The World Today

Firmus withdraws application to list on ASX

Data centre operator, Firmus has confirmed it's axing plans for an initial public offering on the ASX.

Business backlash over ATO credit card decision

Renewed criticism over an ATO decision to stop accepting credit card payments, despite crisis talks with business groups. 

Coalition's migration plan under scrutiny

The Coalition is getting pushback over its plan to slash net overseas migration with business leaders and migrant groups flagging concerns with the policy. 

Coalition's migration policy unveiled

If elected, the federal Coalition says it would drastically reduce net overseas migration, initially to 100,000. 

Climate talks underway in the Pacific

Australia's climate leadership is under the spotlight at the pre-COP summit in Fiji.

Attempted plane hijacking motive unclear

Israel's Prime claims the pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight bound for Tel Aviv had been radicalised but officials say the motive is yet to be determined. 

Investigations underway after attempted flight hijacking

A mid-air miracle after passengers and crew safely landed an Israel-bound plane after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed another and attempted to crash the plane.

Inflation jumps after RBA rate rise

The political fight heats up over inflation as borrowers and renters brace for the higher interest rate hit.

Australia waits for RBA rates decision

All eyes are on the Reserve Bank which is widely expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year. 

Australians brace for more rates pain

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Australia's pitch for unity to the UN

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for greater unity in the face of mounting challenges, in a speech to the United Nations.

Open AI's Medicare hack 'deeply concerning'

Australia's Medicare system hacked, in a concerning AI breach.

Families urge Australia not to forget Nepal flood victims

The families are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for more support for search efforts.

AI high on the agenda at UN

Anthony Albanese and more than 20 world leaders at the UN warn of the need for global guardrails for AI.

Population estimated to reach 40 million by 2066

Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council - Finland is the only competition so far.

Can Labor win the immigration argument?

There's been support and pushback to a raft of migration reforms announced by Labor -  with cuts targeting students, backpackers and visa overstayers.

Labor's plan to cut migration

Tougher temporary visa rules and a cut to net overseas arrivals are part of Labor's long-awaited migration policy announced today.

Oil crisis deepens as fighting spreads across Middle East

Warnings for motorists to brace for long-term pain at the petrol pump, as the world's oil crisis takes a turn for the worse.

Is AI a race to win or a race to extinction?

US President Donald Trump calls the growing chorus of concern from AI insiders a 'sick conspiracy'.

One Nation's migration policy divides

The party would slash the number of migrant places by more than 750,000.