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Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds

Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds

An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.

OpenAI details layered protections in US defence pact

OpenAI details layered protections in US defence pact

OpenAI details layered protections in US defence pact

OpenAI details layered protections in US defence pact

OpenAI says its defence deal with the Pentagon has more guardrails than any previous agreement for classified AI deployments, including Anthropic's.

Trump says US government to end Anthropic software use

Trump says US government to end Anthropic software use

Trump says US government to end Anthropic software use

Trump says US government to end Anthropic software use

US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the dispute between the Pentagon and OpenAI competitor Anthropic over the use of AI software in the US military.

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

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.

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge after a bomb threat, but police have cleared the area and say there's no public threat.

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv's top diplomat in Australia has issued a desperate plea for more military aid to stop the eradication of his country, asking for more consistent support.

Iran ready for concessions if US meets demands

Iran ready for concessions if US meets demands

Iran has flagged it's prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program if sanctions are lifted and its right to enrich uranium is recognised.

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Major first for navy workers with UK nuclear sub visit

Major first for navy workers with UK nuclear sub visit

Major first for navy workers with UK nuclear sub visit

Major first for navy workers with UK nuclear sub visit

The arrival of Britain's HMS Anson marks the first time Australian navy personnel will have the chance to work on a UK nuclear submarine on home shores.

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

Keir Starmer is set to declare the Brexit years over for Britain as he signals the nation is ready to work with Europe to reduce NATO's dependence on the US.

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

Australia and Indonesia will come to each other's aid if either nation comes under attack after inking a security partnership in Jakarta.

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

The LGBTQI+ community and supporters are calling for hate speech laws to protect all minorities while acknowledging the need to crack down on anti-Semitism.

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Previously secret cabinet documents shed new light on the defence and national security decisions made by the Howard government, 20 years ago.

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Travelling to the United States without a visa will require Australians to give their social media accounts in the latest Trump move on American borders.

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Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Companies should scrutinise the artificial intelligence technology they deploy, researchers have warned, after vulnerabilities were found in a Chinese tool.

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.

Australian goals not getting easier in contested region

Disruption is now permanent in the contested Indo-Pacific and Australia must be vigilant despite bolstering international relations, the foreign minister warns.

Australia and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war

Australia's leaders remain circumspect about the terms of a security agreement with a key northern neighbour after finalising the deal with its president.

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Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Espionage costs Australia billions of dollars a year, ASIO's head says - and the risks are growing, fuelled by a "relentless hunger" for strategic advantage.

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy.

Three nations on notice after assassination revelations

The nation's spy boss has vowed to take action after revealing foreign nations were "willing and capable" of ordering killings on dissidents in Australia.

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

More needs to be done to prevent nefarious drones attacking and spying on Australia's critical infrastructure, amid warnings about a gap in national security.

Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated

Australia should step up its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Pacific by spearheading a new regional spy alliance, a think tank says.

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.

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

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