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The Socceroos are ramping up their World Cup preparations, with just over a month until the 2026 tournament begins in North America. Coach Tony Popovic has a lot to do... and everyone has a lot to look forward to.

Australia and Japan have signed a suite of deals strengthening economic and security cooperation as Japan's 'iron lady' makes her first visit to Australia as leader. With global energy disruptions and a faltering rules-based world order, both leaders say a strengthened alliance between Australia and Japan is crucial for both countries.

Iran says it has forced a US warship to turn back from entering the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has announced its forces have hit six Iranian small boats they say were threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They say US merchant ships made it through the strait - without saying when - while Iran has denied any such crossings had taken place

The Reserve Bank will make a decision this afternoon on interest rates, and financial markets and most economists are tipping a third straight rate hike. SBS' Cameron Carr spoke to Canstar’s head of data analytics Sally Tindall on Monday about what to expect. That includes the potential for a repeat of the its split decision to raise interest rates in March as the central bank frets over the dual...

Australian shares dropped 0.4 per cent ahead of an expected Reserve Bank rate rise, with losses across most sectors led by consumer staples and energy, while petrol prices continued to ease nationwide. Corporate headlines included a recall by A2 Milk in the United States, an ASIC investigation into Accent Group, and NAB’s weaker half-year profit driven by accounting changes despite solid lending g...

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised to deliver his most responsible budget yet with savings expected across every portfolio. Defending possible changes to negative gearing and capital gains taxes, the government says this budget is about adapting to the uncertain circumstances facing Australia's economy.

The United States has announced it plans to guide ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has revealed few details about the plan he is calling Project Freedom, saying it is a humanitarian gesture. It comes as he considers a 14-point proposal to end the war put forward by Iran.

The Northern Territory justice system is under fresh scrutiny amid allegations people are being held in overcrowded cells for long periods of time without adequate healthcare in a Darwin correctional facility. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections has said in a statement that the Darwin Transitional Custody Centre accommodates prisoners for a maximum of four weeks. They said prisoners u...

Disney Plus has released Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language, which reimagines three animated musical sequences from recent feature films. The positive feedback to the project from the Deaf community in the United States has reached Australia, with advocates here hoping that it represents a positive step toward inclusion.

Colombia is confronting a unique problem: what to do with a population of hippopotamuses originally linked to Pablo Escobar. The notorious late drug lord became infamous for importing the creatures and establishing a zoo at one of his properties.

Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett is now well into his 800 kilometre walk from Melbourne to Canberra. The former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner is leading the five-week long 'Walk for Truth' to call on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a National Truth Telling Process. SBS reporter Angelica Waite spoke with Mr Lovett when he was in Seymour, about 150 kilometres into his journey.

As the Australian wine industry struggles with threats including natural disasters, one winemaking family is determined to rebuild after fires destroyed their entire first vintage.

The May 9 by-election in the New South Wales electorate of Farrer could have major implications for national politics. With One Nation and an independent candidate leading the race, voters in the formerly safe coalition seat represent a growing trend of dissatisfaction with the major parties.

Iran is threatening "long and painful strikes" on US regional positions if the United States conducts any new attacks on their soil. As a deadline fast approaches for US President Donald Trump to make the case for Congress to extend the war, there is uncertainty around the future of a nearly month-long ceasefire. The crucial global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, remains an epicentre for the...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson in the wake of the release of the interim report by the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

The special relationship is given the kiss of life, Iran’s new deal gets kicked into touch as Trump points to a long-term blockade and will Israel’s opposition bromance last? Plus, would you trust a robo-baggage guy?

The S&P/ASX 200 has extended its losing streak to an eighth straight session, as oil surged past US$120 a barrel following comments from US President Donald Trump that he would extend the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The effect of rising oil prices is being reflected in company reports with Woolworths Group downgrading its full-year profit outlook, despite reporting a lift in third quar...

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has tabled its interim report, just two months after the commission was launched. Lead commissioner Virginia Bell says the commission has not identified any security issues requiring urgent or immediate action. But the report makes fourteen initial recommendations, including the implementation of nationally consistent gun laws.

WARNING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away. THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS. The desperate search for a five-year-old missing in the Northern Territory has ended in tragedy. Police believe they've found the girl's body. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the entire North...

The United States is preparing to expand a naval blockade of Iran’s ports, as it ramps up economic pressure to force Tehran back to nuclear negotiations. US President Donald Trump says the strategy is working, but Iran has condemned the move as an act of war and signalled it will respond. Despite claims of military success, divisions are growing in Congress over the cost, strategy and long-term co...

A new report argues that Australia lacks a national strategy to regulate the spread of artificial intelligence in the workplace. It has been published as an A-I forum is held in Adelaide to examine that issue. The report from the John Curtin Research Centre argues that AI’s impact on Australian workers won’t be decided by technology, but by political choices.

A sharp lift in inflation and a seventh straight fall on the ASX set the tone for this episode of the SBS On the Money podcast, unpacking how global conflict is feeding into Australia’s economy. Official data shows annual inflation expanding to 4.6 per cent in March, driven by a surge in fuel and electricity costs. Harry Murphy Cruise from Oxford Economics breaks down what this means for interest...

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - or OPEC - from May. Analysts say the decision reflects a growing rift with Saudi Arabia, and stronger ties with the United States. Any impact on oil prices is likely to be dampened by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

In a cordial and at times humorous address to the United States Congress, Britain's King Charles III has delivered a subtle pushback against the Trump administration. The high-stakes royal visit to Washington comes at a time of heightened tensions between the historic allies, with questions of shared values and security objectives casting doubt over the transatlantic relationship.

Social media companies will be forced to pay more money for using Australian news content on their platforms unless they strike deals with media outlets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the change in fresh draft laws for the news bargaining incentive.