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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched a comprehensive review of Australia’s intelligence and police agencies after an attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney. The assault, perpetrated by gunmen inspired by the Islamic State, claimed the lives of 15 individuals during a Jewish festival. As the nation grieves, a day of reflection is observed along with discussions on tightening gun laws and combating hate speech.

The Department of Justice's partial release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's abuse has been met with skepticism from survivors and advocates, who criticize the redactions and delayed transparency as potentially undermining full accountability.

In a move escalated by recent U.S. actions, the U.S. Coast Guard seized a second oil tanker near Venezuela, drawing sharp criticism from the Venezuelan government. This operation is part of a broader strategy against what the U.S. describes as illicit oil activities linked to terrorism and criminal networks, while Venezuela condemns it as international theft.

A new EU policy, the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), imposes carbon costs on imported goods starting New Year's Day, aiming to level the playing field for EU and non-EU producers by charging for emissions in carbon-intensive goods. This regulation will influence car prices, home renovations, and local produce within the EU. Full financial obligations begin in 2026, affecting global trade as exporters must invest in cleaner technologies to maintain market access.

Google is suing SerpApi for scraping and selling its search engine results, marking a potential shift toward more aggressive protection of its search data.

A collaborative study by researchers from Britain, the US, and Japan highlights how the economic concept of balancing quality and quantity has influenced ant evolution by prioritizing collective benefits over individual armoring costs.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently had a significant interview with President Donald Trump concerning the position of Federal Reserve Chair. The discussion, which focused deeply on the labor market and job creation, involved other senior officials and took place in the president's residence. Despite the positive meeting, no final decision has been made regarding the appointment.

Goldman Sachs forecasts the largest options expiration on record this Friday, a 'quadruple witching' day. With over $7.1 trillion in options set to expire, Wall Street braces for potential market fluctuations.

Visa announced the successful completion of hundreds of AI-driven transactions in a pilot program, part of the fintech industry's race to integrate AI into consumer transactions. Visa plans to expand its pilot programs to Asia and Europe next year, collaborating with over 20 partners on AI agent tools.