Anthony Albanese says the country must be in a position to respond to “the rapidly changing security environment”.
Category: World
Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope
As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.
This billionaire tested China’s limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him “everything”.
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting
Hundreds paddle out at Bondi beach to commemorate the shooting victims from Sunday’s attack.
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
“It was the coolest experience!” said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.
US seizes vessel off Venezuela’s coast, officials say
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Survivors ‘nervous and sceptical’ about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
What does TikTok’s deal mean for America’s users?
The BBC’s Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
Ros Atkins on… The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan’s civil war
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.