BRS says cover-up claim is ‘speculation’
Ben Roberts-Smith lawyers say that references to “blooding the rookie” did not corroborate war crime allegations, a court has heard.
Afghanistan
Ally’s agony: Albanese’s ‘Gaza contradictions’
Israel’s ambassador has accused Anthony Albanese of ‘contradictory’ messages over the war against Hamas as he warned that people from the Jewish homeland do not feel secure in Australia.
Dispatch RAN ship to Red Sea
Australia was quick off the mark after 9/11 when we joined the US in its invasion of Afghanistan to destroy the global terrorist threat posed by al-Qa’ida. We should do the same now.
Combating Red Sea terror is in the national interest
Surging hate speech against Jews in our midst is too serious to ignore.
‘I find myself returning to Italy over and over again’
Steve McCurry, who photographed the iconic Afghan Girl portrait, reveals his travel hotspots and why he now shoots on an iPhone.
Rape is the unspoken weapon in every conflict
Whether in Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine or the Hamas outrage on October 7, for too long the world has turned a blind eye to sexual violence in war. We must give a voice to the victims.
Arrest of third detainee underlines risk to public
The government’s bill, backed by both sides, is essential to safety.
What to read this week
An Australian debut, a study of Afghanistan and the mega-selling Rebecca Yarros on our list of books to read this week.
Islamist terrorists have won the war for hearts and minds
I witnessed Islamic State in Syria and northern Iraq, the Taliban in Afghanistan. One thing they all have in common is their mission reaches beyond a physical dimension.
Whistleblower’s shock plea decision
Whistleblower David McBride, who provided classified documents to journalists on secret allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan, has changed his plea.
Big Show roars back into Test calculations
Glenn Maxwell’s batting heroics made headlines around the globe this week, but it is another facet of his game that may nab ‘The Big Show’ a baggy green, writes BEN HORNE.
Inside the endless conflict of cricket’s misunderstood magician
Before bookending a golf cart accident with World Cup masterclasses, Glenn Maxwell confounded coaches and captains to the point of exile. His place in Australian cricket has been complicated, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Three into two: Smith return leaves Aussies with headache
With Steve Smith poised to return for Australia’s bid for World Cup glory, the selection heat is on three players. But, coach Andrew McDonald hasn’t been in any mood to give his plans away.
Revealed: Aussie medicos came close to retiring Glenn Maxwell
Josh Hazlewood has revealed that Glenn Maxwell’s World Cup heroics against Afghanistan almost came to an abrupt end at the hands of the Australian medical team, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
How Maxwell made a ‘1 in 500’ chance a reality
It’s been called the greatest ODI innings in history. BEN HORNE breaks down every key stat and record from Glenn Maxwell’s masterclass in Mumbai.
Analysis: Was Glenn Maxwell’s innings the greatest ever?
At 7/91 chasing 292, Australia had a half a per cent chance of beating Afghanistan. Enter Glenn Maxwell with an unbelievable innings that is now our best ever writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Every Aussie rated: Concern grows over World Cup hero’s form
Glenn Maxwell rightly took all the headlines, but a trend throughout the World Cup continued against Afghanistan, the worrying form of one of Australia’s most reliable stars.
The Biggest Show: Maxi’s all-time WC miracle act
Glenn Maxwell has pulled off one of the most remarkable rescue missions in World Cup history, overcoming crippling full-body cramp to plunder a double century and spearhead a record chase.
Glenn Maxwell’s innings defied convention
They’re calling his double century against Afghanistan the best one-day innings of all time. It is arguably that and the strangest.
Soldier accused of shooting Afghan farmer
A former elite Australian soldier accused of a wartime murder will have to grapple with national security concerns before he can see the evidence against him.
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