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'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
Fifteen people were killed in the shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah.
How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute
Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.
LA police investigate 'apparent homicide' at Rob Reiner's home
Authorities were called the storied Hollywood director's home on Sunday and found the bodies of a man, 78, and a woman, 68.
Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".
The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?
'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California.
Oxfam chief forced to step down over 'serious issues' with conduct, charity says
The charity's trustees say Dr Halima Begum's position was "untenable" following an independent review of her behaviour.
Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx
What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work?
Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president
Many believe Kast will be the most right-wing president since Augusto Pinochet, who oversaw a 17-year dictatorship in Chile from 1973.
Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider
The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.
Paramedic 'sent flying' in Liverpool parade attack
James Vernon said "adrenaline kicked in" allowing him to help the stricken victims of Paul Doyle.
Boy, 15, charged with murder after alley death
Surrey Police received reports of a stabbing near the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road.
Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey
The Spey Viaduct forms part of the Speyside Way trail and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.
Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack?
Lithuania has declared an emergency after the balloons started to cross the border.
They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies
Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.
Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back
A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.
Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn
After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine decided to take action.
'Horror and heroism' at Bondi Beach
The deadly attack targeting a Jewish community event at Australia's Bondi Beach dominates the front pages of Monday's papers.
'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.
Red post box sent to Antarctica - on King's orders
The King sends a Royal Mail post box to the remote station, where letters are seen as a "real lift".
More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday
Home Office figures show 737 people arrived in Dover on 11 boats after a four-week gap in crossings.
Watch: John Cena takes his final bow, after last ever WWE fight
The actor and wrestler brought the curtain down on a 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling's biggest stars.
Resident doctors vote to go ahead with strike in England as hospitals battle flu wave
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.
'We don't blame dad for killing mum, he was ill'
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.
'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.
What to delete from your emails to be taken more seriously at work
What impact is our email etiquette having on how we are perceived and even promoted at work?
What it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?
Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie
The child's was trying to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid - but a film with "strong sex and sex references" played instead.
Kylie leads three-way race for Christmas number one
Less than 10,000 sales separate the top five singles, as the race for the Christmas chart heats up.
Airbnb fined £56m by Spain for advertising unlicensed properties
The government has been cracking down on the rentals firm as neighbourhoods protest against holiday lets.
A 10-year-old, two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor - who are the victims?
Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.
What we know about the Bondi gunmen
Two gunmen involved in the attack have been identified by the Australian authorities as a father and son.
'I've grown up in fear': Jewish Australians say rising antisemitism made attack predictable
Many are asking why more wasn't done to prevent the shootings after a spate of antisemitism-related offences.
Six classic movies from Rob Reiner, the 'big-hearted genius' director
Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.
Fear of crime and migration fuels Chile's swing to the right
Chile has become the latest country in the region to elect a right-wing president.
They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies
Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.
Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn
After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine Thomas decided to take action.
We were sacked from Grand Theft Auto game creator for trying to unionise
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".
Staff strike forces Louvre to close doors to visitors
The strike action marks the latest disruption for the museum after a jewel theft and water damage.
Give newborns automatic library cards, authors urge
Writers including Sir Philip Pullman back a proposal to automatically sign up newborns to a library in a bid to boost literacy.
Watch: Chris Martin surprises couple with performance at their wedding
The Coldplay singer lands by helicopter to play at a wedding in Staffordshire.
Search resumes for Brown University gunman after 'person of interest' released
Two people died and nine others were injured in the attack in Rhode Island on Saturday.
Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred
The draft definition does not include the term Islamophobia, after concerns were raised over freedom of speech.
Ukraine ceasefire talks continue as US says 'progress was made'
The discussions are centred around the peace plan presented by Kyiv to the US last week.
Bournemouth Echo
Poole family calls for cancer drug to be available on NHS
A FAMILY from Poole has been working to raise awareness about a drug that could prolong their mother’s life but unavailable on the NHS in England.
Bournemouth residents left with no post 'causing significant anxiety'
A Bournemouth MP has written to Ofcom after residents raised concerns that their post was not being delivered.
New shelter opens in Canford Cliffs following residents campaign
A new shelter has been opened in Poole after residents campaigned to replace the old structure which was rotten.
Councillor welcomes report that Solent Meads golf course will remain open
A COUNCILLOR has welcomed a “win for residents” after it was confirmed that Solent Meads Golf Course will not be included in proposals to revitalise parts of the BCP area into green spaces.
Dorset world champion left heartbroken after thief steals almost £7,000 bike
A WORLD champion from Sherborne has been left “devastated” after thieves stole her £7,000 racing bike from her garage, just four weeks after she moved into her new home.
Attempted murder probe launched after BMW 'crashed into pedestrian'
AN ATTEMPTED murder probe has been launched after a BMW reportedly crashed into a pedestrian and fled the scene.
Driver arrested after being caught 'three times over' limit
A "drunk" driver was arrested early Friday morning after they were reportedly caught driving more than three times over the legal limit.
Demolition of garage set for approval
Demolishing of a garage and lean to is set to be approved by planning committee.
Plans for new house in Bournemouth set to be approved
A proposal for a new house in Bournemouth is set to be granted subject to conditions.
