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INTERVIEW: The World Cup rivalry between Argentina and England

England against Argentina is widely regarded as one of the most bitter international footballing rivalries, and its 60-year history goes well beyond the football pitch. To unpack the long and complicated history between the two countries, SBS reporter Tys Occhiuzzi spoke with football journalist and historian, Trevor Thompson

INTERVIEW: Has Australia's definition of antisemitism been 'weaponised'?

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism has become one of the world's most influential and contested tools for identifying anti-Jewish hatred. Adopted by universities, public institutions, and governments across the globe, including here in Australia, supporters argue it helps recognise antisemitism in a consistent way, while critics say it can be used to blur the line between antisemitism and legitimate criticism of the state of Israel. Kenneth Stern is one of the lead drafters of the IHRA definition and a former director on antisemitism and extremism for the American Jewish Committee. He says the definition has been "weaponised" in ways he never intended, particularly when it's used to regulate speech or shut down debate on university campuses, the media and elsewhere. He's speaking to SBS reporter Tee Mitchell

Oil surges most since 2020, stokes inflation fears

The S&P/ASX 200 has closed flat, despite Donald Trump saying the US would reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 per cent toll fee. As a result, crude prices surged in their biggest one-day increase since 2020. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Marcus Today senior market analyst Henry Jennings. The latest consumer sentiment reading by Westpac and the Melbourne Institute has shown confidence rose to 83.9 in July, as lower petrol prices and easing interest rate expectations provided some relief for households, though pessimists still outnumber optimists. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan. The S&P/ASX 200 has closed flat, despite Donald Trump saying the US would reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 per cent toll fee. As a result, crude prices surged in their biggest one-day increase since 2020. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Marcus Today senior market analyst Henry Jennings. The latest consumer sentiment reading by Westpac and the Melbourne Institute has shown confidence rose to 83.9 in July, as lower petrol prices and easing interest rate expectations provided some relief for households, though pessimists still outnumber optimists. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan.

'World's most prestigious retirement home': Does the US Congress have an age problem?

The current US Congress is the third oldest in history, with senior Senators increasingly holding on to the job for longer. With the recent death of Lindsey Graham and hospitalisation of Mitch McConnell, the debate has revived around an age limit for Congress, which the majority of Americans support. With the recent death of Lindsey Graham and hospitalisation of Mitch McConnell, the debate has revived around an age limit for Congress, which the majority of Americans support.

Tech platforms told to fix 'sextortion' blind spots

A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some people Australia's eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm about sexual extortion online, after receiving more than 2,000 complaints in just six months. It's prompted renewed demands for big tech to do more to prevent young people being blackmailed on digital platforms. The issue has also reignited the broader debate about how to regulate social media and emerging AI. A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some people Australia's eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm about sexual extortion online, after receiving more than 2,000 complaints in just six months. It's prompted renewed demands for big tech to do more to prevent young people being blackmailed on digital platforms. The issue has also reignited the broader debate about how to regulate social media and emerging AI.