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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

ABC News

News

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

Sandilands: 'I'm not done', announces termination

Radio shock-jock Kyle Sandilands says he's been sacked by ARN Media, almost a month on from his on-air blow up with co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson.

24min•Mar 18, 2026

Interest rates tipped to rise

As Australians brace for a potential rate hike today, war in the Middle East is increasing pressure on the cost of living.

25min•Mar 17, 2026

Governments grapple with fuel crisis

As fallout from the Iran war hits Australians at the bowser, what can be done to ease the cost and supply pressures?

25min•Mar 16, 2026

Australia taps fuel reserves to ease oil shock

Australia is rolling out 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from emergency fuel reserves to address ongoing shortages stemming from the Iran war.

25min•Mar 13, 2026

Dramatic rescue, deaths in widespread flooding

An extraordinary helicopter rescue mission and two overseas travellers found dead - the latest on extreme flooding in northern Australia.

25min•Mar 12, 2026

Matt Canavan elected Nationals leader

The Nationals have elected Matt Canavan as their new leader, following the resignation of David Littleproud.

25min•Mar 11, 2026

Australia pulled further into Gulf War

Australia will send a military aircraft and dozens of personnel to the Middle East to assist in the defence of Gulf nations.

25min•Mar 10, 2026

Iran declares new Supreme Leader

Iran's state media reports the highest religious clerics in the country have chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to succeed his father.

25min•Mar 9, 2026

PM: Australians on US sub for Iran strike

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms Australian defence personnel were aboard a US submarine which sank an Iranian ship on earlier near Sri Lanka;

25min•Mar 6, 2026

DFAT apologises to stranded Australians

DFAT under fire for a lack of support for Australians in the Middle East, forced to hire cars and flee overland from the conflict.

25min•Mar 5, 2026

Flight with stranded Australians leaves Dubai

A commercial flight from the Middle East is on its way to Australia as fighting escalates in the region.

25min•Mar 4, 2026

Australian base targetted in Iran conflict

An Australian base in Dubai was hit in an Iranian drone attack over the weekend, as the conflict spreads across the Middle East.

25min•Mar 3, 2026

Deadly strikes pound the Middle East as Iran retaliates

Donald Trump has vowed to avenge the deaths of US servicemen killed in the Middle East, while warning there will likely be more.

24min•Mar 2, 2026

Hilary Clinton's dramatic deposition

Hilary Clinton has denied links to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing Republicans of partisan political theatre, in a dramatic deposition

25min•Feb 27, 2026

Will AI lead to mass job losses?

As one Australian tech firm declares mass lay-offs many are asking if it's a sign of more to come in the AI revolution.

25min•Feb 26, 2026

Monthly inflation higher than expected

New Inflation data shows the economy is still running hot. What will this mean for interest rates?

25min•Feb 25, 2026

Antisemitism Royal Commission begins

The Royal Commission into antisemitism and the Bondi terror attacks begins in Sydney;

25min•Feb 24, 2026

Coalition's crackdown on ISIS-linked families

The government under pressure to crackdown on those offering assistance to Australians returning from terrorism hotspots;

25min•Feb 23, 2026

Andrew arrest shocks world

The fall of former prince Andrew reaches new depths with his arrest.

25min•Feb 20, 2026

PM links Hanson comments with Muslim threats

Prime Minister Anthony's comments come as Sydney's Lakemba Mosque say they've received three written threats in the past month.

25min•Feb 19, 2026

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Sandilands: 'I'm not done', announces termination

Radio shock-jock Kyle Sandilands says he's been sacked by ARN Media, almost a month on from his on-air blow up with co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson.

24min•Mar 18, 2026

Interest rates tipped to rise

As Australians brace for a potential rate hike today, war in the Middle East is increasing pressure on the cost of living.

25min•Mar 17, 2026

Governments grapple with fuel crisis

As fallout from the Iran war hits Australians at the bowser, what can be done to ease the cost and supply pressures?

25min•Mar 16, 2026

Australia taps fuel reserves to ease oil shock

Australia is rolling out 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from emergency fuel reserves to address ongoing shortages stemming from the Iran war.

25min•Mar 13, 2026

Dramatic rescue, deaths in widespread flooding

An extraordinary helicopter rescue mission and two overseas travellers found dead - the latest on extreme flooding in northern Australia.

25min•Mar 12, 2026

Matt Canavan elected Nationals leader

The Nationals have elected Matt Canavan as their new leader, following the resignation of David Littleproud.

25min•Mar 11, 2026

Australia pulled further into Gulf War

Australia will send a military aircraft and dozens of personnel to the Middle East to assist in the defence of Gulf nations.

25min•Mar 10, 2026

Iran declares new Supreme Leader

Iran's state media reports the highest religious clerics in the country have chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to succeed his father.

25min•Mar 9, 2026

PM: Australians on US sub for Iran strike

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms Australian defence personnel were aboard a US submarine which sank an Iranian ship on earlier near Sri Lanka;

25min•Mar 6, 2026

DFAT apologises to stranded Australians

DFAT under fire for a lack of support for Australians in the Middle East, forced to hire cars and flee overland from the conflict.

25min•Mar 5, 2026

Flight with stranded Australians leaves Dubai

A commercial flight from the Middle East is on its way to Australia as fighting escalates in the region.

25min•Mar 4, 2026

Australian base targetted in Iran conflict

An Australian base in Dubai was hit in an Iranian drone attack over the weekend, as the conflict spreads across the Middle East.

25min•Mar 3, 2026

Deadly strikes pound the Middle East as Iran retaliates

Donald Trump has vowed to avenge the deaths of US servicemen killed in the Middle East, while warning there will likely be more.

24min•Mar 2, 2026

Hilary Clinton's dramatic deposition

Hilary Clinton has denied links to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing Republicans of partisan political theatre, in a dramatic deposition

25min•Feb 27, 2026

Will AI lead to mass job losses?

As one Australian tech firm declares mass lay-offs many are asking if it's a sign of more to come in the AI revolution.

25min•Feb 26, 2026

Monthly inflation higher than expected

New Inflation data shows the economy is still running hot. What will this mean for interest rates?

25min•Feb 25, 2026

Antisemitism Royal Commission begins

The Royal Commission into antisemitism and the Bondi terror attacks begins in Sydney;

25min•Feb 24, 2026

Coalition's crackdown on ISIS-linked families

The government under pressure to crackdown on those offering assistance to Australians returning from terrorism hotspots;

25min•Feb 23, 2026

Andrew arrest shocks world

The fall of former prince Andrew reaches new depths with his arrest.

25min•Feb 20, 2026

PM links Hanson comments with Muslim threats

Prime Minister Anthony's comments come as Sydney's Lakemba Mosque say they've received three written threats in the past month.

25min•Feb 19, 2026

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