‘Huge questions’ over ABC’s soldier footage
The national broadcaster has come under fire over allegations it doctored footage recorded by an Australian soldier in one of its investigative programs on alleged war crimes.
Afghanistan
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ABC removes soldier shooting footage with audio ‘error’
The taxpayer-funded broadcaster has taken down a video containing audio that depicted an Australian soldier firing at unarmed Afghan civilians.
Huge move over war crimes finding
Medals have been stripped from up to nine serving and former military commanders after a bombshell inquiry found special forces soldiers likely committed war crimes.
Major update in gangland shooting
Police say an arrest is ‘around the corner’ more than a year after a Victorian underworld figure was gunned down while walking in an inner-city street.
‘Can’t do this in Australia’: Mum’s betrayal
A woman faces deportation to Afghanistan as a court weighs up whether she goes to jail for forcing her daughter into a murderous marriage.
‘Can’t do this in Australia’: Mum’s betrayal
A woman faces deportation to Afghanistan as a court weighs up whether she goes to jail for forcing her daughter into a murderous marriage.
‘Give hope’: Refugees’ plea to cricket world
Exiled members of a national women’s cricket team have issued a heartfelt plea to the sport’s governing body for support.
How Starc helped South Africa snap World Cup curse
South Africa demolished Afghanistan to reach the T20 World Cup final, and a leading Australian seamer may have helped them overcome Afghanistan, writes BEN HORNE.
Anthem bans and visa battles: Reality of Afghanistan fairytale
With no guarantee on visas, no music to be played and the boycotting of the nation, Afghanistan reveal the extent of their challenges faced to make it to the T20 World Cup.
World Cup player ratings: Who fired, who flopped?
Afghanistan have officially ended Australia’s T20 world Cup campaign. Who failed to fire and who can hold their head up after Australia missed the opportunity to take the ICC triple crown.
Fake injury: Aussies exit World Cup after Afghans’ dramatic win
Australia is heading home from the T20 World Cup elimination after a heavy loss to India and Afghanistan’s thrilling win over Bangladesh, despite some significant controversy. BEN HORNE reports.
Starc World Cup reality facing Aussies
A selection call that preceded a shock World Cup loss has been defended as Australia face a travel nightmare for a second game in three days and a must-win clash with India.
How mind-bending schedule stitched up Aussies, pampered India
Andrew McDonald insists Australia won’t blame a brutal schedule if they are knocked out, but the run-around they have copped in comparison to rivals like India and England is farcical, writes BEN HORNE.
‘So much love’: Emotional Khan urges Aussies to reconsider ban
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan is calling for Australia officials to change their mind about playing bilateral matches, says the refusal only punishes the cricket nation.
The Starc decision that could cost Australia a World Cup semi final
After a stunning loss highlighted by the omission of Mitchell Starc, Australia now faces a do-or-die battle with India, and even if they produce a win, they will be relying on a net-run rate to progress to the semis.
How Cummins’ historic hat trick creates a headache for selectors
Pat Cummins’ brilliant T20 World Cup hat-trick wrote his name into the record books, but it’s placed enormous pressure on selectors as Australia weighs up its team for Afghanistan.
Why Agar got T20 World Cup tune-up but Green was snubbed
With its spot in the next stage of the T20 World Cup secured, Australia shook up its XI against Scotland. It saw Ashton Agar get the chance to dust off the cobwebs, but not Cameron Green. BEN HORNE explains why.
Aussie injured in Afghanistan shooting identified
The Australian man gunned down in a deadly attack on foreign tourists in Afghanistan is in a stable condition in hospital.
Aussie injured in Afghanistan shooting
An Australian tourist has been injured in a deadly shooting incident in central Afghanistan.
‘No regrets’: Army whistleblower faces jail
A former army lawyer who leaked classified documents to the ABC will learn his fate when he is sentenced next week.
‘No regrets’: Army whistleblower faces jail
A former army lawyer who leaked classified documents to the ABC will learn his fate when he is sentenced next week.
Surprise saviour set to step in for decade first Australia clash
With Australia pulling out of facing Afghanistan, and Ireland seeming to do the same to the Aussies, an unlikely saviour has arisen with the national team set to face a rare opponent.
