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UK and France push plan for multinational force to secure Strait of Hormuz

Military planners from over 30 countries meet in London for two days.

Chinese complaint over aircraft could be sign of other concerns, experts say

Professor says issue could be sign of something else 'irritating the Chinese leadership'.

China furious with NZ, alleges 'harassment' by military plane

The NZDF says its plane was on a routine mission, China accuses it of reckless flying.

Bail for Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

Judge says, if refused bail, Ben Roberts-Smith faced years behind bars awaiting trial.

Secretive $4.2m church deal leaves single private home overlooking Navy base, warships

The last privately-owned clifftop home has a CV of $4.775m and seven bathrooms.

American men will be automatically registered for military draft aged 18

Men will now be added to the Selective Service System automatically.

Putin mocks Starmer with warship in Channel

The sanctioned tanker the Universal was banned from British waters in September.

How has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr | Herald NOW Business

Already seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks. Video / Herald NOW Business

Azaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook Islands

Analysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.