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FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2016

US expels 35 Russian intel agents over vote hacking

The United States expelled 35 Russian diplomats and closed two Russian compounds in New York and Maryland in response to a campaign of harassment against American diplomats in Moscow, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.

Sydney Airport arrest over NYE threats

A man has been arrested by counter-terrorism police at Sydney Airport off a flight from London and charged with making threats related to New Year's Eve.

Syria tries for another ceasefire at Putin's behest

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire between Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian government starting at midnight on Thursday.

Iraqi forces in phase two of Mosul attack

The second phase of an operation to clear the Iraqi city of Mosul of Islamic State militants has begun with a three-pronged attack.

Relief for Victoria after storms, floods, heat

After bushfires, wild winds, sticky humidity, thunderstorms and flash flooding, the forecast for Victoria looks clear.

New York boosts security for New Year's after Europe attacks

New York authorities will deploy dozens of trucks on city streets during New Year's Eve celebrations, to boost security in the wake of recent truck attacks in Europe, the police said on Thursday.

Troubled waters: 2016 the toughest year for asylum seekers worldwide

This year will go on record as the year that saw the highest number of asylum seeker deaths globally, as millions sought protection in an increasingly unwelcoming world.

A sit-down with Syria's Assad to the gay-hate murders investigation: the best SBS stories of 2016

From speaking to world leaders dealing with debilitating conflict, to explaining the gender roles of Dinka okra farmers, 2016 has been a busy year for the SBS World News team.

WA cancer battle boy dies in mother's arms

Oshin Kiszko's mother says he died peacefully as she cuddled him, no longer having to suffer his cancer nightmare.

Watch: International news making headlines in 2016

As 2016 comes to a close, SBS takes a look back at some of the most compelling international stories from the year.

From David Bowie to George Michael and Carrie Fisher: the legends we lost in 2016

Movie stars, musical masters, and the "greatest" of all time - 2016 saw the deaths of many of the world's most beloved celebrities.

18C inquiry: Community groups warn of backlash over changes

Ethnic and religious groups have warned the federal government that any weakening of section 18C could see it lose multicultural community support.

Briefed: 753 things the government was worried about in 2016

A massive trove of documents uncovered by SBS News under freedom of information law reveals the subjects considered most important by the federal government ahead of Senate Estimates in October.