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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 2:31 AM ET

CBS News - World

U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8 -- The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.

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Hong Kong activist Lai's daughter says she's "grieving" sedition conviction -- Hours after Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong, was found guilty on sedition charges, his daughter told reporters she hopes international pressure can spare her father.

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Woman says dad died a hero throwing bricks at Bondi Beach attacker -- Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."

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Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria -- Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.

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Rabbis, a young girl and a Holocaust survivor among Bondi Beach victims -- Family and friends say Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who helped plan the targeted Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, was among the 15 people killed.

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Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack -- Their little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.

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Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting -- For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.

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Gang using helicopters to smuggle drugs busted in Spain -- Police seized one of the helicopters, 1,448 pounds of hashish, five firearms, cash and vehicles during raids.

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Remains of ancient king's temple dedicated to sun god found in Egypt -- An archaeological team has uncovered for the first time more than half of the temple, long buried under River Nile sediment.

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Man suspected of killing wife in California extradited to U.S. from Peru -- Jossimar Cabrera, suspected of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Southern California forest has been extradited back to the U.S. from Peru to face a murder charge, L.A. officials say.

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Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, convicted in landmark trial -- Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, an outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial. He faces a possible life sentence.

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Australia terror attack raises questions about police preparedness -- The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.

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Officials give update on Bondi Beach shooting suspects, say ISIS flags were recovered -- A 50-year-old suspect in the Bondi Beach shooting was shot and killed by police and his 24-year-old son, who was investigated previously, is in a coma.

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Fruit shop owner hailed a hero after tackling gunman during Australia attack -- Authorities said two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded many more during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach. -- Dec 14

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JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids "midair collision" with U.S. Air Force tanker -- A JetBlue pilot from Cura ao says the flight halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on Friday. -- Dec 14

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