3 d. ago The scramble to save a deal: How a security giant fought to stay in Nauru

Once the arrangement was outed in public, the booming company’s founder knew he had to move fast to avoid reputation damage.

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7 d. ago The brutal reality that shows what Putin really thinks of Trump’s peace plan

Yaroslav was at home when the missile hit. So was his friend, who went to sleep that night as usual and died in the flames.

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7 d. ago Coralie fought to prevent deepfake abuse. Then the trolls came for her

Violent AI-generated abuse material targeting Australians is posing a national security risk, experts have warned.

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1 week ago AFL clubs implicated with security firm linked to Finks bikie gang

Confidential company files outline MA Services’ strategy of encouraging AFL clubs to give the firm cleaning and security contracts in return for sponsorship.

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1 week ago Hospital turns to private donations to fund security hub as assaults soar

A security control room will open next year at the Royal Melbourne Hospital after an infrastructure investment from the hospital’s charitable arm.

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1 week ago Watchdogs spent millions with security firm linked to Finks bikie gang

The company is tied to the outlaw motorcycle gang partly through its involvement in a controversial security deal on Nauru.

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2 w. ago The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

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2 w. ago ‘Tough as nails’: What Putin really wants out of peace talk chaos

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

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2 w. ago As it happened: Hanson booted from senate over burqa stunt; Renewed search for missing SA boy Gus Lamont; Rewrite begins on US peace plan; Sea World inquest opens with horror footage

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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2 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Hanson wears burqa in senate; Rewrite begins on US peace plan; Sea World inquest opens with horror footage

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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2 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Hanson booted from senate over burqa stunt; Renewed search for missing SA boy Gus Lamont; Rewrite begins on US peace plan; Sea World inquest opens with horror footage

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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2 w. ago A weaker Trump should mean a bolder resistance – including on Ukraine

It’s no surprise that the initial 28-point peace plan is undergoing major surgery. The real surprise – and mystery – is how it was ever put forward.

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2 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Coalition sledges Bowen absence; Rewrite begins on US peace plan; Sea World inquest opens with horror footage

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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2 w. ago Rewrite begins on US peace plan for Ukraine amid Republican revolt

The White House said Ukraine’s concerns were satisfied during a high-stakes meeting in Geneva, with work to continue over coming days on the “emerging settlement framework”.

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2 w. ago Rubio in damage control amid Republican revolt over Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

The confusion comes as European leaders push for a rival 24-point peace plan that seeks to maintain pressure on Russia by holding sanctions in place and allowing foreign defence forces to be stationed on Ukrainian soil.

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2 w. ago Officials from Ukraine, the US and Europe prepare to meet for talks

Donald Trump says he's willing to negotiate on the proposed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine ahead of talks.

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2 w. ago Western leaders say Trump’s plan ‘leaves Ukraine vulnerable’ and needs work

Meeting on the sidelines of a G20 summit, European and other Western leaders scrambled to come up with a coordinated response to US President Donald Trump’s demand for Ukraine to accept his 28-point peace plan with Russia by Thursday.

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2 w. ago ‘Absolutely senseless’: Trump peace plan triggers backlash in Ukraine

The US president’s proposal has been sent to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of expected talks to discuss the plan that would halve the nation’s army and cede territory to Russia.

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2 w. ago European leaders push back against a proposed Ukraine peace deal

Ukraine would have to halve its army under a reported peace plan brokered between the US and Russia.

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2 w. ago Fremantle live music icon’s future ‘secure’ after closure scare

Freo.Social was under threat from NIMBYism. Now, it’s beefing up its acoustics – and safeguarding its future.

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