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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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Prime Minister throws support behind Rudd Anthony Albanese says Kevin Rudd is an "outstanding Australian representative" and says the success the critical minerals deal with the United States comes down to Mr Rudd's hard work.
Published: 3h agoWed 22 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
1 of 6PM backs Rudd, celebrates US visit
2 of 6Trump-Putin Budapest meeting cancelled
3 of 6Who is Japan's new female prime minister?
4 of 6Flood-zone homes $42 billion worse-off
5 of 6New data on links between early death and homelessness
6 of 6Emergency crews brace for extreme weather
Trump and Albanese sign critical minerals dealPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has successfully met with President Donald Trump in Washington DC, a meet somewhat marred by Trump's comments over Ambassador Kevin Rudd.
Published: YesterdayTue 21 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
Ceasefire resumes in Gaza after dozens killedIsrael says the ceasefire has resumed after a weekend of strikes in Gaza, as both sides blame each other for breaches.
Published: MonMon 20 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine in BudapestIt's a date - Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet again in Hungary to discuss the end to the war in Ukraine.
Published: FriFri 17 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
Hamas and Israel continue to exchange the dead Fighting could resume if Hamas can't hand over the right bodies of Israeli hostages.
Published: ThuThu 16 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
Fragile ceasefire deal holds in Middle East Hamas returns the bodies of four hostages, as fragile ceasefire holds.
Published: 15 Oct 2025Wed 15 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
US and Arab countries strengthen ceasefire dealEmotional reunions on both sides as hostages and prisoners are returned to their families, after a deadly two-year war in Gaza.
Published: 14 Oct 2025Tue 14 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
Hostages and prisoners due to be releasedThe countdown is on to the expected release of hostages, signalling an end to the war and success for the fragile US-brokered ceasefire.
Published: 13 Oct 2025Mon 13 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Andy Park
Israeli cabinet approves phase one of peace dealAnother step closer to peace - Israel's government approves phase one of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Published: 10 Oct 2025Fri 10 Oct 2025 at 1:30amwith Nick Grimm
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace planCould peace in the Middle East be at hand? Israel and Hamas sign off on the first phase of a Gaza peace plan.
Published: 9 Oct 2025Thu 9 Oct 2025 at 2:00amwith Nick Grimm
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