From The Daily Os. I'm Billie fitz Simons.
I'm Zara Seidler.
It's Monday, the fifth of January. Here's what's making headlines this evening.
US President Donald Trump has said he might launch a second military strike on Venezuela if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with his efforts to get the country fixed. It comes after Trump ordered a raid to capture Venezuela's president, Nicholas Maduro and take control of the
country and its oil reserves. Trump's comments to reporters a board Air Force One on Sunday raised the possibility of further US military interventions in Latin America, and suggested Colombia and Mexico could also face military action if they don't reduce the flow of illicit drugs to the US. Trump was quoted as saying Operation Colombia sounds good to me. He added that Cuba, a close ally of Venezuela, looks like it's ready to fall on its own without US military action.
Australia's parliament will return early to pass laws responding to the country's worst ever terrorist attack. New legislation is being drawn up after December's mass shooting on Bondei Beach, which saw two gunmen target Jewish people celebrating Huneker, killing fifteen people. Officials are still drafting hate speech laws, which were announced
shortly after the massacre. Prime Minister Anthony Alberizi has also promised a national gun buyback scheme and stronger powers for the Home Affairs Minister to cancel or reject the visas of people who spread hate or division. Parliament's first sitting of twenty twenty six was scheduled for February, but politicians will return this month instead.
Sam Groth, a former tennis player who has since become the Victorian Liberal Party's Deputy leader, will quit politics after a single term, saying pressure on his family has become too much to endure. On Monday, Groth announced he will not contest his seat of Nepean at the state election this year. The announcement comes months after Groth and an his wife, Brittany, settled legal action with Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper after it published articles relating to when the pair
first began their relationship. During the legal process, it was revealed a Liberal MP had contacted the outlet with quote a piece of gossip. When announcing his retirement, Groth said, and I quote, realizing that some of it came from within my own party has been difficult to ignore. Coming to that realization has forced some very personal reflection.
And today's good news. Australian actors Jacob Olordi and Sarah Snook both won awards are the Critics' Choice Awards in the US on Sunday. Snook won Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television with all her fault In her acceptance speech, Snook said, thank you to everyone who looked after us. We had an awesome time with the crew while shooting really difficult stuff. Fellow Australian Jacob Elordi won Best Supporting Actor for Frankenstein.
And that's the latest from the Dallyov's newsroom. If you're looking for something else to get you back into the new year's spirit, why not listen to this morning's podcast, where Billy and Sam talk through what to expect from the year.
We'll be back tomorrow with another deep dive, but until then, have a great evening.
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