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Proof China isn’t mucking around

China is dangling a very enticing offer in front of some of the world’s best minds as the superpower aggressively ramps up its historic race against the US.

A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan. Picture: Maxar

Classified report reveals uneasy China truth

A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan.

China is showing off its new weapon.

China’s rare move, massive flex of power

In a rare show of power, Beijing has released a flood of photos and footage of its new superweapon. The warship gives Chairman Xi Jinping a new level of power.

Australian Army Reserve soldier Private Barry Lu from 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment keeps watch during a patrol near the Darwin Rifle Club during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. *** Local Caption *** Australian Army Reserve soldiers from across 2nd (Australian) Division are deployed to Australia's north to protect Royal Australian Air Force bases and critical infrastructure during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 as part of the division's homeland defence role. Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 is being conducted across Australia from 13 July to 04 August. More than 40,000 military personnel from 19 nations will participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, primarily in Queensland but also in Western Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales and, for the first time, offshore activities will be conducted in Papua New Guinea. Exercise Talisman Sabre is the largest AustraliaâUS bilaterally planned, multilaterally conducted exercise and a key opportunity to work with likeminded partners from across the region and around the world. Canada, France, Fiji, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga and the United Kingdom are all participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Occurring every two years, Exercise Talisman Sabre reflects the closeness of our alliance and strength of our enduring military relationship with the United States and also our commitment to working with our regional partners. Now in its 11th iteration, Exercise Talisman Sabre provides an opportunity to exercise our combined capabilities to conduct high-end, multi-domain warfare, to build and affirm our military-to-military ties and interoperability, and strengthen our strategic partnerships.

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‘My daughters’: Aussie conscription fear

A leading defence technology investor has urged the Albanese government to make one major move to help protect Australia amid an unstable world.

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An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is lifted onto a ship in Australia, bound for Ukraine. *** Local Caption *** On 7 May 2025, the first tranche of Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks were loaded onto a commercial vessel in Australia, ready to be delivered to Ukraine. Alongside the vehicles, a number of Australian Army Tank crewmen made the journey to facilitate loading and unloading of the cargo.

Australia’s $245m gift to Ukraine

The first tranche of a fleet of Aussie tanks, worth some $245m, have been delivered to Ukraine to help bolster the war-torn nation in its war against Russia.

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CHENGDU, CHINA- NewsWire Photos- JULY 17, 2025. The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to media from Chengdu, China on the final day of his international trip in China. Picture: NewsWire/ Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

‘Changing lives’: PM’s moving moment in China

Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his big visit to China with a heartwarming moment.

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Top Ukraine spy gunned down in street

Chilling video captured the moment a high-ranking Ukrainian spy was ruthlessly gunned down in a brazen, broad daylight ambush on the streets of Kyiv.

The Chinese ekranoplan was tested in the Bohai Sea. Photo: Hurin92/x

China’s terrifying new ‘sea monster’

The US and China appear to be in a race to resurrect the Soviet era military technology.

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TOPSHOT - This handout picture released by Yemen's Huthi Ansarullah Media Centre on July 8, 2025 reportedly shows the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Eternity sinking C after it was attacked by the Huthis at sea. The Huthis claimed responsibility on July 9 for the deadly attack that sank the merchant vessel earlier this week, their second attack on Red Sea shipping in 24 hours as they resumed their campaign in the key waterway. The ship was badly damaged in the attack that started on July 7 and continued into the following day before the ship sank. (Photo by ANSARULLAH MEDIA CENTRE / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

‘Most violent’: Horror as ship attacked, sunk

Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the deadly sinking of a merchant vessel as they resume their campaign against Red Sea shipping.

Picture: Martin Ollman / NewsWire / Noel Celis / AFP

Albo murky on Beijing’s AI bid

Anthony Albanese has kept schtum on a Chinese offer made amid tensions between Canberra and Washington.

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Nuclear threat on Australia's doorstep.

Nuclear nightmare on Australia’s doorstep

With all eyes well and truly on the Middle East’s boiling tensions, a bigger nuclear threat is looming much closer to Australia.

China's big hole. Picture: Xinhua News Agency

China is digging a 10,000 metre hole

China has mysteriously begun digging a 10,000m-deep hole as it searches for ways to become the world’s biggest economy.

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Amazon's fully automated robot Proteus.

‘Wrong’: Amazon guru’s huge bot, AI claim

The general public has the “wrong mindset” amid fears of AI, machines and jobs losses, the boss of Amazon Robotics says.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos. JULY 4, 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the Australia's Economic Outlook 2025 event hosted by Sky News and The Australian, at Crowne Sydney. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers / Pool/NewsWire

‘For ourselves’: Albo’s pointed jab at US

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to make pointed comments over Australia’s relationship with the US, while paying tribute to the man who founded that very alliance.

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