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Former Australian Defence Force member arrested over alleged war crimes

The former defence force member was arrested at Sydney Airport as police and investigators probe alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

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'Need to answer for itself': AG's response after Trump lashes out at NATO and Pacific allies
The attorney-general has brushed off criticism from Donald Trump, after he shared frustrations over a lack of support from Australia.
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NASA astronauts on the Artemis II mission became the first humans to observe a total solar eclipse from the moon.
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As an Iraqi child, Rasha was terrified of US soldiers like Seth. Twenty years on, they met
The Iraq War left deep scars for both Iraqi civilians and former US soldiers still coming to terms with their actions.
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War in the Middle East

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There were once throngs of pilgrims. Now silence fills Jerusalem's streets

World

Two US military planes shot down, crew member missing, Iranian state media says

World

Where are Australia's EV 'charging deserts'?

Australia

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What is Hezbollah and why is it involved in the war in the Middle East?

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There were once throngs of pilgrims. Now silence fills Jerusalem's streets

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Where are Australia's EV 'charging deserts'?

Australia

The Epstein files have exposed the world's elite. But will justice be done?

World

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South Australian community's fight for young mum under threat of deportation

Published 6 April 2026 8:39pm

A South Australian community is rallying to support a woman who could be deported to Taiwan in less than a fortnight, over historic visa issues. Ying-Hsi Chou from Murray Bridge is pleading with Immigration Minister Tony Burke to allow her to stay. She's married with three young children.

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Trump says Iran can be 'taken out' for not reopening Strait of Hormuz as a ceasefire stalls

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Russian army launches massive drone attack on Odesa

Russian attack in Odesa kills three, including a toddler

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Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever before

Science

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Australia has strict gun laws but is now a hotspot for this type of gun — just like the US

Australia

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Lea says she and her sister didn't talk for a year. This is why estrangements are common

Life

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Locals and refugees are stuck in housing limbo in this city. It's fuelling a deep divide

World

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Gary is part of the super-rich. He believes wealthy Australians should be paying more tax

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Kyro wanted gender-affirming treatment but was told he had to wait to make the decision

Life

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

Australia

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As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

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US veterans come face-to-face with Iraqi civilians scarred by the 'War on Terror'. As former soldiers confront their past, Dateline explores America’s role in global conflicts and the personal toll.

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