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Moving Gazans out is 'only viable plan': Netanyahu

Moving Gazans out is 'only viable plan': Netanyahu

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu declares he and President Donald Trump have a “common strategy” for Gaza, including transferring Palestinians out of the enclave.

US, Ukrainian officials head to Saudi Arabia

US, Ukrainian officials head to Saudi Arabia

US, Ukrainian officials head to Saudi Arabia

US, Ukrainian officials head to Saudi Arabia

A Ukrainian minister says an official delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia for meetings in preparation for a possible visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Deadly warning over Chinese military 'intimidation'

Deadly warning over Chinese military 'intimidation'

Deadly warning over Chinese military 'intimidation'

Deadly warning over Chinese military 'intimidation'

Security experts fear repeated and dangerous near-misses involving the Chinese military could lead to serious injury or a potential loss of life.

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'Intrusion' before Chinese flares near RAAF plane

'Intrusion' before Chinese flares near RAAF plane

An Australian military aircraft has been targeted by a Chinese fighter jet after what Beijing described as "deliberate intrusion" into its airspace.

Russia launches drone attacks on Kyiv, Sumy

Russia launches drone attacks on Kyiv, Sumy

The Trump administration's national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top officials are travelling to Europe this week for talks on the Ukraine conflict.

Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to discuss President Donald Trump's "dangerous" idea to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

US President Donald Trump has flagged that his billionaire buddy Elon Musk will soon begin scrutinising the Pentagon for wasted taxpayer dollars.

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Gaza ceasefire averted famine but threat remains: UN

Gaza ceasefire averted famine but threat remains: UN

Gaza ceasefire averted famine but threat remains: UN

Gaza ceasefire averted famine but threat remains: UN

The United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

Zelenskiy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia

Zelenskiy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia

Zelenskiy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia

Zelenskiy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region.

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Veterans have called for an overhaul of the Defence honours and awards system, with former defence force chief Angus Campbell heavily criticised.

Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Washington to cement Australia's "strong and enduring" US alliance and meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

Woman dies in raging floodwaters as deluge continues

Woman dies in raging floodwaters as deluge continues

Woman dies in raging floodwaters as deluge continues

Woman dies in raging floodwaters as deluge continues

A woman is dead after a rescue boat flipped in fast-rising floodwaters as a once-in-a-century deluge prompts evacuation alerts.

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Nation 'playing catch-up' in preparedness for war

Conflicts such as the war in Ukraine demonstrate Australia's need to ensure it is prepared and resourced to defend itself in wartime, a Navy rear admiral says.

Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough

An agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.

Lebanon-Israel truce extended to Feb 18: White House

The White House says an agreement between Israel and Lebanon will continue until mid-February, pushing back the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw.

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners

Israeli authorities say they have released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine

NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.

Australia in a 'good position' as AUKUS powers ahead

The AUKUS partnership has "strong support" across the American political spectrum and is likely to be backed by incoming president Donald Trump, experts say.

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

High-ranking Israeli official sent to ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending Mossad's director to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza

Ukraine says it captured two North Korean troops

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine's forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk border region.

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

In a "powerful" message to the sceptics of AUKUS, US congressmen are reassuring bipartisan support for the partnership ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Newly released Iraq War documents reveal flawed decision-making by Australia, sparking calls for transparency and accountability in military commitments

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