Trump kündigt KI-Projekt „Stargate“ an / Trump droht EU mit Handelszöllen / Albanese äußert sich zu Antisemitismus / Dutton kritisiert Albanese wegen Antisemitismus-Debatte / AUKUS bleibt stabil unter Trump / Gewerkschaft fordert verschärfte Maßnahmen für Messerverkauf / Diskriminierungsklage von Trans-Lehrer / Deutschland fordert US-Rückkehr zur W…

Beginn des Weltwirtschaftsforums in Davos / Union plant harten Asylkurs / Antisemitischer Angriff in Sydney / Amtsantritt von Trump / Joe Biden begnadigt prominente Trump-Gegner / Hohe Baukosten erschweren Schaffung bezahlbaren Wohnraums / Neue Strafregelungen für Telekommunikationsunternehmen

The best tennis players in the world are currently competing against each other in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, the Australian Open. To mark the occasion, the Grand Slam Coaches Conference took place today, with tennis coaches from all over the world joining, including South African tennis player and coach John-Laffnie de Jager (JL)…

In the midst of one of the hottest Australian summers on record, experts say heat inequality is deepening social division. - Es ist eines der heißesten Sommer, die in Australien jemals verzeichnet wurden. Gleichzeitig verschärft Experten zufolge die Wärmeungleichheit die soziale Spaltung mehr denn je.…

SBS on Demand is a treasure trove of international films in the original language. There are also German-language films and series to discover. Every month, we pick one out and discuss it with film scholar Dr. Claudia Sandberg. Today: The Confessions of Felix Krull. - SBS on Demand ist eine Fundgrube für internationale Filme in der Originalsprache.…

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into force yesterday. Israel has now released 90 prisoners and the first three hostages held by Hamas since October 2023 have returned to Israel. Aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip have also resumed. - Gestern ist das Waffenstillstandsabkommen zwischen Israel und der Hamas in Kraft getreten. Inzwi…

Josef Pleß is a real bridge builder between cultures: He is a poet, author and translator, has not only enriched the Polish and German literary scene, but has also initiated important cultural partnerships with his work. Born in Graudenz, his journey took him via West Berlin to Lübeck, where he worked for more cultural exchange for a quarter of a c…

Austausch von Geiseln zwischen Israel und Hamas gestartet / Albanese beruft mehr Frauen ins Kabinett / Trump: TikTok soll wieder freigeschaltet werden / Österreichische Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen Mann wegen Terroranschlag auf Swift-Konzert / Zyklonwarnung für Westküste Australiens

Indonesia's new president Prabowo Subianto has started the new year with an ambitious project: In order to combat malnutrition in the country, there should be free meals for over 80 million schoolchildren and pregnant women. However, experts have doubts as to whether the program will pay off in the long term. - Indonesiens neuer Präsident Prabowo S…

The world is going to change in the next three days. Hopefully, there will be a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in the Middle East and President Biden will say goodbye in Washington and President Trump will regain control of power. Not everyone is completely at ease with the idea. Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of THE WEEK IN AUSTRALIA, takes a look …

On the east coast of Australia, koalas are officially considered an endangered animal. In the past 20 years, the number of cute marsupials in Queensland has shrunk by half, in NSW by over 60 percent. In the long term, the conservation of this animal species, which is so iconic for Australia, is at stake. One place where the focus is on raising koal…

There are people who can only be envied for their jobs. Dr. Sven Tuzovic, marketing professor at QUT, is one of them. He taught on a cruise ship for 4 months. Around 450 students from all over the world spent a semester with him aboard a dream ship. 120 days on board, 10 countries. From Bremerhaven to Bangkok. Katharina Lösche met Professor Tuzovic…

Australia's social media ban is due to come into force at the end of the year, and tech companies have one year to technically implement the regulation — violations could face fines of up to 50 million dollars. However, critics criticize the lack of involvement of young people in decision-making and potential negative effects on their rights, for e…

Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Cem Özdemir sagt strikte Eindämmung der Maul- und Klauenseuche zu / Mann stirbt durch umgestürzten Baum bei Unwettern und über 120.000 Haushalte ohne Strom / Arbeitslosenquote in Australien von 3,9 % auf 4 % gestiegen / National Debt Helpline verzeichnete 2024 einen Anstieg von 12 % bei Hilfegesuchen / Starke Winde und…

After months of negotiations between representatives of the USA, Egypt and Qatar, it has now been announced in Washington that there will be a cease-fire in the Gaza war from Sunday. But how reliable is the deal? - Nach monatelangen Verhandlungen zwischen Vertretern der USA, Ägyptens und Katars wurde jetzt in Washington verkündet, dass ab Sonntag e…

Today is day 5 at the Australian Open and a few German players have come this far. Christian Albrecht Barschel is a sports journalist for Tennis Magazin in Hamburg and currently in Melbourne to report on the tournament. He came to our SBS studio to talk about how he turned his passion for tennis into a career. - Die Australian Open sind mitten im G…

Leonardo Puglisi is not a typical teenager: In the morning, the 17-year-old visits school, in the afternoon he hosts his own news channel, which he founded in elementary school. Today, the young Australian is one of the up-and-coming talents in journalism and has already interviewed three prime ministers. SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen presen…

Deutschland und vier weitere europäische Nato-Partner kuendigen weitere Waffen- und Materiallieferungen für die Ukraine an / EU prüft mögliche Verstöße gegen den Digital Services Act (DSA) nach Livestream von Elon Musk und AfD-Kanzlerkandidatin Alice Weidel auf X / Katar legt Israel und Hamas einen finalen Entwurf für Vereinbarung zur Beendigung de…

The German military wants to build a new division of the land forces, which will be responsible for homeland security. This was confirmed by the Bundeswehr last Saturday. The division is intended to secure Germany's defense capability in preparation for a possible war... - Das deutsche Militär will eine neue Division der Landstreitkräfte schaffen, …

Every year on Memorial Day, former inmates and their descendants of the Tatura internment camp in Victoria gather at the German cemetery to remember the people buried there. Among them are also those who spent a few years there and still have vivid memories of the time. - Jedes Jahr zum Volkstrauertag versammeln sich ehemalige Insassen und ihre Nac…

Immer weniger Pauschalabrechnungen beim Hausarzt / Brände in Los Angeles fordern 24 Todesopfer / Konferenz zur Zukunft Syriens / Rumänien: Demonstrationen für russlandtreuen Präsidentschaftskandidaten / Queensland bekämpft Jugendkriminalität mit schneller Eingreiftruppe

Crocodile lovers in the Northern Territory are able to adopt a crocodile as a pet again this year. This was banned in April 2024, but the new government has lifted the ban. It was part of the former Labor government's plan to manage the crocodile population. This plan had sparked discussion in the Northern Territory elections in August. - Krokodill…

The Australian Open have officially began and the whole world is watching Melbourne. But why is Melbourne actually hosting the tournament every year? Lidia Cortina reveals some facts around the AO and even spoke to German tennis sensation Alexander Zverev about why he loves Melbourne in particular... - Die ganze Welt schaut auf Melbourne, denn gest…

Thousands of people protested in Vienna on Thursday evening against the current political crisis in Austria. Many citizens fear that the next government will rebuild the country following the example of Hungary's Prime Minister Orban. Various posters warned of hate speech, social cuts and setbacks in environmental protection. With its history, Aust…

In her music, jazz singer and composer Ganna Gryniva combines traditional Ukrainian folk songs with the sounds of modern jazz and electronic music. She came to Germany at the age of 13 and moves between two cultures and manages to combine these different influences in her art. In an interview, she talks about her passion for music, her artistic vis…

Nach einer persönlichen Krise, dem Verlust eines lieben Menschen, oder der schmerzhaften Entlassung aus einem Job, den man gerne gemacht hat - wie gelingt dann ein erfolgreicher Neustart? Dr. Maike Neuhaus ist Psychologin und Coach. Nach einem Tiefpunkt hat sie ihr Leben komplett neu ausgerichtet und hilft seitdem Menschen weltweit, ihre Bestimmung…

