US inflation eases as China's economy slows

US and Iran in dire Strait as they fight for control, Ukraine’s missile muscle & South Korea's matchmaking monks

The ceasefire crumbles as the US tries to loosen Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz with bombing. Ukraine and its European allies join forces to protect the continent from ballistic missiles. Plus, how will the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham impact US foreign policy? And would you let South Korea’s Buddhist monks lead you to love?

Heartbreak for England as Argentina heads to World Cup final against Spain

Argentina advances to reach FIFA World Cup 2026™ finals against Spain, after a 2-1 win against England in a thrilling semi-final clash. England's Anthony Gordon took the lead early in the second half, but Argentina staged a late comeback. Enzo Fernandez equalised with a long-range strike and Lautaro Martinez scored a late goal in stoppage time - both with incredible Lionel Messi assists. England will now turn its attention to the third-place playoff against France, after falling just short of another World Cup final. Argentina players celebrated their victory by holding a banner that read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' on the pitch. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she talks to SBS Spanish Executive Producer Carlos Colina to discuss the match, and what we can expect to see at the finals. World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch. In this episode: · Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach finals against Spain · England's Anthony Gordon took the lead early in the second half · Enzo Fernandez equalised with a long range strike and Lautaro Martinez scored a late goal in stoppage time - both with incredible Lionel Messi assists · England will now turn its attention to the third-place playoff against France · Argentina players celebrated their victory by holding a banner that read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' on the pitch From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day. For more on this series, follow The 90+ Podcast [https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/world-cup-daily-the-90-podcast]. Get daily updates on the SBS News website [https://www.sbs.com.au/news] and follow SBS Sport on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/sbssportau], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@sbssportau], X [https://x.com/SBSSportau], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sbssportau] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sbssportau/] for all the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026/how-to-watch] kicks off on June 12 (AEST) - with coverage starting for the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa from 4am (AEST) - and will be an exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia. You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026], SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand [https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026].

Government backs its AI pitch as debate continues over 'energy vampire' data centres

There have been mixed reactions to the federal government's plan for a national regulatory framework for the Artificial Intelligence industry, to come into effect in the new year. Environmental advocates have issued warnings over data centres' high use of water and energy, while unions have cautiously welcomed the plan, hoping it will create more local jobs. There have been mixed reactions to the federal government's plan for a national regulatory framework for the Artificial Intelligence industry, to come into effect in the new year. Environmental advocates have issued warnings over data centres' high use of water and energy, while unions have cautiously welcomed the plan, hoping it will create more local jobs.

Iran warns of 'existential war' as Donald Trump threatens major strikes on infrastructure

Strikes are continuing between Iran and the United States as fears mount over a return to full-scale war. While both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement, the UN says de-escalation is the only way to avoid catastrophic consequences.

96 people died in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. Now a new UK law has been named in their memory

Britain has passed landmark legislation aimed at preventing state cover-ups and improving accountability after public disasters. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to bring in the law during his 2024 election campaign, opened the debate on the bill in the Commons in one of his final acts as leader. The bill was inspired and named after the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 when 96 Liverpool fans were killed in a crowd crush.