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Queen Elizabeth II of the Commonwealth Realms

‘Great pride’: Queen’s emotional speech

The Queen has delivered a speech about the urgent need for the world to take action on climate change – but one name was notably absent.Queen Elizabeth has told world leaders at the COP26 summit in Glasgow that now is “the time for action”…

Queen ‘irritated’ by Morrison faux pas

The Queen has been left unamused at a gesture from Scott Morrison and a host of world leaders. But PM's office is promising an answer “soon”.The Queen is not amused by “irritating” world leaders including Scott Morrison for dithering over…

Sports to go in Games shake-up

There isn’t even a host yet for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a big shake-up is coming with only two sports guaranteed to be on the program.Athletics and swimming will be the only compulsory sports at future Commonwealth Games under a…

Photos reveal what China’s been up to

There were 149 Chinese aircraft in Taiwanese airspace over just four days. Satellite images reveal what they were doing there.China’s aircraft stole the headlines early in the week. But satellite photos reveal why they were in the skies –…

Huge world pushback against China

A showdown in the South China Sea continues as China’s stranglehold is called into question by the world’s super powers.Satellite photos expose a showdown brewing in the South China Sea. Against all assurances, Beijing has armed its…

China’s bold move against Australia

Australia has joined The Quad for military war games but refusing to be outdone, China launched its own show of strength.Australia is there. So are Japan and India. It’s the latest in a rapid-fire stream of military exercises involving the…

Australia’s bold move against China

The US has responded to China’s escalating chain of combat exercises. But it’s taking it several steps further. It’s conducting a global conflict drill. And Australia’s leading the charge in its simulated Pacific battleground.“It’s a global…