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Defence issues brief on Chinese flotilla but 'final destination' unknown
Australian Defence officials have been briefing Pacific nations about the formidable capabilities and weaponry of a Chinese naval flotilla in the region, which the ADF is continuing to monitor closely. Source link
Why is Elon Musk in a war of words with the European Union?
The latest target of Elon Musk’s ire is the European Union, which he has called a “bureaucratic monster” that “should be abolished”. So, what’s going on? Source link
US judge clears release of grand jury documents against Ghislaine Maxwell
The judge granted the Justice Department’s request under a new law requiring the release of files related to Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Source link
Dinosaur 'like nothing seen before' for sale and some scientists are angry
An ultra-rare dinosaur skeleton is being auctioned in London this week, sparking debate about the ethics of selling specimens with scientific value. Source link
Australian man accused of smuggling cocaine tells Bali court he was 'coerced'
Lamar Ahchee was arrested in Bali in May after Indonesian police tracked the delivery of two packages containing cocaine to his apartment. Source link
Trump laments he 'can't appoint anybody' as prosecutor quits unlawful tenure
US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over his judicial nominations getting blocked as the lawyer he hand-picked as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, Alina Habba, quits. Source link
China targets Europe, Australia, SE Asia as trade surplus hit $US1 trillion
China’s record trade surplus comes as manufacturers seeking to avoid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs ship more to Europe, Australia and South-East Asia. Source link
Some Israeli-backed anti-Hamas gang members surrender to group
A handful of members of an Israeli-backed anti-Hamas gang in Gaza have surrendered to the militant group, days after their leader was killed in the strip. Source link
Zelenskyy meets with European allies at 'critical' moment for Ukraine
European leaders express scepticism about US-led plans to end Russia’s invasion, following peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials end without a breakthrough. Source link
Thailand launches air strikes amid new clashes with Cambodia
Thailand launches air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, after both countries accuse one another of breaching a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump. Source link