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This World Cup is set to be Argentina's star Lionel Messi's final chapter... could be French legend Kylian Mbappe's quest to become football's undisputed king - and Spain's teenage…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Friday, with the opening match taking place in Mexico City’s legendary Azteca stadium. Amid controversy over FIFA’s President has defended its…

US forces have launched a new wave of strikes at Iran, following days of escalating violence. In response, Iran has targeted the US fifth fleet in Bahrain and says it has closed th…

Japan is seeking to strengthen its alliance with Australia. Japan's top diplomat in Canberra has also defended the nation's gas export arrangements with Australia. Ambassador Kazuh…

Australia’s largest listed companies are more gender-diverse than ever, with only four all-male boards remaining across the ASX 300, but new research reveals progress has stalled i…

Australian fugitive, James Dalamangas is fighting to avoid extradition back to Australia, where he is wanted over the alleged murder of George Giannopoulous. The 55-year-old had be…

The global AI investment boom is gathering pace, with OpenAI signalling its intention to eventually join rivals Anthropic and SpaceX on the US sharemarket, potentially fuelling ano…

At least 35 people have been killed and 12 people are missing, after an earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday. Rescuers continue to search for survivors near the epicent…

Iran and Israel have announced a pause in military operations against each other, following a day of missile exchanges. While both sides have agreed to halt strikes, tensions conti…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to world-renowned melanoma pathologist Richard Scolyer, describing him as a "truly remarkable man" and announcing a state funeral w…

The Israeli Defence Force says it has struck military targets in western and central Iran, after Iran launched a series of strikes on northern Israel. The latest exchange follows I…

This FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to be the most technological advanced tournament ever staged - with AI and VAR expected to take over some of the biggest talking points. Join your…

More than 900 Australians have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the country in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Here, SBS spotlights some of the many com…

Pope Leo has kicked off a six-day tour of Spain, where he has met with high-level officials ahead of an expected address to parliament. The pontiff has addressed the rise of artifi…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 could be a test for the organisation and its commitment to rid football of racism. In 2024, FIFA launched its 'Global Stand Against Racism' with a series of…

A teenager, who was attacked by a shark in Far North Queensland last year, has made a stunning recovery after months in hospital and multiple surgeries. SBS travelled to Thursday I…

Australians who use the National Disability Insurance Scheme are facing an anxious wait with political gridlock in Canberra. The Federal Government, Greens and Coalition have been…

Traditional owners in Far North Queensland have come together with scientists for the first time to help tackle threats against human-induced climate change. The inaugural conferen…

The ASX 200 closed 0.7% lower on Friday, extending its weekly decline to 1.2%, as mining stocks came under pressure from a three-month low in iron ore prices. Fortescue, BHP and Ri…

The Federal Government, Greens and Coalition are gridlocked over post-budget measures on tax and the NDIS - with just one sitting fortnight remaining before Parliament rises for a…