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Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea

The Chinese fighter is accused of releasing flares that endangered an Australian military surveillance plane

The Independent UK

Labor strikes deal with Coalition on political donations and campaign spending – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Trump is now flagging tariffs on steel and aluminium. Can Albanese win an exemption for Australia?

The Albanese government is set to mount a major effort to win an exemption from a proposed 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the United States foreshadowed by President Donald Trump.

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Dissenting Jews add voice to Gaza protest

A two-sided protest has taken place with a contingent of anti-Zionist Jews rallying several dozen metres away from Israel supporters at Victoria's parliament.

AAP

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.

AAP

Laos Yet To Accept AFP Help As Families Seek Answers In Methanol Poisoning Deaths

“Two young Australian women died here. We need to know why, how this happened."

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Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

An investigation by Laos into the deaths of two Melbourne teens by methanol poisoning has not taken up an offer of help from Australian authorities.

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Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Washington to cement Australia's "strong and enduring" US alliance and meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

AAP

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.

AAP

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.

AAP

New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official's visit

New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister

The Independent UK

Grattan on Friday: Whatever the government does, Albanese struggles to strike the right note in antisemitism battle

Anthony Albanese points to the array of measures his government has taken to tackle the scourge of antisemitism. But he can’t escape the impression of seeming perennially on the back foot and often lacking adequate empathy and sensitivity in dealing with the issue.

The Conversation

Australia in a 'good position' as AUKUS powers ahead

The AUKUS partnership has "strong support" across the American political spectrum and is likely to be backed by incoming president Donald Trump, experts say.

AAP

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian navy advertises nuclear submarine job with $120,000 salary and ‘no experience’ needed

Defence outlines long-term strategy to staff US-built Virginia-class submarines expected in 2030s as part of Aukus deal

AAP

'Scariest moment': Vanuatu earthquake relief on the way

An estimated 23,000 vulnerable people including those with a disability and children are in urgent need of help after a deadly earthquake rocked Vanuatu.

The Independent UK

UK and Australia aim to boost defence and growth at summit in London

The Government is to set out a range of initiatives aimed at boosting security at home and around the world.

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Netanyahu Claims Melbourne Synagogue Arson Linked To Australian Govt’s ‘Anti-Israeli Position’

Israeli PM Netanyahu has pointed the finger at the Albanese government's stance on Israel as a factor in the recent arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.

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The Guardian - AU

Agency overseeing $368bn Aukus deal in morale crisis paid consultancy $9.5m for management advice

Exclusive: Australian Submarine Agency’s ten-month contract with McKinsey says it’ll deliver skills ‘currently unavailable’ within government department

AAP

NZ Labour denounces AUKUS in foreign policy rift

New Zealand Labour leader and former prime minister Chris Hipkins says he won't partner with Australia's military alliance AUKUS if he wins office again.

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Deputy PM Calls Israel ‘A Close Friend’ Amid Criticism From Netanyahu For UN Vote

Despite Australia's recent UN vote calling for Israel to end its presence in occupied Palestinian territories, Deputy PM Richard Marles is standing firm on Australia x Israel friendship.

AAP

Israel raps Australia on knuckles for flip on UN vote

Israel's top diplomat in Australia has downplayed criticism by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office over Australia's support for a UN vote.

The Guardian - AU

Former senior bureaucrat Dennis Richardson to lead urgent review into agency tasked with $368bn Aukus contract

Former senior defence and foreign affairs secretary will focus on governance in his probe of Australian Submarine Agency

The Guardian - AU

Agency in charge of Australia’s $368bn submarine program faces staff morale crisis

Exclusive: the 17-month-old department has lost a senior leader and ranked second worst for staff wellbeing in the annual public service census

AAP

Australia, Singapore work to boost defence base access

Closer defence ties and further investment in the transition to net zero have been discussed by senior Australian and Singaporean ministers.

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