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)

West Bengal Police have sent the main organiser of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 to 14 days of police custody. The action followed chaos and vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. The organiser, Shatadru Dutta, was arrested for alleged crowd mismanagement and security lapses. Thousands of fans were left angry after Messi’s brief appearance, with many unable to see him despite buying costly tickets. Damage was reported inside the stadium after protests broke out. A high-level enquiry team visited the venue to inspect the damage and review security planning. The state government has promised strict action after completing the probe.

Hollywood is facing fresh turmoil as Warner Bros moves closer to a possible sale. Netflix and Paramount are competing to buy the historic studio. Many actors and crew members fear more job losses in an industry already hit by strikes and low production. Workers say the decline of Warner Bros has hurt creativity and stability. Some worry Netflix may weaken movie theatres, while others fear foreign influence if Paramount wins. Many blame CEO David Zaslav for the studio’s fall. As deals loom, film workers say the future feels uncertain and painful. For many, survival now matters more than who wins the takeover battle. (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.

Mumbai police data reveal that 145 children have gone missing in the city over the past seven months, including 93 girls and 52 boys. Most cases involve children aged between 12 and 17 years, with disappearances reported across various suburbs. Authorities say many children are found later, often having run away for personal reasons, but some remain untraced, prompting fears of trafficking and exploitation. Police have intensified search efforts, issued alerts and urged families to report promptly. Child welfare organisations stress the need for greater community vigilance and preventive measures to protect vulnerable youths. (PC: Instagram)

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)

Lionel Messi’s India visit moved into Day 2 as the Argentine superstar, along with teammates Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suárez, headed to Mumbai following a memorable fan engagement in Hyderabad. The tour comes after a dramatic Day 1, marked by crowd mismanagement and chaos during Messi’s brief appearance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. In contrast, the Hyderabad event saw smooth organisation and warm fan interactions, earning praise from supporters. Mumbai is set to host the next major engagement, with authorities tightening security and crowd-control measures to avoid a repeat of earlier disruptions. (PC: HT)

Delhi and the National Capital Region woke up to hazardous air quality as the Air Quality Index (AQI) surged into the ‘severe’ category, with readings above 400 across multiple monitoring stations and some areas nearing 500. Thick toxic smog and dense fog reduced visibility and worsened health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. Authorities invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures, including strict curbs under Stage IV, to curb pollution and recommended work-from-home and hybrid learning for students. The smog persists due to stagnant weather and trapped pollutants, prompting health advisories.