Hegseth's use of Signal app posed risk to US personnel, watchdog finds
A report by the Pentagon watchdog concludes US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Pentagon policy by using his personal device for official business and recommends better training for all Pentagon officials.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-04/hegseths-use-of-signal-posed-risk-to-us-personnel/106099946
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New satellite images show scale of China's Philippine Sea flotilla
By Stephen Dziedzic
Private firm Starboard Maritime Intelligence says it has used satellite technology to track down the People's Liberation Army Navy task group.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-02/china-ship-flotilla-philippines-defence-force/106092522
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Rubio touts Ukraine peace talks after Trump says Kyiv has shown 'zero gratitude'
By Thomas Morgan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks taking place between the Washington and Kyiv are "probably the best so far", while Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leaders for their response to a US-backed peace plan.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/trump-says-ukraine-zero-gratitude-us-support/106043358
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Vanuatu flags expulsion of Australian, NZ advisers to stop 'outside influence'
By Stephen Dziedzic and Lillyrose Welwel
The move will affect Australia and New Zealand's multiple police and defence personnel working in Vanuatu, and could set back the signing of the Nakamal Agreement.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-14/vanuatu-expels-foreigners-from-government-buildings/106010390
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Spy chief warns of China espionage threat to business, critical infrastructure
By Olivia Caisley
ASIO director-general Mike Burgess urges businesses to protect their data to prepare for possible attacks from hostile states.
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Which countries could assassinate their dissidents in Australia?
By Stephen Dziedzic
Spy chief Mike Burgess will not name the countries capable and willing to assassinate their dissidents on Australian soil, but these are some possibilities.
At least three nations 'willing to kill' on Australian soil, spy chief says
By Olivia Caisley and Stephen Dziedzic
The nation's top spy uses a major speech to warn there is a "realistic possibility" a foreign government will try to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil, saying ASIO believes "at least three" nations are willing and capable of carrying out such a plot.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-04/three-nations-willing-to-kill-in-australia/105971692
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Australian accused of selling Russia secrets worked for intelligence
By Stephen Dziedzic and Olivia Caisley
The man, who has been accused by the US of selling secrets to Russia, worked for the Australian Signals Directorate, the national agency responsible for cyber security and foreign signals intelligence.
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Israel names Iranian it says is responsible for attacks in Australia
By Matthew Doran
Israeli spy agency Mossad publishes details about an alleged Iranian official it claims is responsible for leading a unit promoting antisemitic attacks around the world, including in Australia.
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Trump says AUKUS is going 'full steam ahead' after backflip speculation
By Olivia Caisley
The US president's comments, made during his first in-person meeting with Anthony Albanese, put an end to months of speculation the US would back out of the agreement.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-21/trump-aukus-albanese-firm-support-pact/105915668
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Former Trump national security adviser indicted
Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has been charged with mishandling classified information.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/ex-trump-national-security-adviser-charged-in-probe/105902540
Spies, security and Antarctic geopolitics: Australia's shifting polar challenges
By Jano Gibson
A funding bid to establish a polar security research program has been knocked back, despite the changing geopolitical dynamics in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
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Denmark says 'professional actor' behind drone flights over multiple airports
The drone flights occurred over several airports across the country throughout the week.
Denmark not ruling out Russian involvement in drones at Copenhagen Airport
Denmark links incident involving drones over its main airport to a series of recent suspected Russian drone incursions and other hybrid attacks across Europe.
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Prosecutors allege Russia-linked network organised arson attacks across Europe
The suspects are said to have sent packages containing homemade explosive devices to other European countries via courier services, the Lithuania-based prosecutor said in a statement.
GPS jamming attack marks 'escalation' in Russia's hybrid warfare tactics
By Lewis Wiseman
The incident with Ursula von der Leyen's plane joins a growing list of alleged acts of Russian interference with GPS satellite navigation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-02/gps-jamming-attack-russian-hybrid-warfare-tactic/105724262
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Chinese national charged with foreign interference pleads not guilty
By Elizabeth Byrne
A Chinese national charged with reckless foreign interference indicates she'll fight the charge after entering a plea of not guilty in the ACT Magistrates Court.
How Iran's antisemitic attack plot came undone
By Olivia Caisley
After months of painstaking investigation, Australia's top spooks last week unpicked the thread confirming a link between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-29/how-irans-antisemitic-attack-plot-came-undone/105709542
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Denmark summons US envoy over suspected influence operations in Greenland
Denmark's foreign minister summons a senior US diplomat for talks following reports at least three people with connections to US President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.
Here's what we know about Iran's 'dangerous' acts in Australia
By Brianna Morris-Grant and Annika Burgess
Iran orchestrated at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia, according to Australia’s national security service ASIO. Here's what we know.
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