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NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

Iranians in Australia say there is growing community fear over the safety of family members caught up in escalating violence in the Middle East.

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'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

Britain's prime minister says AUKUS, the trilateral security pact between Australia, Britain and the US, is a "really important deal".

Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal

Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal

There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.

Trump's military parade rolls by on day of protests

Trump's military parade rolls by on day of protests

The grand military parade long desired by Donald Trump has dominated Washington, against a background of protests over the US President's style of leadership.

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.

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Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australian officials will not rethink the AUKUS partnership or look at a back-up plan despite the US launching an "American First"-inspired review of the deal.

'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

Nick Kaldas' personal journey is one of confronting experiences and hard work, which has taken him around the world.

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia and Indonesia have agreed to conduct joint air force and naval drills following talks in Jakarta.

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Access to military records, diaries and precious documents will be made easier for people wanting to learn about the service and sacrifice of their loved ones.

Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Australians are being told by the nation's chief of the defence force to prepare for a possibility where combat operations are launched from home soil.

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia is adamant it will decide its defence spending despite pressure from the US for its Indo-Pacific allies to pour money into their budgets.

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.

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Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia has reaffirmed the steps it has already taken to lift defence spending as the US calls on its allies in the Indo-Pacific to take on their share.

China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China has warned the US not to "play with fire" over Taiwan and accused it of stoking tensions that are turning the Asia-Pacific region into "a powder keg".

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

A submarine that destroyed an Allied warship in Newcastle in 1942 might have been found off the coast of Coffs Harbour.

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.

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'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says the division between the two superpowers, the United States and China, is the main risk confronting the world.

Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire while Hamas says the plan's details are being discussed.

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

PM lashes 'predictable' accusations on defence spending

Australia has been warned to increase its defence spending as it faces serious threats but the prime minister supported his government's military budget.

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