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French Prime Minister Survives 2 No-Confidence Votes
Sébastien Lecornu was challenged by parties on both the left and the right in the National Assembly in Paris.
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Preparations to Open Rafah Crossing With Egypt Ongoing: Israel
Israel’s coordination agency said it was preparing for the passage of people, but not aid, via the crossing, with an opening date yet to be announced.
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What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A new version of the ground-based Tomahawk was prototyped by the U.S. Army in 2023 and deployed to the Philippines in 2025.
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Sweden to Begin Stockpiling Food in Preparation for Extreme Circumstances and War
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said there has been a ‘worrisome pattern of growing threats’ to European security.
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British PM Publishes Witness Statements Detailing CCP’s ‘Large-Scale Espionage’ in UK
‘China also presents the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security,’ Matt Collins, a senior civil servant, wrote in a witness statement.
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US Doubles Argentina Aid to $40 Billion With Peso Purchases, Private Debt Facility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. aid would be policy-specific, and determined by the results of Argentina’s upcoming midterm election results.
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As Beijing Tightens Hold on Burma, Fractures Emerge
The CCP has been backing air strikes on civilians, environmentally destructive mining of heavy rare earths, and a lopsided election.
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Queensland LNP Tables Bill to Scrap 70, 80 Percent Renewable Targets
The LNP has also axed several energy advisory bodies established under the previous government.
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Home Affairs Minister Stands by Refugee Welcome, Owens Visa Ban in Migration Address
Tony Burke has called for an end to ‘dog-whistle’ politics regarding the immigration debate.
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Australia to Build 4,000 Missiles Annually Under New US Partnership
Hundreds of the weapons, which should start production before the end of the year, will be retained for use by the Australian Defence Force.
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Money-Laundering Laws Tightened to Target Crypto ATMs, Mule Accounts
Australia’s crypto ATM network has ballooned from 23 machines in 2019 to 2,000 now, with regulators linking the growth to scams and organised crime.
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$1.4 Billion Released Early From Super for Medical Treatments, ATO Warns of Misuse
The ATO says 30 percent of applications had been rejected because they didn’t meet the criteria.
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Defence Officials Downplay Fears Australia–Indonesia Deal Could Aid Russia
Defence officials did raise concerns about Russian-North Korean links in the region.
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Victoria Introduces 90-Minute Daily Cap on Screen Time for Primary Students
From 2027, parents will no longer need to buy tablets or laptops as schools provide free devices under new education reforms.
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French Prime Minister Survives 2 No-Confidence Votes
Sébastien Lecornu was challenged by parties on both the left and the right in the National Assembly in Paris.
|
Preparations to Open Rafah Crossing With Egypt Ongoing: Israel
Israel’s coordination agency said it was preparing for the passage of people, but not aid, via the crossing, with an opening date yet to be announced.
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What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A new version of the ground-based Tomahawk was prototyped by the U.S. Army in 2023 and deployed to the Philippines in 2025.
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Sweden to Begin Stockpiling Food in Preparation for Extreme Circumstances and War
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said there has been a ‘worrisome pattern of growing threats’ to European security.
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British PM Publishes Witness Statements Detailing CCP’s ‘Large-Scale Espionage’ in UK
‘China also presents the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security,’ Matt Collins, a senior civil servant, wrote in a witness statement.
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US Doubles Argentina Aid to $40 Billion With Peso Purchases, Private Debt Facility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. aid would be policy-specific, and determined by the results of Argentina’s upcoming midterm election results.
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As Beijing Tightens Hold on Burma, Fractures Emerge
The CCP has been backing air strikes on civilians, environmentally destructive mining of heavy rare earths, and a lopsided election.
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Queensland LNP Tables Bill to Scrap 70, 80 Percent Renewable Targets
The LNP has also axed several energy advisory bodies established under the previous government.
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Home Affairs Minister Stands by Refugee Welcome, Owens Visa Ban in Migration Address
Tony Burke has called for an end to ‘dog-whistle’ politics regarding the immigration debate.
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Australia to Build 4,000 Missiles Annually Under New US Partnership
Hundreds of the weapons, which should start production before the end of the year, will be retained for use by the Australian Defence Force.
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Money-Laundering Laws Tightened to Target Crypto ATMs, Mule Accounts
Australia’s crypto ATM network has ballooned from 23 machines in 2019 to 2,000 now, with regulators linking the growth to scams and organised crime.
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$1.4 Billion Released Early From Super for Medical Treatments, ATO Warns of Misuse
The ATO says 30 percent of applications had been rejected because they didn’t meet the criteria.
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Defence Officials Downplay Fears Australia–Indonesia Deal Could Aid Russia
Defence officials did raise concerns about Russian-North Korean links in the region.
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Victoria Introduces 90-Minute Daily Cap on Screen Time for Primary Students
From 2027, parents will no longer need to buy tablets or laptops as schools provide free devices under new education reforms.
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