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The World Today

ABC Newswww.abc.net.au
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.

Episodes

Trump mulls plan to attack Iran

US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved, but not enacted plans, to attack Iran, with US officials preparing for a military strike in the coming days.

Jun 19, 202525 min

Trump rushes home as middle east deteriorates

US President Donald Trump is departing the G7 in Canada early to deal with the unfolding crisis in the Middle East, reportedly ordering the situation room be prepared. Earlier, he called for a complete evacuation of the Iranian capital Tehran.

Jun 17, 202525 min

Albanese to meet with Trump at G7

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to meet with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Canada, key defence figures on both sides of the Atlantic warn the risks to the AUKUS security pact run much deeper than previously acknowledged.

Jun 16, 202526 min

Israel strikes Iran nuclear sites

Middle east tensions dramatically escalate, with Israel launching strikes against Iran, targeting what it says are Iranian nuclear facilities.

Jun 13, 202525 min

Pentagon's AUKUS review sparks concern

The Trump administration announces a review into the AUKUS defence pact. Is it a wake-up call for Australia? Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks with The World Today.

Jun 12, 202525 min

Tensions flare amid LA immigration protests

Donald Trump condemned for sending US troops in to quell unrest on the streets of Los Angeles - despite local officials insisting they'll only escalate tensions.

Jun 09, 202526 min

Musk, Trump bromance blows up

The rift is widening between US President Donald Trump and his former close ally - tech billionaire Elon Musk - with the pair trading bitter accusations on social media.

Jun 06, 202526 min

Erin Patterson breaks down in court

Erin Patterson has broken down in tears giving evidence for the second day in her triple-murder trial in regional Victoria.

Jun 03, 202526 min

Trump tariff return fuels uncertainty

The Trump administration's sweeping tariffs are back on, reinstated by a United States federal appeals court after another court deemed them illegal.

May 30, 202525 min

More help arrives in flood-hit NSW

As the NSW flood clean up continues, a team of veterans funded by the federal government joins the recovery effort.

May 28, 202526 min

Taree residents begin flood clean-up

Flood-ravaged communities on the New South Wales mid-north coast are moving into recovery mode with Defence personnel and specialist disaster relief teams now on the ground to help with the clean up.

May 27, 202525 min

ADF sent to NSW flood zones

The Prime Minister has announced further flood support for the Mid North coast of New South Wales, including deploying defence personnel, to help with the clean up.

May 26, 202525 min

NSW floods turn fatal

The first death has been recorded in the New South Wales flood emergency and three people are missing as severe rain and record river levels inundate towns on the state's Mid North Coast.

May 22, 202525 min

UK, EU suspend trade talks with Israel

The UK halts free trade negotiations with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlements, in an unprecedented rebuke of Israel's military actions in Gaza.

May 21, 202526 min

President Biden diagnosed with cancer

Former US President Joe Biden, and his family, are reviewing treatment options, after the 82-year-old was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

May 19, 202525 min

Ben Roberts-Smith appeal fails

Special Forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his appeal over a multi-million dollar defamation ruling.

May 16, 202525 min
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