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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump launched into the frenzied final day of their historic fight for the White House Monday, with blow-out rallies in the handful of...
As the government prepares to introduce legislation to parliament, the Labor caucus has reportedly voted to block legislation for a lifetime visa ban on asylum...
Hillary Clinton has about a 90 per cent chance of defeating Donald Trump in the race for the White House, the latest poll says.
Labor, Greens and Senate crossbenchers have joined forces to shoot down the federal government's proposed same-sex marriage plebiscite.
The AFP is probing hoax calls made to aircraft and air control towers at Melbourne and Avalon airports.
A US-backed Kurdish-Arab alliance pushed closer to Raqqa in Syria while Iraqi forces seized a key town near Mosul as offensives advanced Monday against the two...
Fighting as a child soldier in Sudan, Deng Adut never dreamed he would have a positive future, let alone be named the NSW Australian of the Year.

US Votes

The best of SBS' coverage of the race to the White House.

Trump would need to reinvent himself if he were to be elected president, says a US election expert as the American people get ready to vote on November 8.
As the candidates target the battleground states, there's one voter bloc that could make all the difference this election: women, who vote in higher volumes than...
Data shows more Latinos from Nevada and Florida are voting than ever before in the US election – and polls indicate that works in Hillary Clinton's favour.
The FBI on Sunday lifted the threat that Hillary Clinton might face charges over her private email server -- another campaign bombshell just 36 hours before her...
Experts paint a picture of interest rate hikes, a share-market crash and our most important military alliance in question.
SBS US Election Correspondents Brett Mason and Sarah Abo are in the United States in the lead up to the presidential election, along with SBS reporter Omar...
Political cartoonist Sam Wallman, a 2016 Walkley nominee, presents daily street portraits of every-day manifestations of the US Presidential election campaign.

More news

More news and analysis from Australia and the world.

Ben Barba has been released by NRL premiers Cronulla after allegedly testing positive to cocaine.
As firies face another day of NSW blazes, it's all eyes on the weather with hot, windy conditions expected.
Two crossbench senators will face High Court challenges to their eligibility as the government faces questions about how it got this far.
Hong Kong's leader said Monday he would "fully implement" a landmark ruling by Beijing which effectively bars two pro-independence lawmakers from the city's...
High school Capoeira Angola classes are helping migrant teens find their feet in their new home.
A climate change-denying One Nation senator is challenging the CSIRO and weather bureau to produce empirical evidence on the threat of global warming.
Australian authorities are making urgent inquiries in Afghanistan after local media reported an Australian NGO worker has been abducted at gunpoint in Kabul.

Cultural Perspectives

A series of stories aimed at busting the myths around religion, cultural practices and sacred texts.

What exactly is Sharia law? And is it in conflict with the Australian way of life?
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and is predicted to rival Christianity in terms of global population by 2050. But, despite popular perception,...
What are burqas and niqabs, and why are they worn?
Anti-Muslim activists often cite violent passages from the Qur'an and other sacred Islamic texts to prove Islam is a violent religion. But how do these claims...
The different interpretations of 'Jihad'

Editor's Choice

Our pick of the best content from SBS News & Current Affairs and our content partners.

The Senate has put to the sword the ill-fated plebiscite, killed by a remarkable combination of supporters and opponents of changing the law to allow gay people...
Trump would need to reinvent himself if he were to be elected president, says a US election expert as the American people get ready to vote on November 8.
Police found this furry baby on board when woman was pulled over while driving by Queensland Police.
Experts paint a picture of interest rate hikes, a share-market crash and our most important military alliance in question.
A new push is being made to secure the release of relatives of up to 30 Australian Ethiopians allegedly being detained in Ethiopia.
The number of children in out-of-home care continues to rise in Australia, but a shortage of foster carers remains, especially for carers from Indigenous and...
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More than 50,000 Iraqi soldiers, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, Sunni Arab tribesmen and Shia militiamen are engaged in a bloody battle to re-take control of Mosul from IS.

Finetta's life at home

A 6.2-magnitude hit central Italy on Wednesday, leaving more than 150 dead and reducing towns across the region to rubble.
Louisiana has faced epic flooding, with at least seven people killed and thousands evacuated to emergency shelters after waterways in the southern part of the state overflowed their banks.

Who's Who in the Hip Op Crew?

Meet Mi$$y Ro Yo, Kara Bang Bang, Big Deal and the rest of the world's oldest hip-hop crew.

On Location in Sicily

Aela Callan and the Dateline crew captured not only the story of the anti-mafia fight in Sicily, but also the sights and sounds of this Mediterranean island.
Dozens of protesters both for and against presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump have faced off at the opening of the Republican National Convention in the state of Ohio.

Bastille Day attack

At least 60 people are dead and 100 injured in the French city of Nice after a truck ploughed into a crowd in what officials and witnesses say was a deliberate attack.

Behind the Scenes: Gaza Life

Reporter Brett Mason and producer Will West spent just over a week filming in Gaza for Dateline. These behind the scenes photos offer more insight into daily life there.
Australians have turned out around the country to cast their votes in this year's election and eat some sausages.