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The World Today

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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

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Today · 25 min
Democrats take control of US Congress in historic win
The Democrats have won control of the US House and Senate in the midterm elections after historic wins in some seats.
Yesterday · 25 min
Economists tip fifth 2026 rate hike
The Reserve Bank is tipped to raise Australia's cash rate to the highest level in 18-years.
Monday · 25 min
Fastest housing downturn in 40 years
Australian house prices have fallen for a seventh consecutive month with the speed of the decline tracking at the fastest pace seen over the past four decades.
Friday · 25 min
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson loses her appeal
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has had her jail term increased to life in prison without parole.
Thursday · 25 min
Inflation challenges persist as fifth rate hike looms
People are still spending despite the rising prices - but where does the truth lie about what's causing inflation?
October 28 · 25 min
No clear winner in Israeli election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is likely to be the largest in the Israeli Knesset, according to polling but there's no clear winner.
October 27 · 25 min
TGA unveils tougher sunscreen rules
Anthropic's Wall Street filing shows the red hot pace of AI development, despite making a $114 billion loss in the first half of this year.
October 26 · 25 min
Debate over MPs' security as parliament resumes
Parliament returns to a day of well-wishing motions for injured MP Helen Haines after last week's alleged attack.
October 23 · 25 min
Flash flooding hits south-east Queensland
Review finds delayed Snowy 2.0 hydropower project could cost up to $25 billion, more than 12 times it's initial budget.
October 22 · 25 min
Haines remains in critical condition
Federal M-P Helen Haines remains in a critical condition, after losing both legs in an alleged car attack outside her electoral office in eastern Victoria earlier this week.
October 21 · 25 min
Brendan Nugent appears in court
Police say the attack on Helen Haines was deliberate but isolated, they refuse to rule out further charges, as the accused attacker appears in court and the MP herself fights for her life in hospital.
October 20 · 25 min
Helen Haines remains in critical condition
Police have named 43-year-old Tarrawingee man, Brendan Nugent as the driver arrested over the alleged attack on Indi MP, Helen Haines.
October 19 · 25 min
France reels after violent protests
Paris is burning. French President Emmanuel Macron criticises 'unbridled violence' after days of unrest and 2,400 arrests across France.
October 16 · 24 min
Starshield incident raises defence sovereignty questions
Reports the US may have deliberately disrupted military communications in Ukraine have raised concerns here in Australia about our own defence sovereignty.
October 15 · 24 min
Government introduces online safety reforms
Labor has introduced its digital duty of care bill to parliament, designed to allow people to opt out of their algorithms.
October 14 · 25 min
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer
Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo has lung cancer, after an operation in Rome which removed part of his right lung.
October 13 · 25 min
US death penalty debate deepens
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.
October 12 · 25 min
Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks escalate
Fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels are putting further pressure on global oil markets.
October 9 · 25 min
Firmus withdraws application to list on ASX
Data centre operator, Firmus has confirmed it's axing plans for an initial public offering on the ASX.
October 8 · 25 min
Business backlash over ATO credit card decision
Renewed criticism over an ATO decision to stop accepting credit card payments, despite crisis talks with business groups.

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