Veteran takes last shot to overturn war crime findings
Disgraced special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a last-ditch bid to overturn findings that he likely engaged in war crimes while on deployment.
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Sanctions backlash adds to ‘uncertainty’ with US
Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official.
Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade
A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.
High Court appeal on cards for war crimes whistleblower
A man jailed for leaking classified information that exposed allegations of Australian soldiers committing war crimes will make a last-ditch attempt at freedom.
PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade
Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.
Sad but simple explanations in veteran’s lost appeal
There was no widespread conspiracy in the silence over Ben Roberts-Smith's war crimes, judges have found in dismissing the disgraced veteran's appeal.
Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court
Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to head to the nation's highest court after he lost an appeal against findings that he engaged in war crimes.
Feuding journo and veteran stare down over taped call
Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith and the journalist who exposed his alleged war crimes have exchanged a cold look after a marathon probe into a taped call.
Journalist admits ‘subterfuge’ as veteran seeks retrial
An investigative journalist has admitted to using 'deceptive methods' as he faces claims he gained an illegal insight into Ben Roberts-Smith's legal strategy.
‘You owe me’: text inflames veteran’s bid for retrial
A tip-off to an investigative journalist who levelled war crime claims at a decorated veteran has raised eyebrows amid a push for a retrial.
Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza
An independent candidate challenging a minister is pointing to Labor's silence on a mass grave found in Gaza as a double standard that ignores injustices.
Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid
A spokesperson for Australia's foreign minister has reiterated calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza as Israel blocks humanitarian supplies.
Family’s hope as war crime whistleblower appeals ruling
David McBride is appealing his conviction and jail term length after being sentenced for leaking top secret information that unearthed war crime allegations.
Appeal looms for ‘vulnerable’ war crimes whistleblower
A man who leaked classified defence documents supporting allegations that war crimes were committed by Australian special forces is appealing his conviction.
‘Best prospect’ for caught Australian fighter revealed
Despite the good news that Russia is treating captured Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins as a prisoner of war, his release is unlikely to be immediate.
World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on
Leaders attending Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp have heard Holocaust survivors warn of the dangers of intolerance.
Call for Russia to face ‘full force’ if Aussie killed
Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.
‘Hunting season’: soldier’s words on alleged war crime
After committing an alleged war crime by murdering an Afghan civilian, an Australian special forces trooper boasted of having a "good day" in the field.
Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants
Australia can't choose what world court rulings it will adhere to, an expert says, after arrest warrants were issued for Israel's PM and ex-defence minister.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas figure
International Criminal Court judges have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas figure Mohammed Deif.
Act now as Myanmar crisis goes ‘from worse to horrific’
Australia has been called on to take a more leading role in responding to human rights abuses by the Myanmar junta as families worry about their loved ones.
‘Enough blood has been spilled’: concern over Gaza toll
A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.
Former military lawyer to appeal leaked docs conviction
Former military lawyer David McBride has been granted leave to appeal against his convictions for leaking secret documents.
PM urges Israel to hear the world’s calls for ceasefire
Australia, the US and other western countries have called for a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, but the bombing has continued.
Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN
New Zealand's support for Palestine within a United Nations vote has exposed a rift within the right wing coalition government.
Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry
Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.
Diggers go ‘under the bus’ as top brass are unscathed
The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.
‘Do more’: fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call
Palestinians are disgusted at a call to blanket ban asylum seekers fleeing the war-torn Gaza Strip from Australia under the guise of national security.
Wong condemns Israeli minister’s starvation comments
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international counterparts in slamming an Israeli minister's comments justifying the use of starvation on Gazans.
Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster
The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.
Use frozen Russian funds to build new hospital: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador in Australia has called for action against Russia and aid for his nation after a children's hospital was hit by a deadly missile strike.