Intense Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon have killed at least 492 people in the past 24 hours, making it the country's deadliest day since its brutal civil war ended more than 30 years ago. Lebanon's Health Ministry says at least 35 children are among the dead. There've been widespread strikes - hitting about 1600 sites, so far, targetting dozens …

This election season, correspondent Mark Irons dives into how Catholic voters should be first rooted in Church teaching as they participate in political life – and EWTN’s Vice President of Theology explains how Catholics are called to form their conscience in preparation for voting their conscience. The Vatican approves devotion at Medjugorje, whil…

An interest rate cut in Australia may still be some time away after the Reserve Bank left them on hold at 4.35% today and highlighted its focus on underlying inflation. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves goes through today's decision with RSM Australia Economist Devika Shivadekar and Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.…

The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate steady, as expected by economists, with a warning: inflation remains too high. While central banks around the world have already started cutting rates, RBA governor Michelle Bullock says they also raised rates much higher than in Australia.

After the deadliest year on record for aid workers, the Australian Government will spearhead an international program to strengthen protections for humanitarian staff. It comes as the family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has called on Israel to end what they've described as a "blatant disregard" for the lives of humanitarian workers.…

The supermarket giants are being brought to court after allegedly breaking Australian consumer law. So what kind of penalties are expected if Coles and Woolworths are found guilty, and what role can consumers play in holding big companies to account?

Israel has attacked hundreds of Hezbollah targets in air strikes which Lebanese health authorities say killed hundreds of people and injured more than one thousand. It's the deadliest day in decades for Lebanon - and the escalation is increasing fears of a wider regional war.

A female cat has more freedom in Afghanistan than a woman does, according to Hollywood actor Meryl Streep. She's spoken at the United Nations in a bid to get world leaders to focus on the plight of Afghan women and girls, since the takeover of the country by the Taliban in 2021.

A new report by housing advocacy group Everybody's Home outlines the issue as being largely driven by rent increases and no-grounds evictions, and are calling for urgent reform.

The ACCC claims supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths has engaged in misleading discount pricing so Naveen Razik speaks with Rosie Thomas from CHOICE to find out when a grocery story deal is a deal, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the sharemarket news of the day with David Scutt from City Index.…

The federal opposition has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum over the lack of costing detail in its nuclear energy policy. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has delivered a major speech devoted to nuclear energy, but says he's not revealing the price of the policy just yet.

The 51-year-old stalwart of Australian football faces a tough task in a short amount of time, as he tries to turn around Australia's sagging campaign to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. But, it's a task he's approaching with immense pride, and confidence.

His victory marks a shift towards change, with promises to tackle corruption and lead the country out of its ongoing economic crisis. This election follows Sri Lanka's worst financial crisis in decades, which led to widespread protests and the resignation of the previous president.

Israel has raided and shut down Al Jazeera's bureau in the occupied West Bank in its continued efforts to clamp down on the Qatari broadcaster. Meanwhile, escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has threatened to overshadow the ongoing devastation in Gaza.

Australians living in the remote Northern Territory on the Tiwi islands have been facing some of the highest crime rates in the nation. Local elders are now looking to remedy that through a grassroots approach that will provide support for families in the community.

The stability and wellbeing of the Indo-Pacific has taken the spotlight at the Quad Summit in the United States- the meeting between the leaders of the United States, Australia, India and Japan.

Businesses insolvencies are rising as operating costs soar and a growing number are defaulting on their tax debts, according to a credit reporting bureau. In Sydney, two entrepreneurs have joined forces to boost their incomes.

First Nations arts workers will be able to share their cultural knowledge under a new fellowship that will see them travel to the Netherlands and have access to the second largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art outside of Australia. The Nguluway Dhuluyarra Fellowship is the result of a partnership between the National Galle…

A combination of dwindling demand and changing tastes has seen Tupperware Brands file for bankruptcy this week. The U-S company made colourful plastic food containers go-to items in kitchens all around the world. But demand has dropped for its products in recent years with a younger generation of shoppers moving away from plastic.…

An Israeli strike on Beirut has killed at least 14 people, including a top Hezbollah military commander. Israel's military says the strike killed Ibrahim Aqil, a founding member of Hezbollah's military wing.

Each year, 19,000 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer and about 1,000 of them approach the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry looking for a stem cell donor. The registry says Australia is facing a critical shortage of registered stem cell donors from all cultural backgrounds. Lisa Smith is the CEO of the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Regi…

Millions of Sri Lankans will vote today in the first election since the country's worst economic crisis. President Ranil Wickremesinghe is seeking a fresh mandate, pointing to how the economy has stabilised after months of food and fuel shortages. SBS Asia Correspondent Aaron Fernandes told Greg Dyett it's a significant election with no frontrunner…

Alex Ryvchin, the co-Chief Executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about Australia abstaining from this week's UN vote on Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Graham Arnold has resigned as coach of the Socceroos, after more than six years in charge. It comes following a series of poor results in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that have jeopardised Australia's place in the tournament.

