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Labor’s new Member for Calwell says recognising a Palestinian state is more than symbolic, promising to take the fight up with his party room. Basem Abdo’s parents are Palestinian refugees who fled to Kuwait before coming to Australia. He sat down with SBS News for his first interview since the May election.

China has driven a recovery in Australia's wine export industry but it faces significant challenges amid structural change, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Peter Bailey from Wine Australia to find out more, plus Kai Chen from MPC Markets goes through the day's sharemarket action and previews the upcoming reporting season.

The government is under pressure from the United Nations and the crossbench to set an ambitious climate target. It comes as some coalition backbenchers are pushing for net zero to be scrapped all together.

Australia has lifted restrictions on the import of beef from the United States in a decision critics say was made to appease U-S President Donald Trump.While the government says this was not the case, the removal of restrictions is raising concerns over health, biosecurity, and the impact on Australian cattle farmers. So should Australian consumers and producers be concerned by this move?

An 'unconditional ceasefire' has come into effect between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Both sides accuse each other of initiating the fighting which lasted for five days and killed at least 38 people. The southeast Asian countries have a long history of border disputes.

A monumental cover-up is underway in Paris. Meanwhile in Canberra, politicians and officials get their story straight about the events on Norfolk Island as journalists start to dig. And global pressure beats down on Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific as nuclear-armed powers exert their influence.

A group of refugees who say they've been living in limbo in Australia for 13 years have taken their fight for permanent residency to federal parliament in Canberra.They're part of a group of more than 8,000 people who had their refugee protection claims rejected under a now-abolished visa system.

The UN's top climate diplomat is in Australia, and is urging Australia to aim high when it reveals its carbon emissions reduction target later this year. But it's an issue heavily coated in politics.... and not the only climate change related issue Australia is dealing with right now..

A big start to the business week with the US and the European Union announcing a major trade deal. Liz Maddock gets the latest on that from Hebe Chen, Market Analyst at Vantage Australia. And Laurie Lawira speaks to Chief CommSec Economist Ryan Felsman about the CommSec State of the States report.

The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal that will see the EU face 15 per cent tariffs on most of its exports to America. The deal prevents a Trans-Atlantic trade war that could have had a huge impact on the global economy. Announcing it at his Scottish golf resort, Donald Trump described it in glowing terms but experts say Europe is likely to take a hit.

As global outrage builds over Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis, Israel has announced a daily 10-hour pause in military operations to allow aid deliveries. It comes amid allegations it is weaponising starvation, which Israel denies. While the World Food Program welcomes the pause, it warns access must be sustained and scaled-up to meet urgent needs, as nearly half a million Gazans face famine-like conditions.

One end-of-life issue many people face is deciding whether to become an organ donor. Australia's Organ and Tissue Authority is urging members of multicultural communities to consider the option, to help save lives. It's part of DonateLife Week, aimed at raising national awareness, and encourage more Australians to become organ and tissue donors.

A new report has revealed just how disproportionately migrant communities are affected by hepatitis. Underdiagnosis of the infection, and connecting patients with care and treatment, remain the major challenges.

An Australian early intervention program for deaf children is, for the first time, being piloted overseas. The therapy is for children whose family have chosen for them to be fitted with a hearing device such as a cochlear implant. The collaboration between not-for-profit The Shepherd Centre and health officials in Japan is a decade in the making.

The Trump administration has announced several new tariff deals in the last few days, but many more are still in negotiations. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Terrence Guay, clinical professor of international business and the director of the center for Global Business Studies at Penn State looks at the current tariff situation, how the deals are affecting the American consumer and the looming August 1st deadline that could see tariffs as high as 50% if deals aren’t reached.

The UN says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is very bad, getting worse fast. Amid air strikes, hunger, and mass displacement, Secretary-General António Guterres says what's happening is a moral stain on the entire world.

Arts and storytelling are key tools being used to accelerate efforts to increase disability representation and inclusion. Advocates have come together for a festival to celebrate Disability Pride with the aim of showcasing ways to move forward.

