The World Today

More than 50 thousand Queensland school teachers are on strike today over demands for better pay and conditions.

International metal producer Nyrstar has received a $135 million rescue package from state and federal governments.

Tens of thousands marched over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians, who say they're facing a new form of harassment in the West Bank.

Australia has dodged higher tariffs on its goods sold to the United States, staying at 10 per cent.

Canada announces it will join France and the UK in pushing for a Palestinian state, when the UN General Assembly meets in September.

Pressure is mounting on the Albanese government after the UK has announced it will recognise a Palestinian state in September.

A UN conference aimed at working towards a two state solution between Israelis and Palestinians has been boycotted by both the US and Israel.

Israel has announced a daily pause in the fighting in three areas of Gaza to allow more food to get into the strip.

The French President Emmanuel Macron vows to recognise the Palestinian territories as a state, as international pressure builds on Israel to end the war.

The cattle industry's response is mixed after the Federal Government announced a lift to bio-security restrictions on beef imports from the United States

The government has used the second day of parliament to introduce legislation to cut student debt and reforms to the childcare sector.

Israel's facing growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza.

A tenuous truce appears to be holding in southern Syria, after a week of deadly fighting. But leaders from Syria's minority Druze community say their people have been killed, homes looted, and women raped.

A Victorian courtroom has erupted after a man accused of murdering Hannah McGuire changed his plea to guilty midway through the trial.

The unemployment rate has jumped as tens of thousands of Australians lost full-time positions in June.

Bradley John Murdoch died serving life in prison today, taking to his grave vital information about his victim Peter Falconio.

The PM presses Australia's interests in a high level meet in Beijing.

Anthony Albanese meets with business leaders in China, with a high-level roundtable on green steel in Shanghai.

An Israeli air strike has killed at least 15 people - including ten children - outside a medical clinic in Gaza.

The prime minister says a report by special envoy Jillian Segal has found antisemitism has reached "deeply troubling levels".

Qantas reveals more details about a major cyber attack that's caught up millions of customers.

Erin Patterson has spent her first night behind bars as a convicted murderer. Locals say they're relieved the long trial has come to an end.

Victoria launches an anti-hate taskforce, following the latest attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Will it ease social division?

Amid disturbing childcare allegations - how do we teach children about body safety?

Sean Diddy Combs denied bail, despite being found not guilty on the most serious charges.

The fallout from horrific sexual abuse allegations involving a Melbourne child care worker continues, with the Victorian government launching a wide-ranging review of child care safety.

The east coast of Australia is slammed by slow-moving, dangerous weather, as flood hit regions buckle down for more water and waves.

Australia's largest green hydrogen project has been axed, in the latest blow to the promise of a green hydrogen future.

The Trump administration lashes the media and intelligence leaks, while Iran supreme's leader speaks, claiming America's attacks did not "achieve anything significant". 

"Daddy" is not a word you often hear at a bilateral summit, but its the term used by NATO's boss, referring to Donald Trump's apparent paternalism in acting against Iran. 

A faster-than-expected easing in inflation last month will fuel calls for further interest rate cuts, with consumer prices rising just 2.1 per cent over the year to May, down from 2.4 per cent the previous month.

There's confusion over US President Donald Trump's claim a ceasefire deal has been agreed in the war between Iran and Israel. Iran says there won't be any agreement until Israel stops its attacks. 

As the US hails its covert attack on Iran's nuclear facilities a major success, there are fears it will lead to a dangerous escalation of Israel-Iran war.

Donald Trump has stepped back from the brink of war in the middle east,  igniting fresh hope for negotiations with 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.

Iran's Supreme leader has vowed "no mercy" and a "strong response" after US President Donald Trump's demand that Iran surrender unconditionally. 

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.

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. 

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

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.

A night-time curfew is imposed on downtown Los Angeles, as protests against immigration raids spread to other major US cities.

A majority fertility group incorrectly transfers the wrong embryo from a patient - the second such incident in recent months.