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NSW wild weather not a ‘bomb cyclone’, Bureau saysPetra StockA note on terminology for the severe weather system affecting New South Wales today.The Bureau of Meteorology…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureQueensland nurses issue strike ultimatumAndrew MessengerThe Queensland nurses union has issued the state government an…

Trump basked in flattery at The Hague—NATO chief Mark Rutte even calling him “daddy”—and claimed victory as allies pledged more defense spending. But beyond the praise,…

Albanese says Australia will drive its own defence spending despite US tariffs pressure on SpainAlbanese was repeatedly asked whether he is worried Australia will be threatened…

Katz says Israel has ‘green light’ from US to attack Iran again if Tehran makes ‘progress’ with its nuclear programme.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said…

In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.In what marks a major shift for…

Paul KirbyEurope digital editorJOHN THYS/AFPThe US president (L) has been pushing for Nato allies to “equalise” their defence spending for some timeNato leaders meeting in The…

It is a balmy Thursday evening in north-east London and a dozen teenagers in combat fatigues are practising first aid on each other inside an army…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Babcock International has increased its revenue target, raised…

Britain needs to prepare for the possibility of being attacked on its own soil, the government has warned in its security strategy, laying out in stark…