UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe
Keir Starmer is set to declare the Brexit years over for Britain as he signals the nation is ready to work with Europe to reduce NATO's dependence on the US.
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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.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian port
A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for a fresh round of US-brokered peace talks
Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say
Israel says its forces have killed "several armed terrorists" who emerged from a tunnel into Israel's side of the so-called "yellow demarcation line" in Gaza.
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.
Israeli leader hails ‘new beginning’ in Australian ties
Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict.
Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash
Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.
Muslim community reels after police violence at protest
A defiant premier is backing his police force and won't apologise to the Muslim community after officers forcibly removed people engaged in prayer.
Critics hail probe into ‘shocking’ police rally tactics
Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.
Protests resume as anger mounts over ‘brutal’ police
Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president's visit.
‘Not alone’: Israeli president comforts Bondi victims
Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.
Security deal to strengthen ties on PM’s Indonesia trip
Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.
Wong defends Israeli president visit amid death threats
Community tensions are running high ahead of the Israeli president's visit to Australia, with one man accused of threatening to kill the leader.
‘More than partners’: PM signs landmark Indonesia pact
Australia and Indonesia will come to each other's aid if either nation comes under attack after inking a security partnership in Jakarta.
‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader
Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.
Albanese concedes ‘hard truths’ in Timor relationship
Anthony Albanese has not apologised for Australia's past misdeeds during his first visit to East Timor but has admitted previous governments behaved poorly.
Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror
Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.
China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port
China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.
Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.
Climate fund top-up for Australia’s Pacific neighbours
Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.
Trump’s wine tariff threat over Macron peace board snub
Donald Trump has responded to news that France intends to decline an invitation to join his Board of Peace by threatening tariffs on French wines and champagne.
Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.
Trump doubles down on Greenland but ‘won’t use force’
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".
Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet
US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.
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.
War of words overshadows dumped author’s apology
While an apology from Adelaide Festival is welcome, a dumped Palestinian-Australian author says her words continue to be "twisted" by an unapologetic premier.
ASX-listed miner has front-row seat to Greenland drama
An ASX-listed miner is trying to revive its rare earth mine in Greenland amid Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory "whether they like it or not".
Iran’s leader accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
Donald Trump has been accused of encouraging violent unrest in Iran by the nation's supreme leader, who says the US president is considered a criminal.
Israel doesn’t approve of US Gaza executive board
Israel says composition of the Gaza executive board named by the Trump administration was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts its policy.
Trump: it’s time to get ‘threat’ away from Greenland
After announcing tariffs on European allies, Donald Trump says Denmark has failed to protect Greenland from the "Russian threat" but "now it is time".