Finding of murder by Roberts-Smith ‘alarming’: lawyer
A finding Ben Roberts-Smith ordered the execution of a prisoner after the discovery of a weapons cache was alarming and should be rejected, a court has heard.
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Flawed logic in Roberts-Smith findings, barrister says
Findings that Ben Roberts-Smith was involved in war crimes were based on implausible evidence, speculation and illogical leaps, an appeals court has heard.
‘Misgivings’ about Roberts-Smith not fatal, court told
A judge's dismissal of evidence from Ben Roberts-Smith and his military colleagues did not mean he cruelly executed defenceless prisoners, a court has heard.
Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel
Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers’ legal costs
Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered to pay the legal costs of newspapers that published allegations he committed war crimes, following a failed defamation suit.
‘Scapegoating’ of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks
The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.
Whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking war crime claims
David McBride has pleaded guilty to leaking classified information to journalists that helped expose allegations of war crimes by Australian soldiers.
Human rights groups respond to whistleblower’s pleas
Human rights advocates are calling on the attorney-general to intervene and stop a whistleblower who exposed allegations of war crimes from going to jail.
War crime whistleblower loses appeal, flags guilty plea
David McBride, who helped expose war crimes allegations and is charged with leaking secret information, flagged a guilty plea after losing a critical appeal.
No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower
David McBride has had a setback after a judge ruled he couldn't claim he acted in the public interest to disclose classified information alleging war crimes.
Military shouldn’t ‘blindly follow orders’, court hears
Lawyers for David McBride are defending his leaking of classified information about war crime allegations, saying it was in the public interest.
Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion
There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.
Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor
Australia is continuing its efforts to try to safely evacuate citizens from Gaza as the humanitarian situation worsens and the Palestinian death toll climbs.
ABC to pay but no apology for defamed commando
The ABC will end up spending significantly more than $1 million on its failed defence of an ex-commando's defamation case, but its head won't apologise.
Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.
Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader
Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.
Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed
An Australian grandmother has been killed in the terrorist attacks on Israel as the Albanese government prepares to repatriate citizens.
Ben Roberts-Smith to pay almost $1m for court appeal
Ex-soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to hand over $910,000 in security to continue his defamation appeal over a series of news reports.
Palestinian-Australians ‘horrified’ by government slant
Australian Palestinians have expressed outrage at the federal government's "one-sided" response to the latest violence in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian-Australians horrified by government stance
Australian Palestinians have expressed outrage at the federal government's "one-sided" response to the latest violence in the Gaza Strip.
Minister condemns killing of Australian woman in Israel
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has condemned the killing of an Australian woman by the Islamic group Hamas in Israel, saying her death is heartbreaking.
Roberts-Smith’s bid to question war crimes investigator
War crimes investigators want to see material that convinced a judge a soldier was involved in four murders in Afghanistan, but his lawyers also have questions.
Roberts-Smith ‘knew murder claims were true as he sued’
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is battling newspapers that reported war crimes allegations against him over the cost of his failed defamation case.
ABC ‘elites’ defensive over ‘bottom feeders’ criticism
An "elite" ABC news team faced criticism because its reporting of alleged war crimes was of public importance, a court has heard.
ABC targeted ex-commando in ‘PR exercise’, lawyer says
Ex-platoon leader Heston Russell claims his reputation was ruined by ABC articles the broadcaster says were published in the public interest.
Soldier’s lawsuit has ‘overlap’ with war crimes probe
A judge has decided he should not preside if war crimes investigators can access sensitive information from Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation proceedings.
‘Culture of cover-up’: Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague
Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
Roberts-Smith resigns from GM role at Seven Network
The Australian War Memorial Council is considering the future of public displays featuring Ben Roberts-Smith's equipment, as he resigns from the Seven Network.
Taliban threat to ex SAS soldier in jail, court told
A former SAS soldier charged with unlawfully killing a man in an Afghanistan wheat field has sought bail citing threats to his safety if he remains in jail.
Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
"Very tough, very painful" fighting continues in Ukraine's east, President Zelenskiy says, including in Bakhmut, which has become a focus of Russia's invasion.
Zelenskiy visits recaptured Kherson
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited Kherson and declared its capture from Russian occupation "the beginning of the end of the war".