Australian-made Star Wars-style lasers are helping NATO tackle drone threats
By Bridget Rollason
A Canberra-made laser is about to become NATO's newest frontline defence against enemy drones, in a deal experts say could transform the future of warfare.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-30/australian-lasers-nato-russian-drones/105810770
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Trump told to 'watch the sword' but Starmer had another concern
By Patrick Martin and Bridget Rollason
Britian rolled the dice on an historic second state visit for the US president in a year of domestic and international political turmoil. It found out where its relationship with Washington was at.
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Seven key takeaways from Donald Trump's UK state visit
By Patrick Martin and Bridget Rollason
The US and UK leaders held a wide-ranging press conference after nearly two days of carefully crafted pomp and ceremony. Here's what they had to say.
France's political deadlock has created a new mantra: Let's block everything
By Bridget Rollason
France is stuck in a cycle of political chaos, with no clear end in sight. It has sparked calls for President Emmanuel Macron's resignation and has become so dire that another round of snap legislative elections is considered possible.
Maintenance tender scrapped days before deadly Lisbon cable car crash
By Bridget Rollason and Riley Stuart
A maintenance tender for the 140-year-old funicular that crashed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing 17 people, was cancelled earlier this week because the bids were too expensive.
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Iran threats spark fear that journalists 'could die on the streets of Melbourne'
By Bridget Rollason
Journalists in Australia are among dozens of reporters who fear for their lives and those of family members after receiving death threats from the Iranian regime.
Russians complain about fuel shortages and high prices as Ukrainian strikes bite
By Bridget Rollason
Petrol shortages have been plaguing several regions in Russia, as Ukraine escalates its attacks on the country's oil refineries.
Life in this UK town comes with a warning: Your home may be lost to the sea
By Bridget Rollason
In some ways, this Welsh town is idyllic. But its 750 residents face an uncertain future and are even being branded the United Kingdom's first climate refugees.
Russian and Chinese plans for Antarctic expansion spark alarm
By Bridget Rollason
Experts warn Russia and China's plans to expand their presence in Antarctica may be linked to mining or military ambitions in the designated nature reserve.
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