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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Wednesday December 24, 2025 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure to launch a federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack. The opposition demands action before Christmas ... claiming it uncovers critical security failures. Families grieve ... and politicians clash ... as calls grow louder for accountability to prevent future tragedies. — — [urgent] Over in Sydney ... New South Wales set to approve sweeping new gun laws today. The measures crack down hard on firearms ... and ban protests against them. Lawmakers push this after recent violence ... aiming to tighten controls in Australia's most populous state. Gun owners brace for change ... while safety advocates cheer the bold move. — — [serious] In Melbourne ... police swoop on a crime spree suspect. A 61-year-old man faces sexual assault charges after a rash of attacks. Officers acted fast ... protecting communities shaken by the violence. It highlights ongoing battles against predators in our suburbs. — — [curious] Across the nation ... roads turn deadlier this year. The toll soars past 1300 lives lost ... the worst since 2010. Families mourn as holiday travel peaks ... prompting urgent calls for safer driving. Why it matters ... every crash hits home for Australians on the move. — — [hopeful] Good news for millions ahead ... prescription medicine prices drop New Year's Day. The PBS co-payment falls to $25 for non-concession holders ... easing cost-of-living pain. Nearly four million skipped meds in recent years ... but this cut could prevent hospital rushes and save lives. A win for everyday health. — — [serious] Now overseas to the United States ... where Christmas Eve markets face fresh terror threats. Authorities heighten alerts after intelligence warns of plots ... echoing global fears post-Bondi. Travelers stay vigilant ... as security ramps up worldwide. — — [curious] In Europe ... a massive cyberattack hits power grids just before holidays. Hackers disrupt services across Germany ... leaving thousands in the dark. Experts probe state actors ... raising alarms for critical infrastructure here at home. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.