US scrambles as threat of major attack looms
The US is sending more high-powered military resources to the Middle East as tensions threaten to escalate into open conflict.
Military
Byron hippies’ surprise reply to war question
A group of Byron Bay peace-loving hippies were asked whether they’d fight to defend Australia in the event of war, with some surprising answers.
Nuclear sub captain sacked over sex video
A British navy captain at the helm of a nuclear submarine has been sacked after video emerged of him having sex with a junior sailor.
‘Escape hatches’: Outrage over subs deal
Questions have been raised about a pivotal security arrangement between Australia, the UK and the US, with concerns about one detail in particular.
Keating fires back with new attack on Albo
Former Labor prime minister Paul Keating has taken another swipe at the Albanese government’s support of the AUKUS nuclear subs deal.
‘Massive attack’: Russia stunned by Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers, tanks and armoured vehicles have stormed into the western border region, leaving Russian forces stunned.
‘Underprepared’: Big risk facing Australia
A major think tank says Australia must urgently plug big gaps in its defence to counter an increasingly aggressive China.
Major update in alleged Russian spies case
A Brisbane couple charged with an espionage-related charge will not be able to sell their home after Federal Police sought a court order.
‘Obligation’: Call to do more for Ukraine
Canberra should step up aid to Ukraine to counter an emerging authoritarian coalition, retired Australian major general says.
WWII POW breakout led to ‘special bond’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has laid a wreath in honour of those who lost their lives in World War II’s biggest prisoner of war escape.
‘Serious failures’ killed Aussie in Gaza: report
A new report says “serious failures” in Israeli military practices are to blame for the death of Australian aid worker Lalzawmi ‘Zomi’ Frankcom in April.
Explosion, drone attack near US embassy
Concerning scenes are unfolding in Israel where there are reports of a powerful explosion near the US embassy branch in Tel Aviv.
China’s ominous move under the ocean
New satellite photos have exposed how hard China’s pushing to dramatically expand its fleet of deadly submarines.
Anzac heroes face ultimate dishonour
Two Anzac heroes were incorrectly buried in the fog of World War II – but 80 years on, attempts to set the record straight are falling on deaf ears.
New detail on Aussie charged with espionage
An Australian soldier and her husband have faced court charged with espionage after allegedly stealing documents to share with Russia, ASIO has announced.
China unleashes ‘Kraken’ on world
China’s “game of chicken” in the South China Sea hasn’t been going so well. So it has unleashed its Krakens.
Scary China move sparks ‘open war’ warning
Xi Jinping’s got a big, shiny new navy and he’s showing it off in such a way that it has sparked fears about the possibility of a new “open war”.
‘Horrific’ war you’ve never heard of
Half a world away, a decades-long conflict is raging between two sides separated by the second-longest wall on earth, amid claims of “horrific torture”.
‘Fatal consequences’: North Korea’s fury
North Korea is furious at joint military drills by South Korea, Japan and the United States, calling them an “Asian version of NATO” and warning of “fatal consequences”.
‘On the brink’: Conflict will change the world
The fate of the Middle East sits on a knife-edge as Israel turns its eyes to Lebanon, and it could have major consequences for the entire world.
Big problem with Putin’s North Korea plan
The Russian president thought buddying up with Kim Jong-un was the perfect plan, however he overlooked a crucial detail and it could backfire spectacularly.
‘Horrifying’ number we should be ashamed of
Astonishing figures have revealed the truth behind the fragile state of our world, with almost every continent being put to the sword by forgotten wars.
‘Pure racism’: Hindu fury at ‘spying’ claim
Australia’s Hindu community has slammed what it claims is an “unfair” and “fearmongering” expose about the extent of India’s spying in the country.
Putin, Kim’s ‘ominous’ new military move
Putin and Kim have rattled Western capitals with a shock new military agreement that serves as a working “reminder to Americans”.
‘Illegal and reckless’: Chinese move slammed
Beijing has been rebuked over a “dangerous” incident in international waters on the same day the Chinese Premier wraps up his visit in Perth.
‘War must end’: $10m more for Gaza aid
As slow progress is made towards a ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, Australia has given another $10m in humanitarian aid.
First Aussie completes hellish jungle course
The Queensland soldier is the first Australian to complete a gruelling jungle warfare military challenge, spending eight weeks in an Amazonian forest.
Gaza journalist ‘holding hostages in his home’
A Gaza journalist who wrote for Al Jazeera was holding three hostages in his home before he was killed by Israeli commandos during a rescue operation, the IDF says.
Hero killed in daring hostage rescue raid
The lone Israeli soldier killed in the daring raid to rescue four hostages from Gaza has been hailed as a hero.
Chilling detail in China satellite photo
As the world’s eyes were on Chinese combat aircraft and warships intimidating Taiwan, something equally sinister was unfolding to the south and west.
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