SBS News Headlines

The Coalition's long-awaited costings due to be unveiled today, President Biden commutes the sentences of 1,500 people and pardons 39 more, Former Australian Test quick Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's red-ball coach

Queensland's parliament passes tough new youth crime laws; South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol faces fresh calls to resign, from his own party; PNG residents say they are proud to be entering Australia's National Rugby League.

The government's new scheme to force digital platforms to pay Australian journalists, Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto intends to stay in charge despite losing defamation trial, Craig Foster condemns decision to award Saudi Arabia with 2034 men's World Cup.

A deal struck for a P-N-G team to join the National Rugby League, Thousands affected by an outage on Facebook and Instagram, Australian tri-athlete Ashleigh Gentle says she relishes the chance to compete in New Zealand.

Syrian rebels vow to hunt down guards responsible for prison torture; Greens leader Adam Bandt says Labor's childcare plan doesn't go far enough; And in football, Saudi Arabia named hosts of the 2034 World Cup.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils billion dollar vision for universal childcare, The Israeli military strikes Syria 480 times in 48 hours as rebels plead for a time of peace, Liverpool continues their perfect Champions League streak.

Police doorknocking houses in Sydney as they search for suspects in this morning's anti-Israel arson attack, Environmentalists mount a Federal Court challenge against gas fracking in the NT, Lani Pallister sets an Australian record in the 400 metre freestyle.

Rebels in Syria name Mohammed al-Bashir as the new prime minister; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies at his own corruption trial; And in sports, a new initiative aims to develop future Aboriginal cricketers in all ages of the game.

The Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady in final decision of the year, Over a thousand Australian women lose a class action against a contraceptive manufacturer, Football Australia announces crucial World Cup qualifier will be played in Sydney.

The Opposition leader says Australia should be united under one flag, Labor MP calls for unity in addressing widely condemned attack on Melbourne synagogue, Australia's women's side prepare for a busy campaign ahead of World Cup in England next year.