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'Overjoyed': Al Roj camp official describes IS-linked families' last days in Syria

A Syrian Kurdish official told SBS News a group of women and children understood to be en route to Australia spent a week in Damascus.

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Some IS-linked women set to soon arrive in Australia will be arrested, police say
Politics

Eta Aquarids will light up Australian skies. Here's how to see the meteor shower
The meteor shower will decorate Australian skies, but experts warn light pollution could hinder city views.
Science
Hantavirus may have spread between people on a cruise ship. What are the risks?
Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus has been confirmed on a cruise ship. It sounds alarming — but experts say it's very different from Covid.
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Albanese unveils $10bn fuel plan with billion-litre government stockpile
Government-owned diesel and aviation fuel reserves will be established as part of a broader reform package responding to the fuel crisis.
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War in the Middle East

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'Dangerous escalation': US sinks Iranian ships, UAE fumes over missile strikes

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Trump says US will start a project to 'guide' stranded ships out of Hormuz from Monday

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Trump to review Iran's new proposal, warns of renewed US strike

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NATO, top Republicans question move as US announces troop withdrawal from Germany

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It was a 'sleepy' city — now it's one of Australia's hottest property spots

Cost of Living

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Andrie recorded a podcast on military influence — then came an acid attack

World

Thirty years after Port Arthur, gun numbers in Australia are higher than ever

Australia

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Amid war crimes investigations, some veterans are grappling with the Anzac legend

Australia

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Royal Commission: Jewish parents fearful over safety of their children

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Jewish parents have told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion that they fear for their children's safety and their futures in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. On the second day of public hearings, they spoke of being subjected to racial slurs and antisemitic abuse. This story contains material viewers may find upsetting.

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A group of women and children linked to IS Group returning to Australia | SBS News in Easy English 6 May 2026

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Venice Bienniale going ahead despite resignation of entire jury

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Families linked to IS Group fighters returning to Australia | Midday News Bulletin 6 May 2026

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Leagh accidentally saw a photo on her partner's phone. It put her in an impossible position

Life

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Investing for wartime: The online communities looking to make money from conflict

World

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Sandra will never own a home. Meet the boomers struggling in the housing crisis

Life

Sergio suspected his wife had been unfaithful. So he turned to 'love detectives'

Life

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‘That future was gone’: The pain of losing your life partner young

Life

Small Business Secrets

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A $1.8m wine loss — and the growing crisis facing Australia's small producers

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'Even stones tell stories': Inside the historic winery that's survived world wars and a pandemic

Australia

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 5 May at 8.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Would you tell a friend their partner is cheating? Are you prepared to turn someone’s life support off? Should violent prisoners be offered voluntary assisted dying? Do you support the so-called IS Brides returning to Australia? Moral dilemmas. What happens when you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place?

Watch Dateline on Tuesday 5 May at 9.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Kumi Taguchi travels to France to meet the people saving its castles. With many properties cheaper than an average Aussie home, Dateline investigates the real cost of keeping them alive.

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