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Clandestine US submarine flexes muscle at Aussie port

Clandestine US submarine flexes muscle at Aussie port

It's not hard to miss docked at a busy port but the USS Ohio secretly sailed into Australian waters before offering a rare glimpse inside.

Australia left hanging by US on key submarine deal

Australia left hanging by US on key submarine deal

Australia left hanging by US on key submarine deal

Australia left hanging by US on key submarine deal

Australia will have to wait longer to find out what the US plans to do with a multi-billion dollar submarine deal between the two nations.

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.

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Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US

Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US

Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.

Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine

Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken control of a village in the Dnipropetrovsk region after advancing into the area in June.

Gaza baby starves to death weighing less than when born

Gaza baby starves to death weighing less than when born

The latest child to starve to death in Gaza weighed less than when she was born.

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls

Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has extended into a third day as the death toll surpasses 30, with both sides saying they are acting in self-defence.

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Ukraine holding firm against Russia's summer push

Ukraine holding firm against Russia's summer push

Ukraine holding firm against Russia's summer push

Ukraine holding firm against Russia's summer push

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are holding back a concerted summer push by Russia’s bigger army.

'Anchor in a volatile world': Australia, UK draw closer

'Anchor in a volatile world': Australia, UK draw closer

'Anchor in a volatile world': Australia, UK draw closer

'Anchor in a volatile world': Australia, UK draw closer

The Australia-UK relationship has been hailed as providing "stability in troubled waters" as the two nations look to sign a treaty without their AUKUS partner.

Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state

Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state

Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state

Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state.

US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home

US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home

US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home

US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home

Trump envoy says the US is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar.

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

At least 12 people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area.

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's second AUKUS payment to the United States.

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US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter

The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress their support for AUKUS.

Rudd sure US issues with sub contract will be resolved

Former Australian prime minister-turned-ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says he's confident issues with the AUKUS submarine contract will be resolved.

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

The majority of 49 Abrams tanks committed by Australia have joined Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion as Moscow continues its deadly attacks.

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

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Trump arms vow diminishes hope of Ukraine peace: Russia

The Kremlin has issued a stark warning that by promising Ukraine more weapons, the US has signaled its decision to "abandon the peace process".

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

A low-earth orbit satellite, made in Adelaide, could launch into space as soon as 2027 as part of a bid to boost Australia's aerospace capabilities.

Military might on show as defence questions swirl

Troops from around the world are taking part in military drills in Australia coast as the US pressures its allies for plans should a real war break out.

Australia resists US push to declare future war role

Australia is standing firm against US pressure to declare what part it could play in a broader conflict against the backdrop of a key trip to China.

'Free and safe' Indo-Pacific eyed in trilateral deal

Australia, the United States and Japan have signed a trilateral deal that "sends a message" to any nation threatening safety in the Indo-Pacific.

PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation

Heydan Chan says his faith got him through a 12 month pilot course but his mentor believes it was pure determination that earned him his wings.

Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence

Ukraine will receive more US weapons shipments, President Donald Trump confirms as Kyiv looks to improve its cities' defence against aerial attacks.

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