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The Kenya High Commission in Canberra said it is saddened by the death of Kenyan national Sheila Chebii in Sydney and urged the public to avoid speculation. It says it is working with Australian authorities as coronial processes continue.
James Valentine, best known for hosting the Australian Broadcasting Corporation afternoon radio programme in Sydney for more than 20 years, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after stepping away from broadcasting earlier this year following treatment after his 2024 cancer diagnosis.
Chris Baghsarian, who lived alone, was taken from his house in the suburb of North Ryde by at least three attackers early on Friday morning, and bundled into a dark-coloured SUV.
Akram and his father, Sajid, allegedly attacked a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in December in the nation's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.
The protest had been planned near Sydney’s Town Hall, where thousands gathered despite a court ruling that upheld police powers restricting the event. Organisers had tried to challenge the rules in court but were unsuccessful
Australia was among the first nations to usher in 2026, with the annual spectacular fireworks display taking place in Sydney.
Tens of thousands turned out for the March for Humanity on Sunday despite torrential rain - with many carrying placards with messages to politicians to stop the war.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, typically spread through inhaling contaminated water droplets.