‘Political influences’: CA called out for cancelling tour
Cricket Australia has been accused of politicising sport after cancelling another white-ball series against Afghanistan.
‘Getting worse’: CA cancels Afghanistan series again
Cricket Australia officials have called out the poor treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan after cancelling another planned series.
‘Broke me’: Navy hero’s secret report shock
A navy diver has made shocking claims to a royal commission after he was sent a secret report into his brother’s suicide.
‘I won’t play’: Finch makes World Cup promise
Aaron Finch’s international career could be over if he doesn’t play Afghanistan and the Aussie skipper has made a big call.
‘Questions asked’: More pressure on Cummins’ spot
Progression to the World Cup semi-finals goes on the line for Australia on Friday and some massive selection calls loom.
‘Pretty good’: Finch World Cup dream alive
The sight of Aaron Finch running in Adelaide on Wednesday could mean good news for the injured Aussie captain.
Spin whiz injury blow helps Aussies
Australia needs a massive win against Afghanistan to boost their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes and an injury blow could help their cause.
Twist in war crimes whistleblower trial
There’s been a twist in the criminal trial of a whistleblower who exposed alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.
Unlikely Aussie to attend Queen’s funeral
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith plans to travel to London to attend the official commemorations for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Former special forces commando sues ABC
Heston Russell is suing the public broadcaster and two of its senior journalists for defamation in relation to two articles which he says accused him of alleged war crimes.
Outrage over Taliban hostage’s Kabul return
Australia’s immigration minister has responded to “distressing” vision of a NSW teacher and former Taliban hostage being back in Afghanistan.
Shocking vision of ex-Aussie Taliban hostage
Stunning new footage has emerged of an Australian academic praising the Taliban after he was held hostage by the regime.
‘Perfect storm’ sparks urgent aid request
Anthony Albanese has been asked to commit $150m in emergency relief to stop an “unfolding global humanitarian catastrophe”.
Explosive claim rocks Roberts-Smith trial
Lawyers for SAS veteran Ben Roberts-Smith have seized on official military files to make a huge claim in his defamation trial.
One key question in Roberts-Smith trial
The defamation “trial of the century” involving SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith can be distilled to one single question.
‘Shameful’ history to be investigated
Defence Minister Richard Marles has urged patience as federal police investigate alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan.
War hero will fight assault charge
Afghanistan veteran Heston Russell will fight a charge of common assault after police claimed he hit another man at an exclusive Sydney rooftop party.
What top SAS officer says about BRS
One of the most senior members of the elite Special Air Service has stepped into the witness box to testify at the trial.
Soldier’s reason for backing Roberts-Smith
An SAS soldier has told a court he has one good reason for knowing Ben Roberts-Smith never ordered an execution in Afghanistan.
BRS cliff claim ‘emerged in inquiry’
An SAS soldier has told a court he only learned about a key accusation against Ben Roberts-Smith years after the alleged event.
SAS witness quizzed on ‘kill photo’
Four photos, four men, one dead – a former squadmate of Ben Roberts-Smith has been grilled about a “missing” prisoner.
Shock claim against Roberts-Smith witness
An SAS soldier accused of executing a prisoner kicked off a cliff by Ben Roberts-Smith has been hit with an explosive allegation.
Bizarre twist in Roberts-Smith trial
The Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial has taken an unexpected turn after zeroing in on potentially crucial evidence about one thing.
‘Not a real Australian’: Shock court claim
A key witness for Ben Roberts-Smith has claimed a senior ADF commander made a shocking comment about a hostage during a 2016 mission in Afghanistan.
Why NSW won’t support war memorial
The NSW Veterans Minister has said he won’t support a Labor suggestion to honour troops who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan for one reason.
SAS soldier denies BRS ‘collusion’
A key witness for Ben Roberts-Smith has denied “colluding” with the veteran over an Afghanistan mission, as it’s revealed Seven is footing the man’s legal bills.
SAS soldier denies ordering ‘blooding’
Ben Roberts-Smith has called the first witness in his defamation trial, with the SAS soldier denying ordering a “blooding”.
Diggers’ plea: Don’t let Ukraine distract us from these allies in need
Military veterans and advocates are calling on Australians to not let the Russian invasion of Ukraine overshadow the Federal Government’s commitment to other critical allies.
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