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One of the world’s most powerful nations has warned it urgently needs an “all-society effort” to prepare for war.

Nation urgently preps for ‘wartime scenario’

One of the world’s most powerful nations has warned it urgently needs an “all-society effort” to prepare for war.

China has elbowed its way into South Korean waters.

Sneaky China move while world distracted

Satellite photos reveal China is using the cover of global turmoil to push its boundaries deeper into neighbouring territory.

This handout picture provided by the Iranian Army media office on June 18, 2025, shows the wreckage of what the army said is an armed Israeli Air Force Hermes drone, downed after being hit by a surface-to-air missile, in the central city of Isfahan. The Israeli military said on June 18 that one of its drones had been downed while operating over Iran, the first such loss it has acknowledged since the start of hostilities last week. (Photo by Iranian Army Media Office / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Picture exposes wild Iran war reality

Israel says one of its drones had been downed in Iran, and the pictures reveal something startling about modern warfare.

This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies and taken on February 12, 2025 shows an overview of the Fordo (Fordow) uranium enrichment facility, south of the capital Tehran. Iranian authorities said on June 13 that nuclear sites at Fordow and Isfahan have not been hit in Israel strikes, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. (Photo by Satellite image Â©2021 Maxar Technologies / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Chilling detail behind mountain pic

A uranium enrichment plant crucial to Iran’s nuclear ambitions has found itself at the centre of an unspeakably tense military standoff.

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Last month, British couple Ben and Reanne Dridge shared a video on TikTok of themselves using the technology in Zhuhai, China. Picture: TikTok

Wild new ‘tap and pay’ tech emerges in China

A bizarre new form of “tap and pay” technology has taken hold in China, with customers scanning the palm of their hand at the checkout.

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Radio host Ray Hadley has absolutely torched an electric vehicle owner after being shown what he described as “the remarkable photo I think I’ve seen”.

Aussie EV owner’s diabolical fail

Radio host Ray Hadley has absolutely torched an electric vehicle owner after being shown what he described as “the most remarkable photo I think I’ve seen”.

TOPSHOT - Russian servicemen march on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow on May 9, 2024. Russia celebrates the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA / AFP)

50,000 North Korean, Russian, troops gather

Tens of thousands of troops from Russia and North Korea are preparing to carry out an assault on Ukrainian forces under a landmark new defence deal.

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Will Trump throw Ukraine to the wolves?

‘Explosive’: Panic over Trump’s Russia plot

The President-elect boasts he will end the Ukraine war “within 24 hours” – but there is rising panic about how he could make that happen.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. AUGUST 18, 2023: Australian Defence Force marching at the commemorative service to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War on ANZAC Parade in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

$40k military bonus expanded to boost staff

More junior Australian Defence Force personnel will soon be able to access a $40,000 bonus to increase the recruitment and retention of Australia’s military.

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A satellite image of Guangzhou Shipyard International taken on October 23, 2024, showing, among other things, what looks to be a new class of Chinese ship with a large flight deck. PHOTO © 2024 PLANET LABS INC.

Satellite pics uncover chilling China secret

The images show an unusual ship with a new design that has been built within months, raising fears that China is now on a war footing.

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Skateboarder who died from cancer, honoured with quarter-pipe grave

Skateboarder who died from cancer, honoured with quarter-pipe grave

skateboarder payed tribute to the deceased by performing a trick on his ramp-shaped headstone at a cemetery in Mexico

You may now be able to attend your own funeral thanks to AI technology. Picture: Supplied

How the dead are being ‘brought back to life’

Controversial new technology is now making it possible to bring the dead “back to life” – with some even attending their own funerals.

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Beijing has been upgrading the Triton outpost – called Zhongjian Dao in China – with surveillance stations and support structures since 2015. Source: Chatham House

Satellite photos reveal chilling China move

Damning new images have revealed Beijing is building a network of stealth-penetrating radars in a fresh bid to seize control of a crucial region.

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ASX-listed Vinyl Group is expanding into the UK. Picture: Supplied

Aussie’s bid to dominate music industry

Australia’s only ASX-listed music company holds plenty of ambition, taking on every element of the lucrative industry in a bid to reach 1 billion fans.

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