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Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031, defence minister says
26 February 2026
Japan's government plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands near Taiwan by March 2031, the country's defence minister says. Read More » -
Switzerland's governing Federal Council says it will make a one-off payment to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in the ski resort of Crans-Montana that killed 41 people. Read More »
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The Australian dream of home ownership is becoming an increasingly unrealistic goal for young Australians, new research from Domain has found, with repayments on an entry-level house now averaging almost half a couple's combined income. Read More »
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A man has died and a woman has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after a unit fire at St Marys, in Sydney's west. Read More »
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Just a day before being sworn in as the Northern Territory's new representative for King Charles III, NT Administrator David Connolly has apologised over a social media furore. Read More »
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Last year, Khaled Sabsabi was dumped from the Venice Biennale to avoid "divisive debate". Now, he announces his work will feature in both the main exhibition and the Australia Pavilion. Read More »
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Two men have been charged over the alleged kidnapping and death of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Read More »
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The Australian government offers to evacuate the families of Australian diplomats and officials from some of its missions in the Middle East, with the prospect of US strikes on Iran leaving the region on high alert. Read More »
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A Chinese national intending to study early childhood education in Australia has had his visa cancelled after Australian Border Force officers checked his baggage at Adelaide Airport and allegedly found "21 videos deemed to be child abuse material". Read More »
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The SA environment minister says preliminary results of an investigation into the causes of the harmful algal bloom back up what scientists had long suspected, but an ecologist who has criticised the government's response says more detail needs to be released. Read More »
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Mackenzie Arnold says she has enough game time and form behind her to perform in Australia's Asian Cup tilt. Read More »
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The AFL confirms umpires will be able to access player statistics before casting their votes in a bid to quell any controversy around the Brownlow Medal count. Read More »
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Payne Haas speaks publicly for the first time about his move to South Sydney in 2027, explaining why he is leaving the Brisbane Broncos. Read More »
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Claudia Sheinbaum says there is "no risk" to fans coming to the country to attend FIFA World Cup games despite the recent capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader. Read More »
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Aaron McCarthy stepped onto a snowboard four years ago. This week he hopes to qualify for the Winter Paralympics. Read More »
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The Perth Lynx were a middling side after eight games of the WNBL season, but the arrival of Han Xu sparked an astonishing turnaround in their fortunes — both on and off the court. Read More »
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A catastrophic footy injury during a Melbourne reserves game changed Connor Rogers's life in an instant. In the aftermath, the support of his local footy club helped him recover and showed him the power of community. WARNING: This article contains graphic imagery. Read More »
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US ice hockey star Jack Hughes defends his team after video of them laughing at Donald Trump's joke about the women's gold medallists sparks backlash. Read More »
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Sir Donald Bradman was a towering figure in Australian cricket and culture, and some of the game's commentators have paused to reflect on his ongoing significance to the sport 25 years after his death. Read More »
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The Women's Asian Cup in Australia provides a chance for the Matildas and visiting nations to create history, bring attention to their countries like never before, and seek respect and investment. But each have had varied paths to get here. Read More »