Australia’s next National Defence Strategy will include up to $15b in funding for new military platforms, as the military rushes to catch up with evolving weapons being used on the battlefield.
Three state ministers have signalled their pre-election retirements, paving the way for an under-pressure premier to inject new blood into the cabinet.
US Democrat Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for California governor two days after reports that a former staffer accused him of sexual assault and multiple other women alleged sexual misconduct.
America’s allies and adversaries alike were pinning their hopes on Vance to find a way out of a conflict that has upended the global economy. Instead, he left with nothing.