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'Extraordinary intrusion': Legal clash over Trump's troop deployment
Troops are protecting federal buildings in LA amid protests against immigration raids.

'Full alert': Cambodia restricts Thai internet in border spat
Cambodia and Thailand will meet in Phnom Penh on Saturday to discuss their border dispute.

Soldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sex
Judge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning.

Facing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sex
A panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.

Trump uses US Army birthday to lash out over LA protests
The US President called protesters 'animals' in what was meant to be a non-partisan event.

Two charges dropped against soldier in court martial for recordings
Two charges against Corporal Smith were dropped in the Court Martial.

Army officer faces court-martial on 43 charges, including rape
Fifteen women are expected to testify against him, sharing detailed abuse accounts.

Spend more or get ready to speak Russian, Nato chief warns UK
Russia could attack Nato by 2030, according to Mark Rutte's London speech.

Russia launches record 479 drones at Ukraine in latest escalation
Seventy buildings, including homes and a nursery, were damaged in Rivne.

Trump charts new territory in bypassing governor to deploy National Guard
California governor Gavin Newsom criticised Trump, calling it a 'spectacle'.

Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries
The action is in response to this week's Colorado attack, US President says.

Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.

UK to invest $2.3b in AI, hacking team for cyber warfare
Defence Secretary vows to give Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states.

Pilot's remains to be buried 81 years after WWII crash recovery
Kelly was 21 when his plane was shot down in 1944 near New Guinea.

Gamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in Ukraine
A young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.

UK agrees deal over Chagos Islands despite court challenge
Keir Starmer signed a deal returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Rising tensions: Chinese arms in spotlight after Pakistan-India clash
Pakistan claims Chinese jets downed six Indian aircraft, including French-made Rafales.

Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.

Why Ben Roberts-Smith's legal battles are far from over
His defamation suit failed in 2023, with claims against him deemed 'substantially true'.

Israeli woman killed en route to hospital in West Bank attack
Hamas praised the attack, calling it a 'heroic operation'.

'Our mana motuhake': RSA club breaks away over Treaty of Waitangi
A small club has taken issue with the organisation's new constitution.