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WorldAustralia plans major overhaul of defences as China risesChina’s military buildup 'is now the largest and most ambitious of any country'.24 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldUkrainian troop positions spark counteroffensive speculationWashington-based think tank says forces have crossed the wide Dnieper River.23 Apr 07:33 PM
WorldIran bans film stars who backed protests from leaving countryDozens of famous Iranians have been penalised for supporting the women’s rights protests.22 Apr 12:01 AM
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WorldG7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'18 Apr 05:33 AM
WorldPutin hails navy’s performance in Pacific Ocean drillsPutin hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills in Pacific Ocean.17 Apr 08:37 PM
New ZealandDeputy PM downplays China tensions at start of Pacific tourCarmel Sepuloni flew out to the Solomon Islands to strengthen relations with the nation.17 Apr 12:34 AM
WorldPentagon leak: Suspect taken into custodyProbe intensifies over classified military documents about Russia-Ukraine war.13 Apr 07:10 PM
WorldElon Musk accuses BBC of covering up vaccine side effectsInterview follows row over Twitter's labelling the broadcaster as ‘government-funded’.13 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldKim Jong Un vows ‘offensive’ nuclear expansionKim met with senior military officials to discuss the country’s war preparations.11 Apr 05:50 AM
WorldBreakthrough in China-Australia trade disputeForeign Minister Penny Wong announced an agreement with China to resolve trade blockages.11 Apr 02:49 AM
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World‘Trump-hating judge’ becomes ‘public enemy number one’Donald Trump issued statements against Juan Merchan and his family.06 Apr 12:54 AM
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WorldFinland doubling Nato’s border with Russia in blow to PutinFinland to benefit from the collective security guarantee that an attack on one is on all.03 Apr 10:35 PM
WorldChina ‘spy base’ appears on tropical islandNew satellite photos have show worrying development that could indicate China’s next move.03 Apr 08:08 PM
WorldIndigenous elder removed from Barack Obama talk in MelbourneElder removed from Barack Obama welcome group.29 Mar 10:09 PM
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WorldKim wants North Korea to make more nuclear material for bombsThere have been seven North Korean missile launches this month alone.28 Mar 04:04 AM
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PoliticsMahuta: NZ’s relationship with China taken ‘seriously’Foreign Affairs Minister says relations need 'continual management'.26 Mar 05:37 PM
WorldChina’s ‘Red Zone’ where women are sold as slavesHundreds of thousands of female defectors are being abused in the dangerous border region.25 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldPilots refuse to fly Netanyahu to UK in reaction to legal reformsA similar incident occurred during the Israeli prime minister’s visit to Rome.23 Mar 11:30 PM
World‘Serious threat’: Push for government ban on TikTok in AustraliaA completed review is expected to see Australia follow the US and UK in a govt-wide ban.20 Mar 10:22 PM
WorldIsraeli minister: ‘No such thing’ as PalestiniansIsrael’s new hardline coalition government ploughs ahead with overhaul of judiciary.20 Mar 06:04 PM
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