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Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Commemorative services were held on Vietnam Veterans' Day, 60 years on from Australia's deadliest single battle of the war.

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia says the United Kingdom will face "consequences for which it will have to answer", after it emerged Ukraine used drones made by two British companies.

Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal

Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal

Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal

Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal

A senior official says Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond if the United States fails to implement an interim peace deal fully soon.

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Kushner talks yield demilitarisation progress: Israel

Kushner talks yield demilitarisation progress: Israel

An Israeli official says Hamas will be required to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip in a process to be overseen by US general.

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

The European Union hopes to ramp up ‌sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu

US negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in an attempt to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire.

Address social media to counter anti-Semitism: inquiry

Address social media to counter anti-Semitism: inquiry

Academics from a leading institution have shared suggestions for the most effective interventions against anti-Semitism with a royal commission.

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'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

A group of veteran advocacy groups and politicians from across the parliament have united to urge Labor to ditch a planned $5000 cap on allied health payments.

Iran advances bill to curb 'hostile' media interactions

Iran advances bill to curb 'hostile' media interactions

Iran advances bill to curb 'hostile' media interactions

Iran advances bill to curb 'hostile' media interactions

Under a proposed bill in Iran, interviews or participation in discussions with "hostile" media would be punishable by six months to two years in prison.

Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack

Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack

Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack

Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack

A large-scale Ukrainian attack has struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region.

Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol

Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol

Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol

Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol

The Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US admits defeat, Iran says, while Donald Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices ‌as the war drags on.

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

The Australian War Memorial is commemorating the end of Australia's longest war with concerts featuring a musician who witnessed it.

Hormuz slows as US threatens economic pressure on Iran

Hormuz slows as US threatens economic pressure on Iran

Hormuz slows as US threatens economic pressure on Iran

Hormuz slows as US threatens economic pressure on Iran

The number of ships moving through the Strait ‌of Hormuz lately is nowhere near the more than 130 ‌a day that traversed it before the US-Iran war.

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.

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Russian official rejects Black Sea ceasefire proposal

Russia will not agree to a proposal to halt attacks on vessels in the Black Sea because it would give Ukraine time to rearm, a spokeswoman says.

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

'Lies': Iran, US clash over Strait of Hormuz claims

Iran says claims made by the ‌United States regarding the normal passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are nothing more than "lies and falsehoods".

Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea region

A source says Ukraine has sent Russia an offer via a third party to establish a ceasefire in the Black Sea following strikes on vessels and ports.

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Israel sends troops as settlers besiege West Bank homes

Israel's army has been deployed in a West Bank village where radical settlers have been besieging the homes of a Palestinian family for days, officials say.

Ukraine’s drones hit major refinery deep inside Russia

Ukraine has struck its fourth Russian refinery in three days, hitting a facility 1300km from the border as Kyiv continues it's long-range campaign.

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

Iran 'the bully of the Middle East no longer': Trump

Donald Trump says the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, but the body Iran set up to manage the waterway says it remains blocked.

Ukraine hits grain terminals at Russia's Black Sea port

Ukraine ‌has hit Russia's ⁠Novorossiysk naval base with drones and missiles, which could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future.

Israel targets Hamas commander it says planned attacks

The Israeli military says it has launched an attack on a Hamas commander it says was planning ‌attacks against Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip.

Ukraine's blitz damages Russia's Black Sea stronghold

Ukraine has blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a night-time operation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

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