Authorities in India have removed four decades' worth of toxic waste from a chemical factory that saw one of the deadliest gas leaks in history. In December 1984, thousands of people were killed from a gas leak at a US-owned Union Carbide pesticide factory in the country's central city of Bhopal. As a result, today thousands of survivors and their …

En 2025, les Australiens verront-ils leur pouvoir d'achat augmenter ? Des solutions à la crise du logement seront-elles trouvées ? Les Travaillistes resteront-ils au pouvoir ? À l'heure du passage à la nouvelle année, plusieurs Australiens nous ont confié leurs espoirs et leurs craintes pour 2025.

Tributes for a surfer killed in a shark attack in South Australia; Apple agrees to a multi-million dollar settlement in a class action alleging privacy violations; and Australian Kimberly Birrell defeated by Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina at the Brisbane International.

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Tributes for a surfer killed in a shark attack in South Australia; Apple agrees to a multi-million dollar settlement in a class action alleging privacy violations; and Australian Kimberly Birrell defeated by Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina at the Brisbane International.

22e et dernier Dakar pour le Français installé à Maurice depuis 13 ans. La voiture de Pascal Thomasse est aux couleurs de l'île Maurice. Rencontre avec SBS French à Bisha avant le depart.

Medicare and bulk-billing central features in Labor's federal election pitch; tense scenes between police and protesters in South Korea as impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol faces arrest; and in Tennis, Novak Djokovic advances to the Brisbane International quarterfinals.

Medicare and bulk-billing central features in Labor's federal election pitch; tense scenes between police and protesters in South Korea as impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol faces arrest; and in Tennis, Novak Djokovic advances to the Brisbane International quarterfinals.

Authorities in the United States say there appears to be no link between two separate incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas that are being treated as terrorist attacks. Fifteen people were killed and more than 30 injured in a truck-ramming attack in New Orleans as New Year festivities were underway. Meanwhile, authorities in Las Vegas are investig…

La 47e édition du Dakar se déroule du 3 au 17 janvier 2025 en Arabie saoudite. Le Directeur du Dakar, David Castera est avec Christophe Mallet sur place pour SBS.

It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - the DSM - still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In the final part of this two part special, we explore the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopatholo…

The award winning SBS podcast series Change Agents has met some remarkable Australians over the last four years - individuals who are changing the society in which we all live. In this episode from 2022, series producer Peggy Giakoumelos introduces us to Greg Mullins, a high profile, former fire chief who is using his experience on the front line t…

For the first time in nearly two years, the median national property price fell in December, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CoreLogic Australia's Tim Lawless to find out why, and to discover if there are housing hotspots for investors in the new year; plus Gemma Dale from nabtrade takes a look at the first trading day of the ye…

Patients hail a government move to subsidise two further cancer treatments; The FBI says two New Year Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas are not linked; Kimberly Birrell advances to the quarter-finals of a major tournament for the first time in her career

Patients hail a government move to subsidise two further cancer treatments; The FBI says two New Year Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas are not linked; Kimberly Birrell advances to the quarter-finals of a major tournament for the first time in her career

2024 was Australia's second-hottest year on record; treatments for prostate and breast cancer added to the list of government-subsidised medicines; in Tennis, Lleyton Hewitt backs Alex de Minaur as a strong contender for an Australian Open title.

2024 was Australia's second-hottest year on record; treatments for prostate and breast cancer added to the list of government-subsidised medicines; in Tennis, Lleyton Hewitt backs Alex de Minaur as a strong contender for an Australian Open title.

Fifteen people have been killed and more than 30 injured in a truck-ramming attack in New Orleans as New Year festivities were underway. And in Las Vegas authorities are investigating the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel. Both incidents are being treated as terrorist acts.…

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Un chauffeur a lance une attaque au vehicule-belier qui percuté une foule qui célébrait le Nouvel An dans le French quarter de la Nouvelle-Orléans aux USA.

A group of kung fu nuns has displayed their martial arts skills to celebrate the long-awaited post-pandemic reopening of their convent. The women, from the Druk Amitabha Monastery in Nepal, say they want to inspire young girls to build strength and confidence.

Crew members of Virgin Australia attacked in Fiji on New Year's Day; the FBI investigate a deadly truck ramming attack as an act of terrorism; and in sport, Mitch Marsh dropped from the team for Australia's fifth and final Test against India.

Crew members of Virgin Australia attacked in Fiji on New Year's Day; the FBI investigate a deadly truck ramming attack as an act of terrorism; and in sport, Mitch Marsh dropped from the team for Australia's fifth and final Test against India.

Vendée Globe: Charlie Dalin a conservé sa première place en 2025 et il devance légèrement Yoann Richomme.

