
Iran's anti-government protests continue to spread
12/01/2026 | 4 mins.
Anti-government protests in Iran have now entered a third week. Human rights groups say more than 490 protesters and 48 security personnel have already been killed since the demonstrations began. Iranian authorities have vowed to toughen their response to demonstrators further, accusing the United States and Israel of trying to escalate unrest.

Nationwide protests against ICE sweep across United States
11/01/2026 | 3 mins.
At least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during ongoing protests over the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The killing of Renee Good has sparked demonstrations across the country, while further confrontations with ICE agents have been filmed.

Is a $300bn mega mining merger back on the cards?
09/01/2026 | 9 mins.
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ord Minnett's David Lane about Rio Tinto and Glencore restarting merger talks and if it will be any different this time around, as they seek to create the world's biggest mining company with huge copper assets.

Social cohesion concerns voiced as Royal Commission to air issues of antisemitism, extremism
09/01/2026 | 7 mins.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack and rising antisemitism. It's to be led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell and incorporate a national security review by Dennis Richardson. While the inquiry aims to promote social cohesion and address extremism by December 2026, experts warn that its success will depend on navigating the delicate balance between free speech and hate speech.

Tensions deepen across the US over fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
09/01/2026 | 5 mins.
Tensions between Minnesota and federal officials have deepened over a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a woman in the city of Minneapolis. Protesters have clashed with law enforcement in the city, the day after the US citizen was killed by ICE agents.



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