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Australian Abrams tanks in service with the 425th "Skala" Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The tanks retain their camouflage, allowing them to be distinguished from American deliveries. Military Observer/X

Andrew Greene

Australia gifts tanks to Ukraine to fend off Russian forces

Second-hand tanks donated to Ukraine by Australia are being deployed in Christmas combat operations against Russian forces, after being heavily modified with anti-drone protections.

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8 hours ago

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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to send no more troops to the conflict areas in a ceasefire pact. (AP PHOTO)

Asia Pacific

Panu Wongcha-um

Thailand and Cambodia ink truce to halt border conflict

A ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia aims to end almost three weeks of the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations.

Staff Writers

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan

China has announced economic sanctions on US individuals and companies, including Boeing, after Washington announced the largest-ever US weapons package for Taiwan.

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18 hours ago

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The US Government is now capturing biometric data of Australians and keeping it for 75 years.

USA

Max Corstorphan

Major change for Aussies travelling to US now in full effect

The United States has brought in strict new entry and exit rules for Australian travellers, confirming the Government will hold an Aussie’s data for 75 years. Here is what you need to know.

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13 hours ago

‘Zero contact’: Family of killed Bondi hero call out PM

The family of a hero killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack claim Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not contacted them, speaking out to join growing calls for a Royal Commission.

Ben Ezeamalu and Idrees Ali and Daphne Psaledakis

Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike

By publicly co-operating with the United States on a Christmas Day air strike, Nigeria’s Government may have averted humiliating unilateral military action threatened by US President Donald Trump.

Ria Pandey

‘Like a cancer’: Rabbis’ Bondi plea

Australian rabbis have demanded the PM establish a Federal Royal Commission into the Bondi massacre.

Max Corstorphan

‘Greatest Christmas gift’: White House baby on the way

A senior White House official has announced she is expecting, giving thanks to US President Donald Trump for his support.

Eli Green

PM’s Christmas interview turns into sparring match

An interview with Anthony Albanese has turned sour after a radio host questioned him about Israel.

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Trump unleashes deadly US strikes on ‘ISIS terrorist scum’

Donald Trump has announced the US military has carried out a series of deadly strikes on ‘ISIS terrorist scum’, after attacks on Christians.

Eli Green

‘Tireless’ Labor great dies on Christmas Day, aged 75

One of the Labor Party’s “greatest champions” has died peacefully on Christmas Day at age 75.

Andrew Hedgman

One Nation surges as Coalition support slips

New polling indicates the Coalition has fallen to historic lows in support, with key demographics increasingly turning to One Nation and other alternatives.

William Ton

Car fire sparks calls to treat anti-Semitism as safety risk

Jewish leaders are calling on politicians to treat anti-Semitic attacks as a public safety issue and call a royal commission after a rabbi's car was torched.

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26 Dec 2025

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