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In today’s newsletter: On Sunday evening local time, two gunmen opened fire on a gathering at Sydney’s famous beach – here’s what we know so far

"This is pure stupidity. It achieves nothing. It only fuels anger, pain, and division,” Islamic funeral service director Ahmad Hraichie said.

As the community begins to grapple with the horror and tragedy of the Bondi shootings on Sunday, children will likely have questions. Parents may also be wondering how to talk to their little kids and teenagers about what happened.

Police confirm Bondi Beach shooters planted car bombs after the Sydney attack that killed 15 during a Hanukkah event. Investigations continue.

Shooting at world-famous beach in which 15 people, plus one alleged gunman, were killed reverberated around the world, with many headlines noting the actions of a hero bystander

With 15 civilians and one gunman dead so far, and another 40 people injured, Australia is reeling from its worst act of terrorism on home soil. Two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish community gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Archer Park on Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach.

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has described hearing gunshots during the terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi beach as ‘terrifying’

The former England captain was ‘a few hundred yards from the attack’ in Sydney with his family.

“We have to grieve. We have to process this. It has fundamentally changed this country.”

Several victims of the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday evening have now been identified.

A Hanukkah celebration on warm summer's evening at Sydney's Bondi Beach became a scene of horror on Sunday when gunmen opened fire, causing chaos and fear