Thousands across Australia join rallies against Queensland's ban on gender-affirming care; A US federal judge says he will order a pause on Donald Trump's withdrawal of foreign aid programs; And in sport, Golf Australia to separate the men's and women's tournaments once again.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has become the first foreign counterpart to be hosted by the new US Secretary of Defence under the Trump administration. Pete Hegseth says the Trump administration will uphold the AUKUS submarine deal, and he welcomed Australia's first payment of $798 million.

Aujourd’hui avec les archives de l’Institut national de l’audiovisuel, Valentine Sabouraud revient sur une manifestation pour la paix dont la répression s’est soldée par 9 neuf morts et 250 blessés. Elle a eu lieu en plein cœur de Paris, dans le contexte tendu de la guerre d’Algérie.

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Thousands across Australia join rallies against Queensland's ban on gender-affirming care; A US federal judge says he will order a pause on Donald Trump's withdrawal of foreign aid programs; And in sport, Golf Australia to separate the men's and women's tournaments once again.

Richard Marles meets with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth; the White House to have a new office for religion in a further nod to Donald Trump’s evangelical base; and in sport, Peter Dutton backs a ban on transgender women in sport.

Richard Marles meets with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth; the White House to have a new office for religion in a further nod to Donald Trump’s evangelical base; and in sport, Peter Dutton backs a ban on transgender women in sport.

A migrant from China is building a successful export business around Australian wool, as the broader industry declines. This year, industry groups say Australian wool production is heading for its lowest level in a century.

Protests in Australia over Donald Trump's Gaza plan; Authorities prepare for another round of heavy rain in north Queensland; and in sport, the Indigenous All Stars coach optimistic about more First Nations players joining the AFL.

Protests in Australia over Donald Trump's Gaza plan; Authorities prepare for another round of heavy rain in north Queensland; and in sport, the Indigenous All Stars coach optimistic about more First Nations players joining the AFL.

Reporting season ramps up next week, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at what's coming up with Tony Sycamore from IG Markets.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump signs order to place sanctions on the International Criminal Court, funding for hundreds of new electric vehicle chargers around Australia. And in sport, transgender women banned from competing in women’s sports at US Colleges.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump signs order to place sanctions on the International Criminal Court, funding for hundreds of new electric vehicle chargers around Australia. And in sport, transgender women banned from competing in women’s sports at US Colleges.

International reaction over a plan for Palestinians to leave Gaza is continuing to pour in. The reaction comes after US President Donald Trump announced his proposal for the Gaza Strip to be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting.

The United Nations Secretary-General has called for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The three-decade long conflict has escalated, after the M23 rebel group seized the Congolese city of Goma last week. The UN has updated the death toll in Goma from 900 to at least 2,900.

The Federal Government has struck a deal with the NT government to deliver services for remote areas. The Prime Minister is calling it a landmark partnership, with the territory's peak Aboriginal organisations also signing onto the agreement.

In this bulletin, remote communities in the Northern Territory to get a major funding boost to close the gap, Donald Trump's new attorney general closes down an anti-Russian taskforce. And in sport, Fiji's director of women's rugby is sacked over homophobic comments.

In this bulletin, remote communities in the Northern Territory to get a major funding boost to close the gap, Donald Trump's new attorney general closes down an anti-Russian taskforce. And in sport, Fiji's director of women's rugby is sacked over homophobic comments.

Concerns Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal could derail the Gaza ceasefire deal; Google scraps diversity recruitment goals; and in sports, tough conditions forecast for Australian cricketers in Galle.

Concerns Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal could derail the Gaza ceasefire deal; Google scraps diversity recruitment goals; and in sports, tough conditions forecast for Australian cricketers in Galle.

Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians has triggered international condemnation. Arab nations, the UN, and key allies warn it would worsen regional instability and undermine a two-state solution. Critics, including US politicians and foreign leaders, are calling the idea unrealistic and dangerous.…

Mayors from 20 local governments across Sydney have gathered to discuss building stronger social cohesion in the city, following a spate of antisemitic attacks in recent months. The meeting was launched in conjunction with the state government announcing a series of new measures to address growing social tension.…

The US trade deficit grew to a record US$1.2trillion in 2024 so will President Trump use it as ammunition to push through futher tariffs? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the implications with Shane Oliver from AMP Capital; plus the day on the sharemarket with Chris Weston from Pepperstone.…

