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Britain’s HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier docked at Darwin on Thursday.

‘Fight together’: Britain warns on China, backs Australia

British Defence Minister John Healey says the two nations would deter enemies by being more ready to fight in some of his most assertive remarks on global security risks.

  • David Crowe

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Blind box collecting: Meet the Australians collecting Labubus, Sonny Angels and more in worldwide phenomenon.

How blind boxes became the talk of Gen Z, big business – and psych researchers

Blind boxes have been around for decades, but Labubus and Sonny Angels have collectors in a chokehold. What is so addictive about these little plastic figurines?

  • Nell Geraets, Gabriela Sumampow and The Visual Stories Team
Chinese dissident Feng Chongyi.

‘Ridiculous’: Hong Kong places bounty on Australian professor

An arrest warrant has been issued for the academic as authorities in Hong Kong pursue 19 overseas-based members of an unofficial pro-democracy group.

  • Jessica McSweeney
Siang Lu, winner of the Miles Franklin for 2025.

Miles Franklin Award makes history with 2025 winner, Siang Lu

The winner of the coveted $60,000 literary prize was blown away to make the longlist. Taking out the award has left him lost for words.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
“I don’t identify as a member of the national security community”: Elbridge Colby says he maintains a maverick streak.

‘Bridge’ Colby: Who is the ‘maverick’ putting AUKUS through the wringer?

The China hawk, who is now third-in-charge at the Pentagon and is reviewing the submarine deal, has quickly courted controversy. So what does he want from Australia?

  • Michael Koziol

The Chinese political bribery scandal that’s rattling Europe

Tech company Huawei, which has also sparked security concerns in Australia, is at the centre of a court case emerging as a major test of ethics, integrity and foreign influence in the EU.

  • David Crowe
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A Ukrainian drone pilot in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine in April. Ukraine has modified Chinese-made hobbyist drones for military use against the Russians.

Drones are now key to winning wars. The US makes hardly any

With rivals and potential enemies quickly developing cheap and lethal drones, the US is taking urgent steps to catch up.

  • Farah Stockman
Donald Trump loomed large over the meeting between Xi and Albanese.

Albanese and Xi ignored one name. It still loomed large

Beijing senses huge opportunity in Trump’s treatment of world leaders. Can Albanese use the moment to Australia’s advantage?

  • Paul Sakkal

Xi whiz! Australia’s finally maturing as an international player

When it comes to foreign affairs, the Albanese government is still too inert. But there are positive signs of emerging maturity in how this country deals with fickle friends and friendly foes.

  • Peter Hartcher
Anthony Albanese at the Great Wall of China this week.

Albanese’s China challenge: balancing trade and values

Traversing what is arguably Australia’s most complex relationship, the prime minister said the right things at the right times.

  • The Age's View

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