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‘Uniquely broad’ sanctions regime too harsh on business: Allens
Major corporate law firm Allens says the extraterritorial application of local sanctions does little to advance Australia’s foreign policy objectives.
- Maxim Shanahan
September
A new ‘axis of evil’ is threatening the world
United by a shared hatred of the US-led order, the rulers of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are growing worryingly close.
- The Economist
Zelensky to push Biden for advanced weapons to end war
The Ukraine president will meet Joe Biden in Washington this week, and will ask him to provide an official invitation to join NATO.
- Daryna Krasnolutska
- Exclusive
- Defence
Worries over China help Australia find unlikely allies
A top German navy commander is keen to work more with Australia, as Russia and China deepen their own maritime co-operation.
- Andrew Tillett
NATO official backs long-range strikes on Russia despite risk of war expanding
“Every nation that is attacked has the right to defend itself. And that right doesn’t stop at the border of your own nation,” said the head of NATO’s military committee.
- Lolita Baldor
- Analysis
- Russia
Why Kyiv wants to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia
Kyiv wants to be able to use the long-range weapons to destroy the Russian air bases and bomber fleets that carry out attacks on its territory.
- Updated
- John Paul Rathbone
Melbourne Airport boss promises third runway ‘noise sharing’ plan
Lori Argus says the third runway is critical for performance; Iconic brand retains top spot as Australia’s most trusted; Official appointed to clean up Setka’s CFMEU branch quits abruptly. Follow live updates.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
Russia launches major counteroffensive in Kursk
Moscow said its forces had recaptured 10 settlements in the area where Ukraine had launched a daring incursion on August 6.
- Illia Novikov
US hints at allowing Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia
Top US and UK officials announce nearly $2.2 billion in aid to Ukraine, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken says long-range missiles would soon be on the agenda.
- Matthew Lee and Illia Novikov
Swift endorses Harris, calls herself ‘childless cat lady’
Taylor Swift pushes for votes; Former prosecutor Kamala Harris kept Donald Trump on the defensive in the debate that touched on the economy, abortion and bizarre accusations of immigrants eating pets. Follow live updates.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
Massive Ukrainian drone strike on Russia kills one and closes airports
Russia said it destroyed at least 20 drones over the Moscow region, which has a population of over 21 million, and 124 over eight other regions.
- Guy Faulconbridge
Iran ships ‘hundreds’ of missiles to Russia in ‘huge threat’
Delivery of weaponry to Moscow marks a “dramatic escalation” in the war against Ukraine, Kyiv and Western officials warn.
- Christopher Miller
Ukraine’s new foreign minister Is Zelensky’s latest power play
Ukraine’s new foreign minister has cultivated deep contacts in NATO states during postings to Ankara and Warsaw. He’s also close to Ukraine’s wartime power centre.
- Volodymyr Verbianyi and Natalia Ojewska
Ukraine’s offensive has triggered doubts in Russian elite: spy chiefs
CIA director Bill Burns said Kursk was “a significant tactical achievement” that had boosted Ukrainian morale and exposed Russia’s weaknesses.
- John Paul Rathbone
UK, US spy chiefs call for ‘staying the course’ on Ukraine
In their first ever jointly authored article, the heads of the CIA and Britain’s intelligence service said resisting an assertive Russia was more vital than ever.
- Reuters
Ukraine long-range strikes into Russia won’t be a game changer: US
The warning from the US was in response to Volodymyr Zelensky’s repeated plea for Western nations to supply more long-range missiles to his war-torn country.
- Phil Stewart and Sabine Siebold
Victorian premier refers Setka to police after worksite speech
Bill Shorten quits politics to take up a new role as vice chancellor of the University of Canberra; China offers Africa billions in fresh financing. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
Chalmers says ‘our economy is barely growing’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says fighting inflation is his primary concern after low GDP growth; Claims Higgins “mocked” Reynolds after hospitalisation. Follow live updates.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
Ballistic missile strike kills at least 50 in Ukraine
“The Russian scum will definitely be held accountable for this strike,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the attack, the war’s deadliest single strike this year.
- Updated
- Olena Harmash
CFMEU launches High Court challenge against government
Sacked CFMEU officials have submitted the challenge; TWU disbands Victorian branch in shock move; Journalist recounts China arrest and detention at Asia Summit. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade