Australia condemns China's Pacific missile test
Australia joins global condemnation of China's intercontinental ballistic missile test in the Pacific, conducted with insufficient notice, risking nuclear proliferation.
Category : Defence Security
AI models 'cheating, deceiving, going their own way,' minister warns
Australia's assistant technology minister Andrew Charlton warns AI systems are already behaving in unintended ways, as the government's AI Safety Institute begins testing frontier models.
Robertson criticises Starmer's defence spending plan
George Robertson, former Nato chief, says Starmer's defence investment plan is too little, too late, damaging confidence in industry and allies.
Burnham's Local Resilience Could Transform UK Defence
Jessica Berlin argues Andy Burnham's experience as Manchester mayor, focusing on domestic resilience, makes him a potential transformative leader on defence, countering hybrid warfare threats.
AI poses 'Hiroshima'-style threat, warns UK foreign secretary
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warns AI poses a 'Hiroshima'-style threat to humanity without global rules, urging US and China to agree on international AI regulations.
Australia and Fiji sign defence alliance to counter China
Australia and Fiji have signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a formal treaty alliance, elevating ties and pledging mutual defence against armed attack, as Australia seeks to limit China's influence in the Pacific.
How UK PM-in-Waiting Andy Burnham Could Handle Donald Trump
Andy Burnham, likely next UK PM, faces the challenge of dealing with Donald Trump. Experts advise treating him like a poorly informed constituent and avoiding the special relationship phrase.
China Pacific Missile Test Condemned by Australia
China launched a long-range missile into the Pacific, drawing condemnation from Australia as destabilising. Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticised lack of transparency.
China Missile Test; Australia-Fiji Pact; Albanese Apology
China tested a missile in the Pacific, Australia and Fiji signed a defence alliance, and PM Albanese apologised for a podcast remark.
Elbit: 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars
Elbit Systems disclosed that Israel's Tzayad digital army programme identified 850,000 real-time targets across Gaza and Lebanon from Oct 7, 2023 to end of 2025, raising concerns over civilian harm.
Russian strikes kill 14 in Kyiv before Nato summit
At least 14 people were killed in a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv, as Trump and Zelenskyy prepared to discuss the war at a Nato summit in Turkey.
China tests long-range missile in South Pacific, Australia condemns
China conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific hours after Australia and Fiji signed a defence agreement, prompting condemnation from Canberra and New Zealand.
Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Dies; Trump Reacts
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died, triggering a massive funeral in Tehran and a response from former President Donald Trump.
Trump Thanks FIFA for Lifting Balogun Red Card
President Trump thanked FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's red card, calling it 'ridiculous,' after personally urging Gianni Infantino to review the decision.
NATO Summit Pledges New Military Aid to Ukraine
NATO leaders at the Washington summit pledged a new multi-billion dollar military aid package for Ukraine, as Kyiv faces intensified Russian strikes.
Jordan Henderson out of World Cup with broken wrist
Jordan Henderson broke his wrist falling over an advertising board after England's World Cup last-16 win against Mexico, ruling him out of the tournament.
Nato sends military forces after Russia unleashes fresh air strikes
Nato members are on high alert after Russia launched deadly airstrikes on Ukraine, with Poland scrambling fighter jets. At least 11 killed in Kyiv region.
Tuchel slams 'strange' FIFA decision on Balogun ban
England boss Thomas Tuchel criticizes FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after White House intervention, questioning rule consistency.
Trump's call to FIFA lifted Balogun's World Cup ban
Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, sparking controversy and outrage from Belgium.
FBI seizes 600+ drones over World Cup games in US
The FBI seized more than 600 drones flying over restricted World Cup airspace across all 11 US host cities since the tournament began, including 99 in Miami and 77 in Atlanta.
Germany: Russian soldiers training in China 'disturbing'
Germany calls reports that Russian soldiers are being trained in China 'deeply disturbing', raising concerns over Beijing's role in Ukraine war.
Klopp confirms Germany talks: 'I'm more than recharged'
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed negotiations to become Germany's coach, saying he is recharged and ready after leaving Liverpool in 2024. He calls for fundamental changes in German football.
Jamaican WWII veteran who lied about age to join RAF honoured
Gilbert Clarke, a Jamaican WWII veteran who lied about his age to join the RAF at 16, was remembered as 'courageous and humble' at his funeral in East Ham, London.
Man charged with manslaughter over Tesla crash that killed woman
Michael Butler, 44, was arrested after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into Martha Avila's home in Katy, Texas, killing her. Tesla says he disabled self-driving mode.
Trump: 'Ridiculous' for US to keep current Nato support
Donald Trump says it's 'ridiculous' for the US to continue its 'one-sided' Nato relationship, warning allies ahead of the Ankara summit in July 2025.
Trump vows lengthy July 4th speech in 42C heatwave
Donald Trump, 80, promises a long Fourth of July speech despite 42C (107°F) forecast, aiming to demonstrate his stamina amid health scrutiny and a historic US heatwave.
Avi Loeb leads Trump UFO panel, assumes UAP human-made
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb leads Trump's secret UFO panel, assuming UAP are human-made. Panel has requested Pentagon videos and documents, raising concerns over fringe theories.
Over 2 million military casualties in Ukraine war: study
A CSIS study estimates over 2 million military casualties in Ukraine since 2022, with Russian losses far exceeding Ukrainian. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least 8 and injured dozens.
Balogun's red card stands; no appeal possible for one-game ban
Folarin Balogun's red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot be appealed; the automatic one-game suspension stands, ruling him out of the Belgium match.
Australian named in AFP war crimes probe over IDF Gaza actions
An Australian citizen serving in the IDF is alleged to have committed war crimes in Gaza, including deliberate destruction of civilian property, in a brief submitted to the AFP.
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