Australian authorities say the deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney may have been inspired by ISIS, citing evidence including homemade ISIS flags and explosives found in the suspects' vehicle. Police also say the father-son duo travelled to the Philippines last month. The purpose of that visit is under investigation. The Bondi beach attack is Australia's worst shooting in nearly 30 years.

The Justice Department announced on Monday that the FBI foiled a bomb plot planned for New Year's Eve in the Los Angeles area. Officials say 4 individuals were arrested, ranging from ages 24 to 41.They are members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, which the DOJ describes as a pro-Palestine, anti-government, and anti-capitalist group. Authorities say the suspects were plotting to use backpacks filled with improvised explosive devices that would detonate at least 5 different sites in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

President Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion. He is accusing the broadcaster of defamation over a documentary aired just one week before the 2024 election. The lawsuit argues the BBC misleadingly edited Trump’s January 6th speech, splicing together separate remarks to falsely suggest a call for violence. Court filings include a letter from the BBC chair acknowledging the edit created a misleading impression.