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Flawed logic in Roberts-Smith findings, barrister says

Flawed logic in Roberts-Smith findings, barrister says

Findings that Ben Roberts-Smith was involved in war crimes were based on implausible evidence, speculation and illogical leaps, an appeals court has heard.

SAS soldier accused of war crime 'no risk' to police

SAS soldier accused of war crime 'no risk' to police

SAS soldier accused of war crime 'no risk' to police

SAS soldier accused of war crime 'no risk' to police

An ex-SAS soldier charged with war crimes presents no heightened risk to those monitoring him despite his '"significant skills and training', a court has heard.

War crime accused poses 'hand-to-hand' risk to cops

War crime accused poses 'hand-to-hand' risk to cops

War crime accused poses 'hand-to-hand' risk to cops

War crime accused poses 'hand-to-hand' risk to cops

An ex-SAS soldier charged with the unlawful killing of an Afghan civilian could present a physical danger to police enforcing his bail, a court has heard.

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Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Billionaire's bill for Ben Roberts-Smith's failed suit

Billionaire's bill for Ben Roberts-Smith's failed suit

The private investment vehicle of Seven Network chairman Kerry Stokes will have to contribute to a mammoth legal bill after helping bankroll the former soldier.

Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs

Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs

Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered to pay the legal costs of newspapers that published allegations he committed war crimes, following a failed defamation suit.

Ceasefire, aid calls for 'unprecedented crisis' in Gaza

Ceasefire, aid calls for 'unprecedented crisis' in Gaza

As hostilities pause in Gaza, humanitarian organisations are calling for aid to be greatly increased with fears fuel, food and water are running out.

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'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.

War crimes whistleblower in fight to stay out of jail

War crimes whistleblower in fight to stay out of jail

War crimes whistleblower in fight to stay out of jail

War crimes whistleblower in fight to stay out of jail

David McBride faces an anxious wait to learn whether he serves prison time after pleading guilty to leaking classified information exposing alleged war crimes.

'No great hope' in whistleblower avoiding jail: lawyer

'No great hope' in whistleblower avoiding jail: lawyer

'No great hope' in whistleblower avoiding jail: lawyer

'No great hope' in whistleblower avoiding jail: lawyer

The lawyer for whistleblower David McBride who helped uncover allegations of war crimes committed by Australia troops says he's not hopeful about no jail time.

Human rights groups respond to whistleblower's pleas

Human rights groups respond to whistleblower's pleas

Human rights groups respond to whistleblower's pleas

Human rights groups respond to whistleblower's pleas

Human rights advocates are calling on the attorney-general to intervene and stop a whistleblower who exposed allegations of war crimes from going to jail.

Whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking war crime claims

Whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking war crime claims

Whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking war crime claims

Whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking war crime claims

David McBride has pleaded guilty to leaking classified information to journalists that helped expose allegations of war crimes by Australian soldiers.

War crime whistleblower loses appeal, flags guilty plea

War crime whistleblower loses appeal, flags guilty plea

War crime whistleblower loses appeal, flags guilty plea

War crime whistleblower loses appeal, flags guilty plea

David McBride, who helped expose war crimes allegations and is charged with leaking secret information, flagged a guilty plea after losing a critical appeal.

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

David McBride has had a setback after a judge ruled he couldn't claim he acted in the public interest to disclose classified information alleging war crimes.

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Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Lawyers for David McBride are defending his leaking of classified information about war crime allegations, saying it was in the public interest.

War crime queries after Israeli refugee camp strike

Israel needs to provide more information about its targeting of a refugee camp to kill a senior Hamas leader, an international law expert says.

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Australia is continuing its efforts to try to safely evacuate citizens from Gaza as the humanitarian situation worsens and the Palestinian death toll climbs.

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ABC to pay but no apology for defamed commando

The ABC will end up spending significantly more than $1 million on its failed defence of an ex-commando's defamation case, but its head won't apologise.

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.

Australia waging a 'war on whistleblowers'

The commonwealth's pursuit of war crimes whistleblowers, rather than alleged perpetrators, sets a chilling precedent for Australian democracy, observers say.

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed

An Australian grandmother has been killed in the terrorist attacks on Israel as the Albanese government prepares to repatriate citizens.

Ben Roberts-Smith to pay almost $1m for court appeal

Ex-soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to hand over $910,000 in security to continue his defamation appeal over a series of news reports.

War crimes probes shouldn't 'endlessly pursue' veterans

The UK's minister of state for veterans' affairs says war criminals will be held to account but pursuing soldiers if evidence does not exist shouldn't happen.

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