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Just two weeks after the United States and Iran agreed to halt four months of fighting, renewed military exchanges are testing the fragile ceasefire. As tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, violence continues in Lebanon and Gaza, raising fresh questions about the prospects for lasting peace across the Middle East.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 is set. England tops their group after two goals by Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane against Panama. Croatia are also through to the knockout stage after a 2-1 win over Ghana. Colombia and Portugal played out a nil-nil draw. DR Congo reaches the elimination phase for the first time, after emerging triumphant over Uzbekistan 3-1. It's thei...

The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela now exceeds 1400 as desperation grows in the search for survivors. Foreign rescue teams are arriving in the country to assist efforts as Venezuelans grow frustrated with an apparent lack of official presence.

Tony Popovic's Socceroos' squad will face Egypt for their Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Dallas, 4am on 4th July AEST. Didier Deschamps' France saw a dominant 4-1 win over Norway. Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappé continued his electric form. Why was Norway’s Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard on the bench today? World Cup history for Senegal after the African sid...

Everyone from rugby union supporters to wildlife and animal lovers has heard of the Australian wallaby. But it's perhaps less known that there are, in fact, many species of these cute marsupials, including some that are endangered. One of these is the brush-tailed rock-wallaby and scientists are now working on ways to protect the species. Everyone from rugby union supporters to wildlife and animal...

Across Australia, rising costs and staff shortages have forced many traditional Chinese restaurants to close. Some younger chefs are forging a new path with fusion styles that celebrate local ingredients.

Socceroos came back from their USA defeat, with a nil-nil draw against Paraguay - wrapping up their FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage in style. Australia will now head to the Round of 32. Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says he's proud of his team. Jackson Irvine attempts an early shot on goal, Cristian Volpato found pockets of space between Paraguay's defensive lines, and Nestory Irankunda started on...

The Australian sharemarket finished higher despite a volatile session and a global technology sell-off that triggered a second circuit breaker in South Korea this week. Apple price hikes and concerns over AI valuations weighed on tech stocks, while gold miners found support and the ASX closed the week down 0.9 per cent. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tom Wickenden from Betashares about what drove t...

Thousands of Venezuelans are feared dead after two powerful earthquakes devastated the country’s north, including the Capital, Caracas. A large-scale search and rescue operation is ongoing, with emergency workers already pulling dozens of people alive from the rubble. As of Friday morning, at least 188 people are confirmed dead and more than 15-hundred injured.

Trump and JD Vance insist talks for a final deal between the US and Iran are progressing smoothly, but does Iran agree? Keir Starmer bows to party pressure and resigns as PM, what's next for the UK? Plus, SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson talks One Nation's rise up the polls in Australia, and her run-in with leader Pauline Hanson. And, it's fans, fun and fishy business during this w...

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly eased in May despite a cooling labour market, but what does it mean for the Reserve Bank after inflation also ticked higher? Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Indeed APAC Senior Economist Callam Pickering about the outlook for interest rates, before LGT Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Scott Haslem explains why investors moved into defensive stocks...

Canada advances to the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, despite losing to Switzerland 2-1. Vinícius Jr is on the scoresheet again, despite a VAR controversy. Brazil leaves Scotland on a brink of World Cup exit with a 3-nil win. South Africa celebrates a 1-nil victory over Son Heung-Min's South Korea side. Australia gears up to watch the Tony Popovic's Socceroos' match against Paraguay t...

ASIO has revealed it has foiled 14 terror plots since the December mass shooting in Bondi, with the current terror level remaining "probable". But the service will undergo a review of its warning system, as Australia's spy chief warns the current one is understating the danger faced by the public.

The deadly H5N1 bird flu has reached a second Australian state, with a third seabird confirmed infected and more cases expected to grow on the mainland. But authorities say the risk of a human pandemic remains low. The deadly H5N1 bird flu has reached a second Australian state, with a third seabird confirmed infected and more cases expected to grow on the mainland. But authorities say the risk of...

Australia's inflation rate eased in May, offering some relief to households, but sticky underlying price pressures suggest the Reserve Bank may not be finished with interest rates just yet

The US Senate has passed a war powers bill to block US military action against Iran. It comes as Tehran and Washington disagree over Iran's commitment to nuclear inspections, and the UN begins an evacuation of stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. A UN inquiry has also found Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank...

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo silences his critics with a double goal at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, giving their side a 5-nil win against Uzbekistan. Harry Kane misses chances in England's nil-nil match against Ghana. Croatia's Ante Budimir makes a massive impact off the bench - leading Croatia 1-nil against Panama after half time. A late goal by Daniel Munoz lifts Colombia 1-nil against DR Congo. F...

Millions of people across Europe are sweltering through record temperatures, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat. The UK has been issued with a red extreme weather warning and the extreme temperatures are expected to spread through eastern Europe in the coming days.

With tax time approaching, ATO Assistant Commissioner Anita Challen explains why Australians should avoid lodging returns too early and how waiting for pre-filled information could help prevent delays and costly mistakes. Plus Stockspot CEO Chris Brycki speaks with Ricardo Gonçalves about how the latest changes to SMSFs may influence the sharemarket. With tax time approaching, ATO Assistant Commis...

Lionel Messi becomes the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup 2026™, surpassing Brazil legend Martha and Germany's Miroslav Klose. Kylian Mbappé breaks a record of second highest goal scorer, tying with Klose. Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak talks ahead of Paraguay match, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will be watching the Friday game. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland and Ismaila Sarr both...

A new report by the Lowy Institute reveals support for multiculturalism in Australia has plunged in the past two years. A recent poll has linked a decline in support for both current migration levels and multiculturalism, which coincides with growing fears about economic and social safety. A new report by the Lowy Institute reveals support for multiculturalism in Australia has plunged in the past...

In 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union, after a campaign led by Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson and Michael Gove. Though the margin was narrow, the vote has led to the most dramatic shake-up of the U.K. economy and society since World War II. Ten years on, the regret of Brexit has become more apparent - and the impacts of the vote are still unfolding in the UK, issues that a new UK Prime Mi...

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party. The move follows months of mounting pressure from within his party, and deteriorating public support.

It is a history that was buried for many years. Now the stories of Stolen Generations are being told through artworks in a new exhibition. Warning: this story contains content listeners may find distressing.

Federal Parliament has returned for two final sitting weeks before a five-week long winter recess. Twin fights over proposed tax reform and an overhaul to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are set to dominate debate in the coming days.