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Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

Australian Defence Force to recruit Five Eyes personnel

Australian Defence Force to recruit Five Eyes personnel

Australian Defence Force to recruit Five Eyes personnel

Australian Defence Force to recruit Five Eyes personnel

More overseas citizens will soon be able to enlist in Australia's Defence Force as the government relaxes eligibility requirements to boost numbers.

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthi rebels have retaliated to Israel's airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, described by the UN as alarming.

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Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine's Donetsk

Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine's Donetsk

A Ukrainian town in Donetsk on the front lines of the war has been hit with Russian drones, which struck a multi-storey apartment building, killing two people.

Israel loosened rules at start of Gaza war: NYT

Israel loosened rules at start of Gaza war: NYT

Israel changed its rules of engagement at the start of the Gaza war to allow commanders more flexibility to order attacks on targets despite civilian risks.

Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war

Russia looking into alleged capture of Aussie mercenary

Russia looking into alleged capture of Aussie mercenary

Moscow officials are seeking to verify reports the Russian army may have captured an Australian citizen fighting with Ukrainian forces.

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Israeli parliament extends state of emergency

Israeli parliament extends state of emergency

Israeli parliament extends state of emergency

Israeli parliament extends state of emergency

The Israeli parliament has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of 2025.

North Korea could send more troops to Russia: Zelenskiy

North Korea could send more troops to Russia: Zelenskiy

North Korea could send more troops to Russia: Zelenskiy

North Korea could send more troops to Russia: Zelenskiy

Ukraine says more than 3000 North Korean soldiers have been killed and wounded in Russia's Kursk region while South Korea has a more conservative estimate.

Russian forces advance, capture two villages in Ukraine

Russian forces advance, capture two villages in Ukraine

Russian forces advance, capture two villages in Ukraine

Russian forces advance, capture two villages in Ukraine

Russian troops are moving through eastern Ukraine at the fastest rate since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients

Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients

Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients

Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients

Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.

US is 'playing with fire' on Taiwan military aid: China

US is 'playing with fire' on Taiwan military aid: China

US is 'playing with fire' on Taiwan military aid: China

US is 'playing with fire' on Taiwan military aid: China

The Chinese government is protesting the latest United States announcements of military sales to Taiwan, warning America that it is “playing with fire”.

Russian missile strike on Kyiv damages embassies

Russian missile strike on Kyiv damages embassies

Russian missile strike on Kyiv damages embassies

Russian missile strike on Kyiv damages embassies

Six embassies including Argentina and Portugal's have been damaged in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

A security pact between Australia and Solomon Islands will strengthen the Pacific nation's domestic police force and reduce the need for any Chinese assistance.

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Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.

Coalition's nuclear plan would hit economy: Chalmers

The coalition's nuclear energy plan will hit the Australian economy by trillions, the treasurer warns, as Labor defends the action taken to lower power bills.

Russia deploying more North Korean troops: Zelenskiy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is deploying more North Korean troops to repel the Kursk incursion.

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

The nation's Collins-class submarines will be subject to extra oversight after being listed a "product of concern," as problems plague the fleet.

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Cleaning companies accused of cartel price fixing

Two cleaning companies are facing legal action over alleged cartel behaviour, as one denies all accusations and vows to take the fight to court.

China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact

Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".

'History' hailed as navy test fires 2500km missile

Australia has become the third nation in the world to successfully fire a long-range Tomahawk missile, in a move being hailed for its speed.

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.

Australia, Singapore work to boost defence base access

Closer defence ties and further investment in the transition to net zero have been discussed by senior Australian and Singaporean ministers.

'Keep fighting', mother urges veterans after inquiry

The mother of a navy officer who took his own life has urged families to keep fighting despite the government responding to an inquiry into defence suicides.

Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence

Australian troops convicted of sexual crimes face being kicked out under moves to tackle violence and misconduct in the military.

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