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This week, NASA announced findings of potential biosignatures on Mars. Does that mean there's proof that there was once life on Mars? In this edition of Weekend One on One, Dr Micheal Tice, geology professor at Texas A&M University, who's involved in the ongoing research project, explains what the findings mean.

Using your phone while on the toilet could be linked to an increased chance of haemorrhoids, according to a study from the United States. So if you're a loo scroller, the extra time spent on the toilet could be doing you more harm than good.

Politicians are warning against the risks of extremism and political violence, after rival rallies were held in Australia's capital cities and regional centres.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested over the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at a Utah University. He's been identified as Tyler Robinson, a Utah resident who family members say had recently become more 'political' and increasingly vocal in his opposition to the conservative activist's ideas.

Making the switch from branded products to a store's home brand alternatives could save shoppers thousands of dollars each year at checkout, according to a financial comparison website. SBS's Cameron Carr has been finding out more from Compare the Market spokesman Phillip Portman.

Dr Dara Conduit at the University of Melbourne explains the impact of the death in custody of Mahsa Jina Amini three years ago on women's rights in Iran today.

The Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia has handed down his long-awaited report, containing 54 recommendations to the federal government.

Former Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka is collecting a $49.9 million pay packet, which includes 10 million shares, as revealed in the company’s annual report. For more on this and the ASX-200’s performance this week, Stephanie Youssef spoke with IG Markets analyst Tony Sycamore. Plus, US inflation has risen 2.9% in August, paving the way for the first US interest rate cut of the year when the...

The federal government has given the final approval for the Woodside North West Shelf gas project with a series of conditions. The approval comes ahead of the Albanese government's announcement of a 2035 emissions reduction target, and after Australia emphasised its commitment to tackling climate change to Pacific leaders.

The hunt for the killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues, with US federal investigators pursuing new leads in Utah. The FBI has released images of the suspect and is offering a reward of up to A$150,000 (US$$100,000) for information.

Brazil's former President, Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election. Mr Bolsonaro, who has denied any wrongdoing, has not attended the court and has only sent his lawyers. He is the first former president in the country's history to be convicted for attacking democracy.

The ASX 200 has closed 0.3% lower with healthcare stocks dragging the index down, despite gains by gold miners. That’s almost despite Oracle’s shares soaring almost 40% in its best one-day performance since 1992, lifting the S&P 500 and other global markets to record highs. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mark Gardner from MPC Markets. Plus, new analysis from Domain shows the dream of ownin...

Israel's strike on Qatar blows up ceasefire talks, the prime ministers of Nepal, Japan and France depart in a hurry, and Albanese battles for influence in the Pacific, while Moldova battles to stop Putin’s influence ahead of elections. Plus, the Murdoch succession is finally settled.

Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been removed from the Coalition frontbench, following fallout from remarks she made about Indian migrants. Sydney Lang takes a look at how the last week unfolded.

Poland has reported its most serious airspace breach since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after nearly 20 drones entered from Belarus and Ukraine. European leaders have condemned Moscow for reckless escalation, with the Kremlin saying such accusations are baseless.

One of President Donald Trump's key allies has been shot and killed during a public event at a university in Utah. Charlie Kirk co-founded the Turning Point USA organisation in 2012 to drive conservative viewpoints among young people, and then became the go-to spokesman on television networks and at conferences for the youthful hard-right. It's the latest in a series of attacks on U-S political fi...

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital about the day's market action including why banks seem to be on a job cutting cycle, plus Stephnie Youssef speaks with ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty to find out how much money is needed in super to fund a comfortable retirement.

Israel's attack on Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, has been met with widespread international condemnation. Five Hamas members died along with one security official from Qatar. What effect will this incident have on the peace process? Ian Parmeter is a Research Scholar and PhD Candidate at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies at the Australian National University, and he's been speaking to SBS'...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in the Solomon Islands for the region's most important annual political meeting. With climate change and regional security at the forefront of discussions, Australia will work to solidify its role as a reliable partner and counter to China's growing security presence in the Pacific.

Nepal's Prime Minister has resigned amid anti-government protests, as demonstrators set fire to Parliament and the homes of some of the country's top political leaders. It comes as a "Gen Z" protest movement was triggered by a ban on social media, which has now been overturned. Concerns have been raised by the Nepali community in Australia, calling for peace in the country.

Israel has struck the Qatari capital of Doha, killing five Hamas members and one Qatari security official. It has led to an outcry from Qatar, Washington, and humanitarian groups, with concern the strike will jeopardise fragile ceasefire talks.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look at ANZ's decision to cut 3,500 employees and 1,000 contractors and what it means for the sector with Nathan Zaia from Morningstar and Damien Boey from Wilson Asset Management.

A major security agreement with Vanuatu has been delayed ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in the Solomon Islands. Amid concerns over the impacts on Vanuatu's regional partnerships and infrastructure investment, Vanuatu says the $500 million deal with Australia needs further consideration.

France is facing a new political crisis after the country's parliament voted to oust its Prime Minister, François Bayrou. It comes as part of the opposition party's plan to bring down the government in the face of increasing national debt, and a deepening political crisis.

Six civilians were killed and 20 injured when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at Jerusalem’s Ramot Junction bus stop, sending commuters running in terror. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Israel would retaliate, linking the assault to Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, where airstrikes have destroyed dozens of high-rise buildings and a ground invasion is imminent.