multiple firearms.

Supreme Court voids gun ban for drug users

In a landmark 9-0 decision, America's highest court has overturned the federal ban preventing unlawful drug users from possessing firearms, declaring it violates Second Amendment rights.

Supreme Court to hear landmark gun rights case

The US Supreme Court is set to examine whether banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case that could reshape gun control laws.

Secret art collective shares gallery memberships

An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.

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