Iran’s supreme leader has ordered military readiness amid diplomatic efforts in Doha to prevent renewed conflict in the Gulf, as Iranian negotiators meet with Qatari mediators. In South Australia, a third common dolphin has tested positive for H5 bird flu, marking the virus as now permanently established in the region, with officials warning of possible risks to sea mammals like seals and sea lions. Australia has lost its top test cricket ranking after a significant collapse in the third test against South Africa, where a weak batting performance led to a batting collapse early in the innings. In Poland, political tensions have escalated as protesters confront riot police outside the constitutional court, with accusations of judicial manipulation and a government-led takeover. Pope Leo XIV makes history by voting in a U.S. election, affirming the role of religious leaders in democratic processes. Indigenous filmmaker Kirin Sartor’s documentary sheds light on the underreported realities of incarceration and police violence against Aboriginal people, emphasizing the need to share stories that are often ignored. Meanwhile, U.S. officials stress a preference for diplomatic solutions over military action regarding Iran. The events underscore growing global challenges in health, politics, and social justice.
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In this bulletin, Iranian unvoys meet with mediators as the supreme leader orders the
military to be prepared to respond to attacks.
South Australia records its third bird flu case in a common dolphin.
And in cricket, Australia loses its number one test ranking after losing the third test
against South Africa.
With the latest from the SBS Newsroom, I'm Karen Thomas.
Iran's supreme leader has ordered his country's armed forces to be ready to respond to any
attacks with an immediate and impactful response.
The comments from supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtabar Khamenei come as Iranian negotiators
held talks in Doha with Katari mediators to discuss paths out of the war in the Gulf
according to a source speaking to Reuters.
The source says the talks follow more than 12 hours of discussions on Friday between
Iranian and Katari unvoys in Tehran.
Diplomats are trying to avert a new outbreak of fighting after the U.S. midterm elections
this week.
The Iranian military later announced it was taking steps to improve its readiness.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump hasn't decided whether to
launch new strikes against Iran but would prefer to resolve the conflict diplomatically.
Back home, Adolfan has tested positive for H5 bird flu in South Australia after being
found dead at Encounter Bay on the state's Floreo Peninsula.
It's the third common dolphin in South Australia confirmed to have died with the deadly virus.
Authorities warn the disease is now permanently established in the state's wildlife with
340 registered bird flu events.
The state's chief veterinary officer says there's a low risk of an extensive outbreak among
dolphins but warns there's concern for land-based sea mammals like seals and sea lions.
Riot police in Poland have stopped protesters from gaining entry to one of the country's top
courts as a political stand-off over control of the judiciary escalates. Hundreds of protesters
gathered outside Poland's constitutional court early on Saturday after far-right tribunal
president Bogdán Šnefkowski was suspended.
President Karol Novotsky is accusing Prime Minister Donald Tusk of staging a forced takeover
of the court.
The tribunal said on Friday that its longest-serving judge, Anna Korvim Pyotravska, had suspended
Šnefkowski and appointee of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's far-right predecessor and taken
charge of the court.
Chief of Cabinet, Parvu Sheffanaka, says the government is urgently working to restore
order.
In light of the threat to the international security of the Republic of Poland, I am convening
urgent consultations for today, involving representatives of parliamentary forces with
the aim of stabilizing the political situation and restoring constitutional order.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk earlier said restoring the rule of law is his government's duty,
accusing his predecessors the law and justice party of lawlessness.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election. The Chicago-born
Pope voted by mail ahead of Tuesday's midterms.
The Vatican says he's always exercised his right to vote as an American citizen, describing
participation in democracy as both a right and a duty.
Indigenous filmmaker Kirin Sartor says he hopes his latest documentary helps audiences
connect with the people behind the statistics on incarceration and deaths in custody.
After facing the numbers, documentary explores the experiences of Aboriginal people and families
affected by incarceration.
In 2024, Indigenous people accounted for 36% of Australia's prison population, despite
representing 3.8% of the national population.
