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The World Today

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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

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ABC Australia

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

'We've let our customers down': Telstra CEO apologises 10.07.2026

Telstra's CEO faces tough questions on her return from leave to face the fallout from a major network failure.

Fallout from Telstra failure continues 09.07.2026

Australians continue to face disruptions today from a major Telstra network failure.

What caused Telstra meltdown 08.07.2026

What caused the massive outage across the telco's networks this morning.

Tensions high after China missle launch 07.07.2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on a visit to the Solomon Islands, while China's test launch of a nuclear capable weapon in the South-Pacific has been labelled "destabilising" for the region.

PM apologises for crude Kylie Minogue comments 06.07.2026

The Prime Minister apologises for crude 'shag, date or marry' comments about Kylie Minogue on a podcast. 

Bird flu suspected in NSW 03.07.2026

Could this the worst ski season ever amid the warmest winter on record.

Contentious gambling reforms introduced to parliament 02.07.2026

The government's gambling reform bill is introduced to Federal Parliament, critics say it sides too heavily with broadcasters and bookies.

New details in alleged murder of Thai teenager 01.07.2026

Fresh details in the investigation into an Australian man arrested in Thailand for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya.

Federal MP reveals toll of antisemitic attacks to Royal Commission 30.06.2026

Federal MP Josh Burns reveals the toll of antisemitic attacks on his family in moving testimony to the Royal Commission.

Antisemitism Royal Commission hears from Bondi survivor 29.06.2026

Bondi terror attack survivor takes the stand as the Royal Commission turns to the media.

Australians turn out for Socceroos 26.06.2026

From classrooms to boardrooms, the nation's attention is fixed on the Socceroos as they take on Paraguay in their final World Cup group match.

Barred ISIS-linked woman allowed to return 25.06.2026

An Australian citizen with links to Islamic State, who had previously been banned from returning, will be allowed to come home.

Power price rise sparks calls for investigation 24.06.2026

Benchmark electricity prices have fallen, so have you checked your bill, as electricity retailers issue increases.

Contentious tax reforms to pass after Greens deal 23.06.2026

Labor's capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms to pass, after a deal with the Greens.

Auction clearances drop amid market jitters 22.06.2026

Auction clearance rates have slipped below 50-percent - the lowest level since the start of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Small businesses react to CGT carve-out 19.06.2026

Labor's retreat from tax changes, itself a broken election promise, draws praise from some small businesses now carved out.

Government concedes on controversial tax reforms 18.06.2026

Capital gains tax carve outs confirmed, the PM also backs also down on a so-called "death tax".

Fuel deadline looms as government faces cost-of-living backlash 17.06.2026

The fuel excise relief, which has made your petrol cheaper during the Iran war, is set to expire, putting the government in bind over cost-of-living measures.

Questions over US Iran ceasefire details 16.06.2026

US and Iran sign agreement but key details remain unclear.

US confirms ceasefire with Iran 15.06.2026

Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with a cage fight at the White House -  and a new ceasefire deal with Iran.

Trump hails 'great settlement' with Iran 12.06.2026

Donald Trump's latest promise to end the war comes despite Iran saying it hasn't reached a final decision.

NSW Police Commissioner promises culture overhaul 11.06.2026

More than 18 months after the review into the culture of the NSW Police Force was launched, the independent report has found bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels".

Fiery protests erupt in Belfast 10.06.2026

Unrest on the streets of Belfast after a brutal stabbing attack sparked destructive anti-immigration protests.

Australia's life satisfaction slump 09.06.2026

New data shows almost all generations of Australians thinks life is worse than a decade ago.

The legacy of Professor Richard Scolyer 08.06.2026

World-renowned cancer researcher, Professor Richard Scolyer is being remembered as a medical pioneer dying of an aggressive brain tumour at the age of 59.

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