An alleged attack on well-loved regional MP Helen Haines leaves Australia grappling with the reality of political violence on its shores. We’re joined by SBS’ Canberra bureau to discuss the fallout for the community and the country’s political culture. Meanwhile, European cities are reeling from riots this week, especially across France. How will the unrest...
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Russia releases US prisoner | Deeply traumatised: Helen Haines’ staff speak out after alleged attack
Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff has praised Russian leader, Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian”, after the release of a US citizen who was held in a Russian prison for 4 years. The description rejected by several US politicians, including those in the Republican party, who described it as “embarrassing and outrageous.” “Deeply traumatised” –...
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Meta faces large fine | US tech companies post profits | Aussie financial complaints on the rise
Some major US tech companies are reporting large increases in profit despite concerns about spending on AI; Australian Financial Complaints Authority says it received almost 120- thousand complaints last financial year; Meta faces one of the largest financial penalties against a company in US history. SBS News is Australia’s trusted news source for the latest...
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Man arrested after alleged ‘nunchuck’ incident at WA MP’s office
The alleged attack on Helen Haines has reignited debate over rising political tensions and the safety and welfare of public figures in positions of power. A man has been arrested after allegedly wielding a pair of nunchucks and making threats at the electoral office of WA MP Hannah Beazley. SBS News is Australia’s trusted news...
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Trump doesn’t commit to endorsing JD Vance for president in 2028 election
In case you missed it, US President Donald Trump has said it is “too early” for him to endorse vice president JD Vance to succeed him in the 2028 election, adding: “I don’t think we’ve ever talked about it.” Speaking to reporters, Trump called Vance “a very talented person” and “a very good person,” but...
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Oil at five month high | WSI set to open | Tesla cancels Cybertruck orders in Australia
The ongoing war in the Middle-East and damage to infrastructure sends oil prices surging ahead of inflation figures next week; businesses prepare for the opening of Western Sydney International to passengers this weekend; Tesla cancels Australian orders for the Cybertruck electric ute. SBS News is Australia’s trusted news source for the latest news from Australia...
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Ukraine condemn US move to import Russian diesel | ICC reject US sanctions: an attack on rule of law
US President Donald Trump says he has reached a deal with his Russian counterpart, to supply diesel to the United States. It’s a sharp reversal of US policy which, only last month, put into place sweeping sanctions against Russia aimed at reducing its income from energy exports. The move has been condemned by Ukraine’s President...
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Trump responds to Zelenskyy’s ‘weak decision’ remark
United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded barbs after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel amid Moscow’s continued strikes on Ukraine. Trump announced Saturday he had called Russian President Vladimir Putin and agreed to allow Moscow to release large amounts of diesel onto global markets. Ukraine, along with allies...
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Deadly strike on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport | Trump calls for Ukraine elections
US President Donald Trump has left the door open to joining Saudi strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. For a third time this week Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has come under a major attack. The Saudi-led coalition is putting the blame on the Iran-aligned group which has yet to comment on this latest strike....
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Another missile attack on Riyadh airport | Morning News Bulletin 12 October 2026
** Saudi Arabia’s main airport, attacked again… ** An Australian man found dead in Peruvian Andes… And in sport ** Joy for Brodie Kostecki, crowned winner at the Bathurst 1000 SBS News is Australia’s trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews...