Fresh strikes as Iran, US argue over Hormuz opening

Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump reinstates Iranian port blockade

The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran, as the battle over one of the world's busiest shipping lanes intensifies. Donald Trump has reinstated a blockade on Iranian shipping, after two oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is warning it will not allow the United States to take control of the strategic waterway. The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran, as the battle over one of the world's busiest shipping lanes intensifies. Donald Trump has reinstated a blockade on Iranian shipping, after two oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz.   Iran is warning it will not allow the United States to take control of the strategic waterway.

Tributes flow for 'gentleman' honorary Aussie, Sam Neill

Tributes have poured in to remember revered actor Sam Neill, who died on Monday at the age of 78. The New Zealand star had become beloved for his roles in a range of Hollywood and Australian films, including Jurassic Park, My Brilliant Career, and The Dish. Tributes have poured in to remember revered actor Sam Neill, who died on Monday at the age of 78. The New Zealand star had become beloved for his roles in a range of Hollywood and Australian films, including Jurassic Park, My Brilliant Career, and The Dish.

Oil surges as another AI company makes solid sharemarket debut

A flat finish for the Australian sharemarket masked a volatile trading session, with the ASX spending most of the day in negative territory as Brent crude oil jumped 5 per cent on renewed uncertainty in the Middle East. The session also followed the blockbuster US debut of another AI-related company, raising fresh questions about where the next investment opportunities in artificial intelligence could emerge. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ben Lam, Head of Equities at Colonial First State, about the outlook for AI investing and the day’s market moves. A flat finish for the Australian sharemarket masked a volatile trading session, with the ASX spending most of the day in negative territory as Brent crude oil jumped 5 per cent on renewed uncertainty in the Middle East. The session also followed the blockbuster US debut of another AI-related company, raising fresh questions about where the next investment opportunities in artificial intelligence could emerge. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ben Lam, Head of Equities at Colonial First State, about the outlook for AI investing and the day’s market moves.

What's in a name? New racism standards come into effect as unis grapple with antisemitism definition

Universities will be required to develop definitions of racism, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and prejudice against Indigenous people, under changes that come into effect next year. It coincides with hearings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion where Jewish students have detailed their experiences on campus. Universities will be required to develop definitions of racism, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and prejudice against Indigenous people, under changes that come into effect next year. It coincides with hearings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion where Jewish students have detailed their experiences on campus.

South Australia unveils plan to outlaw violent offenders from dating apps

A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some people. South Australia has unveiled a nation-first plan to ban domestic violence and sex offenders from dating apps. It follows a report released by the Australian Institute of Criminology in 2022 that found a third of respondents were subjected to sexual violence by someone they had met on an app or website in the previous five years.