Ten people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, police said. One of the dead was a gunman. A second suspected gunman is in critical condition. At least 12 others were injured, including two police officers. The shooting caused panic as people ran from the beach area. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the scenes were shocking and distressing. An eyewitness said he fled with his children from a nearby Hanukkah event when shots were heard. Police said it is not yet known if the event was linked to the attack. An investigation is ongoing. (PC: BBC)

Dense fog caused major road accidents across Haryana on Sunday morning. Multiple buses, trucks and cars collided in Hisar, Rewari and Rohtak due to poor visibility. In Hisar, two roadways buses hit a dumper truck on National Highway 52, leading to a chain crash involving other vehicles. Most people escaped without injuries, except one bike rider. In Rewari, three to four buses crashed on National Highway 352, injuring several passengers. Another pile-up involving around 40 vehicles was reported in Rohtak. Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to hospitals. Authorities advised drivers to remain cautious during foggy conditions. (PC: HT)

Police have released a video showing the alleged gunman involved in the Brown University shooting in the US state of Rhode Island. The attack killed two people and injured nine others on Saturday. The footage shows a man dressed in dark clothes walking calmly away from the scene near Hope Street. His face appears covered, making identification difficult. Police searched nearby buildings but could not find the suspect. Brown University president Christina Paxson called the incident devastating and shared condolences with the victims’ families. She praised police for their quick response. Authorities said the injured are in critical but stable condition. The investigation is ongoing as security remains tight on campus.

Former India football captain Baichung Bhutia criticised the mismanagement during Lionel Messi’s visit to Kolkata. He said the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium damaged India’s image. Bhutia noted that nearly 80,000 fans attended, but many genuine supporters did not get to see Messi. He blamed poor planning and the presence of too many VIPs around the football star. Bhutia said the visit was a good idea but was badly handled. He urged organisers to focus on real fans in future events. He added that people travelled long distances and paid money, only to leave disappointed and upset.

Police launched a large-scale manhunt after a gunman opened fire at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, killing two students and injuring nine others. The shooting occurred near an academic building during exam season, triggering panic across campus. Authorities immediately ordered students and staff to shelter in place as local police, state troopers and federal agencies searched for the suspect, described as a man dressed in dark clothing. Several victims remain hospitalised, some in critical condition. University officials cancelled classes and enhanced security, while investigators work to determine the motive behind the deadly attack. (PC: The Reuters)

A mass shooting occurred on December 13, 2025, at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, during the second day of final exams, when a gunman opened fire near the Barus & Holley Engineering building. Authorities confirmed two people were killed and eight others critically injured and taken to hospital. Students and staff were ordered to shelter in place as police searched the campus. Initial reports of a suspect in custody were later retracted; the shooter, described as a male dressed in black, remains at large. The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating.   

Delhi-NCR came under the strictest pollution curbs on Saturday after air quality slipped into the severe+ category. Authorities imposed Stage-IV of the Graded Action Response Plan across the region. The Air Quality Index rose from 431 in the afternoon to 441 by evening. Under GRAP-IV, all construction and demolition work has been banned. Stone crushers and mining activities have been shut. Offices will work at 50 per cent capacity, with the rest working from home. Schools up to Class 5 will run in hybrid mode. Restrictions were also placed on older petrol and diesel vehicles across the NCR.

Lionel Messi met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad on Saturday. The event was part of Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025. Messi presented a signed jersey to Rahul Gandhi and thanked fans for their love. On the field, he played a light football session with CM Reddy before meeting Gandhi. Fans also enjoyed Messi interacting with children and watching a 7v7 exhibition match. The Hyderabad event was smooth and peaceful, unlike the earlier chaos in Kolkata. The tour moves to Mumbai on Sunday, with a charity match and fashion event, followed by New Delhi to meet PM Modi. (PC: X)

Lionel Messi visited Hyderabad on Saturday as part of his G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025. He was joined by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. The trio met fans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Messi watched a 7v7 exhibition match and later played short rondos with children. Fans cheered as Messi, Suarez and De Paul showed their skills. The players also took photos and spoke to fans. Messi was handed a trophy as a token of appreciation. The event was peaceful, unlike the earlier chaos in Kolkata. Fans left happy and excited for upcoming stops in Mumbai and New Delhi.

More than one million households in Ukraine are without electricity after overnight Russian strikes targeted energy and industrial sites. At least five people were injured, and fires are being extinguished, officials said. The attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions, with weapons including hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily lost all offsite power but is now reconnected. The strikes come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to meet Zelensky and European leaders in Berlin to discuss a peace plan. Russia’s intensified attacks raise concerns as winter approaches, while Ukraine seeks international support and funding. (PC: BBC)