Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:10am on 17 Dec 2025,Wednesday International
Australian police have charged Naveed Akram over the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney. He faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one terrorism charge. Fifteen people were killed in the attack during a Hanukkah event. Dozens were injured. Akram was hurt in the incident and appeared in court from his hospital bed. His father, Sajid Akram, was killed during a police shootout at the scene. Police say the attack was aimed at the Jewish community. Authorities have called it a terrorist incident. Investigations are ongoing. The next hearing is scheduled for April 2026. (PC: BBC)
