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For decades, 'drugs' has been a dirty word in sport, but a new competition is attempting to change that. The 'Enhanced Games' is set to launch in Las Vegas next year, with competitors openly doped. World sporting bodies say the concept is dangerous and risks athletes' health.

Residents in some Australian states are facing a potential increase on their annual electricity bills from July 1. Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia residents will likely see a three to 10 percent increase on their annual bills - just as winter sets in.

Events have been held around the country to mark National Sorry Day, an acknowledgement of the forced removal of First Nations children from their families and culture. One-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are descendants of Stolen Generations survivors, and many have shared their families stories and memories of child removal. As reconciliation week also begins, First Nations leaders are calling for truth-telling and concrete action from politicians to address ongoing disadvantage.

Social media is re-shaping the lines between Autism and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to new research by the University of Melbourne. It found an increasing number of people from online groups of the two mental health conditions identify that they have both ADHD and autism. But researchers, experts and advocates warn that while the two mental health condition could co-occur, they need to be treated separately

Israeli military strikes on schools, tent encampments and residential buildings have left dozens of Palestinian men, women and children dead, as Israel ramps up its effort to seize the whole of the Gaza Strip and destroy Hamas. Meanwhile, former Israeli hostages, and the relatives of those who remain in Hamas captivity, continue pleading for an immediate ceasefire and hostage deal, as their government remains intent on continuing the war.

Ukraine has suffered its most intense aerial attack since Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago, with 367 drones and missiles launched. This comes as over 300 Ukrainian soldiers were reunited with their families, bringing the total number of prisoners exchanged over the past few days between Russia and Ukraine to 1,000, from each side.

Against the backdrop of a chaotic week and remarkable split in the Coalition, the Nationals are playing down speculation of a leadership spill. But leader David Littleproud says he doesn't care if he loses his job.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival closed with a rare power outage, but not before delivering a jolt of cinematic history. Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or for 'It Was Just An Accident', marking his defiant return to the global stage after years of repression under Tehran’s regime. Visibly emotional, Panahi dedicated the award to the people of Iran, urging unity and freedom.

Dr. Heather Lench is a professor in psychological and brain sciences at Texas A&M University. She believes there are ways to find happiness in a world that can seem chaotic and overwhelming. She says research on the topic shows one of the key things we can do is focus on what is in our control, and focus on activities that give us the greatest joy — things we do because we enjoy doing them — and spend more time on those activities. Dr Lench says research has shown that you don’t have to spend time meditating quietly without distractions to find happiness. She says there are a lot of ways to engage in meaningful activities that create joy, including walking, painting, reading, running and playing sports.

When it comes to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, Australia is a world leader — with the number of people living here with the condition rapidly rising. But while the exact causes of the disease remain unknown, we're gaining a greater understanding of how we may be able to live with IBD, and possibly even prevent it.

It is no secret that coffee is one of the most beloved beverages in the world. And an event celebrating the caffeinated drink has been held in Jakarta, showcasing the very best of the bean.

A stabbing attack at Hamburg’s main train station has left 17 people injured, including three in critical condition. Police say the assailant, a 39-year-old German woman, acted alone and was arrested without incident. Investigators do not currently suspect political extremism as the motive, but rather believe a mental health issue is to blame.

In the next few days, Australian Muslims will be beginning their journey to take part in the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Faraz Nomani is a strategy and risk professional from Greenacre in southwest Sydney. He was born in Saudi Arabia and came to Australia 25 years ago when he was 10 years old. In this episode of Weekend One on One he talks about his own pilgrimages to the Hajj and his visit this year when he will be helping other people making the pilgrimage from Australia. He told SBS's Shirley Glaister why the Hajj is so important.

Australians drink a lot of coffee - billions of cups a year - but Australian-GROWN coffee is only a small part of that. What if we grew more of our own? That’s what scientists in northern New South Wales are working on. Small Business Secrets finds out when we might be drinking more locally-grown coffee.