Mr Sartor tells NITV the Sydney Premier at the Opera House this week was well received,
with a sold-out audience of more than 400 people.
"We're also telling stories that didn't end up as deaths in custody, police brutality
stories, especially against young Aboriginal men, and I think that's really important because
those are the stories that don't get told.
As Blackfielders, we hear about those stories, we experience them ourselves with police,
but they're not things that make the news, they don't necessarily get told.
So I think that's a really important thing for all of us to be understanding these stories
and how they're impacting young people across the country."
According to cricket, Australian captain Pat Cummins says change may be needed after Australia
lost the third test against South Africa in Cape Town, also losing the series and the
number one test ranking.
Australia was bold out for 111 in pursuit of 288 for series victory on Saturday.
It's the second batting collapse for the side in two weeks.
It was admitted after the 176 run capitulation that it was effectively done from the end of
the first over.
With Matt Ranchor and Marnus Labashain both dismissed in Kihiso Rebada's opening six
balls.
Spinner Simon Hummer then took six for 16, ending the match just before T, when he bold
Josh Hazelwood.
In all, four Australians scored ducks while Travis Head and Cameron Greene were the only
recognized batters to reach double figures as the tourists fell to 8 for 62.
That's the latest from the SBS newsroom I'm Karen Thomas.
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Podcast Summary
Key Points:
Iran's supreme leader has ordered military readiness to respond to attacks, following diplomatic talks in Doha with Qatar mediators to avoid renewed conflict in the Gulf.
South Australia confirms a third bird flu case in a common dolphin, with the virus now considered permanently established in local wildlife, raising concerns for sea mammals.
Australia has dropped its number one test cricket ranking after a decisive loss to South Africa, following a collapse in the third test with poor batting performance.
Poland is experiencing a political crisis as riot police block protesters from entering the constitutional court, amid accusations of a judicial takeover by the government.
Pope Leo XIV becomes the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election, voting by mail and emphasizing the duty of religious leaders to participate in democracy.
Indigenous filmmaker Kirin Sartor’s documentary highlights underreported experiences of Aboriginal people in custody, emphasizing stories of police brutality and incarceration.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms President Trump has not committed to strikes against Iran and favors diplomatic resolution.
Authorities in South Australia warn of a low but ongoing risk of bird flu spreading to land-based marine mammals such as seals and sea lions.
Summary:
Iran’s supreme leader has ordered military readiness amid diplomatic efforts in Doha to prevent renewed conflict in the Gulf, as Iranian negotiators meet with Qatari mediators. In South Australia, a third common dolphin has tested positive for H5 bird flu, marking the virus as now permanently established in the region, with officials warning of possible risks to sea mammals like seals and sea lions. Australia has lost its top test cricket ranking after a significant collapse in the third test against South Africa, where a weak batting performance led to a batting collapse early in the innings.
In Poland, political tensions have escalated as protesters confront riot police outside the constitutional court, with accusations of judicial manipulation and a government-led takeover. S. election, affirming the role of religious leaders in democratic processes.
Indigenous filmmaker Kirin Sartor’s documentary sheds light on the underreported realities of incarceration and police violence against Aboriginal people, emphasizing the need to share stories that are often ignored. S. officials stress a preference for diplomatic solutions over military action regarding Iran.
The events underscore growing global challenges in health, politics, and social justice.
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Iranian negotiators held talks in Doha with Qatar mediators to discuss resolving tensions in the Gulf, following over 12 hours of discussions in Tehran.
Yes, a common dolphin in South Australia has tested positive for H5 bird flu, marking the third confirmed case and indicating the virus is now permanently established in the state's wildlife.
While the risk of a widespread outbreak among dolphins is low, authorities express concern about land-based sea mammals like seals and sea lions being affected.
Protesters gathered outside Poland’s constitutional court after the suspension of far-right president Bogdán Šnefkowski, sparking a political standoff over judicial control.
Pope Leo XIV voted in the U.S. election as an American citizen, stating that participating in democracy is both a right and a duty.
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