Australian Journalist Targeted as LA Immigration Protests Enter Fourth Day
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Australian Journalist Shot by Police During LA Protests Sparks Diplomatic Calls
An Australian journalist was deliberately shot with a rubber bullet by Los Angeles police while reporting on protests against immigration raids, sparking calls from federal politicians for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to demand an urgent explanation from US President Donald Trump.
Australia Faces US Pressure for 3.5% Defence Spending Target as Military Prepares for Homeland Operations
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said Australia will resist American pressure to commit to a specific defence spending target, despite the Pentagon publicly revealing it wants Australia to spend 3.5% of GDP on military capabilities.
Former PM Morrison Named to Highest Australian Honor, Calls for Defense Spending Boost
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, the nation's highest honor, as part of the 2025 King's Birthday Honours list recognizing more than 800 Australians.
Nationals Leader Warns Against Relaxing Beef Import Rules in US Trade Talks
Nationals leader David Littleproud accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of considering dangerous concessions on beef imports from Mexico and Canada during trade negotiations with the United States, raising biosecurity concerns that could threaten Australia's cattle industry.
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