"Fatal Sydney Mall Knife Attack Leaves 6 Dead, Suspect Shot"

An attacker fatally stabbed six people in a Sydney mall before being shot dead by police in Bondi. Five of the victims were women, and eight others, including a nine-month-old baby, were hospitalized with stab wounds. The attack is not believed to be terror-related, and the motive remains unclear. Witnesses described the chaotic scene as shoppers fled and police responded, with one witness recounting the police officer shooting the attacker to prevent further harm. Australia, known for its strict gun and knife laws, experiences rare incidents of this nature.