Tens of thousands of older Australians are waiting up to fifteen months to receive home care support.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has accused Israel of attacking his group’s communication devices, resulting in 37 deaths and 3,000 injuries. He vowed Israel will face severe consequences. Meanwhile, Palestinian diplomats are urging the UN Security Council to enforce the General Assembly's resolution, which calls for Israel to end its "unlawful p…

Australia is facing criticism from some for abstaining from voting on a United Nations resolution to end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within twelve months. The non-binding vote passed the UN General Assembly with 142 nations voting in favour, twelve voting against and 43 abstaining. The Federal Opposition says Australia sho…

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years overnight, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses what that means for the US economy and whether Australia's Reserve Bank will follow suit with HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham and Morningstar Chief Investment Officer Matt Wacher.…

The Climate Council says solar is saving Australians a collective three billion dollars on power bills every year – and it's hoping to double these numbers. But experts are questioning how feasible this really is, as Aussies continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.

The government is being called to respond to 25 recommendations from a Senate inquiry into perimenopause and menopause. The inquiry heard from hundreds of women across Australia, who shared stories of stigma, dismissal of symptoms and financial barriers. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', we hear from advocates and women with lived experience o…

Australia is facing criticism after abstaining from voting on the U-N resolution to end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within twelve months. The non-binding vote passed the United Nations General Assembly.

A Ukrainian drone strike on a military depot inside Russia has injured 13, triggering a large fire and evacuation. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised the attack, as Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, vowed military upgrades to his army and navy.

Lebanon has suffered a second wave of attacks with the explosion of walkie-talkies and solar energy equipment across the country. The recent blasts have been worrying the international community, which fears an escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

A new set of protections for teenagers on Instagram has raised questions about whether tech companies can be trusted to self-regulate for the safety of children. Experts remain unconvinced, saying the new measures do nothing to combat harmful content spreading on the platform and could easily be bypassed by tech-savvy kids.…

Do you know when and how often compulsory super contributions are made by your employer into your super fund? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Super Members Council CEO Misha Schubert about the government's move to make empolyers pay super at the same time as payday. Plus, Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions discusses the d…

More than one thousand delegates have gathered in Perth for the largest rural health conference of its kind in the southern hemisphere. A key highlight of the three-day event was addressing the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities in some of Australia's most remote locations.

A landmark report into modern slavery in New South Wales has found temporary workers in rural and regional parts of the state are being exploited. Practices such as debt bondage, forced labour, and in extreme cases, servitude, were exposed in key industries including agriculture, horticulture and meat processing.…

The Labor Party campaigns as the party for workers, but with an election creeping closer, it’s trying to sell itself as the party for business, too. However, businesses say they're being suffocated by red tape from a swathe of industrial relations laws bought in over the past two years.

A series of explosions involving hundreds of handheld pagers used by Hezbollah has killed at least nine people and injured 2,700. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah accuse Israel of carrying out the attack as tensions escalate.

Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance is calling for a reduction in political rhetoric after what appears to be a second assassination attempt on Mr Trump. This comes amidst heightened political tensions ahead of the upcoming elections, prompting increased security measures for election workers, volunteers, and voters.…

The ASX has snapped a new intra-day record, securing 8,150 points for the very first time. US rates optimism still fuelling those gains in equity markets - both locally and on Wall Ttreet. For more – Rhayna Bosch speaks with Pitt street market analyst, Stuart Roberts.

Labor's attempts to put its housing bills to a vote in parliament have been thwarted, with the rest of the Senate teaming up to block the move. With two housing bills stalled in the parliament, the government is now dangling the prospect of a double dissolution election to get its agenda through.

Australia's Paralympics medal haul has been the lowest for decades. Para athlete advocates say the lack of investment in athletes with a disability is the reason Australia only bagged 11 medals in Paris.

Almost seven thousand people became Australia's newest citizens today, at more than 100 ceremonies around the country. Today marked Australian Citizenship Day, celebrating 75 years of Australians no longer being simply regarded as British subjects.

Despite a significant increase in the representation of women in leadership roles at Australia's top companies, major corporations are still failing to represent the multicultural Australian landscape. A number of female business leaders have come together to call for executives to better reflect Australia's diverse array of culturally and linguist…

Israeli military actions in Gaza has resulted in over 42,200 deaths and more than 95,000 injuries since the 7th of October. This comes as UN experts criticise Western support for Israel, citing human rights violations and questioning Israel’s UN membership. Meanwhile, Iran denies supplying the Houthi rebels with a hypersonic missile launched at Isr…

US authorities have raised concerns after a suspected second assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. The US president, the security services and Congress say more measures will be taken to put an end to the political violence that haunts the country.

New research shows just 30 per cent of retirement age Australians have enough super balance to retire comfortably. While the number is expected to rise in the next three decades, experts are warning Australians to always ensure they're paid the right amount.

The federal government has used the 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death to announce further targeted sanctions and travel bans on five Iranian individuals. They include senior security and law enforcement officials, who the government says have been complicit in the repression of protests in Iran. 195 Iran-linked individuals and entities have al…

The ASX 200 has hit an all-time record close, after matching its previous intra-day high. The gold miners, a key catalyst – as the price of the precious metal continued to soar ahead of an expected US rate cut. For more on that decision, plus what to expect from other major central bank meetings this week, Rena Sarumpaet speaks with Ophir asset man…