Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election
Both sides of New Zealand politics are committed to the Australian alliance, but one is less enthusiastic about partnering with the US under Donald Trump.
defence
Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces
Australia's defence chief has acknowledged findings the military effectively lost control of special forces in Afghanistan, but the consequences remain unclear.
Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment
Australia's top general has asked a senator to give him a heads up next time after she went over his head to make a sexual harassment investigation public.
Early arrival for first AUKUS nuclear sub to Australia
Australian submarine crews will be able to carry out works on the USS Colorado months before it starts official rotations out of an Australian base.
Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview
Australia's most decorated soldier has declared he "didn't bloody murder anyone" in an extensive interview before his highly anticipated war crimes trial.
Navy member stood down over recording device
A person being investigated for planting a device on a naval vessel has been stood down but is still being paid.
Multiple casualties from fire at Canadian military base
People have been killed and injured in "a serious incident" that's sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta, Canada.
Defence ‘window dressing’ sexual harassment training
Australia's Defence culture needs to be reformed through better training and understanding of the law, rather than tick-and-flick training, an expert says.
‘Despicable betrayal’: ADF member questioned on device
All bathrooms on naval vessels will be audited after a video recording device was discovered in female showers onboard HMAS Leeuwin.
Investigation into recording device in navy ship cabin
An investigation is under way after a recording device was allegedly found in a cabin aboard a navy ship that was docked in far north Queensland.
‘Saw what’s at stake’: Afghanistan veterans honoured
A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.
Protesters rally outside controversial weapons expo
About 2000 anti-war protesters have marched against a Land Forces defence industry exhibition displaying the latest weapons of war.
Fallen young soldier, father of two a ‘beloved leader’
A soldier killed in a vehicle rollover in a bushland training area has been identified by the Australian Defence Force as a father of two young children.
US forces leave Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and IS
US forces are leaving Iraq, 23 years after an invasion that toppled a dictator but triggered years of chaos, amid fears there will now be a security vacuum.
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.
China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel
The US and China will work together on AI security and have agreed to continue talks on reducing tariffs following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
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.
At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out
Claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza are "the biggest lie of the century", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN as scores of delegates left in protest.
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.
Russia kills eight as strikes continue on Ukraine
Russian strikes on Ukraine continued as Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Donald Trump at the United Nations to ask for help to end the four-and-a half year war.
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.
Veterans salute Labor retreat on health payment limits
A $5000 cap on allied health payments for veterans has been dumped after the parliament united against Labor over the controversial cost-saving measure.
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.
‘Out of her league’: PM defends mum after Hanson attack
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been called on to apologise after "appalling" comments made about Anthony Albanese's late mother resurfaced.
Russia strikes truck near Ukraine border with Poland
Russia has hit a truck about 800 metres from the Polish border with Ukraine in its latest near-NATO strike.
‘Come forward’: ADF sexual violence inquiry plea
A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.
Iran dismisses Trump’s Kharg video as ‘laughable’
US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated video of claimed destruction on Iran's Kharg Island.
Russian barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day, toll at 38
Russian forces have relentlessly battered Kyiv and nearby cities for a fifth straight day.
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.
Troubled frigate build under way after landmark service
Australia has finally begun building its first Hunter-class frigate in Adelaide after major cost overruns and delays plagued the project.