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For the first time in almost 40 years, there's no coalition in the federal parliament. A day after the Nationals split from the coalition, SBS Chief Political Reporter Anna Henderson sat down with Leader David Littleproud.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Whelan from Barclay Pearce about how the lower interest rate environment is impacting markets while CBA shares continues to trade at record highs, and Rhayna Bosch takes a look at the gender wage gap between public and private companies with WGEA Chief Executive Mary Wooldridge.

Russia's assault on Ukraine continues as the US President Donald Trump struggles to negotiate a ceasefire after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the US hesitates to apply more pressure on the Russians, Britain and the European Union have announced new sanctions on Russia targeting their top export of oil.

Israeli forces have continued to bombard Gaza despite mounting international pressure to halt military operations and allow unimpeded deliveries of aid. The war has strained Israel's relations with much of the world, with Britain announcing a suspension of trade talks with Israel and summoning its ambassador over what it has described as "egregious policies" in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

The Nationals deputy leader reveals the party was willing to compromise on nuclear policy with the Liberal Party to avoid the messy split between parties.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attended a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace inside Vatican City. During the meeting, Mr Albanese gifted a painting by Indigenous artist Amanda Westley, and formally invited the new pontiff to visit Australia.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about the RBA's decision to cut interest rates and how US trade policy influenced its decision, plus Rhayna Bosch speaks with Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital to find out how it impacted the sharemarket

The federal coalition has split - with the National and Liberal parties unable to reach an agreement.

The Israeli military has invaded the Gaza Strip from the north and south with the aim of conquering the entirety of the enclave. Australia has joined 21 other countries in demanding a full resumption of aid into Gaza to avoid mass starvation, with the UK, France and Canada threatening sanctions on Israel.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have held a two-hour phone call on ending the war in Ukraine, with both leaders calling the talks constructive. Mr Trump said progress was made towards a ceasefire, while Mr Putin confirmed Russia is ready to resume peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, briefed by Mr Trump before and after the call, warned no agreement would be accepted withou...

World leaders attending Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass have made the most of the Vatican gathering, meeting for talks in Rome. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in the thick of it all, holding significant meetings with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and European Union chief Ursula Von Der Leyen.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Scutt from StoneX about the impact Moody's US credit rating cut is having on the sharemarket and preview's the RBA board meeting.

The Israeli military has launched extensive new ground operations in the north and south of Gaza. This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet approved a plan to seize the entirety of the Gaza Strip and displace the roughly 2.1 million Palestinians.

The first American pope has officially begun his papacy with a formal ceremony and inaugural mass. Addressing those in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world.

It has become a lightning rod issue: What should Australia do with its public statues celebrating leaders from the country's colonial past? One group thinks it has the answer. SBS' The Feed speaks to an anonymous group from Melbourne has been going after colonial statues – toppling, breaking or defacing them in the night.

The Vatican expects 250,000 people to pack St Peter's square for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among dozens of world leaders who will attend.

Austria has triumphed at Eurovision 2025, securing its third-ever win with operatic pop singer JJ’s electrifying performance of Wasted Love. The 24-year-old Viennese artist, born to Austrian and Filipino parents, blended soaring falsetto with techno and opera to win over juries and the public alike.

The eastern Humpback Whale migration season runs from May to November each year. During that time, thousands of whales pass Australia's east coast as they head towards warmer waters before returning to Antarctica. But as they make their journey they run the risk of becoming entangled in fishing gear. Efforts are now underway to try and change that.

If you live in a town or a city in Australia, the chances are that you'll find it easy to find a book to read. Bookshops, local libraries, department stores - they're all places where it's easy to get your literary fix. But if you're hours away from the nearest town of any size, down difficult dirt roads, or even not served by a road at all, none of those are viable options. And that's where the I...

The use of AI in recruitment is on the rise, with almost two thirds of Australian organisations believed to be using the technology in their job hiring processes. There are growing concerns over the risks of discrimination.

A baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease is now thriving after receiving an experimental gene-editing treatment. He's one of the first to be successfully treated with a bespoke therapy targeting a tiny but deadly error in his DNA. His doctors hope the technology could one day help the estimated 350 million people worldwide with rare diseases.

National Volunteers week is just around the corner, running from the 19th- 25th May. This year's theme, Connecting Communities, celebrates the significant role volunteers play in building stronger communities, and in helping people connect with others. However, the number of volunteers in Australia has been in decline in recent years, prompting calls for the government to provide more support for...

Australia recorded the highest number of data breach reports last year since monitoring began in 2018. The latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report found 69 per cent of those data breaches were due to malicious or criminal attacks, with 29 per cent derived from human error. Most personal information in the breaches was contact information, identity data, or financial or health information, which hac...

Australians love drinking coffee, with more than 6 billion cups consumed each year. However a global shortage means the price of coffee beans has soared, so that morning brew could soon cost $10.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry to find out what's driving the sharemarket's recent run.