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Weapon-maker investments stoke warnings for Future Fund

Weapon-maker investments stoke warnings for Future Fund

Australia has been urged to adjust its sovereign wealth fund after hefty investments in weapons companies and banks involved in illegal Israeli settlements.

Roberts-Smith backers call for charges to be dropped

Roberts-Smith backers call for charges to be dropped

Roberts-Smith backers call for charges to be dropped

Roberts-Smith backers call for charges to be dropped

A rally organised by a far-right group has heard about the "absolute injustice" visited on decorated veteran and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith.

Roberts-Smith visits police after breaking silence

Roberts-Smith visits police after breaking silence

Roberts-Smith visits police after breaking silence

Roberts-Smith visits police after breaking silence

Decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has dashed to a police station to meet his bail conditions after being charged with multiple war crimes.

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Accused war criminal Roberts-Smith vows to clear name

Accused war criminal Roberts-Smith vows to clear name

Decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has made his first public statement since being charged with multiple war crimes, pledging to fight until the end.

Roberts-Smith released as 'war crime' details emerge

Roberts-Smith released as 'war crime' details emerge

Australia's most decorated living soldier has been released from prison on bail as more details of his alleged war crimes are revealed.

Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

A Bangladeshi leader who ordered the killing of 1400 protesters retains an honorary degree at a top Australian uni despite warnings of reputational damage.

Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell

Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell

There are hopes the prosecution of Australia's most decorated living soldier will spark a global reckoning on crimes committed in a war-torn nation.

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Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Australia's most decorated living soldier will spend the night in police custody after being charged with multiple counts of the war crime of murder.

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising.

ANU keeps award for ex-PM guilty of human rights crimes

ANU keeps award for ex-PM guilty of human rights crimes

ANU keeps award for ex-PM guilty of human rights crimes

ANU keeps award for ex-PM guilty of human rights crimes

A former leader has been charged, tried and convicted of crimes against humanity in the time the ANU has taken to review but not act on her honorary degree.

Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president

Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president

Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president

Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president

Australia's pro-Palestine movement is attempting to turn up the heat on the Albanese government ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit.

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

Concerns over the oppression of Afghan women and girls have led Australia's government to sanction three top Taliban officials.

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

A ruling in favour of the Commonwealth acquiring land intended for a Russian embassy on national security grounds has been welcomed by Australia's government.

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

Australia and the international community have been tasked with stepping up to confront the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza after two years of war.

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Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

An eminent international lawyer warns defence companies supplying parts to Israel's military they could be liable for complicity in genocide.

World Court says Israel must allow aid into Gaza Strip

Israel must allow sufficient humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and co-operate with UNRWA, the International Court of Justice says in an opinion.

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

War crimes trial could be years away for ex-SAS soldier

National security concerns are threatening to delay a landmark war crimes trial for more than a year as a former soldier pleads not guilty to murder.

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Alleged mass murderer gifted degree sparks ANU changes

A former Bangladeshi leader being tried for crimes against humanity has sparked a review at the ANU over how honorary degrees are handed out and revoked.

Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Media mogul Kerry Stokes has been left with a $13.5 million bill after bankrolling war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’ seven-year defamation battle.

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Ben Roberts-Smith has exhausted his appeal rights against civil findings he killed unarmed civilians in Afghanistan while serving in the Australian Army.

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Australia is spearheading a non-binding declaration to protect aid workers being killed in record numbers, saying humanitarian law isn't being respected.

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.

Veteran takes last shot to overturn war crime findings

Disgraced special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a last-ditch bid to overturn findings that he likely engaged in war crimes while on deployment.

Sanctions backlash adds to 'uncertainty' with US

Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official.

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