Shoplifter charged and 'drunk' male banned from town centre
A "prolific shoplifter" was arrested and charged Sunday evening for multiple offences in Bournemouth town centre.
Proposal for 22 new flats in Bournemouth set to be approved
A proposal for 22 new flats in Bournemouth is set to be approved with conditions.
Yellow weather warning issued with flooding risk across BCP
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for South West England, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, amid heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption.
PANTO REVIEW: Another exceptional show full of festive favourites
Poole’s family pantomime traditionally heralds the start of the town’s Christmas season and once again CBeebies favourite Chris Jarvis has come up trumps with another exceptional show full of festive favourites.
Tackling the postal issues affecting hundreds of people in Bournemouth
IT’S THAT time of year when we rely on postal services – and our incredible posties - to help our Christmas run smoothly, delivering cards and presents.
Man in his 20s taken to hospital after 'serious' collision
A MAN in his 20s was taken to hospital after a serious injury road traffic collision at A338 Spur Road.
Man dies after 'medical' incident in Christchurch
A man has died following a "medical" incident on Saturday morning in Friars Cliff.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision with a car
A MOTORCYLIST was taken to hospital for treatment to suspected injury to his lower leg after collision with a car.
Marketing assistant named 'apprentice of the year'
Since her apprenticeship standard was only approved in December 2023, Ellie is among the first in the country to gain this qualification.
Amber traffic warning issued as 24m cars expected on roads
Amber traffic warning for 19 December: AA warns of record UK road congestion with 24 million cars expected due to Christmas shopping and festive travel.
Doctors’ strike to go ahead after medics reject Government offer
Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government.
Formula 1
3 inspiring individuals share their paths to working in F1
Formula 1 operates at the top level in every area – from engineering and design to logistics and marketing, each part of a team has to be at its best at all times, and that's only made possible due to the inspiring employees and their wide range of backgrounds.
An exclusive look into Pierre Gasly's off-track life
Lawrence Barretto’s new F1 TV series Off The Grid sees him spending time with the great and the good of the F1 paddock away from the racetrack. In the second episode, he heads to Milan to meet Alpine's Pierre Gasly.
Audi announce team name and global launch date for 2026 challenger
Audi have revealed their official team name, logo and date for a spectacular immersive launch intended to show the world their 2026 livery as they prepare to take over Kick Sauber's spot on the grid.
Windows Central
Big tech embarrassment: Microsoft absent from TIME’s AI Person of the Year recognition while rivals dominate
Time Magazine's famed "Person of the Year" was dedicated to the architects of AI this year, and the lack of representation for Microsoft betrays how far the company has fallen behind.
Microsoft shares slide 5% in just two weeks, as Google leapfrogs the firm into third place by market cap — and yes, it's all to do with AI
Microsoft's shares have taken a battering this month. Regulatory fears, capex burn, AI delusions, and unclear returns for investment. What's going on?
OpenAI's track record on AI safety stinks — bordering on “functioning as a de facto advocacy arm” rather than a genuine research lab
At least two researchers have recently left OpenAI, citing concerns that the company has been less than truthful and overly guarded about its published research.
"Out of our control" — Dell is about to hike PC prices by up to 30% for commercial customers due to the RAM shortage, and there's nothing anyone can do about it
The ongoing DRAM and NAND shortage caused by the AI buildout is having serious ramifications in the tech world, and Dell is planning a significant commercial price hike as a response.
ARC Raiders 'Cold Snap' update is dropping tomorrow with permanent free content and optional stat wipes — Frostbite puts players on ice with new map conditions
Players will finally get a chance to reset, and do it while plundering through the land of ice and snow.
Microsoft and LG are forcing Copilot onto smart TVs — and you can't even delete it
LG TVs are reportedly installing Microsoft Copilot automatically, and users say it can’t be removed.
This near-perfect 4K QD-OLED monitor finally has a sensible price, thanks to a $400 discount for Christmas — treat yourself to 240Hz gaming on a 32-inch beauty
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED 32-inch is a fantastic gaming monitor with a premium-quality 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rates, among other rich features, and it's now on sale for less than $900.
Microsoft protects its multi-billion-dollar IP from a fan-made, free-to-play Halo mod for Counter-Strike 2 in a DMCA takedown — "Make sure to give your thanks!"
Microsoft recently issued a DMCA notice to the "Project Misriah" Halo mod for Counter-Strike 2, removing the non-profit project from Steam.
Laffgaff
Which ancient Greek is said to be the father of modern medicine?
Hippocrates.
Oil Lamp Inventor
I used to wonder who invented the oil lamp. It was probably some bright spark.
Itsfoss
15 Signs Linux Is Not For You
If you recognized yourself in a few of these points, that doesn’t mean Linux isn’t for you. In fact, you can count it as an invitation. It just means you’ve spent a long time in an ecosystem that treats you more like a product than a participant.
Check Your Snap Packages for Vulnerabilities With This Vibe-Coded Tool
Snapscope makes it easy to scan any Snap package for security issues.
7 Projects Killed by Ubuntu (But I Still Miss Them)
Over the span of the past 15 years, Ubuntu started several projects. Not all of them are active today. And yet, they live in our memory.
No AI Slops! GNOME Now Forbids Vibe Coded Extensions
New policy targets low-quality AI-generated code while still allowing AI as a learning tool.