Deutsche Bundesregierung stellt neuen Altersbericht vor / Deutsche Nordsee 2023 so warm wie nie zuvor / Erstes Gespräch zwischen FPÖ-Chef Kickl und ÖVP-Obmann Stocker / Tote bei Waldbränden nahe Los Angeles und Massenevakuierungen / Vermisster Wanderer gefunden / Leiche einer Hamas-Geisel in Tunnel gefunden / Drei Tote und drei Schwerverletzte bei …

Meta, der Social-Media-Riese, hat beschlossen, auf seinen US-Plattformen keine Drittanbieter-Faktenprüfer mehr einzusetzen. Mark Zuckerberg nennt dies einen „kulturellen Wendepunkt“ im Kontext der US-Präsidentschaftswahlen. Doch diese Entscheidung wirft Fragen auf, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Auswirkungen auf australische Nutzer – gerade im Vo…

Many people start the new year with good intentions and it is not uncommon to make a new year's resolution to lose a few kilos. According to an Australian doctor, however, instead, many adults slowly but steadily gain weight: at least half a kilogram per year. We explain the reasons for this and what can help to reach that goal. - Viele Menschen st…

Even before he is officially inaugurated as president of the USA on January 20, Donald Trump demands that Greenland be added to the USA. The icy country in the Far North is not usually in the headlines, but is now a topic of conversation everywhere. What does Trump want from the largest island in the world and why has it been part of Denmark for ce…

Trump fordert von Nato-Verbündeten Erhöhung ihrer Verteidigungsausgaben auf fünf Prozent des BIP / FPÖ-Chef Herbert Kickl stellt Forderungen für Koalitionsgespräche mit ÖVP / Albanese auf inoffizieller Wahlkampftour durch Queensland, Northern Territory und Westaustralien / Urlauber und Einheimische an der Great Ocean Road in Victoria vor einem unko…

Zahl der Abschiebungen aus Deutschland 2024 deutlich gestiegen / Mehrere Desertionen ukrainischer Soldaten in Frankreich / Kanadas Premierminister Justin Trudeau kündigt Rücktritt an / US-Vizepräsidentin Kamala Harris leitet Zertifizierung ihrer Wahlniederlage gegen Donald Trump / Feuer zerstört Teil der Tribünen im Caulfield Racecourse in Victoria…

The coalition negotiations in Austria have failed. The SPÖ, the ÖVP and NEOS wanted to prevent the winner of the National Council elections, namely the right-wing populist FPÖ, from providing the chancellor. Because FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl is very controversial. But now it looks as though Kickl could become chancellor after all. - Die Koalitionsverh…

For coral reefs such as the Great Barrier Reef, climate change is an existential threat. Our Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef on Earth, has experienced seven mass bleaching events in the last 25 years, five of them in the past eight years alone. However, a new discovery now gives hope, as Barbara Barkhausen reports. - Für Korallenriffe wie das …

January 6 marks a central date in the democratic process in the USA: the counting and certification of electoral college vote count. But since the 2021 storming of the Capitol, this day also stands for the fragility of democratic institutions. A conversation with constitutional law expert Prof. Markus Wagner about the significance of January 6, cur…

The oldest living Olympic champion, Ágnes Keleti, has passed away at the age of 103. Born in Budapest, she was not only an outstanding gymnast with a total of ten Olympic medals, including five gold medals, but also a survivor of the Holocaust. Keleti, who resumed her career after the Second World War, celebrated her greatest successes at the 1956 …

Politically speaking, the New Year starts with a high point. On Monday in two weeks, American President Joe Biden will hand over his difficult office to his successor Donald Trump. Emotions about this change at the top of the US superpower are mixed. Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WEEK IN AUSTRALIA, says how he assesses this epochal event: - D…

A year has passed and a new one is now dawning. Reason for many people to make resolutions which they rarely or never achieve. That is disappointing, because the resolutions mean something. Brisbane correspondent Katharina Lösche talks to an emotional intelligence expert who explains how to keep resolutions. - Ein Jahr ist vergangen und ein neues d…

The federal election on February 23, 2025 presents a logistical challenge for German citizens in Australia. In an interview, Felix Schwarz, the German Consul General in Sydney, explains how a successful postal ballot is organized. He underlines the importance of voting and encourages all eligible voters to take action at an early stage in order to …

Das neue Jahr bringt eine ganze Reihe von Veränderungen – manche helfen uns Geld zu sparen, doch manche Neuerung kostet auch mehr. Hier erfahren sie die Einzelheiten.

