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The war-torn country's path to membership of the alliance is 'irreversible', they pledged.

The Philippines military has accused China of piracy after its coastguard carried out a violent interception in the latest South China Sea flashpoint.

Australians continue to be distrustful of China despite the improvement in relations between the two countries, new research today shows.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is "deeply concerned" by the conviction of an Australian-Hong Kong dual national and 13 others.

The British man was accused of working with the Hong Kong intelligence service.

The 46-year-old was arrested in south-west Sydney yesterday afternoon, after a data breach exposed the identity of more than a million people.

The woman is suspected to be the cousin of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

"Over the last 18 months, we have seen an uptick in the number of nationalist and racist violent extremists advocating sabotage in private conversations both here and overseas."

Said says he hadn't heard of any theft since December last year, after the security began patrols.

The move comes three months before Paris hosts the Olympic Games.

US diplomats and government employees posted overseas suffered multiple strange syndromes first reported in 2016 in Cuba.

Britain's biggest intelligence service has turned to a business networking site to recruit spies of the future.

The legal team for Australian citizen Daniel Duggan claim he is being denied justice ahead of a court appearance tomorrow.

A political divide is on show as calls continue for ASIO to name the ex-politician accused of betraying the country.

ASIO has claimed an unnamed former politician was recruited by foreign spies.

The incident came amid heightened tension between Beijing and Taipei and left passengers onboard stunned.

Fifty prominent Australians want the Albanese government to take an 'activist middle power' role between the superpowers.

Artificially intelligent detection systems are being fitted at self checkouts at select stores in what is believed to be an effort to combat theft.

The block of 27 nations is raising security spending amid high tensions caused by the Israel-Hamas war.

From underwater drones to electronic warfare, the US is expanding its high-tech military cooperation with Australia and the UK to counter China's rapidly growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Security will be upped across popular tram routes in Melbourne, including in St Kilda and the CBD, in an effort to deter violent behaviour.

It's making global headlines for highly anticipated talks between Biden and Xi, but Albanese's attendance has raised eyebrows.

Xi Jinping insists the rising Asian superpower is best placed to guide the global community through future challenges.

Police are urging homeowners to assess their home security.

Thousands of travellers were impacted after the airport was put into lockdown.

Security monitoring of the commercial site will continue, the federal government said.

The US President is making the case for deepening US involvement in two unpredictable foreign conflicts in a rare Oval Office address.

No bombs were found after a number of French airports, schools and a nuclear research institute were evacuated over threats, leaving the government threatening prison terms and heavy fines for pranksters.

Eight airports in France were forced to evacuate on Wednesday for security reasons as was the Palace of Versailles, with the popular tourist destination evacuating visitors for security reasons for the third time in less than a week.

The Palace of Versailles, one of France's most visited tourist attractions, was evacuated Tuesday for a security scare, for the second time in four days.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed at a press conference that Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil asked Pezzullo to stand aside while an investigation takes place.

New revelations emerged as relations between India and Canada sunk to their lowest level for decades.

The Philippines government claimed the structure destroyed coral and marine life.

Biden has put a premium on improving ties in the Pacific amid rising US concern about China's growing military and economic influence.

The consequences for businesses are 'so severe' that employers now need to take radical steps, including 'exiting individuals who are just not getting it'.

The technology will be deployed to 30 high-risk stores in a bid to deter theft and violence.

Three Bulgarian nationals have been accused of producing fake passports from nine different countries.

Troops from Australia and Japan will be able to deploy to each other's country under a new security deal.

A woman has been detained over "subversive activities" linked to a Russian plan to kill Ukraine's leader.

The information included operational plans for a US military exercise in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Foreign powers are using social media to carry out espionage in Australia, the government has been warned.

There are major delays at Melbourne Airport after an alleged security breach issue.

A man and a 14-year-old have been charged by federal police after the teenager was filmed riding a baggage carousel into a restricted baggage area at Canberra Airport.

Russia's fight to build its embassy on a controversial plot of land near tot he Australian Parliament has headlines around the world.

The government seems confident in its position, labelling the move as expected and part of Russia's standard practices.

A long-serving Air Force chief will take on a new role protecting Australia from cybersecurity threats as the country seeks to step up its response to the growing threat in that area.

Parliament passed emergency legislation blocking the lease on Thursday due to security concerns.

The federal government will terminate the Russian Federation's lease for a proposed diplomatic presence just next to Parliament House.

As Russia and the United States gradually dismantle their retired warheads, China is building its arsenal.

If it goes ahead, Beijing could potentially eavesdrop on electronic communications across the south-eastern United States, sources said.