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People who join or support government-designated hate groups will face 15 years jail, under new legislation in response to the Bondi terror attack. Some Coalition MPs have already voiced concern about the laws' impact on freedom of speech - while one prominent extremist group has announced it will disband.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Hebe Chen from Vantage Australia about the day's sharemarket action including the significance of a joint statement released by a dozen global central bankers, including the RBA's Michele Bullock, supporting US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who is under investigation by the US administration.

Iran’s nationwide communications blackout has entered its second week, severely limiting access to real-time information about the deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters. Iranian authorities have warned that those taking part in the protests could face the death penalty, as reports suggest the death toll has risen to around 2,000. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians t...

United States President Donald Trump is escalating his push for U.S. control of Greenland, declaring the United States will take the Arctic territory “one way or another” and warning that Russian and Chinese forces are operating in the region. Arctic and security experts say those claims are overstated, as Denmark and Greenland firmly reject any U.S. takeover. NATO is closely monitoring the disput...

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets about why US, Japanese and German markets are hitting record highs despite the US Administration's investigation into Jerome Powell, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac on consumer sentiment.

New research suggests Australians are dangerously overconfident about detecting AI deepfake scams, even as the technology becomes harder to spot. Experts warn scammers hijack trust and instinct, and are calling on people to pause, verify and reject suspicious messages.

People who join or support government designated hate groups face 15 years jail under new legislation in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. MPs today scrambling to get across the detail of the laws, to be voted in just a week, with concerns already around some religious freedom exemptions.

Kevin Rudd will end his tenure as Australia's ambassador to the US a year early, to take up a role in international policy and research. It follows a tumultuous period for the former Labor prime minister under the Trump administration and marks the end of a long and sometimes controversial public life.

Donald Trump is preparing to be formally briefed by senior officials on options for responding to deadly protests in Iran. The US president says he is willing to back up his earlier threat to strike Iran over the deaths of civilian protesters.

Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to increase awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in children, particularly girls. American toymaker Mattel announced the new doll this week, including special features to accomodate the traits and behaviours associated with autism.

One of the world's biggest tennis tournaments is back for another year as the Australian Open gets underway in Melbourne. Here's a breakdown of some of the details of the Australian Grand Slam as well as some key names to watch out for.

Cooler conditions are helping fire crews in Victoria contain the raging bushfires which have devastated regional communities around the state for the past six days. But with many blazes still out of control, those communities now face an overwhelming recovery and uncertain future.

As the world's population becomes increasingly reliant on critical minerals to make technology from smart phones to car parts and even weapons, the resource has become a matter of national security. The Australian Government, announcing that it will prioritise several key critical minerals in the nation's 1.2 billion dollar strategic reserve.

Anti-government protests in Iran have now entered a third week. Human rights groups say more than 490 protesters and 48 security personnel have already been killed since the demonstrations began. Iranian authorities have vowed to toughen their response to demonstrators further, accusing the United States and Israel of trying to escalate unrest.

At least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during ongoing protests over the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The killing of Renee Good has sparked demonstrations across the country, while further confrontations with ICE agents have been filmed.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ord Minnett's David Lane about Rio Tinto and Glencore restarting merger talks and if it will be any different this time around, as they seek to create the world's biggest mining company with huge copper assets.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack and rising antisemitism. It's to be led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell and incorporate a national security review by Dennis Richardson. While the inquiry aims to promote social cohesion and address extremism by December 2026, experts warn that its success will depend on navigating the...

Tensions between Minnesota and federal officials have deepened over a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a woman in the city of Minneapolis. Protesters have clashed with law enforcement in the city, the day after the US citizen was killed by ICE agents.

Deadly protests in Iran have spread to more provinces presenting a new challenge for the country's leadership. It is the biggest wave of protests since the nationwide demonstrations in 2022, sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

President Maduro snatched from his bed, Trump’s grab for Greenland unifies Europe. Plus, nationwide protests rattle the Iranian regime, and China’s stiff rise in the cost of condoms.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at why some global markets are hitting record levels with Matt Wacher from Morningstar, plus why BlueScope has rejected a $13bn takeover bid.

Syria's government is demanding that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee. The clashes in the north Syrian city have killed at least 16 civilians, prompting calls from the United Nations for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

The United States has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela from the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The seizure takes place days after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a pre-dawn military operation. It's prompted renewed calls for the US to comply with international law and respect trade between sovereign nations.

Following the final funeral for a victim of the Bondi terror attack, the Coalition has ramped up pressure on the Government to launch a Royal Commission with a specific focus on government accountability and extremist ideology. While the Opposition has detailed a three-commissioner model, the Government remains cautious, with analysts suggesting concerns over how the inquiry's scope might affect s...

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks to Pradeep Philip, from Deloitte Access Economics, and Alice Shen, CFA from VanEck, about the latest inflation result and the day's sharemarket moves.