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With the implementation of US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, some countries are now scrambling to reach a deal. Few countries have managed to make secure deals with the US ahead of the deadline, raising concerns for the global economy.

Australians at higher risk of lung cancer are being urged to take advantage of a new screening program that has launched this month. The scan will be free for patients under Medicare bulk-billing through GPs, with eligibility to be determined by age - those between 50 and 70 - and smoking history. It is the first new national cancer screening program in nearly 20 years. Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of cancer deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. SBS's Biwa Kwan spoke with Anita Dessaix from the Cancer Council, about the at-risk gr...

It's not just humans in Australia that have a census - whales do, too. Citizen scientists have taken part in the 26th annual whale census, with the number of reported sightings breaking the previous record set in 2023.

NAIDOC week this year celebrates the strength, vision and legacy of the next generation of First Nation leaders. Adnyamathanha, Luritja and Lower Southern Arrernte woman Juanella Donovan sold her first painting at the age of 12, to a tourist in the South Australian Flinders Ranges. Her work is now exhibited internationally, and she's stepped up to front a new Aboriginal art collective that's providing artists with a culturally respectful way to make an income in Port Augusta.

Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have reunited, commencing what may be for some the most anticipated reunion tour of the century. The British rock band was formed in the 90's but has been split for 16 years, with fans young and old thrilled to finally get a chance to see them live.

United States President Donald Trump’s nearly 900-page tax and spending package, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill, has scraped through Congress by the slimmest of margins. It’s a huge legislative win for Mr Trump’s second term, but critics warn it could leave millions of Americans much worse off.

This year NAIDOC week is marking 50 years of honouring First Nations voices and culture. What began as a movement for justice, equality, freedom, and basic human rights has grown into a powerful national celebration, and a platform for the issues still affecting Indigenous people today.

Homeschooling is on the rise in Australia, with some 45,000 children registered across Australia last year. Queensland has experienced the most dramatic growth since the start of the COVID pandemic.Now the state government is reviewing legislation to include the perspectives of the growing homeschooling community.

Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. A new screening program has become available that hopes to detect cases much earlier for those at the highest risk - which includes Indigenous Australians and some migrant communities.

This year, NAIDOC Week focuses on building a legacy for the next generation. That’s also the focus of an Aboriginal chef, who grew up knowing very little about his own heritage. He has since made it his business to help connect young Indigenous people with their culture – through food.

Cycling's most famous race, the Tour de France, begins in the country's northern city of Lille this weekend. This year's race will feature 184 riders, including 10 Australians, who will traverse more than 3,000 kilometres, and for the first time in five years, all stages will take place in France.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alister Haigh as he steps down as CEO from Haigh's Chocolates as a non-family member prepares to lead the company for the first time in it's 110 year history, plus Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management on the day's market action including why US shares continue to close at record highs.

US President Trump ups the pressure on Israel and Hamas for a Gaza ceasefire, but questions remain around what’s really on the table, and what’s motivating it. Plus, how America’s strikes on Iran could have implications for Taiwan, and a rare message from the Dalai Lama sparks a political and spiritual standoff with China.

Tributes are pouring in for Liverpool's forward star, Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain with his brother. The 28-year-old Portuguese player's death has left the football world in a state of shock. He got married just ten days before his death, and shortly before that, he helped his Liverpool club win the Premier League.

The acting chair of Creative Australia has apologised for the hurt caused after reversing a decision to uninvite Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi from representing Australia at a prestigious art event. The move follows a months-long inquiry ordered by the arts body.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Matt Wacher from Morningstar about what appears to be a sector rotation on the Australian sharemarket and looks into the manager's recent note which asks if the cost of living crisis is over?

Ahmad and his family have spent the past three and a half years living in limbo after fleeing the Taliban for Pakistan. He has now waited more than 42 months to hear a response to his Refugee and Humanitarian visa application from the Australian government. As Pakistani authorities boost efforts to deport migrants like Ahmad's family back to Afghanistan, he is fearing persecution and even death at the hands of the Taliban.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges he was facing, but has been convicted of transporting individuals for prostitution across state lines. Despite avoiding life sentences, Combs faces up to 10 years in jail, though legal experts predict a shorter term given time served and prison conditions. His legal and public battles continue, with civil suits pending and his career on hold.

Ukraine's government has warned that any delay or slowing down in supporting Ukraine's defence capabilities would only encourage Russia to continue the war. It comes as the US halted its weapons shipments to Ukraine due to concerns over low US stockpiles.

Fiji's Prime Minister has ruled out hosting any Chinese military base as the battle for defence regional supremacy unfolds across the Pacific. In a major address at the National Press Club in Canberra, Sitiveni Rabuka has also made a case for Australia to sign a formal treaty with Fiji as a way to further strengthen the diplomatic relationship.

