The World Today

By ABC News

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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

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The World Today episodes:

05.06.2024
Missing surfers found dead in Mexico
The parents of Australian surfers Callum and Jake Robinson have made the heartbreaking journey to Mexico, where they've formally identified the bodies of their sons.
05.03.2024
Arrests over missing Australian surfers in Mexico
Three people arrested after the disappearance of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico.
05.02.2024
Campaigners urge more action on domestic violence
Advocates have welcomed the Prime Minister's allocation of almost a billion dollars in funding for domestic and family violence victims but some campaigners say more urgent action is needed.
05.01.2024
$900 million pledge to DV survivors
The Federal Government will spend more than $925 million on financial assistance to help victim/survivors flee violent relationships.
04.30.2024
Australia's $1bn bet on quantum computing
Australia bets bold on quantum computing, with a billion-dollar government plan to build the first commercial quantum computer.
04.29.2024
Thousands rally over gendered violence crisis
National Cabinet to hold urgent talks this week about the need for action to crack down on men's violence towards women, following major rallies across the country.
04.26.2024
Harvey Weinstein has major court victory
New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, in a blow to the Me Too movement.
04.25.2024
Australia remembers its ANZACs
Thousands gather for ANZAC Day dawn services and marches across the country.
04.24.2024
Domestic violence 'crisis' sparks bail review
Federal Minister for Women Katy Gallagher says the rate of violence against women is a crisis as NSW flags a review of bail laws.
04.23.2024
PM Albanese slams 'arrogant' Elon Musk
A showdown is looming between the Federal Government and tech billionaire Elon Musk, over a confronting video of a stabbing at a Sydney church.
04.22.2024
Campaign for job-sharing in Federal Parliament
Two independent candidates propose sharing a seat in Federal Parliament. But is it workable and is it legal?
04.19.2024
Bedside hearing for teen facing terror charge
The teenager who allegedly stabbed a Sydney bishop faces a bedside hearing charged with terrorism.
04.18.2024
Bondi Westfield reopens as Sydney reels
Bondi Junction shopping centre opens its doors for the first time, after a mass stabbing attack on the weekend.
04.17.2024
Calls for social media crackdown after Sydney stabbing
Social media companies urged to crack down on misinformation, after false details are spread in the wake of stabbing attacks in Sydney.
04.16.2024
Sydney church stabbing a terrorist incident
A stabbing at a Sydney church is declared a terrorist incident, as leaders denounce 'religious extremism'
04.15.2024
Sydney mourns Bondi stabbing
Sydney in mourning. Tributes to the six people who died in the stabbing attack at Bondi Junction, as Police try to piece together what motivated the killer.
04.12.2024
How OJ Simpson changed America
OJ Simpson made his name on the football field and the big screen, but his trial and subsequent acquittal for double murder shot him to global infamy. It also shone a light on race relations in the United States.
04.11.2024
Whistleblower's damning child removal claim
The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
04.10.2024
Australia considers Palestinian statehood
The Australian Government considers recognising Palestinian statehood. How would this major foreign policy shift play out on the world stage?
04.09.2024
AUKUS prepares to welcome Japan
The AUKUS alliance is getting ready to welcome Japan into the fold. It's a move that has China on edge, and other nations watching closely.
04.08.2024
Australian adviser to oversee Gaza investigation
The Australian Government appoints a special adviser as fallout from the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza grows;
04.05.2024
Israel completes investigation of aid workers' deaths
Israel has briefed the Federal government on its investigation into the deaths of seven foreign aid workers in Gaza, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
04.04.2024
Albanese slams Israel's explanation for aid attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Israel's explanation for killing seven aid workers is insufficient and unacceptable.
04.03.2024
Outrage over Gaza deaths grow
A global chorus of condemnation over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza as the Prime Minister tells Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu that Australians are outraged by the death of Zomi Frankcom.
04.02.2024
Australian killed in Gaza
The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
04.01.2024
Protests in Israel, calling for ceasefire
Protesters have taken to the streets of Israel, calling for an end to the Prime Ministership of Benjamin Netanyahu.
03.28.2024
Alice Springs a 'tinderbox' over community unrest
Alice Springs leaders think a two-week youth curfew imposed by the NT Government will give the town some temporary relief from crime. There are concerns that it will bring more children in contact with the justice system.
03.27.2024
Six presumed dead after US bridge collapse
A major US bridge collapses in seconds, with engineers asking why it didn't have more protection in a busy harbour.
03.26.2024
ATO debt collection labelled 'Robotax'
A scathing review of the tax office calls on government agencies to act more fairly when they chase people for debts.
03.25.2024
Royal cancer diagnosis highlights worrying trend
Princess Catherine's cancer revelation is part of a growing cohort of younger people to be diagnosed and a timely reminder about the importance of early detection.
03.22.2024
Principals demand help with school violence
School principals are calling for more support and policy intervention to help tackle the issue of violence in schools, with research showing principals are seeing the highest levels of violence, threats and bullying in more than a decade.
03.21.2024
Unemployment falls in strong jobs market
There's better than expected news in this month's jobs figures. As many as 116,000 Australians moved back into work in February.
03.20.2024
Trump: Ambassador Rudd 'not the brightest'
Donald Trump labels former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd "not the brightest bulb" and a "little bit nasty", casting a shadow on US Australia relations.
03.19.2024
Supermarket break-up considered
As the cost of living crisis continues, the Nationals are backing a move by the Greens to potentially break-up Coles and Woolworths.
03.18.2024
Inquiry reveals 'horror' child removal stories
A South Australian inquiry into the removal of First Nations children unearths horror stories of newborns taken from their mothers in hospital.
03.15.2024
More Palestinians stranded by visa cancellations
More cases are emerging of Palestinians who've had their Australian visas cancelled at the last minute.
03.14.2024
Palestinian's visas cancelled
Some Palestinians who've managed to flee Gaza have had their temporary Australian visas cancelled, leaving them stranded in other countries.
03.13.2024
Family missing in flooded WA outback
The Federal Government promises to double funding for schools in the Northern Territory, in an effort to close the gap for Indigenous students.
03.12.2024
Aged care taskforce sparks concern
As the so-called 'grey wave' of ageing boomers hits the economy, a major review into the aged care sector says wealthy Australians should pay more for care.
03.11.2024
Royal turmoil over 'manipulated' photo
Roughly 500 so-called nuisance tariffs will be scrapped to unshackle businesses from compliance burdens and reduce prices for consumers.
03.08.2024
Emergency aid mission to Gaza
As conditions in Gaza continue to worsen, the United States is planning to get more aid to the territory via the sea.
03.07.2024
Super boost to improve gender equality
A super boost for mums and dads, as the Federal Government promises to add contributions to paid parental leave.
03.06.2024
Australia's economic growth slows
The latest GDP figures show the economy continued to expand in the December quarter - but only just - amid the biggest dive in living standards in half a century.
03.05.2024
Sam Kerr charges stun soccer world
Shock as women's star and Matildas captain Sam Kerr is charged with a racially aggravated offence involving a police officer in the UK.
03.04.2024
Surcharges cost Australians $1bn
Australians spend nearly $1 billion a year in card surcharges, now the RBA is cracking its whip and wants costs cut for consumers.
03.01.2024
Dozens killed in Gaza aid tragedy
Dozens dead and many injured after a crowd storms an aid convoy. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers fired towards the crowd. Israel blames a stampede.
02.29.2024
Spy scandal descends on Canberra
A former Australian politician is accused of selling out to foreign interests. Are there enough checks and balances?
02.28.2024
Victorians on bushfire alert
More than 30,000 Victorians in the state's west have urged to leave their homes ahead of catastrophic fire conditions.
02.27.2024
Which companies have the biggest gender pay gap?
Underpaid and unimpressed. Australian women react to a list revealing the gender pay gap among the nation's top employers.
02.26.2024
Police search for missing Sydney couple widens
The search for the bodies of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies continues, with police alleging an angle grinder and weights were bought after their disappearance.

