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Within hours of a US–Iran ceasefire, Israel launched strikes across Lebanon, killing hundreds and leaving civilians terrified, as confusion grew over whether the deal ever applied there. Meanwhile Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will keep fighting Hezbollah but is open to talks, as negotiations in Pakistan and Washington raise hopes of diplomacy as the violence continues.

SBS World News speaks with UN World Food Programme Country Director Allison Oman Lawi, who is currently in Beirut.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has expressed indignation after Italian peacekeepers travelling from southern Lebanon toward Beirut were blocked by warning shots fired by the Israeli military. It is one of the most recent incidents where peacekeepers have come under attack in Lebanon.

Hungary goes to the polls; will Victor Orban hang on to power? Hungarians head to the polls this weekend in an election that could have repercussions across Europe, and in Ukraine. Sitting Prime Minister Victor Orbán has been endorsed by his counterparts in Russia and the United States. Opponents say he's degraded democracy over five consecutive terms.

The ASX pushes higher after a strong rally, edging closer to record territory, while fresh data reveals Australians are changing how they buy fuel as prices stay elevated. NAB Senior Economist Taylor Nugent unpacks why motorists are topping up more often, and what it says about cost pressures. At the same time, new figures show fewer people are investing in work-related training, raising questions...

A shaky ceasefire announced between US President Donald Trump and Iran as oil prices plummet in response. Decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith charged with war crimes, what they could mean for Australia’s military reputation. Plus, allegations of foreign interference overshadow Hungary’s upcoming election, and around the moon and back with Artemis II.

Greece has joined the growing list of European countries who are proposing a social media ban for teenagers in their countries, citing concerns around anxiety and addiction. The announcement comes as Australia's teenage social media ban received mixed outcomes and feedback, after the federal government launched the world-first ban four months ago.

Just hours after the world welcomed news of a two-week ceasefire between the U-S and Iran - which would have seen the Strait of Hormuz open up passage of much of the globe's oil supply - the fragile truce appears to be at serious risk. Iran now says it will target any ships that attempt to cross the major shipping passage - blaming deadly Israeli attacks on Lebanon overnight, which the U-S says we...

A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some people. A woman dubbed the Ketamine Queen has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling Friends star Matthew Perry the drug that killed him in 2023. Forty-two-year-old Jasveen Sangha is the third of five people to be sentenced over Perry’s overdose.

The announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East looks set to reduce motorists' pain at the pump, with Iran agreeing to allow ships through the Strait of Hormuz. But even if the ceasefire holds, it's likely price reductions will take time to flow through, and disruption to global markets could have a long tail. The government is again urging calm, saying fuel supplies are secure into May, as it...

Australia’s sharemarket has recorded its strongest session in about a year, with the ASX200 jumping 2.6 per cent and adding around $80 billion in value as investors responded to a reported two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Gains were broad-based, with eight of eleven sectors higher and technology stocks leading the charge, while gold miners and airlines also rallied...

US President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks - an announcement coming less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face widespread attacks on its civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme National Security Council says it also accepts the two-week ceasefire and will negotiate with the United States beginning on F...

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. TRANSCRIPT: The ASX climbs 1.7 per cent to a four-month high as strong gains sweep across all sectors, with insights from Kai Chen of MPC Markets on what is driving the rally. At the same time, rising fuel prices are helping push electric vehicle sales to new levels, with Tony Weber from the Federal Chamber of...

A local South Australian community is rallying around for a woman who could be deported to Taiwan in less than a fortnight, leaving behind her husband and 3 young children. Ying-Hsi Chou is pleading with Immigration Minister Tony Burke to allow her to stay in Murray Bridge, after being told she breached her visa over a decade ago.

Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport and charged with five counts of the war crime of murder. The 47-year-old was taken into custody after arriving on a flight from Brisbane.

US President Donald Trump is threatening to 'decimate' Iran, if the country doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But Tehran is demanding a halt to the attacks, saying there needs to be a permanent end to hostilities in the region.

Ukraine is escalating aerial attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, striking assets including ports in an effort to reduce the nation's ability to produce oil. The countries continue to trade deadly blows, as Ukraine's leader shares concerns the war in Iran is draining supplies Ukraine needs for its own defence.

Artemis II astronauts on a lunar flyby mission have broken Apollo 13's distance record as humans travel further from earth than ever before. The crew are witnessing the moon from roughly 4,000 miles above its darkened surface as it eclipses what will appear to be a basketball-sized Earth in the distant background. They're now cruising along a path in the moon's gravitational sphere of influence th...

The government says Australia has locked in another month's worth of fuel, as consumers and motorists brace for higher prices. With U-S President Donald Trump again lashing out at Iran, the government warns the impacts of this war could at best stretch on for months.

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has received a rapturous reception at Sydney Airport. Jubilant members of the Iraqi community gathering to greet him upon his return home, after he guided Iraq to their first World Cup berth in 40 years.

US President Donald Trump is ramping up his pressure on Iran in an expletive-laden post over the Strait of Hormuz closure. But Tehran is warning him over the threat, saying the strait will only open if transit revenues are partially set aside to compensate war damages. As strikes and military attacks continue to escalate in the region, it’s unclear if there's an end in sight to the war in the Midd...

Christian faithful have celebrated Easter Sunday, marking the occasion as war in the Middle East casts a shadow over much the world. The Pope has used the holiday to urge leaders to end wars and bring peace to all.

A national report has found discrimination against transgender people is still widespread across institutions, including in healthcare, housing, education and employment. The report by the Australian Human Rights Commission makes 19 recommendations, including reforms across Australian states and territories to protect gender diverse people from vilification, incitement of hatred and threats of phy...

'Get vaccinated now' was an instruction we heard repeatedly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and since then Australia's vaccination rates have been declining. So much so that last year Australia recorded its worst flu season on record with 1,738 deaths. Director of Infectious Diseases at the Mater, Professor Paul Griffin, says everyone should get a flu vaccination. He's been telling SBS...

Easter is a busy period for many charities offering support and relief for those in need. But the price of fuel is impacting how charities carry out their services. Some are now questioning the sustainability of those services.