Australia

Beijing now ‘very likely’ to establish military presence in South Pacific, minister warns

Top scientists point to connection for first time in new IPCC study

Russian invasion of Ukraine has hastened efforts to develop ‘consequential weapon’

Government moving closer to processing asylum seekers in a third country

Nine people have been killed during days of torrential rainfall and flooding

Sydney records first fatal shark attack in almost 60 years

Do the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States share more than a language?

Tim Gunn tested positive for Covid-19 after breaching quarantine

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Terence Darrell Kelly appeared in court today after the toddler was rescued from his home

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The former special forces corporal is suing newspapers for defamation in case that renews spotlight on alleged military abuses

Residents will be allowed to travel abroad after 80% of their home state has been vaccinated

Preliminary findings indicate virus was spread between different species via ‘natural spillover’ events

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

The deal to counter China will allow Australia to build nuclear submarines for the first time

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

Critics claim approach aimed at saving lives has led to ‘cul-de-sac of perpetual lockdowns’

Police in Australia still searching for body of British backpacker shot dead on remote highway

More than ten million Australians put under lockdown as highly contagious new strain spreads

What does a row about a kibbutz say about modern Israel? Are record numbers of people about to give up their jobs? And why can’t we work out how to ce…

Boris Johnson hails ‘new dawn’ in relationship between the two countries

Three-year operation culminates in police raids in 19 countries

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Five Eyes allies at odds over Wellington’s decision to ditch aggressive stance to Beijing

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String of lawmakers hit by allegations amid renewed surge of #MeToo anger

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Denmark and Turkey among countries that may be paid to take in cross-Channel asylum seekers

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A quarter of a million doses will not be delivered after continental export blockade

Complex modelling and the world’s longest lockdown have paved way for return to near-normal life

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Are the BVIs as corrupt as their former governor claims? Is Egypt any closer to democracy? And will the sun set on Australia Day?