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Court documents reveal that the Bondi Beach attackers threw explosives at the onset of their assault and had practiced shooting weeks earlier. Naveed Akram, charged with 59 offenses, and his father, who died at the scene, meticulously planned the attack, resulting in 15 deaths and numerous injuries.

While many enjoy festive celebrations, rail workers undertake crucial upgrades on Britain's railways. Despite frustrating disruptions for travelers, it's a strategic choice for minimizing impact during the year's quietest period.

Professor Alice Sullivan is considering legal action against the University of Bristol after a trans rights protest disrupted her talk. Sullivan accuses the university of failing to protect her freedom of speech, a claim which the university disputes, asserting the event proceeded safely in line with free speech commitments.

A new European Union climate regulation known as the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is set to influence the cost of imported goods by imposing a carbon price, affecting everyday items like cars, home renovations, and produce. The policy aims to ensure fair competition and global decarbonization by placing a higher charge on imports from countries with weaker climate rules. Full payment obligations take effect in 2026, with the UK considering its own version by 2027.

Google has initiated a lawsuit against SerpApi, a company that monetizes Google’s search engine results pages (SERPs) by scraping and reselling them. Google argues that SerpApi’s actions violate established laws and the tech giant’s terms of service. This litigation might signal Google's increased efforts to protect its search data. Google claims the lawsuit aims to protect not just its business interests but also the rights of the websites it indexes.

A multinational team of researchers explores how the economic trade-off between quality and quantity influences the evolution of ants. The study unveils how ant colonies, known for their complexity and large numbers, evolved by producing smaller, cost-effective workers, potentially compromising individual protection to benefit the collective survival.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently participated in a notable interview with President Donald Trump for the Fed chair position, focusing on labor market challenges and job creation. The interview, attended by senior administration officials, took place as part of a series of evaluations of potential candidates for the role.

Wall Street anticipates volatility as it faced the largest options expiration in history, with over $7.1 trillion set to expire. This 'quadruple witching' event, which only happens four times a year, could shake markets as traders navigate the expiration of diverse options.

Visa has completed hundreds of AI-driven transactions in a pilot program initiated after its April product event, as major fintech players push to integrate AI into consumer transactions. The company plans more pilots in Asia and Europe, signaling a shift towards AI in e-commerce.