The World Today

New federal hate speech laws, aimed at protecting social cohesion, spark a mixed response.

Dangerous conditions are preventing Victorians from returning to their destroyed homes while farmers report major losses.

Devastating fires in Victoria destroy properties and livestock, while other parts of the country swelter through another day of a heatwave.

Emergency warnings and evacuations in more Victorian towns as bushfires spread.

The United States discussing ways for acquiring Greenland, the White House saying using the military is "always an option".