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More than 40 killed in rebel attack in northeast DR Congo

More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, the UN mission and Congolese military said.

Radio France Internationale

An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here's what to know

Islamic State-backed rebels have killed nearly 40 people during an attack on a church in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

At least 34 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says

At least 34 people were killed in an attack on church premises in eastern Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels, according to a civil society leader

The Independent UK

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Australian army officer stripped of security clearance over Israel loyalty leaves defence force

The man, anonymised in the ruling as HWMW, told Asio interviewers he did not view Israel as a foreign government and that he would share classified information with the IDF if asked

The Guardian - AU

Kumanjayi Walker inquest: racism and violence, but findings too little and too late

First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.

The Conversation

Supreme court paves way for South Carolina and other states to defund Planned Parenthood

Decision could embolden red states in US to block clinics that provide abortions from receiving Medicaid funds

The Guardian - US

Afternoon Update: ADF deployed for Middle East evacuations; vandals cut Sydney train cable; and how Australia influenced a video game

Penny Wong confirms defence force troops have been deployed to the Middle East to assist in evacuating Australians

The Guardian - AU

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Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?

Ugandan soldiers said they ‘occupied’ two DRC towns as the Rwandan-backed M23 continues to hold territory elsewhere.

Al Jazeera

In view of Trump’s review of AUKUS, should Australia cancel the subs deal? We asked 5 experts

Speculation is swirling around the future of the A$368 billion AUKUS agreement, following Washington’s decision to review the nuclear submarine deal to ensure it meets President Donald Trump’s “America first” agenda.

The Conversation

'We started a fire': ADF criticised over major blaze

A "systemic failure" by the Australian Defence Force has been partly blamed for a major Black Summer blaze sparked by an army helicopter.

AAP

Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Australians are being told by the nation's chief of the defence force to prepare for a possibility where combat operations are launched from home soil.

AAP

Two suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion

A female suicide bomber and another suspected rebel were killed in a blast in Uganda’s capital city.

Al Jazeera

Sidi Ould Tah named African Development Bank president

Mauritanian economist who led Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa will succeed Akinwunmi Adesina

The Guardian - UK

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging more funds for flood-affected communities, praising the "extraordinary resilience" shown by those on the front line.

AAP

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The Guardian - US

John Oliver on the ADF legal group: ‘A misleadingly friendly face on what is an utterly hateful ideology’

The Last Week Tonight host digs into the Christian conservative Alliance Defending Freedom that was behind the overturning of Roe v Wade, among other causes

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re ready to fight’: activists brace as US anti-rights figures descend on Africa

Ultra-conservative campaigners fly in for ‘family values’ conferences to share tactics with African allies who oppose abortion and LGBTQ+ rights

AAP

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Female Australian Defence Force members face unique challenges while in service but for many the battle continues long after leaving the military.

The Guardian - AU

Liberal candidate apologises for Anzac Day booklet that contained campaign message and linked to how-to-vote card

Grange Chung, candidate for the Sydney seat of Reid, uses images of the former navy officer in military uniform

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The Guardian - AU

Liberal candidates using military uniforms in election campaign ads despite repeated pleas from defence department

Department remains concerned over ads depicting candidates in military fatigues jumping from planes, serving on tour and holding rifles

The Conversation

Only a third of Australians support increasing defence spending: new research

National security issues have been a constant feature of this federal election campaign.

The Conversation

‘Alarmist nonsense’: Labor and Coalition dismissed security risks over the Port of Darwin for years. What’s changed?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have both committed to stripping a Chinese company, Landbridge, of the lease to operate Darwin Port. Landbridge paid A$506 million for the 99-year lease from the Northern Territory government in October 2015.

The Conversation

Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people

Australia faces crisis-level workforce shortfalls in security and defence. Recruiting more people to the defence force is now an urgent matter of national security.

Pedestrian.tv

Liberal Party Dumps NSW Candidate Who Believes Women Shouldn’t Serve In Combat For The ADF

Ben Britton made comments on a fringe right-wing podcast which didn’t align with official Liberal positions.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition dumps Liberal candidate who said women should not serve in ADF combat roles

Ben Britton, who was running as the candidate for Whitlam in NSW, has been removed from the Liberal party’s website

The Guardian - UK

The Christian right has set the US on the road to Gilead. Without a fight, other nations may follow

Women’s rights – especially abortion – are truly at risk, says writer and broadcaster Deborah Frances-White

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