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The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a significant shift in the AUKUS deal, with Australia to purchase three second hand nuclear submarines and move to focus on new unmanned underwater drones. The shift comes amid doubts over US capability to produce enough new vessels, prompting concerns Australia will receive less capable and shorter lasting submarines.

Reaction after Iran's president reportedly offers his resignation; One Nation overtakes the Labor Party on primary support in a new poll; and in sport, the Socceroos squad for the World Cup announced.

Reports that the US and Iran have agreed to extend their ceasefire;The AFP says online spaces, social media speeding up radicalisation and in sport, a date named for a state memorial service to honour AFL great Neale Daniher.

In this program: Valentine Aghajani talks about immigration and visas; Marlyn Oshana Galo talks about the Ashurbanipal Library and the awards night and in legal issues, Oliver Slewa explains the significance of the NSW Law Week.

Controversial cuts to investor tax breaks expected to pass parliament when they're introduced today; Israel announces an escalation in its military campaign in Lebanon; and in basketball, Oklahoma City one win away from the NBA finals.

Preparations are underway for the Indian prime minister’s second visit to Australia; National Reconciliation Week marked around the country; and in tennis, Australian Adam Walton defeats former world no. 1 Daniil Medvedev at the French Open.

Each year from 18–24 May, New South Wales marks Law Week, an annual event aimed at raising public awareness about legal rights and responsibilities. The week features seminars, lectures, and public presentations that promote justice, fairness, and equality within the community. Solicitor Oliver Slewa explains the purpose behind establishing this occasion and how greater understanding of the law...

A state memorial service for AFL great and campaigner Neale Daniher; Dismay as the estranged husband of a formal national leader pleads guilty to embezzlement; and in sport, Wins and losses for Australians at a sweltering French Open.

SBS Assyrian spoke with Marlyn Galo about a special event at the Ashurbanipal Library in Sydney, where three Assyrian authors will be honoured while also celebrating the latest developments and achievements of the library. Ms Galo said the digitisation process is progressing slowly but steadily. She explained that the library is awaiting a grant from the State Library, which would assist in...

Activists from a Gaza bound aid flotilla speak of their alleged abuse while detained in Israel; China launches a record-breaking space mission; and in sport, West Ham relegated in the English Premier League.