8 h. ago ‘May the force be with you’: A relentless night in a Ukrainian bomb shelter

The air raid alarm goes off and the iPhone starts talking in an American accent, urging listeners to seek shelter. It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people across this war-ravaged country.

Events

8 h. ago A relentless night hunkered down in a missile shelter as Russia attacks

The air raid alarms go off all through the night, urging people to seek shelter. Our correspondent experiences what is a routine night for millions of Ukrainians.

Events

8 h. ago First, the alarm goes off. Then my iPhone starts talking in an American accent

It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people here.

Politics

12 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri wins the McLaren battle, but Norris wins the war and drivers’ crown

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Events

18 h. ago ‘Legal intimidation’: Peter V’landys declares war on owner of racing website

The Racing NSW chief has threatened legal action against Vicky Leonard from The Thoroughbred Report over an article that questioned his leadership of the sport.

Events

33 h. ago Life during wartime, in a city where death arrives from above

Daily life in Lviv can sometimes seem normal. But then comes another jarring reminder of Russia’s relentless war.

Events

46 h. ago Young couple nab $3,925,000 North Sydney Victorian in competitive auction

A couple expecting their first child paid $225,000 above the reserve to buy a Victorian-era home at auction on Saturday, outbidding three other parties.

Economics

49 h. ago These common plastic items can’t be recycled, but everyone throws them in the wrong bin anyway

Federal government says it’s working to phase out single-use plastics and transform Australia’s packaging rules.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘Personal grievance’: NSW’s top prosecutor at war with District Court judge

A row between the state’s top prosecutor and the judiciary has intensified after a District Court judge made extraordinary allegations to an inquiry.

Events

2 d. ago Liberal moderate speaks out on Indigenous acknowledgments at events

Moderate and conservative Liberals are locked in an existential tug-of-war over climate change and migration. That’s about to spread further into cultural and national identity.

Politics

3 d. ago Ukraine pins hope on new era of AI drones to transform the face of war

Young companies are forming across Ukraine in a bid to defeat Russian forces with faster and more powerful drones.

Events

3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second test, day one recap: The moments of brilliance that changed day one of the pink

Josh Inglis is trained to do his best work in the field behind the wicket, not pouncing from cover like a cheetah hunting prey and throwing down the pegs with only one stump to aim at.

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3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 daily briefing: The moments of brilliance that changed day one of the pink

Josh Inglis is trained to do his best work in the field behind the wicket, not pouncing from cover like a cheetah hunting prey and throwing down the pegs with only one stump to aim at.

Politics

3 d. ago Talent scouts should make a beeline for this darkly comedic show

Every now and again Melbourne’s indie theatre scene throws up something destined for a bigger stage. I hope that’s the case with Harrison Clark’s Sabotage.

Politics

3 d. ago Eurovision backlash as nations pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

Politics

3 d. ago SBS backs Eurovision as other countries pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

Politics

3 d. ago As it happened: House Democrats release new footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island; Fate of ISIS brides left to US military

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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3 d. ago Full speed ahead with Ukraine war supplies as Australia receives Trump’s AUKUS report card

The retirement of the army’s fleet of Tiger attack helicopters could be fast-tracked.

Politics

4 d. ago O Christmas tree, I’d stuff you in the green bin. Now sing that, Mariah Carey

My family drives halfway across Sydney to eyeball our victim, the pine tree, before it is sacrificed. Guess who must vacuum the pine needles.

Politics

4 d. ago Ukraine is running out of cash. Can Europe seize Russian money to help?

There are $270 billion of frozen Russian assets held in Europe. They could be used to give the European Union a voice in settlement of the war.

Economics