Every year in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, Australians are presented with the opportunity to learn more about the nation’s shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year, the theme is Bridging Now to Next - calling on the nation to reflect on the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans about the day's market action including Donald Trump's market influence, while Rhayna Bosch takes a closer look at job ad scams with ACCC Deputy Chairwoman Catriona Lowe.

We explore the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as aid struggles to reach over 2 million people. Plus, a fiery Senate showdown for US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a breakthrough in Türkiye's decades-long conflict, and why joking about rice just cost a Japanese minister his job.

Food aid is finally beginning to enter Gaza after an 11-week blockade by Israel helped push the hunger-stricken region to the brink. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also condemned the British, French and Canadian governments for demanding Israel end its new ground offensive seeking to capture the whole of the Gaza Strip.

International students at Harvard University in the US will be forced to transfer or face deportation after the Trump administration revoked the institution's ability to enrol them. The administration has informed Harvard it would be doing so as part of an ongoing investigation into the university by the Department of Homeland Security.

A man has been charged with murder in a US federal court after the shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC. The killings have left the Jewish community in shock, and prompted authorities to scale up security at Israeli diplomatic missions around the world.

Health authorities in Australia have approved a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Billy Leung from Global X to find out more about why Bitcoin has extended its rally, up nearly 50% since its April low to a record high, plus the day on the sharemarket with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.

The Liberal and National parties have taken the first steps towards reforming the Coalition. The Liberal Party has paused its announcement of a shadow cabinet, with the Nationals indicating they're hopeful a coalition agreement will be reached before Parliament returns.

Indian author Banu Mushtaq has won this year's International Booker Prize 2025. The annual literary Booker Prize award goes to a living author from anywhere in the world for work available in English and published in the UK or Ireland.

Devastating floods along Australia's east coast have killed at least one man. His body was found on a property impacted by intense rainfall, prompting warnings for communities to heed evacuation and safety warnings amid the downpour.

US President Donald Trump has confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House with the most contentious areas of dispute between the countries, including claims of a "white genocide". The South African President has maintained there is no genocide targeting the white Afrikaner minority.

For the first time in almost 40 years, there's no coalition in the federal parliament. A day after the Nationals split from the coalition, SBS Chief Political Reporter Anna Henderson sat down with Leader David Littleproud.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Whelan from Barclay Pearce about how the lower interest rate environment is impacting markets while CBA shares continues to trade at record highs, and Rhayna Bosch takes a look at the gender wage gap between public and private companies with WGEA Chief Executive Mary Wooldridge.

Russia's assault on Ukraine continues as the US President Donald Trump struggles to negotiate a ceasefire after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the US hesitates to apply more pressure on the Russians, Britain and the European Union have announced new sanctions on Russia targeting their top export of oil.

Israeli forces have continued to bombard Gaza despite mounting international pressure to halt military operations and allow unimpeded deliveries of aid. The war has strained Israel's relations with much of the world, with Britain announcing a suspension of trade talks with Israel and summoning its ambassador over what it has described as "egregious policies" in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

The Nationals deputy leader reveals the party was willing to compromise on nuclear policy with the Liberal Party to avoid the messy split between parties.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attended a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace inside Vatican City. During the meeting, Mr Albanese gifted a painting by Indigenous artist Amanda Westley, and formally invited the new pontiff to visit Australia.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about the RBA's decision to cut interest rates and how US trade policy influenced its decision, plus Rhayna Bosch speaks with Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital to find out how it impacted the sharemarket

The federal coalition has split - with the National and Liberal parties unable to reach an agreement.

