Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot
The five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.
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Allies support Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
Saudia Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss how to defend the Saudis against attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthis.
Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal to end Arctic row
The US has signed a deal that will allow it to build new military bases in Greenland to head off the growing Arctic presence of Russia and China.
NATO to share responsibility for Arctic security
Donald Trump is poised to meet with the Danish and Greenland prime ministers at the UN General Assembly in New York to sign a deal on Greenmark's security.
EU and Canada are stronger together, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, an idea earlier derided by US President Donald Trump.
EU opens door for Canada associate member status
Allied relationships must be "urgently reimagined", said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she proposed Canada associate membership.
EU backs Canada partnership in ‘openly hostile world’
The EU's chief has opened the door to a special alliance with Canada as the bloc seeks new partnerships in the face of major headwinds at home and abroad.
NATO fighter jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace
Hours after NATO warned Russia over strikes close to the alliance's territory, its fighter jets have shot down a drone that entered the skies above Lithuania.
Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day
Allied leaders are gathering in Ukraine as it marks its independence, as a defiant Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns Kyiv won't accept peace with Russia at any price.
Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks
Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.
‘Positive’: Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with US President Donald Trump, which the White House described as "positive and productive".
Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray
Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.
NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara
The NATO alliance is showcasing military projects worth billions of dollars to convince a sceptical President Trump that allies are boosting defence spending.
Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.
‘Someone else’s knife fight’: AUKUS doubts resurface
Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.
New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles
A new AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
Australia digs at China’s low-key showing at Asia forum
For the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies
NATO allies are relieved following Donald Trump's about-face on troops for Poland but Marco Rubio warns the US president's "disappointment" with them remains.
US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says – and NATO, too
President Donald Trump has signalled the US may soon wind down the Iran war without a deal, and threatened to ditch NATO for not helping him with the conflict.
Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump’s Greenland desires
Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.
Rubio says US is ‘child of Europe’, critical friend
US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.
US’s Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties
The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.
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‘No better hands’: Rudd successor named for US post
Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks
A high-stakes meeting on Greenland has ended with US President Donald Trump insisting he wants the island and Denmark and Greenland saying that's unacceptable.
European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland
The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.
Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest
Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.
Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal
Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.
Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace
Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of other NATO members.
‘Always pulled our weight’: PM defends defence spending
Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.
China’s Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over a military parade in a major show of force alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US
Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.