French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Sydney attack targeting Hanukkah celebrations, calling it an antisemitic terrorist act. Expressing solidarity, he said France stands with the victims, the injured and their families, and shares the pain of the Australian people.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condemned the terror attack on Hanukkah celebrations at Australia's Bondi Beach, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families and saying India stands with those affected.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences over the deadly shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, calling it deeply distressing. In a post on X, he said the United Kingdom stands with those affected and is monitoring the developing situation.
At least nine people were killed and several injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was also killed. Authorities launched a major security operation, urged the public to avoid the area, and said investigations were ongoing.
Multiple people are feared dead after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah gathering, triggering panic and a police lockdown. Two suspects are in custody, at least one gunman is believed dead, and several others, including a police officer, were injured.
According to Australian reports, two gunmen opened fire on a menorah-lighting celebration at Sydney's popular Bondi Beach, attended by around 2,000 people. Numerous people were killed or injured.
England passed up the chance to face Australia A on a major venue--potentially on a lively MCG pitch--opting instead to focus on a shortened Ashes tour schedule, which has left them trailing 0-2 with three Tests remaining, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan discussed why Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will attract strong interest from teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.
The Ben Stokes-led England appear likely to stick with the same batting line-up for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after head coach Brendon McCullum voiced strong support for his top seven, cautioning against "knee-jerk reactions" despite the 2-0 deficit to Australia, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Australian allrounder Cameron Green acknowledged feeling "a little embarrassed" after his dismissal in the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at Brisbane but stated that he wouldn't hesitate to play just as aggressively if the match situation demands it, as per cricket.com.au.
Australian allrounder Cameron Green has confirmed that he will be fully available to bowl in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, clarifying that his listing as a batter rather than an allrounder ahead of the auction on Tuesday (December 16) was due to a "stuff-up" by his manager.
A chaotic incident took place at the Brisbane airport after a member of England's security staff was involved in an altercation with a Channel Seven camera operator amid the ongoing Ashes series on Saturday, according to ESPNcricinfo.