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Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

The war on democracies is "so close" to Australia, Ukraine's ambassador says, while calling for a alliance of like-minded nations.

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Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed

Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed

Recommendations of a safety report into a fatal army helicopter crash have been accepted, with the defence minister saying the victims were "brave to the end".

Army pilot took 'evasive action' before fatal crash

Army pilot took 'evasive action' before fatal crash

The pilot of an army helicopter took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision before the aircraft crashed and killed all four on board, a report reveals.

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

Germany's ambassador to Australia says a formal security pact with the European Union would help provide stability in the region.

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

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PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

After days of heavy firefights, calm has returned to India and Pakistan's borders as the neighbours' military chiefs meet to discuss their next steps.

Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey

Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey

Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey

Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey for direct talks.

India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire

India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire

India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire

India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire

India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end their most serious confrontation in decades.

Israel's plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN

Israel's plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN

Israel's plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN

Israel's plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN

Aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the Palestinian territory.

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the NATO’s chief wants allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on their defence budgets.

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'Unimaginable grief' as army chopper crash inquiry ends

The families of four air crew killed in an army helicopter crash have broken down at an inquiry, describing how their lives had been shattered by the tragedy.

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

A former army aviation commander has been grilled at an inquiry over why a risky helicopter was not swapped out before a crash that killed "four good men".

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

A senior officer identified fatigue as a key issue for an army aviation unit but a sleep study was rejected before a fatal helicopter crash, a probe has heard.

Israel approves plan to capture 'all of Gaza'

Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.

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Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.

Albanese and UK PM Starmer discuss AUKUS submarine plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will soon dispatch a top defence adviser to Australia to discuss the AUKUS submarine program.

Japan, China trade airspace violation accusations

Japan and China have both lodged protests about airspace violations around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands, which Beijing also claims.

Putin hopes nukes 'will not be required' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there's no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise.

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pubs and clubs in the country and city will commemorate Anzac Day a little differently, with one country inn hosting a music festival.

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

The remains of four World War I soldiers have been discovered by a dedicated team during a fieldwork activity in northern France ahead of Anzac Day.

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.

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