Terrorism and hate symbol offences will now carry a mandatory minimum sentence, with the government supporting the Coalition's amendments for its support on hate crime laws. It’s a position that goes against Labor's party platform, which recognises the practice undermines the judicial system and doesn’t reduce crime.…

Families who fled the war in Gaza to live in Australia react to Donald Trump's proposal to takeover the enclave; Sydney mayors call for extra security and measures to fight racism, as part of the response to antisemitic attacks; and in sports, Australian freestyle skier Jakara Anthony on track for her Winter Olympic title defence.…

Families who fled the war in Gaza to live in Australia react to Donald Trump's proposal to takeover the enclave; Sydney mayors call for extra security and measures to fight racism, as part of the response to antisemitic attacks; and in sports, Australian freestyle skier Jakara Anthony on track for her Winter Olympic title defence.…

La Maison Blanche a vigoureusement défendu les propos largement relayés par la presse de Donald Trump, qui a affirmé vouloir voir Gaza reprise par les États-Unis et ses habitants relocalisés ailleurs. Les réactions négatives sont nombreuses.

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The federal government supports minimum jail sentences for hate speech crimes; the White House defends Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal, but clarifies some elements after a backlash; and Jordan Mailata hoping to become the first Australian to win a SuperBowl ring.

The federal government supports minimum jail sentences for hate speech crimes; the White House defends Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal, but clarifies some elements after a backlash; and Jordan Mailata hoping to become the first Australian to win a SuperBowl ring.

The Opposition accused of politicising antisemitism; Australians widely condemn Donald Trump's future plans for Gaza; and in sport, former West Coast Eagle Adam Hunter dead at the age of 43.

The Opposition accused of politicising antisemitism; Australians widely condemn Donald Trump's future plans for Gaza; and in sport, former West Coast Eagle Adam Hunter dead at the age of 43.

President Donald Trump says he'd like to see the United States occupy, own and re-develop Gaza into an area more akin to Europe's Riviera. But neighbouring countries have largely condemned this proposal.

China has imposed its own tariffs on imports from the US, but what kind of message is it trying to send? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Andrew McAuley from UBS Global Wealth Management to find out; plus Rhanya Bosch speaks with Agnus Geddes from Fat Prophets about the day on the sharemarket.…

Australia's mental health system is struggling to keep pace with a growing number of people seeking care. A new report tabled by experts at the University of Sydney has exposed the extent of that failure, finding young people in particular are being left behind.

A Chinese artificial intelligence model has been banned from Australia's government systems over national security concerns. DeepSeek must now be removed from federal government systems and devices.

Donald Trump says the U-S will own and redevelop the Gaza Strip after forcibly removing all Palestinians- but faces immediate international pushback... Aboriginal legal and human rights groups hit out at the Victorian government over controversial proposed bail laws... and Football Australia says it won't speculate on Sam Kerr's future.…

Donald Trump says the U-S will own and redevelop the Gaza Strip after forcibly removing all Palestinians- but faces immediate international pushback... Aboriginal legal and human rights groups hit out at the Victorian government over controversial proposed bail laws... and Football Australia says it won't speculate on Sam Kerr's future.…

Les tarifs douaniers américains proposés par Donald Trump pourraient avoir un effet sur l'économie australienne.

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Donald Trump says the U-S will take over Gaza and build somewhere else for Gazans to live... Ukraine promises to negotiate a swap for the Australian captured during fighting with Russia.... and a gold medal for cycling from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to go up for auction.

Donald Trump says the U-S will take over Gaza and build somewhere else for Gazans to live... Ukraine promises to negotiate a swap for the Australian captured during fighting with Russia.... and a gold medal for cycling from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to go up for auction.

Sweden is reeling from its worst mass shooting, which left at least ten people dead, including the gunman, at a school in Örebro, in what the prime minister says is a painful day for the country. The perpetrator's motive was not immediately known, though police were quick to rule out terrorism. And a warning - you may find this story distressing.…

A group of international medical experts say the evidence against a British nurse convicted of murdering seven babies did not support a murder conviction. Lucy Letby's lawyers say the case against her has been 'demolished'.

Queensland records its second flood-related death; Ten dead in a mass shooting in Sweden; and in sport, the second day concludes in the trial for former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales.

Queensland records its second flood-related death; Ten dead in a mass shooting in Sweden; and in sport, the second day concludes in the trial for former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales.

The first sitting day of the year saw both houses of parliament voting unanimously to denounce antisemitism in the country. This came as a coalition push to introduce mandatory sentencing for offenders was quashed. The government is now urging for unity, ahead of the debate on new hate speech legislation.…