The David v Goliath battle playing out in Australia’s backyard
06-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au

The David v Goliath battle playing out in Australia’s backyard

A diplomatic stoush between Vanuatu and France over two uninhabitable islands could have global implications.
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