The Queensland government has accepted all eight recommendations from an independent review into the home education unit. The regulatory review, conducted last year, followed widespread opposition by Queensland's homeschooling community to the previous state government's attempts to enforce the Australian curriculum on homeschooling students.

The Australian share market has finished the week in the red; mining and gold stocks dragged the ASX-200 down as the iron ore price fell below US$100. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Medallion Financial Group’s managing director Michael Wayne.

President Trump triggers MAGA mutiny over Epstein files, Japan’s far-right gains ground after an historic election upset, and pressure mounts on Israel as Gaza edges closer to famine. Plus, a climate court ruling shakes up global accountability, and New Delhi's diplomatic imposter.

Fighting has erupted along the border of Thailand and Cambodia as old tensions over territorial disputes boil over into a rare but deadly conflict. Thousands have evacuated on both sides as foreign leaders call for peace between the neighbours.

Community groups say swim programs designed to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities are gaining popularity. Winter is the ideal time to improve swimming skills and water safety awareness, ahead of the warmer weather. Swim teachers aiming to bring down the drowning death toll during Australia’s Summer months.

The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down what's going to happen with student debt.

The Australian share market has closed 0.3% down following a soft session. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mathan Somasundaram, the CEO of Deep Data Analytics, who says overseas trade developments are having an impact on investor behaviour. Plus, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warns it could take longer to tame underlying inflation in her annual address to the Anika Foundation.

The International Court of Justice has delivered a historic ruling on international climate obligations, opening the door for possible reparations. After a lengthy campaign led by law students in Pacific Island nations, the world's top court has declared individual states have a legal duty to tackle climate change.

Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, with Ukraine demanding a full ceasefire as a basis for further diplomacy. While both sides signal limited cooperation, key issues such as a potential leaders’ summit and the fate of civilians remain unresolved.

Australian and Japanese shares have closed in the green following Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade deal with Japan. The ASX-200 led by the materials and financial sectors. Stephanie Youssef spoke with the founding manager of Activam Group, Robert Talevski. Plus, the Australian Federal Police and Australian Banking Association have joined forces to warn Australians to stop renting out their bank accounts to criminals. They say many people are knowingly, or unknowingly, becoming “money mules” for criminals, who use their bank accounts to make their funds appear legitimate. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with ABA CEO Anna Bligh.

Who gets awarded for bravery and why? In the final episode of Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero, host Paulien Roessink speaks to community members who know a lot about awarding bravery. We’ll hear from David Arden, the president of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, and Michael Bell, Indigenous Liaison for the Australian War Memorial, alongside previous guests of the series. We'll find out why people still think formal recognition from the government is due 83 years after Uncle Charlie saved three Dutch people during the Broome Air Raid attacks.

A new report has found that First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to have trouble accessing their superannuation. The independent research highlights the systemic barriers First Nations peoples face which include rigid policies, inaccessible customer service and a lack of accountability. Financial counsellors say reforms are badly needed to address this.

A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2050. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.

The government is working to improve the childcare system in Australia, following serious allegations of abuse out of Melbourne. The bill would allow the government to cut off funding for centres who don't meet safety and quality standards. But some say it isn't enough.

Stars of the music world and beyond are mourning the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the age 76, expressing affection and admiration for the heavy metal icon. Elton John called the Black Sabbath frontman a dear friend, a huge trailblazer and one of the funniest people he ever met.

Health officials in Gaza say 15 people have died of starvation in 24 hours. The United Nations World Food Program says the hunger crisis has reached new and astonishing levels of desperation. Meanwhile, protesters in Tel Aviv are demanding an end to Israeli aid restrictions on Gaza, condemning what they have called Israel's policy of starvation.

Sean Szeps is a prominent figure in the online parenting space, yet you won't see his family in his posts. In a time, where social platforms are increasingly dominating the media landscape, Sean discusses how he makes a living online while protecting the privacy of his children.

Police have made one arrest and briefly detained 17 other protesters after a demonstration over the conflict of the Middle East at federal parliament. While The Greens want Australia to stop supplying weapons parts to Israel and to impose much broader Israeli sanctions, the opposition argues the government should be focusing its criticism on Hamas and not the Israeli government.