Shark attacks are rare, but the fear of marine predators remains present among many swimmers and surfers. Until now, experts have relied on high-tech solutions, protective nets or special suits to keep sharks away from humans. A surprisingly simple method could now also be effective: LED lights on surfboards. They are intended to deter predatory fi…

FBI sucht nach möglichen Komplizen nach Attentat in New Orleans / Mindestens ein Todesopfer und sieben Verletzte nach Explosion eines Fahrzeugs vor Trump-Hotel in Las Vegas / Erneute Angriffe auf Einsatzkräfte in der Silvesternacht / Schießerei in Montenegro mit zehn Todesopfern / Bundesweite Haftbefehle gegen 189 Reichsbürger / Feuerwehrkräfte käm…

In French Polynesia, holidaymakers have the unique opportunity to swim with humpback whales — an experience that is on the “bucket list” of many and is becoming increasingly popular. But for marine mammals, this enthusiasm also poses risks. New regulations aim to protect both whales and humans. - In Französisch-Polynesien haben Urlauber die einmali…

Eine Million Menschen erwartet am Ufer des Sydney Harbour zum Neujahrsfeuerwerk / Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz ruft in Neujahrsansprache zu Zusammenhalt und Zuversicht für 2025 auf / EU sieht sich auf einen möglichen Stopp russischer Gaslieferungen durch die Ukraine vorbereitet / Neue Gesetze gegen „Lohnraub“ treten mit dem neuen Jahr in Kraft / Famil…

Ehemaliger US-Präsident Jimmy Carter tot / Brände in Westaustralien und Victoria brennen noch Wochen / Aserbaidschanischer Präsident verlangt Schadenersatz von Russland / Kroatischer Präsident wiedergewählt / Wahlen in Syrien erst in vier Jahren / Sieben Tage Staatstrauer für Opfer des Flugunglücks / Djokovich in Sorge um Integrität des Tennis-Spor…

Every year on Memorial Day, former inmates and their descendants of the Tatura internment camp in Victoria gather at the German cemetery to remember the people buried there. Among them are also those who spent a few years there and still have vivid memories of the time. - Jedes Jahr zum Volkstrauertag versammeln sich ehemalige Insassen und ihre Nac…

SBS on Demand is a treasure trove of international films in the original language. There is also a gem or two from German-language film and television to discover. Every month, we pick out some gems and introduce them to you. Today: Oscar's Dress (Oskars Kleid), Easy Love and A Thousand Lies (Tausend Zeilen). - SBS on Demand ist eine Fundgrube für …

Hanne Vogt and Dietmar Wengel from Cologne are on a trip around the world and stop off in Sydney to watch our great New Year's Eve fireworks. But before that, they had to cope with much larger natural fireworks on the island of Flores. - Hanne Vogt und Dietmar Wengel aus Köln, befinden sich auf Weltreise und machen in Sydney Station, um sich unser …

About 10 days ago, Vanuatu in the South Pacific east of Australia was struck by a strong earthquake and numerous aftershocks. People lost their lives and there were many injured. A vacationing family from Sydney was also affected. Daughter Alea Babeck talks about how she experienced this earthquake. - Vor etwa 10 Tagen wurde Vanuatu im Südpazifik ö…

The biggest tsunami disaster to date occurred in Southeast Asia 20 years ago. Today, the world would be much better prepared for such a natural catastrophe, according to researchers. SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen looks back on a tragic day and talks to Rachel Hearson, a survivor. of the 2004 tsunami. - Vor 20 Jahren ereignete sich in Asien d…