Grief may be a universal experience but it’s felt uniquely across our multicultural landscape. This is a second chance to hear the SBS award-winning podcast series Living Loss. The series won the Radio Today Award for Best Society and Culture Podcast. For refugees and asylum-seekers grief is often a multi-layered experience. In many cases, they are…

It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In part one of a two part special, we take a closer look at the history of the DSM and we meet people with li…

Le government du Queensland a cette semaine fait appel pour une enquête sur les prix de l’essence et le house sitting est une mode de vie qui devient plus commun, dans une économie ou le prix des maisons et des loyers reste toujours haut.

A truck has crashed into crowds in New Orleans killing at least 10; New laws against wage theft come into effect; Australia has been eliminated from the United Cup

A truck has crashed into crowds in New Orleans killing at least 10; New laws against wage theft come into effect; Australia has been eliminated from the United Cup

One million people enjoy the Sydney fireworks; Woolworths says it will be selling Australia Day merchandise this year and A-League champions Central Coast held to a one-all draw by Melbourne City.

One million people enjoy the Sydney fireworks; Woolworths says it will be selling Australia Day merchandise this year and A-League champions Central Coast held to a one-all draw by Melbourne City.

It's 2004. Shannon Noll's What About Me is dominating the charts. The Notebook is in cinemas. And John Howard is claiming his fourth election victory. 20 years on, the cabinet papers offer an insight into government decision-making of the day. SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson spoke to John Howard about the year.…

The start of 2025 has been celebrated around the world with dazzling fireworks displays and rituals. Australia was among the first countries to welcome the New Year.

Australians welcome the beginning of 2025; 2004 cabinet papers reveal the Timor Leste bugging scandal; and in Tennis, Nick Kyrgios plays a singles match at the Brisbane International.

Australians welcome the beginning of 2025; 2004 cabinet papers reveal the Timor Leste bugging scandal; and in Tennis, Nick Kyrgios plays a singles match at the Brisbane International.

The award winning SBS podcast series Change Agents has met some remarkable Australians over the last four years - individuals who are changing the society in which we all live. In this episode from 2022, series producer Peggy Giakoumelos introduces us to James Spenceley. He's a businessman and an entrepreneur - and every now and then he risks his l…

Australia's waste levels tend to spike during the festive season with bins often teeming with wrapping paper and gift and food packaging. But how much of it is recycled? In 2018, Australia set a series of national targets around the recovery of packaging ...and the deadline is 2025. So how are we tracking?…

2004 saw one of Australia's most successful Olympic campaigns. It was also a successful year for John Howard, who won his fourth election. But it wasn't without challenges - as the justification for the War in Iraq disappeared and images of human rights abuses by US soldiers emerged. Hundreds of Cabinet Papers from the year 2004 have been released,…

The start of 2025 marked in Australia and around the world; cabinet papers reveal the thinking of former prime minister John Howard on laws ruling out same-sex marriages; and in Tennis, Novak Djokovic defeats Rinky Hijikata at the Brisbane International.

The start of 2025 marked in Australia and around the world; cabinet papers reveal the thinking of former prime minister John Howard on laws ruling out same-sex marriages; and in Tennis, Novak Djokovic defeats Rinky Hijikata at the Brisbane International.

The Australian sharemarket rose 7.5% over the last 12 months, losing steam towards the end of the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the year that was, and discusses the opportunities for 2025 with Mark Gardner from MPC Markets; plus what it all means for your superannuation fund with Kirby Rappell from SuperRatings.…

The countdown to the New Year's Eve fireworks begins; Summer's first case of mosquito-borne virus detected in Victoria; Nick Kyrgios emerges as Australian Open threat as Novak Djokovic praises his return.

The countdown to the New Year's Eve fireworks begins; Summer's first case of mosquito-borne virus detected in Victoria; Nick Kyrgios emerges as Australian Open threat as Novak Djokovic praises his return.

Authorities in Finland have taken control of a Russian oil tanker amid suspicions it damaged an underwater power cable in the Baltic Sea. With fears the vessel could have been used for espionage, NATO has agreed to increase its presence in the area.

Families are welcoming home their loved ones in Ukraine and Russia as a prisoner swap deal sees over 300 captives freed. The prisoners of war have been released in a small act of mercy after yet another year of bloody fighting.

François Bayrou a dévoilé hier les premières lignes de son plan d'aide pour Mayotte, le département français dévasté après le passage du cyclone Chido

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The countdown to the New Year's Eve fireworks; New laws criminalising wage theft in Australia to come into effect; Iga Swiatek makes a strong start in her season debut at the United Cup.

The countdown to the New Year's Eve fireworks; New laws criminalising wage theft in Australia to come into effect; Iga Swiatek makes a strong start in her season debut at the United Cup.

Vladimir Putin has gripped the reins of power in Russia for 25 years. His tenure has been marked by wars, protests, constitutional changes and even an insurrection, with the former KGB agent remaining unshakable in his role.