The Israeli military has invaded the Gaza Strip from the north and south with the aim of conquering the entirety of the enclave. Australia has joined 21 other countries in demanding a full resumption of aid into Gaza to avoid mass starvation, with the UK, France and Canada threatening sanctions on Israel.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have held a two-hour phone call on ending the war in Ukraine, with both leaders calling the talks constructive. Mr Trump said progress was made towards a ceasefire, while Mr Putin confirmed Russia is ready to resume peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, briefed by Mr Trump before and after the call, warned no agreement would be accepted without Ukraine’s involvement or territorial concessions.

World leaders attending Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass have made the most of the Vatican gathering, meeting for talks in Rome. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in the thick of it all, holding significant meetings with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and European Union chief Ursula Von Der Leyen.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Scutt from StoneX about the impact Moody's US credit rating cut is having on the sharemarket and preview's the RBA board meeting.

The Israeli military has launched extensive new ground operations in the north and south of Gaza. This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet approved a plan to seize the entirety of the Gaza Strip and displace the roughly 2.1 million Palestinians.

The first American pope has officially begun his papacy with a formal ceremony and inaugural mass. Addressing those in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world.

It has become a lightning rod issue: What should Australia do with its public statues celebrating leaders from the country's colonial past? One group thinks it has the answer. SBS' The Feed speaks to an anonymous group from Melbourne has been going after colonial statues – toppling, breaking or defacing them in the night.

The Vatican expects 250,000 people to pack St Peter's square for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among dozens of world leaders who will attend.

Austria has triumphed at Eurovision 2025, securing its third-ever win with operatic pop singer JJ’s electrifying performance of Wasted Love. The 24-year-old Viennese artist, born to Austrian and Filipino parents, blended soaring falsetto with techno and opera to win over juries and the public alike.

The eastern Humpback Whale migration season runs from May to November each year. During that time, thousands of whales pass Australia's east coast as they head towards warmer waters before returning to Antarctica. But as they make their journey they run the risk of becoming entangled in fishing gear. Efforts are now underway to try and change that.

If you live in a town or a city in Australia, the chances are that you'll find it easy to find a book to read. Bookshops, local libraries, department stores - they're all places where it's easy to get your literary fix. But if you're hours away from the nearest town of any size, down difficult dirt roads, or even not served by a road at all, none of those are viable options.And that's where the Indigenous Literacy Foundation comes in. They've just passed the milestone of a million books, many in First Languages, sent to around 500 remote Indigenous communities.If you live in a town or a city in Australia, the chances are that you'll find it easy to find a book to read. Bookshops, local libraries, department stores - they're all places where it's easy to get your literary fix. But if you're hours away from the nearest town of any size, down difficult dirt roads, or even not served by a road at all, none of those are viable options.And that's where the Indigenous Literacy Foundation comes in. They've just passed the milestone of a million books, many in First Languages, sent to around 500 remote Indigenous communities.

The use of AI in recruitment is on the rise, with almost two thirds of Australian organisations believed to be using the technology in their job hiring processes. There are growing concerns over the risks of discrimination.

A baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease is now thriving after receiving an experimental gene-editing treatment. He's one of the first to be successfully treated with a bespoke therapy targeting a tiny but deadly error in his DNA. His doctors hope the technology could one day help the estimated 350 million people worldwide with rare diseases.

National Volunteers week is just around the corner, running from the 19th- 25th May. This year's theme, Connecting Communities, celebrates the significant role volunteers play in building stronger communities, and in helping people connect with others. However, the number of volunteers in Australia has been in decline in recent years, prompting calls for the government to provide more support for those offering their time and skills for free.

Australia recorded the highest number of data breach reports last year since monitoring began in 2018. The latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report found 69 per cent of those data breaches were due to malicious or criminal attacks, with 29 per cent derived from human error. Most personal information in the breaches was contact information, identity data, or financial or health information, which hackers could use to blackmail companies or impersonate individuals. Professor Toby Murray, from the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne, has advice for how to protect yourself from data breaches.

Australians love drinking coffee, with more than 6 billion cups consumed each year. However a global shortage means the price of coffee beans has soared, so that morning brew could soon cost $10.