A passenger killed and several others injured as a London-Singapore flight is hit with severe turbulence; after more than a week of turmoil in New Caledonia, stranded Australians escape to safety; the Matildas name a 25-player squad for their two upcoming friendlies with China.

Dans l'actualité de ce mardi 21 mai 2024 : le gouvernement fédéral australien a reçu l'autorisation d'envoyer deux avions en Nouvelle-Calédonie pour évacuer ses ressortissants bloqués sur place depuis le début des émeutes sur l'archipel français ; la Cour pénale internationale a demandé la délivrance de mandats d'arrêts à l'encontre du Premier mini…

A new study has found children from migrant and refugee backgrounds are more likely to be developmentally vulnerable when starting school, causing repercussions which could carry into adulthood. Researchers say a collaborative response is needed from government, early-education providers and providers of settlement services.…

Mixed local reactions to an international arrest warrant against the Israeli Prime Minister; A man under police guard after stabbing a woman in Melbourne; Parramatta fails to lure Wayne Bennett away from Souths.

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Telstra is slashing 2,800 jobs by the end of the year as part of a restructure as it reaffirms its FY24 guidance. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look at what this means for the company and the economy with Morningstar's Brian Han and Westpac's Matthew Hassan, plus the day on the markets with Joe Youssef from Areus Asset Managem…

Mixed local reactions to an international arrest warrant against the Israeli Prime Minister; A man under police guard after stabbing a woman in Melbourne; Parramatta fails to lure Wayne Bennett away from Souths.

Many Iranians are concerned this may put the country at the mercy of its enemies, while others remain optimistic. Iran is investigating the cause of the president's helicopter crash.

Les actualités du 21 mai 2024.

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes. ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, has applied for arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders, and also for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. He says he has reasonable groun…

Limited flights announced to evacuate Australians from New Caledonia; The government still calling for the release of Julian Assange after the latest UK court ruling; Matildas captain Sam Kerr out of the Paris Olympics.

Limited flights announced to evacuate Australians from New Caledonia; The government still calling for the release of Julian Assange after the latest UK court ruling; Matildas captain Sam Kerr out of the Paris Olympics.

The UK High Court's decision to let Julian Assange appeal his extradition to the United States is a "small win", according to the union for Australia's journalists. But the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance says the WikiLeaks founder should be freed now, and fears he could still be tried for espionage in the US.…

Journalism has been described as the first rough draft of history, with reporters often bearing witness to the world’s most awful and awe-inspiring events. But what is the emotional toll after being on the front lines of history? History's First Draft is an SBS News podcast series unravelling the psychological journey journalists undertake to bring…

A legal victory for Julian Assange, as his extradition case continues; The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders; The Parramatta Eels sack coach Brad Arthur.

A legal victory for Julian Assange, as his extradition case continues; The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders; The Parramatta Eels sack coach Brad Arthur.

Dans l'actualité de ce lundi 20 mai 2024 : le président iranien Ebrahim Raïssi est mort ce dimanche dans un accident d'hélicoptère, son corps et ceux de plusieurs autres victimes, dont le ministre iranien des Affaires étrangères, ont été retrouvés ce lundi dans la carcasse de l'appareil ; les corps d'un homme de 38 ans et de son enfant de 2 ans ont…

A new report by corporate regulator ASIC is highlighting a more than 54 per cent increase in home loan stress notices. That's as the cost of living stays high, keeping the pressure on many households.

Lai Ching-te has taken office as Taiwan's new president, facing a deeply suspicious China, which labels him a separatist, as well as a fractious parliament domestically, with a ready-to-challenge opposition.

A booming materials sector sent Australian shares to just 33 points away from a record high. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners.

New research has found consuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary drinks may help people aged over 60 feel less anxious and stressed. The study, led by the University of the Sunshine Coast, suggests a Mediterranean style diet is also associated with fewer symptoms of depression.

Police confirm the deaths of a father and son in Lismore; Taiwan's new president calls for peace with China after his official swearing in; Australian golf star Hannah Green edged out in the Americas Open by Nellie Korda.

Police confirm the deaths of a father and son in Lismore; Taiwan's new president calls for peace with China after his official swearing in; Australian golf star Hannah Green edged out in the Americas Open by Nellie Korda.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says they've recovered the wreckage of a helicopter holding Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, with no signs of survivors. The helicopter crashed close to Iran's border with Azerbaijan amid heavy fog.

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A tragic discovery on the New South Wales far north coast; Banks under fire for failing to help customers as mortgage stress reaches a new high; Deliberations continue over a mooted Papua New Guinea team in the N-R-L.

A tragic discovery on the New South Wales far north coast; Banks under fire for failing to help customers as mortgage stress reaches a new high; Deliberations continue over a mooted Papua New Guinea team in the N-R-L.

