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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.

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.

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

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.

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

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".

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Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

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'

Israel approves plan to capture 'all of Gaza'

Israel approves plan to capture 'all of Gaza'

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.

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

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

Albanese and UK PM Starmer discuss AUKUS submarine plan

Albanese and UK PM Starmer discuss AUKUS submarine plan

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, China trade airspace violation accusations

Japan, China trade airspace violation accusations

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

Putin hopes nukes 'will not be required' in Ukraine

Putin hopes nukes 'will not be required' in Ukraine

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.

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

"Productive" nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have concluded after more than two hours in Oman, with both sides set to reconvene next week.

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Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks

Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks.

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum

Sudan’s military has regained its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace.

All eyes to the sky as air show readies for take-off

More than a quarter of a million aviation fans are awaiting a show of the fastest, loudest and most expensive aircraft, and chats with the pilots who fly them.

US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis

The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.

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Australia may back Ukraine peacekeeping after talks

Ukraine's fight against Russia has implications for the world, the prime minister says, as Australia contemplates contributing to peacekeeping efforts.

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.

Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza

An Israeli air strike on a northern Gaza town has killed at least nine people including some local reporters.

Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report

China, Iran and Russia will reportedly hold joint naval exercises off the Iranian port of Chabahar.

ADF troops seriously injured in flood deployment

More than a dozen defence force personnel have been injured, six seriously, when their trucks rolled during a deployment to a flood-ravaged region.

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.

Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark will embark on a defence shopping spree, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared, as Europe faces penny-pinching claims from Donald Trump.

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