News Home

President Donald Trump insisted early Saturday that he would bring the price of his planned Mexican border wall "way down," after US media circulated a government...

Turkey will hold a referendum on April 16 on replacing its parliamentary system with the stronger presidency long sought by incumbent Tayyip Erdogan, electoral...

US federal immigration agents arrested hundreds of undocumented immigrants in at least four states this week in what officials called routine enforcement actions.

More news

More news and analysis from Australia and the world.

12 Feb 2017 - 8:02am

Arrest over tourist's 'abduction' in SA

A man will be charged with abduction and sex offences after allegedly taking a tourist captive east of Adelaide.

12 Feb 2017 - 7:08am

Rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone after deadly protest

Rockets were fired at Baghdad's Green Zone Saturday after Iraq's most violent protest in years saw seven people killed in clashes between police and demonstrators...

12 Feb 2017 - 7:46am

Trump, Abe pledge deeper trade and security ties

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe opened two days of talks on Friday looking to cement a decades-old alliance between Japan and the United...

11 Feb 2017 - 10:33am

Australian citizenship stripped from IS fighter under new anti-terror laws

Australian citizenship has reportedly been stripped from dual national foreign fighter Khaled Sharrouf by federal authorities, in what's thought to be a first.

12 Feb 2017 - 7:16am

Jean-Marie Le Pen charged over apparent anti-Semitic pun

The founder of France's far-right National Front party, Jean-Marie Le Pen, has been charged with inciting hatred for alleged anti-Semitic remarks in 2014, his...

12 Feb 2017 - 7:43am

Throngs vow to vote for Muslim leaders in Jakarta election

Thousands have gathered at Jakarta's largest mosque to call on the faithful to vote for Muslim candidates in city and district elections.

10 Feb 2017 - 8:28pm

Hundreds of whales wash ashore in mass stranding on New Zealand beach

More than 400 whales were stranded on a New Zealand beach Friday, with hundreds already dead as volunteers raced to refloat the survivors, the Department of...

In focus: US Politics

The latest news on American politics.

11 Feb 2017 - 11:35am

Trump says considering 'brand new' immigration order

US President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering drafting a new order to ban migrants from majority-Muslim nations after his initial decree fell afoul of the law.

11 Feb 2017 - 2:33pm

Rosie O'Donnell goes full Bannon in photo

Rosie O'Donnell has posted a photo of herself as controversial Trump adviser Steve Bannon following Melissa McCarthy's lampoon of White House flack Sean Spicer.

11 Feb 2017 - 6:21pm

Trump told to back up vote fraud claim

A member of the US Federal Election Commission has called on Donald Trump to share any evidence he has to support his latest claim of voter fraud.

10 Feb 2017 - 10:30pm

Iranians march against Trump 'threats' on revolution day

Millions of Iranians marched on the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution Friday in what the president described as a response to the new US administration...

10 Feb 2017 - 8:27pm

Trump backs 'One China' policy in first call with Xi

President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington's 'One China' policy on Thursday in his first conversation with Xi Jinping, in an apparent effort to ease tensions...

10 Feb 2017 - 10:24am

The world parodies Trump's 'put America first' slogan

From Germany to Lithuania, Iran to Australia, countries are putting forward a satirical case as to why they should come 'second' after the United States.

8 Feb 2017 - 12:31pm

Pence breaks tie to confirm US education pick DeVos

The US Senate confirmed billionaire heiress Betsy DeVos as the next secretary of education Tuesday, after Vice President Mike Pence cast a historic tie-breaking...

Editor's Choice

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

10 Feb 2017 - 6:48am

Refugee children given opportunity to learn again through Intensive English Centres

After being out of the classroom for years, refugee children are relishing the chance to learn at Intensive English Centres.

11 Feb 2017 - 8:05pm

Despite protests, Trump’s actions remain popular with many

With an increase in both approval and disapproval of Donald Trump, America remains as divided as ever.

10 Feb 2017 - 1:30pm

#NeverRemember: Residents pillory 'Bowling Green Massacre'

CNN visited the residents of Bowling Green, Kentucky, to see how they were commemorating a massacre that never happened.

9 Feb 2017 - 5:14pm

Ian Macdonald defends Life Gold Pass, says politicians aren't 'well paid'

Coalition Senator Ian Macdonald says it's about time someone stood up for politicians, saying they're not "particularly well paid".

9 Feb 2017 - 8:47am

Blindfolded teen shows Sydney the values of a 'true Muslim'

A Sydney teenager has taken to the streets to show Australians the values of a 'true Muslim' - while blindfolded.

9 Feb 2017 - 7:40am

Melbourne teen reunites with family after near lifetime separation

A Melbourne teenager has been reunited with her mother and siblings after a painful separation of nearly 14 years. Tears flowed at Melbourne airport as the South...

9 Feb 2017 - 12:53pm

Rosie O’Donnell ‘ready’ to play Steve Bannon on 'SNL'

It comes after Melissa McCarthy impersonated Press Secretary Sean Spicer on the comedy show.

In focus: Australia's First People

Health

Indigenous health

Comment: When race gets in the way of good health

Racism mars the healthcare system for Indigenous people, who are accused of faking pain, have their Aboriginality denied, and die while in state care.

Khmer

2 Feb 2017 - 9:43am

Indigenous Languages at risk

Australia's Indigenous languages could be completely wiped out by 2050 according to experts. The number of traditional languages has dropped from 250 to 120 over the last two hundred years.And the ...

Mardigras

MARDI GRAS

Indigenous Sistagirls triumphant in crowdfunding campaign to attend Mardi Gras

"I had a hard life growing up as a Sistagirl but that was a journey that I had to take to be who I am now."

Culture

BOOZE CULTURE

Comment: January 26 has a drinking problem. We need an intervention

For many Australians, January 26 is a massive booze-fest. But at a time when alcohol is linked to so many social ills, our national sport of drinking must stop, writes Jill Stark.

Turkish