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Australian Police have arrested a teenager after he was suspected of stabbing multiple church parishioners as well as a church leader.

The stabbing incident took place at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on the Southwest side of Sydney during a Monday night Mass, according to officials.  

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, along with multiple parishioners, suffered injuries during the attack.

The stabbing at the church comes less than a week after a man went on a stabbing spree inside the popular mall in Sydney’s bustling Bondi Junction.

This latest stabbing happening at the church triggered a near-riot that required hundreds of police to bring it under control, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

Graphic footage of the incident circulated across social media, showing the teen walking towards Bishop Emmanuel and then lunging at him with the knife.

Video of the aftermath shows the Bishop lying on the floor as members of the church provide aid.

The suspect, who has only been identified by his age, 15 years old, “sustained injuries to his hand as a result of his actions,” according to NSW Acting Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland.

Following the horrific incident, a large group of people gathered outside of the church, prompting more police to arrive at the scene.

“Police were in the process of conveying the young person from the church when it was identified a large group had gathered outside,” said Holland.

“A decision was made to retain the young person in the church for his safety.”

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WASHINGTON D.C. – The Justice Department has unveiled a new rule to update the definition of who can be considered as a Firearms Dealer.

The new rule is supposed to bolster compliance with federal background check requirements for firearm sales.

spurred on by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) enacted on June 25, 2022, the new rule broadens the definition of individuals selling firearms.

The rule requires gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks regardless of where they sell guns.

“Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show, or at a brick-and-mortar store: if you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland.

“This regulation is a historic step in the Justice Department’s fight against gun violence. It will save lives.”

The rule is aimed at closing the so-called “gun show loophole,” clarifying what it means to be “engaged in the business” of selling weapons at gun shows and other venues.

Gun dealers selling online will face the same requirements as gun stores to check the backgrounds of would-be buyers.

“The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act enhanced background checks and closed loopholes, including by redefining when a person is ‘engaged in the business’ of dealing in firearms,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.

The Final Rule goes into effect 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register, and Gun rights groups are likely to challenge the rule in court.

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In an unprecedented move that escalates conflict in the Middle East, Iran launched a massive drone attack on Israel, according to Israeli military reports.

In a development likely to escalate tensions in the Middle East, Israel’s military reported on Saturday that Iran had launched dozens of drones aimed at Israel.

However, Israel stated that it would take hours for these drones to reach their intended targets.

According to two security sources in Iraq, numerous drones were observed flying from Iran toward Israel through Iraqi airspace.

Iranian Press TV described these actions as “extensive drone strikes” orchestrated by the Revolutionary Guards.

Initially, a reported 150 missiles were hurled at targets in Israel, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.

The purported attack follows Iran’s vow of retaliation for what it claims was an Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate on April 1, resulting in the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards officers, including two senior commanders.

Israel has not officially acknowledged its involvement in the attack.

The United States, through President Joe Biden, has reiterated its support for Israel in the face of potential Iranian aggression.

Biden, having previously cautioned Iran against attacking Israel, has pledged to stand by Israel’s side.

“I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reaffirm America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel, President Biden said in a statement. 

“I told him that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks – sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel.”

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, now entering its seventh month, has contributed to heightened tensions in the region.

This tension has extended beyond the Israel-Gaza front, involving Lebanon and Syria, and has resulted in long-range attacks targeting Israeli interests from distant locations like Yemen and Iraq.

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