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Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others.

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed.

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Australia is selling one of its most prized military vehicles to the Netherlands as the government also moves to shore up its own defence force.

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Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia is ready to begin immediately hosting US nuclear-powered submarines at a key base in WA, as the nation is warned about warfare extending to space.

May funding be with you: 'Stars Wars' drone tech boost

May funding be with you: 'Stars Wars' drone tech boost

Billions of dollars are set to be shovelled out the door for locally made counter-drone systems as Australia recognises the changing nature of modern warfare.

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

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Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the ‌latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia and Germany will make it easier for troops to operate from each other's countries as the two nations look at deepening defence co-operation.

Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia

Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia

Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia

Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia

The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.

Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in the West Bank

Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in the West Bank

Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in the West Bank

Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in the West Bank

Israeli settlers have rampaged through Palestinian villages and wounded several men.

New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy

New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy

New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy

New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelenskiy is optimistic about further prisoner of war swaps between his country and Russia after talks with the US concluded.

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Foreign minister confirms more than 2600 Australians have arrived back from the UAE on 18 direct flights since the US-Israeli strikes were launched on Iran.

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Afghan thwarts Pakistan strike on Bagram Air Base

Afghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani air strike on Bagram Air Base.

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies

Pakistan's strikes have hit Taliban military installations and posts in one of the deepest Pakistani incursions into its western neighbour in years.

Trump on Iran: 'Sometimes you have to use force'

US President Donald Trump says he is not happy ‌with Iran, but still wants to make a deal with Tehran.

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Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel’s top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.

Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

The US Pentagon has demanded lawful AI use without constraints and has threatened a top artificial intelligence lab's business.

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia has cut off electricity supplies to its war-torn neighbour.

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.

Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture

At the first Board of Peace meeting, Donald Trump spoke of the Middle East rising from the ashes of war, but on the ground in Gaza, there is little hope.

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is in Geneva for a round of US-brokered talks with Russian officials as the nearly four-year-war grinds on.

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