Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit
Houthi rebels have retaliated to Israel's airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, described by the UN as alarming.
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Israel loosened rules at start of Gaza war: NYT
Israel changed its rules of engagement at the start of the Gaza war to allow commanders more flexibility to order attacks on targets despite civilian risks.
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine’s Donetsk
A Ukrainian town in Donetsk on the front lines of the war has been hit with Russian drones, which struck a multi-storey apartment building, killing two people.
Australian destroyers to join UK show of force
Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact
Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".
Russia deploying more North Korean troops: Zelenskiy
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is deploying more North Korean troops to repel the Kursk incursion.
Coalition’s nuclear plan would hit economy: Chalmers
The coalition's nuclear energy plan will hit the Australian economy by trillions, the treasurer warns, as Labor defends the action taken to lower power bills.
National body to head clean-up of ‘forever chemicals’
Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.
‘History’ hailed as navy test fires 2500km missile
Australia has become the third nation in the world to successfully fire a long-range Tomahawk missile, in a move being hailed for its speed.
‘Keep fighting’, mother urges veterans after inquiry
The mother of a navy officer who took his own life has urged families to keep fighting despite the government responding to an inquiry into defence suicides.
Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits
Australia should send more warships to the Taiwan Strait, Taipei says, after its vessels and others from Japan an New Zealand conducted patrols in September.
Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence
Australian troops convicted of sexual crimes face being kicked out under moves to tackle violence and misconduct in the military.
Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT
The Japanese military will join US Marines on annual deployments for joint amphibious training to the Top End, Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced.
Tired helicopter crews ‘didn’t want’ to let team down
A probe into a fatal Taipan army helicopter crash has been told aircrew didn't want to let their team down by pulling out of exercises when tired.
Reports Trump, Putin spoke are ‘pure fiction’: Kremlin
A Kremlin spokesman has dismissed as "completely untrue" reports Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke in a recent call.
Rocket fire from Lebanon kills seven in Israel
Seven people have been killed in rocket attacks on northern Israel in the deadliest cross-border strikes in Israel since it invaded Lebanon.
Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade
The Israeli military says it killed one of the last senior Hamas officials in Gaza as scores of people were reported dead after strikes in the coastal strip.
Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election
For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.
US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine
The Pentagon says it is sending an additional $425 million ($A648 million) in military assistance to Ukraine.
Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats
Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.
Ukraine ‘holding back’ powerful Russian offensive
The Ukraine war is entering its most dangerous phase as Moscow's forces advance, North Korea sends troops to Russia and there's no sign how it will all end.
Israel denies Gaza clinic strike during polio campaign
The Israeli army has denied Palestinian claims it struck a clinic in northern Gaza where children were being vaccinated for polio.
Israeli forces snatch Lebanese sea captain
Israel has detained a Lebanese sea captain who they claim is a senior Hezbollah operative.
Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready
Bonuses will be expanded to more people in the Australian Defence Force in a bid to reduce the high turnover of personnel.
US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties
A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.
NATO confirms North Korea sent troops to join Russia
NATO has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to aid in its war against Ukraine and some have been deployed in Russia's Kursk region.
Black Hawks swoop in show of new aerial capability
A dozen of Australia's new Black Hawk helicopters will be ready for use by the end of the year in what's being hailed as a major defence force upgrade.
Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries
The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.
Israel hits back at Iran with military target strikes
The Middle East has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1.
Russian forces advance toward strategic city
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia as enemy forces close in on the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
Israeli strikes kill 22 in northern Gaza, officials say
Palestinian medical officials say the latest Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children.