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‘China threat alarming parallels with World War II’: Dutton

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australia is facing a pre-world war scenario with the rise of China, saying it has echoes of the tensions in the 1930s that led to World War II.

Sarah Ison

‘Security and stability’PremiumAustralia to send police and troops to Solomon Islands

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia is sending police, diplomats and defence personnel to the Solomon Islands to provide “stability and security” following rioting in the capital of Honiara.

Kimberley Caines

‘Undermining peace’PremiumChinese President takes swipe at AUKUS submarine deal

Chinese President Xi Jinping has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at Australia’s deal with the US and UK to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, saying China was more interested in ‘building partnerships’.

Sarah Ison

‘Selfish political gains’VideoCommentsChina smashes Defence Minister for ‘amping up’ threat

China has lashed out at Defence Minister Peter Dutton for calling out comments by its acting ambassador as ‘provocative’ and ‘silly’.

Sarah Ison

‘Vivid imagination’CommentsPremium‘Making things up’: McGowan slams Hunt over border ‘lies’

Premier Mark McGowan has slammed Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt’s ‘vivid imagination’, rejecting claims that WA will open up earlier than planned. 

Charlotte Elton

‘China’s rise is valid’CommentsPremiumPaul Keating urges US, Aus to ‘acknowledge’ China’s power

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has urged the US and Australia to recognise China’s ‘preeminence’ in the region and move back towards a ‘sensible relationship’ with the economic superpower.

Sarah Ison

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Battered ScoMo in desperate need of reset

When Scott Morrison fronted the travelling media at a stopover in Dubai on his way home, he looked drained - he looked in need of a steaming hot bath.

Michelle Grattan

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Paul Murray: Why would the ABC take Macron’s side?

The only ones fooled by French president Emmanuel Macron’s Monty Python-esque dummy spit work at the national broadcaster, says Paul Murray.

Paul Murray

Stand offVideoCommentsPremium‘ScoMo lied to me over sub deal’: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Scott Morrison of lying to him about tearing up a $90 billion submarine deal between the two nations - but the Prime Minister has dismissed the charge.

Lanai Scarr

‘Not hunky-dory’CommentsPremiumJoyce hits back over Macron’s accusations about PM ‘lie’

Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has hosed down French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments that Scott Morrison ‘lied’ about intentions over submarine deal.

Sarah Ison

In the detailVideoCommentsPremiumScoMo flies to Europe with commitment, but no modelling

The Government’s climate modelling is still being ‘written up’, officials have revealed, as Labor pressure the PM to release the numbers underpinning the commitment to net zero by 2050.

Sarah Ison

‘Must be held to account’VideoCommentsPremiumPM to target social media platforms at G20 summit

‘They are publishers, not just platforms and particularly when they allow people to anonymously go on their platforms and publish their vile rubbish,’ Scott Morrison said on Thursday.

Kimberley Caines

Change of plansVideoCommentsPremiumAus had eye on ‘scrapping French subs deal in 2020’

The Federal Government was weighing up ending a $90 billion submarine program with France as far back as March last year, defence officials have revealed.

Sarah Ison

‘Crucial’CommentsPremiumPM and world leaders call for unified Taliban stance

Scott Morrison has called for world leaders to live up to commitments of continued international support for the Afghan nationals and their freedoms since the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan.

Kimberley Caines

Virtual summitCommentsPremiumAfghanistan can’t be a ‘safe haven’ for terrorism: PM

Australia will join in a virtual G20 meeting tonight to discuss concerns over Afghanistan, and the need for allies to ‘work together’ to support the now Taliban-run country.

Sarah Ison

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AUKUS initiative is shaking up the regions

The recently announced initiative has the potential to contribute to a balance of powers in Asia, seen by many in our foreign policy establishment as sufficient reason to support this new direction.

Andrew Hunter

Submarine falloutCommentsPremiumFrench send stern message to ScoMo on being ‘friends’

French ambassador to Australia Jean-Pierre Thebault says it ‘remains to be seen’ if the two countries can be friends again after the Federal Government terminated a $90 billion sub deal with France.

‘Defend our interests’CommentsFrench ambassador sent back to Australia

France will send its ambassador to Australia back to Australia after withdrawing a month ago in retaliation to the Morrison Government’s move to terminate a $90 billion submarine deal.

Sarah Ison

Radio silenceCommentsPremiumPM to be ‘patient’ with Macron despite ongoing snub

Scott Morrison says he will be ‘patient’ with French President Emmanuel Macron, who still refuses to speak with him after Australia ditched the $90 billion submarine deal with France.

Sarah Ison

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ScoMo doubtful he will attend COP26 this year

As an internal battle wages within the Coalition over if Australia will commit to net zero emissions by 2050, Scott Morrison has signalled he may not attend the COP26 summit in Glasgow this year.

Lanai Scarr

Political battlegroundCommentsPremiumPM plays down Premier’s popularity as election looms

Scott Morrison says he is not concerned about Mark McGowan’s stellar popularity in WA affecting his chances of securing the State during a Federal election, declaring: “I’m not running against Mark.”

Lanai Scarr

‘Disappointed, not surprised’VideoTrump allies called in Capitol riot probe

Senior allies of former president Donald Trump, including ex-White House officials, have been subpoenaed by an inquiry into the January 6 riot at the US Capitol

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Climate changeCommentsPremiumAustralia and India forge ahead with low emissions pact

Australia and India will proceed with a new low emissions technology partnership following a meeting between Scott Morrison and Narendra Modi overnight.

Lanai Scarr

Continued falloutCommentsPremiumFrench President ignores Morrison’s offer to call

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he continues to be rebuffed in his attempts to speak directly with France’s President Emmanuel Macron over Australia’s decision to tear up a key defence deal.

Lanai Scarr