SBS News Headlines

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils billion dollar vision for universal childcare, The Israeli military strikes Syria 480 times in 48 hours as rebels plead for a time of peace, Liverpool continues their perfect Champions League streak.

Police doorknocking houses in Sydney as they search for suspects in this morning's anti-Israel arson attack, Environmentalists mount a Federal Court challenge against gas fracking in the NT, Lani Pallister sets an Australian record in the 400 metre freestyle.

Rebels in Syria name Mohammed al-Bashir as the new prime minister; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies at his own corruption trial; And in sports, a new initiative aims to develop future Aboriginal cricketers in all ages of the game.

The Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady in final decision of the year, Over a thousand Australian women lose a class action against a contraceptive manufacturer, Football Australia announces crucial World Cup qualifier will be played in Sydney.

The Opposition leader says Australia should be united under one flag, Labor MP calls for unity in addressing widely condemned attack on Melbourne synagogue, Australia's women's side prepare for a busy campaign ahead of World Cup in England next year.

Family and children's rights groups call for return of Australian women and children being held in Kurdish-controlled Syria; Opposition leader condemns what authorities are now calling a likely 'terrorist attack' on Melbourne synagogue; Saudia Arabia expected to earn the rights to 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Police declare firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue a likely terrorist incident, Protests outside the Reserve Bank before last interest rate call of the year, Tennis great Pat Rafter says no one should count out Nick Kyrgios ahead of his tennis comeback.

The Coalition pledges to establish an antisemitism taskforce if elected... Incoming US President Donald Trump to pardon rioters involved in the January 6 attack, Victory over India in the second women's ODI in Brisbane.

Reports Syria's deposed president is taking asylum in Russia; Disruptions still expected on Sydney's rail network despite an end to industrial action; Australia celebrates a resounding win in the second test match against India

Labor announces funding to boost security at Jewish community sites; An emergency meeting in Doha over the unfolding crisis in Syria; Aussie driver Oscar Piastri starting the Abu Dhabi grand prix from second place on the grid.

SBS to expand its news production, with a dedicated hub in Western Sydney; The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens, five years after a fire destroyed the World Heritage site; Clare Polkinghorne on what comes next, after playing her last game for the Matildas

Syrian rebel groups close in on the capital city Damascus; Jewish community leaders call for government action on rise of anti-Semitism; Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout sets a new national record for the 200-metre

Residents fearful after an attack on a Melbourne synagogue; South Korea's president apologises for declaring martial law ahead of an impeachment vote; Ange Postecoglou unrepentant after a heated exchange with Tottenham fans.

Independent minister Kylea Tink resigns; Romania's election results are declared invalid; Australian skiing champion storms to gold in Sweden

TikTok one step closer to facing a ban in the United States; Political and community leaders condemn an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue; The Australian 17-year-old making history in sprinting

The prime minister says a deliberately lit fire at a Melbourne synagogue is anti-semitic; South Korea's ruling party calls on the president to be removed from office; Retiring Matildas player Clare Polkinghorne will play against Taiwan in Geelong.

Australia's peak medical body says mental health system is failing; Chair of financial abuse inquiry says victim-survivors must lead reforms; Cameron Smith scores a halfway lead at the Saudi International.

More than 400 Palestinians granted humanitarian visas in Australia as Israel's war on Gaza continues; Syrian rebels capture the city of Hama in major setback for the President; and in sport, Australia thrashes India in the first One Day International of the women's series.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns defends his conduct after reports of a possible referral to the Independent Commission Against Corruption; an upcoming vote to decide the future of police participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras; and in sports, Cricket Australia defends its stance on Afghanistan.

Former teacher Chris Dawson appeals a conviction over a sexual relationship with a schoolgirl; political crisis deepens in France after a no-confidence vote; and in sports, the Ladies Professional Golf Association updates rules on transgender athletes.