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Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine.

Kremlin lauds US security plan as it keeps striking Ukraine

Russia welcomed the Trump administration’s national security strategy even as its drone strikes claimed four more Ukrainian lives.

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US Under Secretary of Defence Elbridge Colby has overseen the Pentagon’s recently completed review of the AUKUS nuclear submarine pact.

Why Australia is facing ‘dependent’ status over AUKUS deal

The Pentagon’s review has affirmed the timeline for the ambitious nuclear-submarine endeavour, but another key US defence document is soon expected to refer to Australia as a ‘dependent’ rather than an ally. 

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Roman Novak and his wife Anna who were last seen over a month ago.

Chilling details in mystery murder of crypto billionaire

Early reports suggested that the billionaire and his wife were dismembered and buried in shallow graves. But new revelations paint an even more gruesome picture.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted US negotiators at the Kremlin for five hours of talks this week.

Putin vows to take Ukraine land via force or other means

Putin said that he wanted to end the war - but characterised it not as Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, but a war against Russia by the West.

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Admiral Frank Bradley makes his way to a classified meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

‘Troubling’: Lawmakers watch second strike on drug boat

Admiral Frank M. Bradley is attending meetings with lawmakers after an attack on alleged drug smugglers included a follow-up strike that killed two survivors.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been received by King Charles during a UK state visit. (AP PHOTO)

UK, Germany to bolster Europe amid Russia threat: King

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has become the first German head of state to make a formal state visit to Britain in 27 years.

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Structures on Little Saint James, one of the private islands owned by Jeffrey Epstein.

‘Harrowing’: Dems release images of Epstein’s island home

In publicising the photos and videos, Democrats in Congress appeared to be intensifying pressure on the Justice Department to release its files on the Epstein case.

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Communications Minister Anika Wells has used nearly $100k in taxpayer funds for flights to New York to spruik Australia’s incoming social media ban.

Minister racks up almost $100k in taxpayer-funded flights

Communications Minister Anika Wells has used nearly $100,000 in taxpayer funds for flights to New York to spruik Australia’s incoming social media ban.

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Luigi Mangione could face life in prison if convicted of murder in the second degree.

Accused CEO killer’s lawyers try to exclude evidence

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have argued that physical evidence taken from his backpack during his arrest and the statements he made at the time should not be allowed.

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Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth is at the centre of a growing debate on a September 2 strike on an alleged drug boat.

Claims Hegseth ordered boat strike but not killing survivors

The Trump administration has defended the legality of an attack on a boat in the Caribbean as calls grew in Congress to examine whether a follow-up missile strike that killed survivors amounted to a crime.

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Nasry Asfura has over 40 per cent of votes in early counting of the Honduras presidential election.

Conservative candidates tied in Honduras after Trump’s call

Two conservative candidates are in the lead after President Donald Trump’s endorsement of one injected the United States into a tight, potentially volatile presidential election.

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Outgoing director-general of Australian intelligence, Andrew Shearer, has given a grim assessment of China’s naval tactics and what they mean for Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

Nation’s spy boss warns of rising Indo-Pacific conflict risk

Australia’s spy chief has warned that major conflict could break out in the Indo-Pacific region within the decade as China’s navy ratchets up its intimidation tactics.

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Donald Trump has declined to say if the US is considering more strikes on Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

There's speculation a US attack on Venezuela is imminent, alongside questions over whether the US government might be seeking a change of power in Caracas.

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Ukraine chief of staff Andriy Yermak, key peace negotiator, has quit hours after an anti-graft raid.

Zelensky ally quits after anti-corruption raid

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s powerful chief of staff quits after corruption raid, shaking Kyiv as US pushes for a settlement with Russia.

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Jetstar flights face delays after Airbus warns thousands of A320s need urgent fixes.

Jetstar grounds dozens of flights as recall sparks chaos

Jetstar has cancelled 90 flights and grounded 34 A320 aircraft after Airbus issued an urgent global safety recall that is causing widespread travel delays.

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