The Australian sharemarket has closed flat after opening higher, as strong gains in healthcare and materials were offset by a second straight day sell-off in bank shares, seeing investors moving towards the miners. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Todd Hoare, the chief investment officer at LGT Crestone. Plus, the Reserve Bank has revealed its reasoning behind its decision to keep interest rates on hold at July’s board meeting, saying lowering them wouldn’t have been consistent with its strategy of easing monetary policy in a “cautious” approach. Independent economist Chris Richardson says it means an August rate cut is likely.

Despite Australia's retirement age now being 67, workers aged 51 to 55 are often considered to be older workers during hiring processes. The finding comes in new research from the Australian H-R Institute and the Australian Human Rights Commission. But it isn't news for workers in this age group, as several previous studies already found people in their 50s face age discrimination at work. So why is it so difficult to challenge discrimination against old age in the workforce?

A Bangladeshi military aircraft has crashed into a college and school campus in the capital Dhaka, killing at least 20 people in the country's worst aviation disaster in decades. A day of national mourning has been declared as the cause of the aircraft's mechanical failure remains under investigation.

The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to unfold. Gaza health officials say more than 59,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7 and food scarcity is tipping into famine. As Israeli military forces press further into central Gaza, and aid routes remain blocked or under fire, the international community is again calling for a ceasefire. But on the ground, hunger is spreading faster than relief.

A midnight raid is launched to capture the French spies. But Kiwi detectives get a shock when the Australian Government sets them an impossible deadline to gather evidence. Richard learns of Australia’s manipulation of nuclear policies in the Pacific and hears of the real physical and emotional fallout of the testing, direct from the Pacific Island community.

Around four million Australians, or one in five, are living with chronic pain. Many report feeling overlooked and ignored within the healthcare system, prompting experts to call for greater national investment, including a more holistic approach to care.

The Australian share market has suffered its worst one-day decline since Donald Trump announced his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs in April. The ASX 200 closing 1 per cent down; a stark contrast from Friday’s record close. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Blueberry Markets analyst Zoran Kresovic about why that was expected. Plus, a new joint report by the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Human Resources Institute has found a quarter of HR professionals surveyed now classify workers aged 51 to 55 as "older". Stephanie Youssef spoke with Age Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, Robert Fitzgerald.

China is leading the development race in Southeast Asia as traditional donors like the United States and United Kingdom step away from the region. That's according to a new Lowy Institute report

It's one of the world's most popular sporting events, and the Tour de France attracts around 10 million spectators each year. But this year several crashes including one involving a spectator being hit by a team car have added more challenges for competitors and spectators alike.

They say politics makes strange bedfellows - and the 48th parliament is full of them. After the May election, Canberra is welcoming about 40 new politicians when Parliament resumes on Tuesday.

As Israeli forces issue new evacuation orders in Gaza, civil defence workers say Israeli fire has killed at least 93 Palestinians over the past day. Health authorities in Gaza say 18 Palestinian people died of starvation on Sunday, drawing further calls from aid organisations attempting to deliver crucial supplies.

The second Australian case of a rare strain of mpox virus has been detected in south-east Queensland. Queensland Health says the patient - who is now being treated at a Brisbane hospital - acquired the virus in central Africa.

Over the last decade, Malaysia’s first professional violin maker has earned many international accolades. Now, Tan Chin Seng is mentoring a new generation of makers from his studio near Kuala Lumpur. It's a craft still little known in Malaysia and Southeast Asia more widely - something Tan hopes to change.

Hungary's oldest library is fighting a beetle infestation. The creatures have been found in a section of the 1,000 year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey library, housing around a quarter of the abbey's 400,000 volumes. It's prompted workers to pull tens of thousands of centuries-old books from the shelves of the mediaeval abbey in an effort to save them.

An Indigenous-owned business in Western Australia is drawing on traditional knowledge to bring back Australia's first ever export - the sea cucumber. Tidal Moon exports the coveted delicacy to South East Asia, creating employment in a region where jobs are limited.