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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.

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'.

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.

The Australian sharemarket only partially recovered yesterday's losses, as investors wait to see if Chinese imports into the US will also see a pause on tariffs, as Donald Trump offered the reprieve to Canada and Mexico. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look with Jonathan Shead from State Street Global Investors. Plus, S&P Global has warned a number of Australian states may have their credit rating downgraded... find out why with Anthony Walker.

Australia has seen three fatal shark attacks in just a few weeks, with the most recent one killing a 17-year-old in Queensland. Meanwhile, the practice of setting shark nets has been a source of controversy, criticised for its environmental impact and inefficiency. Is the situation really getting worse, and what can actually be done to avoid shark attacks?

Labor says the coalition's so-called long lunch tax break for businesses will cost taxpayers more than a billion dollars a year. The Opposition has criticised the costings of the policy, accusing the Treasurer of politicising the public service.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have rattled global markets, triggering sharp losses on Wall Street. Temporary reprieves for Mexico and Canada eased concerns, but China is set to be sanctioned. Meanwhile, Mr Trump’s foreign policy moves - cutting USAID, considering Greenland’s takeover, and withdrawing from the World Health Organisation—are raising global tensions.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with US president Donald Trump in Washington. It comes at a pivotal moment in the negotiations for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The pause of the fighting in Gaza has led to the reopening of the Rafah crossing, allowing for injured children to be medically evacuated to Egypt.

Both the Australian sharemarket and dollar were hit hard after the US confirmed import tariffs will be applied on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese products from Feburary 4th, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look at the implications for the sharemarket and for Australia with Raymond Chan from Morgans; Rhayna Bosch speaks with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic on the year ahead in property.

The Australian Medical Association has launched its Modernise Medicare campaign, calling for reform of the Medicare system to ensure Australian patients can get the healthcare care they need. According to the AMA Medicare is stuck in the 1980s, no longer meeting the needs of today’s patients.

Australians caught dealing with Terrorgram, an online network that promotes racially motivated violence, will now face up to 10 years in prison. It’s the first time the government has imposed sanctions on an entirely online entity. But what is Terrorgram? And how big is it in Australia?

United States President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing hefty new tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China, disrupting trillions of dollars worth of annual trade. Tensions have already escalated with Canada and Mexico fighting back with their own counter tariffs. At home, Australia is bracing for the impact of disrupted global supply chains.

Pressures on charities continue to grow, as Australians have been caught in a cost of living crisis and turned to them for help. As the federal election is looming, a Sydney-based charity urges both major parties to take more action to tackle the issue.

A Vatican document released on Tuesday offers wide-ranging ethical guidelines for the application of artificial intelligence in sectors from warfare to healthcare, with an underlying call that the burgeoning technology must be used as a tool to complement, and not replace, human intelligence. Pope Francis has issued several warnings about the risks associated with AI technology, and this new document by the Vatican’s doctrine and cultural offices expands on what the pontiff has already said.

The world's largest and oldest iceberg is on a collision course with a remote island... potentially putting wildlife in danger. Known as 'megaberg' the colossal slab of ice is drifting towards South Georgia - a British overseas territory - north of Antarctica. The iceberg first broke away from the Antarctic shelf in the 1980s. So how has it survived so long, and what could happen if it does reach the island?

A new blood test is being trialed in the UK to detect the early signs of dementia. It is hoped it could identify patients sooner, so they can potentially benefit from drugs that slow the progression of the disease. With more than 400,000 Australians identified by the Government as living with dementia - and a forecast that those numbers could go up to 900,000 by 2050 - that could be a significant breakthrough.