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The World Today episodes:

Missing surfers found dead in Mexico

Arrests over missing Australian surfers in Mexico

Campaigners urge more action on domestic violence

$900 million pledge to DV survivors

Australia's $1bn bet on quantum computing

Thousands rally over gendered violence crisis

Harvey Weinstein has major court victory

Australia remembers its ANZACs

Domestic violence 'crisis' sparks bail review

PM Albanese slams 'arrogant' Elon Musk

Campaign for job-sharing in Federal Parliament

Bedside hearing for teen facing terror charge

Bondi Westfield reopens as Sydney reels

Calls for social media crackdown after Sydney stabbing

Sydney church stabbing a terrorist incident

Sydney mourns Bondi stabbing

How OJ Simpson changed America

Whistleblower's damning child removal claim

Australia considers Palestinian statehood

AUKUS prepares to welcome Japan

Australian adviser to oversee Gaza investigation

Israel completes investigation of aid workers' deaths

Albanese slams Israel's explanation for aid attack

Outrage over Gaza deaths grow

Australian killed in Gaza

Protests in Israel, calling for ceasefire

Alice Springs a 'tinderbox' over community unrest

Six presumed dead after US bridge collapse

ATO debt collection labelled 'Robotax'

Royal cancer diagnosis highlights worrying trend

Principals demand help with school violence

Unemployment falls in strong jobs market

Trump: Ambassador Rudd 'not the brightest'

Supermarket break-up considered

Inquiry reveals 'horror' child removal stories

More Palestinians stranded by visa cancellations

Palestinian's visas cancelled

Family missing in flooded WA outback

Aged care taskforce sparks concern

Royal turmoil over 'manipulated' photo

Emergency aid mission to Gaza

Super boost to improve gender equality

Australia's economic growth slows

Sam Kerr charges stun soccer world

Surcharges cost Australians $1bn

Dozens killed in Gaza aid tragedy

Spy scandal descends on Canberra

Victorians on bushfire alert

Which companies have the biggest gender pay gap?

Police search for missing Sydney couple widens