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Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash

Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.

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Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

A picture of a father with his kids before school drop-off has become a treasured image three years on as he anxiously awaits a court's decision on his fate.

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

The defence force should change the way it chooses military hardware to better support Australian businesses, a key lobby group says.

Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant

Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant

Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in the lead-up to winter.

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Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

Britain has hit out at Russia's "reckless actions" violating NATO airspace in Estonia and Poland, during a United Nations Security Council meeting.

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.

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China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over a military parade in a major show of force alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.

Biden adviser defends AUKUS, highlights problems

An adviser to the former US Biden administration says if the AUKUS submarine project is cancelled, it will be a major boost to Beijing and Moscow.

Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces could withdraw after the Lebanese cabinet’s decision to work towards the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah.

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Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

World leaders have pledged their support for Ukraine on the nation's Independence Day, including Canada's prime minister, who attended a ceremony in Kyiv.

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

Four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid via a military zone south of Gaza City, a hospital and eyewitnesses say.

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM

The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Benjamin Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials.

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.

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