The World Today
The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program that provides background, analysis, interpretation, and debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians. It aims to encourage informed discussion on a wide range of topics affecting the nation.
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coalition's migration plan under scrutiny
The Coalition is getting pushback over its plan to slash net overseas migration with business leaders and migrant groups flagging concerns with the policy.
Coalition's migration policy unveiled
If elected, the federal Coalition says it would drastically reduce net overseas migration, initially to 100,000.
Climate talks underway in the Pacific
Australia's climate leadership is under the spotlight at the pre-COP summit in Fiji.
Attempted plane hijacking motive unclear
Israel's Prime claims the pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight bound for Tel Aviv had been radicalised but officials say the motive is yet to be determined.
Investigations underway after attempted flight hijacking
A mid-air miracle after passengers and crew safely landed an Israel-bound plane after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed another and attempted to crash the plane.
Inflation jumps after RBA rate rise
The political fight heats up over inflation as borrowers and renters brace for the higher interest rate hit.
Australia waits for RBA rates decision
All eyes are on the Reserve Bank which is widely expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year.
Australians brace for more rates pain
The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
Australia's pitch for unity to the UN
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for greater unity in the face of mounting challenges, in a speech to the United Nations.
Open AI's Medicare hack 'deeply concerning'
Australia's Medicare system hacked, in a concerning AI breach.
Families urge Australia not to forget Nepal flood victims
The families are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for more support for search efforts.
AI high on the agenda at UN
Anthony Albanese and more than 20 world leaders at the UN warn of the need for global guardrails for AI.
Population estimated to reach 40 million by 2066
Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council - Finland is the only competition so far.
Can Labor win the immigration argument?
There's been support and pushback to a raft of migration reforms announced by Labor - with cuts targeting students, backpackers and visa overstayers.
Labor's plan to cut migration
Tougher temporary visa rules and a cut to net overseas arrivals are part of Labor's long-awaited migration policy announced today.
Oil crisis deepens as fighting spreads across Middle East
Warnings for motorists to brace for long-term pain at the petrol pump, as the world's oil crisis takes a turn for the worse.
Is AI a race to win or a race to extinction?
US President Donald Trump calls the growing chorus of concern from AI insiders a 'sick conspiracy'.
One Nation's migration policy divides
The party would slash the number of migrant places by more than 750,000.
September 11 survivor reflects 25 years on
Sydney man James Dorney was working in the south tower of World Trade Centre. From his office on the 92nd floor, he watched in-horror as the first plane exploded into the north tower.
Labor's laws to tackle illicit tobacco
The Federal Government says new laws will help prosecute those involved in the illicit tobacco trade
Digital Duty of Care laws labelled free speech threat
The Opposition has accused the federal government of an attack on free speech, as Labor reveals the details of its proposed laws to regulate dangerous and addictive content on social media platforms.
Murder trial of slain Perth brothers begins in Mexico
The parents of the men have spoken as the trial gets underway, amid tight security.
One Nation reveals superannuation policy
One Nation proposes early access to superannuation to pay for rent or a mortgage
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño
Experts say the world is facing a "super-sized" El Niño event -- that could be the strongest in more than 70 years.
Economists issue warning over productivity
The national debt helpline has just recorded the highest number of calls for the month of August ever.
More Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet
Five Australians are found safe and 38 still missing in the Himalayas disaster which had claimed more than a thousand lives.
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels
The search for survivors in hydro tunnels in Nepal continues as the Australian government sends aid.
Nepal tunnel rescue efforts intensify
43 Aussies are still missing in Nepal after destructive floods, as rescuers race to free hundreds trapped inside hydropower tunnels.
Desperate search for survivors in Nepal
The latest on the desperate search for those missing after catastrophic flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border;
Nepal landslide 'disaster of epic proportions'
Hundreds have been killed, including dozens of international travellers drawn to Nepal's mountainous scenic beauty.
Inflation slightly down at 3.5 per cent
Inflation has cooled slightly in new figures, which show prices rose 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July
US fires a warning for Australia's summer as El Niño looms
In what could be a warning for the coming Australian summer, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as wildfire rips through parts of Nevada.
Bird flu outbreak crosses to mammals
The new escalation point comes after a long-nosed fur seal was found dead at Beachport in South Australia;
Swans coach, captain apologise as scandal engulfs the club
Dean Cox and Callum Mills have apologised for the behaviour of some of their players, who have been sanctioned for breaching club standards over their actions in a Melbourne hotel.
Israel's Ambassador called in over Zomi Frankcom investigation
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage over an IDF investigation into the killing of the Australian activist.
Swans ban players, as investigation continues
The club has banned five players for the remainder of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation.
Bombshell Sydney Swans allegation rocks AFL
Several players have been linked to an alleged sexual assault investigation, raising questions over whether the AFL should introduce a no-fault stand-down policy.
Backpackers, students targetted in migration stoush
The political debate over Australia's migration intake continues this week, with a fight over who should go, and who should stay.
KPMG clients reveal shock at revelations
Clients of auditing firm KPMG have faced a revealing, second parliamentary hearing.
Whistleblower David McBride walks from prison
The former military lawyer has served more than two years in jail, after being convicted in 2024 for stealing top-secret defence material and sharing it with journalists
Rate pause fails to kill housing fears
With interest rates on hold, borrowers might be breathing a sigh of relief, but they're still facing the prospect of their major asset - their home - shrinking in value, as the property market goes into decline.
Reserve Bank considers major rates decision
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold when its monetary policy board wraps up its meeting later today.
Spotlight on aviation safety after near-miss
A near miss at Sydney airport on the weekend involving Jetstar and Qatar planes has raised new questions about commercial aviation safety standards in Australia.
Imam's council defends October 8 speech
A speech given by an Australian Imam the day after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel the focus of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
