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SBS News Updates

A bulletin of the day’s top stories from SBS News. Get a quick rundown of the latest headlines from Australia and the world, with fresh updates each morning, lunchtime and evening.
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Clean up begins after deadly storms | Midday News Bulletin 23 May 2025

In this bulletin, deadly east coast floods shift south as clean-up begins in New South Wales, Donald Trump strips Harvard University of visa rights, accusing it of ties to China and antisemitism. And in tennis, a tough run ahead for champions in the French Open.

May 23, 20257 min

Morning News Bulletin 23 May 2025

Two more people dead in flooding in northern New South Wales; Authorities identify the Israeli embassy couple shot dead in Washington; Australian rider Kaden Groves misses out on a second stage win at the Giro D'Italia.

May 22, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 21 May 2025

The UN warns 14,000 infants could die within two days if aid doesn't reach Gaza; Defence force steps in to help rescue teams as flooding inundates New South Wales; And in sport, West Australia's Talia Gibson qualifies for a grand slam for the first time.

May 21, 20256 min

Wild weather pounds NSW | Morning News Bulletin 21 May 2025

Wild weather continues to pound the New South Wales mid north coast, with residents on flooding alert; The UK imposes sanctions on Russia without waiting for the US; Australia makes its presence felt at the Margaret River Pro.

May 20, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 20 May 2025

An interest rate cut announced by the Reserve Bank; the Liberals and Nationals announce an end to their Coalition agreement; officials from the International Olympic Committee visit Brisbane to discuss plans for 2032 Games.

May 20, 20255 min

Midday News Bulletin 20 May 2025

The Nationals will not be forming a coalition with the Liberals, ending a 79-year partnership; the Reserve Bank prepares to hand down its interest rate decision; and in cycling, Isaac del Toro says he is delighted to have made history at Giro d'Italia.

May 20, 20255 min

Morning News Bulletin 20 May 2025

Donald Trump says Russia ‘ready to work’ on Ukraine ceasefire after phone call with Vladimir Putin; Israel orders evacuation of Khan Younis; And in Rugby League; New South Wales confident Payne Haas will play after quad injury called ‘minor’.

May 19, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 19 May 2025

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister pushes to free Oscar Jenkins during diplomatic talks in Rome, Victoria is on track for its first budget surplus since the pandemic. And in sport, the Maroons claim Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero for their state of origin debuts.

May 19, 20257 min

Midday News Bulletin 19 May 2025

In this bulletin, the European Union suggest strengthening security ties with Australia, the Nationals leader has backed the coalition's nuclear plan. And in Formula One, Oscar Piastri is defeated by Max Verstappen in Italy.

May 19, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 18 May 2025

Two people dead after Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge; Prime Minister to use Pope's inauguration for foreign diplomacy; And in sport, World No.1 golfer Scottie Scheffler ahead in the PGA championship final.

May 18, 20254 min

Midday News Bulletin 18 May 2025

The Opposition says it will support government efforts to free Oscar Jenkins; Israel and Hamas have resumed ceasefire talks in Qatar; And in sport, Oscar Piastri claims pole position at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

May 18, 20255 min

Morning News Bulletin 18 May 2025

The Opposition says it will support government efforts to free Oscar Jenkins; Israel and Hamas have resumed ceasefire talks in Qatar; And in sport, tributes are flowing in for ex-Eagles player, Adam Selwood.

May 17, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 17 May 2025

Penny Wong says the government is appalled by Russia’s jail sentence for Australian man; Russia and Ukraine have agreed to another prisoner exchange; And in sport, Australia's PGA Championship hopes - down to three players.

May 17, 20255 min

Midday News Bulletin 17 May 2025

Russia to send Australia's Oscar Jenkins to a maximum security prison; Bird flu detected on a commercial farm in Brazil for the first time; And in sport, Marnus Labuschagne dismissed by Australian bowler Harry Conway for a duck.

May 17, 20255 min

Morning News Bulletin 17 May 2025

Oscar Jenkins jailed in Russia for fighting with Ukraine; Anthony Albanese arrives in Rome for Pope Leo the fourteenth's inauguration; And in sport, Cameron Davis feeling confident as the PGA Championship gets underway in the US.

May 16, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 15 May 2025

In this bulletin, Larissa Waters is named Greens Leader and the Coalition picks its front bench, police search for a man who attacked two immigration workers in Sydney. And in NRL, a high-profile TV executive becomes the first CEO of the Bears.

May 15, 20256 min

Prime Minister focuses on defence in Indonesia | Midday News Bulletin 15 May 2025

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister focuses on defence in Indonesia as the Coalition meets to divvy up Opposition portfolios, Vladimir Putin confirms Russian representatives will see Volodymr Zelenskyy in Turkey today. And in sport, the PGA championships kick off today, with former Aussie number 1 Jordan Day on the comeback tour.

May 15, 20257 min

Evening News Bulletin 13 May 2025

A woman charged after a deadly Toowoomba fire; Sussan Ley makes her first public comments as Liberal leader, as the new Labor government is sworn in; Australian players weighing a return to the Indian Premier cricket League.

May 13, 20256 min
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