Afternoon edition: ‘Weakness is provo cative’: Trump insider’s stark China warn ing

Email An “axis of aggressors” is looming over Australia and the US as the $368bn AUKUS deal hangs on the line. Donald Trump’s former adviser believes a show of strength is now critical.

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