US-Iran strike a deal to make a deal, Bibi and Trump’s growing rift & could you be Japan’s next emperor?

Survivors of the Stolen Generations use art to reclaim history

It is a history that was buried for many years. Now the stories of Stolen Generations are being told through artworks in a new exhibition. Warning: this story contains content listeners may find distressing.

Labor facing fight to push tax, NDIS reforms through parliament

Federal Parliament has returned for two final sitting weeks before a five-week long winter recess. Twin fights over proposed tax reform and an overhaul to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are set to dominate debate in the coming days.

Keir Starmer under more pressure to step aside as PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham. If Keir Starmer quits, he will be the sixth prime minister to leave office in the past 10 years.

Uncertainty over Strait after first US, Iran talks wrap

Iran and the United States are giving conflicting accounts over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Negotiators for both countries have concluded the first round of talks in Switzerland, with reports Iranian diplomats exited discussions early over a threat made by US President Donald Trump.

Authorities declare readiness as H5N1 bird flu reaches Australia

Officials have confirmed the first case of the H5 avian influenza strain on the Australian mainland. The virus was identified in a wild migratory seabird who died after being found sick on a remote beach in Esperance, south of Perth. Authorities in Australia say they have been expecting the arrival of the virus and have been preparing accordingly.