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NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

A submarine that destroyed an Allied warship in Newcastle in 1942 might have been found off the coast of Coffs Harbour.

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.

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Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

The streets of a state capital have been lined with people who turned out to honour one of the nation's last surviving World War II prisoners of war.

Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on

Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on

Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders such as China's Xi Jinping in Moscow to commemorate victory in World War II amid tight security and a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

The remains of four World War I soldiers have been discovered by a dedicated team during a fieldwork activity in northern France ahead of Anzac Day.

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University staff add voices to pro-Palestinian protests

University staff add voices to pro-Palestinian protests

University staff add voices to pro-Palestinian protests

University staff add voices to pro-Palestinian protests

Protesters will take to major universities demanding they cut ties with Israel and weapon manufacturers, and railing against a new definition of anti-Semitism.

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

"America is back," President Donald Trump has told Congress as credited his "swift and unrelenting action" during a tumultuous return to the White House.

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches the three-year mark, Ukrainians and their supporters have turned out to show their resistance will never falter.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine has promised to help secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, reiterating its gratitude to Australia for aiding its fight against Russia.

US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for no let up in sanctions pressure on Russia, saying any respite would increase the risk of a second invasion.

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Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap

Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

Members of Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities are mourning those left behind and worried about loved ones as a ceasefire looms in Gaza.

Zelenskiy ready to exchange North Korean soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia.

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Newly released Iraq War documents reveal flawed decision-making by Australia, sparking calls for transparency and accountability in military commitments

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Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills 20, Lebanon says

Israel has struck targets in central Beirut for the fourth time in a week, leaving at least 20 people dead, Lebanon's health ministry says.

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

Leaders arriving at the G20 summit must grapple with tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and shifts in the global order with the return of Donald Trump.

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

More than 300 killed in Sudanese paramilitary attacks

Hundreds of people have been killed in the Sudanese city of Al Hilaliya, besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

The ABC has apologised to Australian troops for inadvertently altering footage, but says a lack of civility in public discourse is damaging to journalists.

Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

Save the Children is calling on the Albanese government to double its latest commitment of $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon.

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