Worshipper describes terror and bravery during mosque attack claimed by IS group

A bomb attack at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital has left 31 dead and at least 169 wounded, in the city's deadliest attack since 2008. [...]

Protesters say restrictions on Sydney anti-Herzog march are unreasonable | Evening News Bulletin 7 February 2026

Claims restrictions on protests against the Israeli President in Australia are unreasonable... Donald Trump warns of the consequences of no nuclear deal with Iran after what he says were good… [...]

Iran says US nuclear talks off to 'good start' but draws line at missile, proxy issues

Iran’s top diplomat struck an optimistic note after talks on its nuclear program, despite US pressure to broaden the agenda. [...]

Minns invokes special powers, urges calm ahead of Israeli president's visit

The NSW premier said special provisions invoked for the Israeli president's visit were about public safety and not a ban on lawful protests. [...]

So-called IS group claims responsibility for Islamabad attack | Midday News Bulletin 7 February 2026

The so-called Islamic State group claim responsibility for suicide bomber attack in Islamabad; New South Wales Premier appeals for calm across state ahead of Israeli President's visit; Australian freeskier Daisy… [...]

In pictures: Twin flames and message of unity open Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

American songstress Mariah Carey, Milan-born rapper Ghali and Italian pop star Laura Pausini were among the headline performers at Milan’s San Siro stadium. [...]

INTERVIEW: SBS talks to Mildura's mayor on managing heatwaves, and overcoming climate change scepticism

The far northwestern city of Mildura is used to hot summers. But in January, the city and surrounds sweltered through an unusual heatwave, with temperatures breaking records throughout the region.… [...]

Russian general under US sanctions shot several times in Moscow

Investigators said Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev was critically injured after he was shot by an unidentified gunman. [...]

More Australians in jail at a higher cost; is the system working?

Australia's average daily prison population is at its highest level in eight years. New data from the Productivity Commission has found more on average, around 45,000 people were locked up… [...]

'Blatantly racist': Trump deletes social media video depicting Obamas as apes after backlash

The White House initially described the negative reaction as "fake outrage" before deleting the post 12 hours later. [...]

‘Are our loved ones alive or not?’ A distressing start to the academic year for these international students

University students in Australia, including more than 800,000 from overseas, are preparing for a new academic year. However, many from Iran are facing financial hardship while also grieving lives lost during recent protests. [...]

Tutorials, work and fears their loved ones are dead: The uni students facing unique stress

'Aida' is among university students from Iran battling financial stress and emotional trauma, following the recent violent crackdown. [...]