For many of us social media is a part of daily life. But for people who are visually impaired, accessing it can be a major challenge. Guide Dogs Australia is now behind a push to raise awareness about how a few simple steps can make a world of difference for those who struggle to see.

A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has crashed, Two crime scenes established following the stabbing of a police officer in Sydney, Manchester City wins a record fourth-straight Premier League title.

A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has crashed, Two crime scenes established following the stabbing of a police officer in Sydney, Manchester City wins a record fourth-straight Premier League title.

The Australian government says the defence force is ready to evacuate hundreds of citizens from New Caledonia, but is waiting for the go-ahead from French authorities, based on safety. Six people have died in the worst violence in the French territory in decades.

The federal government looking at options to protect Australians stranded in New Caledonia; an Australian hospitalised after a mass shooting in Afghanistan; and in sports, a setback for Formula One Australian ace Oscar Piastri

The federal government looking at options to protect Australians stranded in New Caledonia; an Australian hospitalised after a mass shooting in Afghanistan; and in sports, a setback for Formula One Australian ace Oscar Piastri

Georgia’s president has vetoed a controversial bill in the former Soviet republic that has sparked a wave of protests unprecedented in the nation's recent history.

In this bulletin, Jim Chalmers calls federal opposition's proposed migration caps intentionally divisive; Foreign minister says Australian Defence Force jets standing by for New Caledonia evacuations; and in boxing, Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight champion.

In this bulletin, Jim Chalmers calls federal opposition's proposed migration caps intentionally divisive; Foreign minister says Australian Defence Force jets standing by for New Caledonia evacuations; and in boxing, Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight champion.

The national group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has received dedicated funding for the first time in a federal budget, in a move welcomed by its CEO, Catherine Liddle.

Australia is in the midst of a reckoning, with nationwide calls to address gendered violence. Banning the creation and distribution of non-consensual deep fake pornography is one of a suite of measures announced by the federal government to tackle the issue. Experts say it's one piece of a broader jigsaw puzzle required to drive systemic change.…

In this bulletin, an Australian tourist has been injured in an armed assault in Afghanistan; Victorian Labor members demand guarantees the government won't sell public housing land; and in football, Melbourne Victory will go up against Central Coast Mariners Football Club in the A-League Men's grand final.…

In this bulletin, an Australian tourist has been injured in an armed assault in Afghanistan; Victorian Labor members demand guarantees the government won't sell public housing land; and in football, Melbourne Victory will go up against Central Coast Mariners Football Club in the A-League Men's grand final.…

Pro-Palestinian protesters have stormed Labor's Victorian state conference in Melbourne. The event gate-crashed ahead of a speech from the Prime Minister to supporters and debate over motions relating to the Gaza conflict.

Pro-Palestinian activists crash Victorian Labor's state conference; an Australian among those injured in a deadly incident of gunfire in Afghanistan; and in football, Australia wins the hosting rights to the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

Pro-Palestinian activists crash Victorian Labor's state conference; an Australian among those injured in a deadly incident of gunfire in Afghanistan; and in football, Australia wins the hosting rights to the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

The Vatican has issued new guidelines on the recognition of supernatural events, stating they may be fraudulent and exploited for financial gain or the creation of personal cults.

In this bulletin, pro-Palestinian protests as prime minister prepares to address ALP Victorian state conference; France accuses Azerbaijan of provoking fatal riots in New Caledonia; and in AFL, Blues Coach Michael Voss insists injury not behind 52-point thrashing by Sydney.

In this bulletin, pro-Palestinian protests as prime minister prepares to address ALP Victorian state conference; France accuses Azerbaijan of provoking fatal riots in New Caledonia; and in AFL, Blues Coach Michael Voss insists injury not behind 52-point thrashing by Sydney.

Social enterprises play a vital role hiring people from disadvantaged backgrounds and the federal government has acknowledged that, with a $22 million boost in the May budget. Here’s how one venture is changing lives.

The national group for migrants and refugees with disability says the federal budget has raised concerns about the impact of potential cuts to the NDIS. The acting CEO of the National Ethnic Disability Alliance, Neha Prakash, told Biwa Kwan she was hoping to see more in the budget on the inclusion of migrants and refugees with disabilities…

In this bulletin, Israel's military says it has found the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza; a stand-off between pro-Palestinian protesters and the University of Melbourne continues; and in sport, bet-fixing charges levelled at three Macarthur Football Club A-League players.

In this bulletin, Israel's military says it has found the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza; a stand-off between pro-Palestinian protesters and the University of Melbourne continues; and in sport, bet-fixing charges levelled at three Macarthur Football Club A-League players.