SBS News Headlines

US immigration officer fatally shoots woman during mass deportation raid; The possibility of a total fire ban in Victoria, as conditions get hotter; And in sport, a change of coach doesn't bring an immediate reward for Manchester United.

Fire authorities warn Victoria set to endure extreme fire conditions amid an ongoing heatwave; The US says it's actively discussing buying Greenland; And in sport, Australia within sight of 4-1 Ashes series victory as the Sydney Test enters its final day.

Debate over hate speech reforms after the Bondi terror attack; inflation eases in Australia, but remains above the Reserve Bank's target; and Australian Daniel Sanders retains his lead in the Dakar Rally

Donald Trump considers the use of the US military as a potential option to acquire Greenland; Australia set to experience the worst heatwave since the black summer bushfires; and in tennis, Australia advances to the United Cup quarter-finals.

Talks on Ukraine are underway in Paris; New South Wales Police Commissioner extends post-Bondi protest restrictions; In tennis, the Australian Open prize fund increases to $111.5 million.

The government announces $38 million in relief for flood affected-Queenslanders; Venezuelan parliament swears in Delcy Rodriguez as interim leader; And in cricket, the SCG is awash in pink for the 18th Pink Test fundraiser for in-home cancer nurses.

New South Wales's opposition unveils new Shadow Cabinet; Alleged Bondi shooter moved to Goulbourn supermax prison; And in tennis, Novak Djokovic withdraws from next week's Adelaide International.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife plead not guilty to charges in a U-S court; China demands the U-S immediately release captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro; In tennis, local hope Alexei Popyrin defeated by France's Quentin Halys at the Brisbane International.

The Australian government says it is monitoring the situation in Venezuela; Donald Trump says US will run Venezuela after Rubio downplays plans for regime change; And in sport, Australia's winter athletes primed for record breaking 2026 Olympics.

President Trump says Venezuela's new leader will pay a "big price" if she refuses to co-operate; Advocates call for a national donor register to help access genetic and medical history; And in tennis, Novak Djokovic cuts ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association.

Venezuela's military recognises a new acting leader; Australia's Venezualan community hope for freedom and democracy for loved ones abroad; England dominate day one of the final Ashes test in Sydney.

Donald Trump declares the US will 'run' Venezuela after the capture of Nicolas Maduro; reaction in Australia to the US operation in Venezuela; and in sport, Australian teenager Indra Brown makes history again with her third World Cup medal.

Captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro lands in New York; The Prime Minister supports a peaceful and democratic transition in Venezuela; And in tennis, Alex de Minaur suffers a setback at the United Cup in Perth.

Donald Trump says the US will 'run' Venezuela after capturing its President; Iranian-Australians fear for safety of loved ones in Iran amid deadly protests; And in cricket, the fifth and final Ashes Test gets underway in Sydney.

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie's push for tougher migration settings condemned; a deadly earthquake hits Mexico; and in the A-League, Victory celebrates four wins in a row.

Israel offers to train Australian police; Sparklers in champagne bottles likely started the deadly Swiss resort fire; Naomi Osaka suffers a straight-set loss to Maria Sakkari in Perth.

Investigators search for answers on the Swiss fire that has killed at least 40; Catholic leaders join calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack; Venus Williams could set a new record at the Australian Open.

Concerns over China's surprise new beef tariffs, New financial incentives for apprenticeships, Brisbane Lions Lachie Neale steps down as club co-captain

Tragedy in Switzerland as fire rips through a resort bar, A safety warning for beachgoers after a spate of drownings, Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from international cricket.

Dozens killed in a fire at a Swiss ski resort; Australia's beef industry set to be hit by new Chinese tariffs; And in tennis, Ash Barty urges Australian stars to capitalise on home summer ahead of Open.

Anthony Albanese again defends the decision not to call a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, newly released cabinet papers from 2005 reveal government decision-making on national security; Australia's T20 World Cup squad announced.

People around the world usher out 2025, embracing 2026 with hope, Woman drowns, man missing in New Year’s Day surf incidents at Sydney beaches, Matildas captain Sam Kerr celebrates New Year’s Eve with wedding to partner Kristie Mewis.

Australians celebrate the start of 2026, Racist flyers found in letterboxes in Newcastle, Team Canada and China's tennis stars visit a Sydney zoo ahead of their United Cup campaign.

Australians prepare to enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks; aid groups condemn Israel's suspension of their operations in Gaza; and in sports, a new overall winner named in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Anthony Albanese delivers his New Year's message, Iran accuses Israel of destabilising the Middle-East; and in cricket, Damien Martyn in an induced coma following a meningitis diagnosis.