China could soon have more pets than toddlers. Why that’s a headache for Beijing
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Elon Musk calls Australia ‘fascists’, attacks social media laws targeting misinformation
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has labelled the Australian government as “fascists” over proposed new laws to crack down on digital misinformation, particularly on social media websites.
Australia strips medals from commanders over Afghan war crimes
Australia’s Defence Minister has stripped distinguished service medals from “less than 10” commanders, over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan under their watch.
Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Several serving and former Australian military commanders have been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed during the Afghanistan war, Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday.
Tear gas, stun grenades and manure let fly at Australia military expo protests
Activists were protesting against a three-day military expo in Melbourne which showcases weapons and technology from around the world.
Britain's Rightmove rejects $7.3 billion takeover offer from Murdoch's REA Group
Australian property listing firm REA Group said on Wednesday that Britain's largest real estate portal Rightmove had rejected its 5.6 billion pounds ($7.32 billion) cash-and-stock takeover offer.
Preparing for a China war in Australia
The intensifying great power competition between the People’s Republic of China and the United States has meant the possibility of future war in the Indo-Pacific region has become a regular feature of Australia’s national discourse.