The federal government says it will be seeking new powers to strip childcare centres of funding if they don't meet safety standards. It follows revelations Victorian police have arrested a childcare worker and laid 70 charges relating to alleged sex offences. Victoria is also bringing in a number of its own reforms, and fast-tracking the already planned federal ban on mobile phones in centres.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Professor Daswin De Silva from La Trobe University to find out more about a cyber attack which hit Qantas and Martin Lakos from Macquarie goes through the day's market action including another record for the ASX200.

A permanent Indigenous voice to parliament is on its way for Victoria. It makes Victoria the second state in Australia - after South Australia - to establish a state-based, democratically elected body to provide advice on laws and policies related to Aboriginal people. The agreements come at the same time as the handing down of the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, after four years of hearings.

After a dramatic 27-hour Senate session, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tiebreaking vote to pass Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, nicknamed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Republican defections, cuts to social programs, and a furious Elon Musk have turned the vote into a political flashpoint, with the bill’s fate in the House uncertain.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Lawless from Cotality to find out how the property market performed over the last 12 months and to get his take on where the hotspots will be in the new financial year, plus Mark Gardner from MPC Markets takes us through the first trading day of FY26 and looks into the year ahead.

The year 2025 marks the start of a new generation. Incoming Generation Beta is expected to grow up in a world marked by technological and environmental change. But what about the parents set with the task of raising them? The Beta Blueprint is a series of conversations exploring the unique challenges of raising the next generation. From digital dilemmas to discussing climate change, this SBS News series explores how parents are navigating raising children in a rapidly evolving world.

A day after US President Donald Trump urged an end to the 20-month war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected at the White House next week for talks on a Gaza ceasefire, Iran, and possible wider regional diplomatic deals. But on the ground in the Palestinian enclave there was no sign of fighting letting up.

A firefighter is in critical condition after an ambush that saw two colleagues shot dead in the US state of Idaho. Police say a sniper lured fire crews to a mountain area by igniting a blaze before mowing them down.

From 1 July, the minimum superannuation an employer will be required to pay will be 12%. Australians eligible for government-funded Parental Leave Pay will also be paid superannuation for the first time, the Australian Taxation Office to pay the 12 % guarantee directly into their super fund. Former Treasurer Wayne Swan, who now works for a superannuation fund, announced the 9 to 12% increases in 2010. He spoke with SBS World News producer Stephanie Youssef about the milestone

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ATO Assistant Commissioner Robert Thomson to find out what the Taxation Office is targeting during tax return season and to get his top tips, while George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management looks back at the financial year that was and gives his predictions for the next 12 months.

More than one-third of the people in the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu, which scientists predict will be submerged by rising seas, have applied for a landmark climate visa to migrate to Australia. The visa is the result of a treaty between the two countries that seeks to support the island nation through climate change.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says the country will continue with its nuclear program for what he calls "peaceful energy" purposes. It comes as US President Donald Trump insists the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities did long-term damage - and he takes issues with those who say otherwise.

As the Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday, Tibetan exiles in Australia are preparing cultural tributes that double as acts of defiance. While students here enjoy freedoms denied in Tibet, the future of spiritual leadership for Tibetan Buddhists remains uncertain. China insists the next Dalai Lama must be Chinese, but he says his successor will come from the free world, possibly even as a woman.

Visitors to one of Australia's largest national parks say learning about bush food is helping them better connect with First Nations people. Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory is home to ingredients not found anywhere else, with enthusiasts helping to uncover its culinary secrets.

There's been a record turnout at Budapest's annual Pride march, in an act of defiance against the Hungarian government's attempt to ban the event.

Heart failure is a growing problem with at least half a million Australians living with it at any given time - and more than 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Heart failure is responsible for approximately 61,000 deaths annually, numbers that are likely to increase with the growing and ageing population. Advocates say they are worried a lack of awareness about the condition is leaving Australians vulnerable. Deborah Groarke spoke with Professor Andrew Sindone, who is the Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Sydney's Concord Hospital

Movies like 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon' are Hollywood action adventure movies which sees the world threatened by complete destruction due to the impact of a giant asteroid, where a hero - like Bruce Willis in Armageddon - is sent to save the world from an approaching asteroid. Monday June 30th is World Asteroid Day - so what is the chance that we might all be wiped out by an asteroid... and do we need a Bruce Willis character to save us? In this edition of Weekend One on One we hear from Professor Christopher Palma from the Department of Astronomy...

A new species of dinosaur has been unveiled at London’s Natural History Museum. The Enigmacursor was a small herbivore that lived around 150 million years ago alongside larger beasts like Stegosaurus and Diplodocus.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a historic peace agreement in Washington with hopes it will bring a close to the decades long conflict. While seen as a turning point, critics of the deal say it contains major omissions and argue the critical minerals element further exploits people in the region.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a landmark report on workplace sexual harassment, drawing from the experiences of over 300 victim-survivors. The report hands down 11 recommendations to address the gaps between policy and practice when dealing with those most affected by sexual harassment at work.