The World Today

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  Starshield incident raises defence sovereignty questions 16.10.2026 24min

  Reports the US may have deliberately disrupted military communications in Ukraine have raised concerns here in Australia about our own defence sovereignty.
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  Government introduces online safety reforms 15.10.2026 24min

  Labor has introduced its digital duty of care bill to parliament, designed to allow people to opt out of their algorithms.
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  Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer 14.10.2026 25min

  Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo has lung cancer, after an operation in Rome which removed part of his right lung. 
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  US death penalty debate deepens 13.10.2026 25min

  As Australia considers whether the live stream of a US army execution could be blocked on Australian screens, the practice of capital punishment in the US has become even more controversial.
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  Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks escalate 12.10.2026 25min

  Fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels are putting further pressure on global oil markets.
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  Firmus withdraws application to list on ASX 09.10.2026 25min

  Data centre operator, Firmus has confirmed it's axing plans for an initial public offering on the ASX.
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  Business backlash over ATO credit card decision 08.10.2026 25min

  Renewed criticism over an ATO decision to stop accepting credit card payments, despite crisis talks with business groups. 
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  Coalition's migration plan under scrutiny 07.10.2026 25min

  The Coalition is getting pushback over its plan to slash net overseas migration with business leaders and migrant groups flagging concerns with the policy. 
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  Coalition's migration policy unveiled 06.10.2026 25min

  If elected, the federal Coalition says it would drastically reduce net overseas migration, initially to 100,000. 
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  Climate talks underway in the Pacific 05.10.2026 25min

  Australia's climate leadership is under the spotlight at the pre-COP summit in Fiji.
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  Attempted plane hijacking motive unclear 02.10.2026 25min

  Israel's Prime claims the pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight bound for Tel Aviv had been radicalised but officials say the motive is yet to be determined. 
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  Investigations underway after attempted flight hijacking 01.10.2026 25min

  A mid-air miracle after passengers and crew safely landed an Israel-bound plane after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed another and attempted to crash the plane.
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  Inflation jumps after RBA rate rise 30.09.2026 25min

  The political fight heats up over inflation as borrowers and renters brace for the higher interest rate hit.
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  Australia waits for RBA rates decision 29.09.2026 25min

  All eyes are on the Reserve Bank which is widely expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year. 
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  Australians brace for more rates pain 28.09.2026 25min

  The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
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  Australia's pitch for unity to the UN 25.09.2026 25min

  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for greater unity in the face of mounting challenges, in a speech to the United Nations.
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  Open AI's Medicare hack 'deeply concerning' 24.09.2026 25min

  Australia's Medicare system hacked, in a concerning AI breach.
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  Families urge Australia not to forget Nepal flood victims 23.09.2026 25min

  The families are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for more support for search efforts.
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  AI high on the agenda at UN 22.09.2026 25min

  Anthony Albanese and more than 20 world leaders at the UN warn of the need for global guardrails for AI.
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  Population estimated to reach 40 million by 2066 21.09.2026 25min

  Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council - Finland is the only competition so far.