Security · July 2026

Australia on 2026-07-06 expressed concern over a Chinese ballistic missile test in the Pacific, calling it destabilising. The test occurred hours after China warned Australia and New Zealand, prompting government unease. The incident adds to regional security tensions. A jury was told the accused used a 'Razor' scooter to kill an axe-wielding man. Mysterious spheres washed up on an Australian beach, possibly rocket 'space balls'. A second Russian attack on Kyiv in less than a week killed 14 on the eve of a NATO summit where Zelenskyy is due to meet Trump. The Australian Federal Police confirmed a threat was made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.