Australian police say they intercepted two cars in Liverpool, southwest Sydney, over a possible “violent act”, with videos showing armed officers detaining several people. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and there is currently no link to the Bondi Beach shooting. | Al Jazeera English

Speaking at a defence ministry meeting in Moscow, President Putin called European leaders ‘piglets’ trying to take revenge on Russia, accusing them of joining forces with the previous US administration in the hope of profiting from Russia’s collapse. | Al Jazeera English