January 3, 2026

NSW Police to Carry Rifles at Final Ashes Test After Bondi Attack

Police in NSW will carry long-arm rifles at the final Ashes Test in Sydney to keep the public safe after the Bondi terror attack. No active threats reported. High security continues with crowd safety top priority.

January 3, 2026

Two Dead in 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Near Acapulco, Mexico

A strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico near Acapulco, killing two people and injuring several. Aftershocks continue, and safety checks are underway.

January 3, 2026

NIA Brings Red Fort Blast Accused to Shopian; J&K Police Attach Terror Handler's Property in Poonch

NIA brought Red Fort blast accused Yasir Dar to Shopian for investigation. J&K Police attached property of Pak-based terror handler Jamal Lone in Poonch. Both acts target terror networks.

January 3, 2026

Tamil Nadu Police Seek Ban on 22 Violent Videos of Juvenile Assault on Migrant Worker

Tamil Nadu Police have written to X Corp to block 22 URLs showing a violent attack by juveniles on a migrant worker. The Cyber Crime Wing says the videos promote violence and risk harming young minds. The juveniles were arrested and the victim treated. The police warn X Corp of legal action if content remains accessible.

January 3, 2026

Man Shot Dead in Melbourne’s Fitzroy, Homicide Unit Investigates

A man was shot and killed near Brunswick and King William streets in Fitzroy last night. Police are hunting suspects after a vehicle fled the scene. No arrests yet.

January 3, 2026

Worker Missing After Roof Collapse at Queensland's Curragh Coalmine; Rescue Ongoing

A roof collapse at Curragh coalmine in Queensland has left one worker missing and another injured. Rescue teams are searching underground, while emergency crews work around the clock.

January 3, 2026

BBC Settles With Israeli Family Over Filming Home After Hamas Attack

BBC has agreed to pay £28,000 to the Horenstein family after filming inside their damaged home in southern Israel following Hamas's October 2023 attack, without the family's permission.

January 3, 2026

Election Drama in Maharashtra: BJP Rebels Urged to Withdraw Amid Accusations of Bribes and Threats

On the final day to withdraw nominations for Maharashtra's January 15 civic polls, BJP rebels faced pressure from party leaders. Accusations of bribes and threats flew as many candidates withdrew. Shiv Sena and BJP candidates won unopposed in several areas, as political tensions peaked across the state.

January 3, 2026

Riyadh Season Launches 'Flying Over Saudi'—A Stunning 8K Aerial Ride Experience

Riyadh Season 2025-26 unveils Flying Over Saudi, an 8K cinematic aerial journey with motion seats, wind, mist, and scents, showcasing Saudi’s landscapes and cities without flying.

January 3, 2026

Himachal Faces ₹46,000 Crore Loss from Climate Change, 1,700 Dead in 5 Years

Himachal Pradesh is hit hard by climate change. Erratic rains, heatwaves, and disasters caused ₹46,000 crore losses and 1,700 deaths in 5 years. Glaciers retreat, water dries up, and farmers worry about apple crops.