Sep 22 U.S.-French tension seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden agreed in a phone call to meet next month over a submarine spat that sent relations between the longtime allies into a tailspin. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: U.S. and Australian leaders defend new alliance By Associated Press President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Tuesday that the new partnership between their two countries and the United Kingdom is in the best interest of global allies. Continue reading
Sep 19 Australia says France knew of ‘grave’ submarine concerns By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press France accused Australia of concealing its intentions to back out of the 90 billion Australian dollar ($66 billion) contract for French majority state-owned Naval Group to build 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines. Continue reading
Sep 17 France recalls ambassadors to U.S., Australia over submarine deal By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Le Drian said in a statement late Friday that the decision, on request from President Emmanuel Macron, "is justified by the exceptional seriousness of the announcements" made by Australia and the United States. Continue reading
Sep 16 Australia to acquire nuclear submarines through new security alliance By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Australia's prime minister says it has canceled a contract with France for conventional submarines and instead will build nuclear-powered submarines using U.S. technology because of changing strategic conditions in the Asia-Pacific region. Continue reading
Jun 02 Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack By Associated Press JBS, which has not stated publicly that the attack was ransomware, said the cyberattack affected servers supporting its operations in North America and Australia. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 8:22 How Australia kept COVID in check, and what lessons the world can take from it By Nick Schifrin, Maea Lenei Buhre Australia has been one of the most successful countries in the world at keeping COVID-19 in check. It combined strict lockdowns with consistent messages from scientists and politicians. While the daily average number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. over… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: Biden voices hope of reaching COVID vaccine skeptics In our news wrap Monday, President Biden voiced hope of reaching COVID vaccine skeptics among former President Trump's supporters, Myanmar's military imposed martial law on much of Yangon, the Vatican formally declared the Roman Catholic Church will not bless same-sex… Continue watching
Mar 15 Australians rally at Parliament to demand justice for women By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Australians rallied in the capital and other cities Monday demanding justice for women and calling out misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures as the government reels from two rape allegations. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Biden holds first bilateral meeting as president with Canada’s Trudeau In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden held the first bilateral meeting of his administration with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Biden's pick for U.N. ambassador was confirmed by the Senate, former Sen. David Perdue will not run for his… Continue watching