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Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned world governments that the use of AI could jeopardise nations around the world if the technology isn't kept in check.

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

Britain has hit out at Russia's "reckless actions" violating NATO airspace in Estonia and Poland, during a United Nations Security Council meeting.

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has little to show from his recent Pacific sojourn, before a hotly anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

A landmark defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed after the Pacific nation's cabinet didn't sign off on the agreement in time.

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia should use its close relationship with the US to convince it to devote more time and attention to the Indo-Pacific, a former senior official says.

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

Anthony Albanese is banking on no last-minute glitches holding up the signing of a major defence pact between Australia and its closest neighbour.

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

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Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Death rates among former and serving ADF members have dropped as the recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide come into effect.

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

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Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Australia is poised to spend hundreds of millions on a "world leading" drone it is developing, confident it can match any military.

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.

Venezuelan jets fly near US warship as cartel boat shot

Military tensions have risen in the Caribbean with Venezuelan jets flying near a US Navy destroyer after the Americans attacked a suspected cartel drug boat.

Submarine on show as crew stretch legs in big city

Cooped up on working days, submarine crew members are making the most of their time docked at one of Australia's biggest cities.

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Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Just nine of more than 100 recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide have been put in place, a year after findings were handed down.

Australian security warning as US goes cold on climate

Australia is not doing enough to prepare for widespread human displacement, sea level rise and other security risks posed by a warming planet, experts warn.

Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City

Israeli tanks have pushed deeper into Gaza City as the military forges ahead with a plan to take control of the whole enclave.

Ukraine to retaliate after Russia hits power sector

Russia and Ukraine have both intensified air strikes in recent weeks despite US President Donald Trump's attempt to end the conflict.

Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israeli air strikes have pounded Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss its planned offensive.

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

A top Russian general says the strategic initiative in Ukraine 'lies entirely with Russian forces' and Moscow has captured 3500 square kilometres since March.

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Ukraine's president is pushing for higher-level international talks on measures to protect his nation after EU defence ministers met in Copenhagen.

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