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Bangladesh win Test match on Australian soil for first time Cameron Green century not enough to stave off nine-wicket defeat Bangladesh have handed Australia one of their most humiliating and crushing Test

Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?

Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday’s Community Shield – but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last year.

Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.

Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments Japan’s defence minister will visit Canberra this week, the highest level engagement with Australia after controversy

Romania’s Defence Ministry didn’t specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.

The race to go global is on.