Long-wanted fugitive fights extradition from Greece to Australia on murder charge

How the 'beautiful game' brings about beautiful change

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now underway, and football is once again at the centre of attention around the world. But away from the big lights and global headlines, there are people using football in quieter, powerful ways to build community and drive social cohesion.

'The need is constant': Red Cross calls for more blood donors

For families relying on transfusions, donated blood can mean the difference between life and death. For others, the decision to donate is shaped by culture, experience and how well they understand the system. Lifeblood is urging more Australians to donate blood, warning the need is constant and cannot be met without regular donors. But as Australia's population becomes more diverse, experts say the country's blood supply also needs to reflect that change, with some patients needing blood that is more closely matched to their background.

INTERVIEW: Eddie Izzard's unique take on Hamlet

Eddie Izzard is a multi-talented artist whose career spans film, theatre and activism. Now she brings her unique brand of charisma and creativity to the Sydney Opera House with one of the world’s most enduring tragedies. This is Shakespeare's Hamlet as you’ve never seen it before. Izzard performs on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight. Izzard shifts between the play's twenty-three characters with clarity and emotional depth. He's been talking to SBS's Wil Brincat.]]

It's six months since the young people's social media ban was applied. So how's it going?

It’s been six months since the ban on social media took effect in Australia for children under the age of 16. Since then, a growing number of countries have been taking steps to follow suit. Experts point to the ban's positive effects, but what do the teenagers think? It’s been six months since the ban on social media took effect in Australia for children under the age of 16. Since then, a growing number of countries have been taking steps to follow suit. Experts point to the ban's positive effects, but what do the teenagers think?

TACO again? ASX soars on peace deal hopes | SpaceX’s stock market debut

The ASX 200 has surged to a five-week high following comments from US President Donald Trump that a peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent. But haven’t we been here before? Also, Elon Musk’s SpaceX raises US$75 billion ahead of its much-anticipated Nasdaq debut. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Matt Wacher, chief investment officer at Jana Investment Advisers.