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China has launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, saying it is "strong punishment" for "separatist acts". It comes three days after Taiwan's new president used his inauguration speech to call on China to stop threatening the island and accept the existence of its democracy.

The International Court of Justice will rule on South Africa's demand to stop Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza.Ahead of the decision, Israel says no power on Earth will stop Israel from protecting its citizens and going after Hamas in Gaza.

A day after announcing a snap election, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded his signature pledge to deport migrants to Rwanda will not happen before ballots are cast. Labour is favoured to win the July 4 vote, but smaller parties on both sides of the political spectrum believe they can take seats and potentially complicate Keir Starmer’s path to power.

A new age cap on a popular graduate visa is leaving many international PhD students in Australia facing uncertain futures. Many say they will be forced to leave the country due to changes set to be made to Temporary Graduate Visa Class 485.

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Gemma Dale from NABTRADE on the latest market movements following the release of the Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes. And AI chip maker Nvidia takes centre stage as it reveals its quarterly profit results.

The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has surprised voters, announcing a national election on 4 July.

More Australians stranded in New Caledonia have been repatriated, meaning over half of those who want to leave the French territory have returned home. President Emmanuel Macron said a "return to peace" was his priority as he arrived in the Pacific island for a day of talks, following deadly riots triggered by a contested electoral reform.

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In a historic move, three European governments have jointly declared they recognise Palestinian statehood and intend to support a two-state solution to promote peace in the Middle East. Israeli has reacted by recalling its ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid and Oslo.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in Cox's Bazaar, as part of her visit to Bangladesh. In a wide ranging interview with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson, she addresses Australia's relationship with Bangladesh, the Singapore Airlines flight in which a number of Australians were injured by turbulence, the International Criminal Court seeking to issue arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, and the situation in riot-torn New Caledonia,

What role should nuclear energy play in Australia's energy transition? The federal Coalition says the technology could help Australia move away from fossil fuels and towards a net zero economy. Now a report by Australia's national science agency has looked at the cost of nuclear power compared to renewable energy sources like wind and solar.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left official interest rates on hold in the country but warned a rise was a real consideration. Hear from Governor Adrian Orr, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the global implications and what it means for sharemarkets with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett.

Extreme turbulence on a London-bound Singapore Airlines flight has left one man dead and injured dozens more, including eight Australians.

Of at least 300 Australians stranded in riot-stricken New Caledonia, 84 have been evacuated on two DFAT flights. The federal government says it is awaiting approval from French authorities to send further planes.

Israeli authorities have back-tracked after seizing camera equipment belonging to the Associated Press in southern Israel after widespread condemnation.

With food prices continuing to bite at the checkout, more and more Australians are on the lookout for ways to save on one of life's most basic and essential necessities: food.

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.

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 Management.

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.

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 grounds to believe they bear responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity.