9 Top Beach Destinations for 2026 Winter Sun
Beat the January blues with our guide to the world's best beaches for 2026, from the Caribbean to Scotland. Discover winter sun escapes and inspiring coastal getaways.
Beat the January blues with our guide to the world's best beaches for 2026, from the Caribbean to Scotland. Discover winter sun escapes and inspiring coastal getaways.
A huge Christmas Day gathering of backpackers at Sydney's Coogee Beach, dubbed the 'Orphans' Party', resulted in a massive rubbish pile, prompting a major council clean-up and local outrage.
PC Scott Dyson, injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack, has awoken from a medically-induced coma. Read the latest on his recovery and the ongoing investigation.
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
Exclusive photo shows Sajid Akram before the Bondi Beach massacre. Details emerge about the suspect's life in Australia and the investigation into the attack that killed 15.
Australian police say Naveed Akram, 24, conducted firearms training with his father before the deadly Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish Hanukkah event. Read the latest updates.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with shouts of 'shame' at a Sydney vigil for 15 victims of a terror attack, as anger grows over the government's response to rising antisemitism.
Members of local swim clubs held a poignant minute's silence at Bondi Beach before a commemorative swim, honouring the victims of the recent terror attack on the Jewish community. Discover how Sydney's iconic shore embodies resilience.
Hundreds of Bondi Beach surf lifesavers held a solemn tribute for the victims of the Hanukkah massacre. Read about the first responders' critical role and eyewitness accounts.
Hundreds of Bondi Beach lifeguards held a solemn tribute for the Hanukkah shooting victims, a week after their critical first-aid response. Read their powerful stories.
Nearly 1,000 volunteer surf lifesavers stood arm-in-arm on Bondi Beach for a two-minute silence, honouring the 15 victims of the nearby park shooting. The community gathers to heal.
Australia plans a national gun buyback scheme and tougher laws after the Bondi Beach terrorist shooting that killed 15. Read the full story on the government's response.
Hundreds of surfers formed a solemn circle in the ocean off Bondi Beach in a moving 'paddle-out' tribute to honour the victims of the recent Sydney terror attack. Witness the powerful act of remembrance.
Ahmed al Ahmed, who tackled a Bondi Beach shooter, receives over £1.2m in donations. Read his moving message of unity and resilience.
Hundreds of surfers and swimmers formed a vast circle in the ocean off Bondi Beach in a moving tribute to the victims, survivors and first responders of the recent mass shooting. Discover the community's powerful response.
UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis arrives in Sydney after the Bondi Beach terror attack, offering support and condemning hateful extremism. 15 killed at Hanukkah event.
Sydney unites in grief for 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Mourners honour her with a bee symbol as funerals are held across two cities. Read the full tribute.
The Sydney Jewish community gathers to farewell 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi beach terror attack. Read the full story of the funeral and the community's response.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces tougher hate speech laws and visa powers in response to the Sydney attack. Read the full details of the government's new measures.
Crowds gather for a third day at Bondi Pavilion to remember victims of the terror attack. See the poignant tributes left for the community in mourning.
The aunt of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, pays tribute to her 'friendly and happy' niece and speaks out against the attackers. Read the full emotional interview.
Alex Kleytman, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, was fatally shot at Bondi Beach while celebrating Hanukkah. His family says he died protecting his wife and honouring his Jewish faith. Read his powerful story.
Mourners gather at Sydney synagogue for funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a British father-of-five among 15 killed in Bondi Beach shooting. Read the latest tributes.
A 24-year-old man has been charged over the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 at a Jewish event. As funerals begin, Australia debates gun law reforms and rising antisemitism.
Funerals commence for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, including a British-born rabbi. Australian PM confirms alleged attacker Naveed Akram will be charged. Read the latest updates.
Hundreds gathered at Bondi Beach for a powerful vigil, forming a human circle in the ocean to honour the 15 victims of the Hanukkah terror attack. See the moving tribute and community solidarity.
Sydney's Jewish community gathers to honour Rabbi Eli Schlanger and other victims of the Bondi beach terror attack. Vigils see poignant unity between Jews and Muslims.
Hundreds of swimmers gathered at Bondi Beach for a poignant 'paddle out' tribute, honouring the 15 victims of the recent attack and showing solidarity with the Jewish community.
A powerful new cartoon by Ella Baron captures the haunting silence and resilience following the Bondi Beach terror attack. See the artwork and explore its poignant message.
A vigil for 10-year-old Matilda follows the Sydney terror attack. Letters reveal grief and anger over years of minimised antisemitism. Read the powerful responses.