Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina charged with ‘systematic attack’ as trial opens
The country's International Crimes Tribunal opens trial against the fugitive former leader for crimes against humanity.
Australia asks China to explain ‘extraordinary’ military build-up
Australia's defence minister Richard Marles said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance.
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Video: US Defence Secretary warns Chinese invasion of Taiwan ‘imminent’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that China is preparing to invade Taiwan.
At least seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse
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Poland votes for new president in high stakes run-off election
European country chooses between conservative historian Karol Nawrocki and pro-EU Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
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‘We’ll determine our defence policy’: Albanese responds to US push for huge rise in spending as Hegseth stokes China fears
Prime minister also reaffirms policy on Taiwan while hitting back at Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
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Anthony Albanese has responded to the United States’ calls for a huge rise in defence spending amid fears about China, while hitting back at Donald Trump’s move to double tariffs on steel and aluminium.
On Saturday US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, urged US allies in the region, including Australia, to “share the burden” and lift defence spending to 5% of GDP, warning that “Beijing is credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific”.
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Continue reading...This elusive possum was thought to be extinct outside Victoria. Now ecologists have made an ‘amazing’ discovery
Leadbeater’s possum spotted in NSW at Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria
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A critically endangered possum species thought to be isolated to Victoria has been found in a New South Wales alpine national park.
Previously thought to be extinct in the state, a leadbeater’s possum has been found in Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria.
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Continue reading...Bridges collapse in two Russian regions bordering Ukraine, killing seven
The collapses cause trains to derail, with Russian authorities blaming at least one incident on 'illegal interference'.
US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.
US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,193
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The Mississippi town behind the box office hit Sinners
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A group of young environmentalists in Honduras are turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food.
Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets
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Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.