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In the early hours of 23 March, fifteen Palestinian emergency workers were killed by a barrage of Israeli gunfire. Four weeks later, an Israeli military report has admitted responsibility, but says its soldiers believed they were operating in a situation of real danger. The report has been denounced by the Palestinian Red Crescent as being full of lies.

Russian and Ukrainian Christians have celebrated Easter Sunday as their political leaders have accused each other of violating an Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The supposed 30-hour ceasefire was meant to mark the religious holiday but there has reportedly been no pause in fighting on the frontlines.

In the U.S. capital of Washington DC, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls called the "netela" are chanting in the ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity. They are part of a church that hopes to keep the traditions and the language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church alive.

The Australian Greens, currently led by Adam Bandt, are Australia's biggest minor party. They've grown from a protest party to a mainstay in federal parliament over the last 50 years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter, but the government of Ukraine says Russian forces have continued artillery fire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Mr Putin cannot be trusted, and has called on Russia to implement the 30-day truce brokered by U-S President Donald Trump that Ukraine agreed to last month.

Researchers are warning extreme heat is a threat to mental health. Doctors have long warned of the dangers of heat related stress and now a study suggests rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by almost 50 per cent by 2050.

One year on from the deadly mass stabbing at a popular shopping centre in Sydney's Bondi Junction, the families of the victims, survivors and first responders are reflecting on the next steps of their recovery. The tragedy also saw members of the public step up to stop the attacker before first responders arrived on the scene. Damien Guerot and Silas Despreaux were among those praised for their bravery after video footage went viral showing them fending off the attacker with bollards. They spoke to SBS French about what has happened since.

Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.

Christians around the world have marked Good Friday with prayer, theatre and reflection. From the Middle East to Europe and the Americas, worshippers have marked the day they believe Jesus Christ died on the cross.

Immigration remains an election issue with both sides forecasting a fall in net migration, next financial year. That’s worrying for families waiting to reunite, including an asylum seeker from Sri Lanka.

In a small village in northern Croatia, a unique Easter tradition lives on: the making of black Easter eggs. It's a practice so rare that today only one family continues the festive craft.

A KPMG annual review of the insurance sector has found that insurance profits soared in 2024 as consumers saw steep hikes to their premiums. But as premiums and profits both go up, some experts say insurance companies could be doing more to keep insurance coverage affordable for Australians.

In this episode: Mathilde Vu from the Norwegian Refugee Council and US politics expert, Chas Licciardello join our hosts to navigate Sudan’s escalating civil war and President Trump’s ongoing conflict with judicial authorities. Plus, we delve into Iran’s upcoming round of nuclear talks, and the mass moose migration that’s mesmerising millions!

A Perth doctor who spent over a month treating patients in war-torn Gaza has returned home. This week the UN said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is as bad as it has been since the war started, with Israel stopping all aid from entering the strip nearly seven weeks ago.

A researcher, author and consultant with lived experience of autism, Dr Wenn Lawson has a unique vantage point when it comes to finding solutions to creating more inclusive workplaces. He says his work as a trained psychologist has been crucial in his understanding of how to effectively communicate the challenges of living with autism and its diverse presentations - but also some of the solutions. During the month of April, advocates are drawing attention to the removal barriers preventing autistic people from full and equal participation in society. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Wenn Lawson spoke with Biwa Kwan about his decades of work in bridging what he calls the double empathy gap.

With Easter festivities upon us, households can find they're filled with more sweet treats than usual. But for pet owners wanting to avoid an unwelcome visit to the vet, it's important to remember these delights can also prove tempting for animals, and leave them feeling unwell.

Climate change was a big deal last election, and it’s a big deal this time too. With nuclear now on the table, what is the next battle in Australia’s ongoing climate wars? How do you even say nuclear? And is it even possible for Australia to be run entirely on renewables?

The ABS says more than 32,000 jobs were created in March pushing the unemployment rate to 4.1%. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at what it means for interest rates in the face of a slowing global economy with David Robertson from Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, plus the day's market action, including the potential election impacts, with Chris Weston from Pepperstone.

The Trump administration is escalating its crackdown on U-S universities, threatening funding cuts and punitive action against elite institutions like Harvard and Columbia. Critics say it's an unprecedented attack on academic freedom and student dissent in America.

Many stateless people are displaced around the world, attempting to find somewhere they can call home. Their journeys can often take a heavy toll, as they deal with traumatic experiences, or need to hid their true identities as a persecuted minority. In this second episode of 'Belonging Nowhere' we’ll hear some of the many stories of how people from different stateless backgrounds come to Australia – and the difficulties they’ve faced trying to make a home.

Israel’s Defence Minister has confirmed troops will remain indefinitely in what it has called buffer zones across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, even if a ceasefire returns. His pledge has followed an intense day of air strikes that has killed at least 35 people.

The UK's Supreme Court has unanimously ruled the law defines the terms 'woman' and 'sex' as referring to a biological women and biological sex. The much anticipated ruling centred on whether a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate (G-R-C), a formal document giving legal recognition of someone's new gender, is protected from discrimination as a woman under Britain's Equality Act.

Streaming services, meal plans, product deliveries, gym memberships just some of the subscription services on offer. What are the ways some companies encourage you to subscribe and to what extent do they make it hard to unsubscribe?

Housing policy and national security issues have dominated the second leaders debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Housing affordability in particular has been as a key issue in the campaign, with both parties aiming major policies at first homebuyers in recent days.

China's economy expanded by a more than expected 5.4% in three months to March, year-on-year, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Yu Li from Blackmore Capital to find out how it is placed to ride out higher US import tariffs.

Defence Minister Richard Marles says that Indonesia has assured Australia that it will not allow Russia to access one of its military bases. But the ordeal has been a diplomatic test for the two candidates for Prime Minister, as we hit the halfway point of the election campaigns.

Aid agencies have called it the largest and fastest displacement crisis on record. As the civil war in Sudan enters its third year, almost 13 million have been displaced. The country is also experiencing a growing hunger crisis, with around half the country’s population – 24.6 million people – considered acutely food insecure.

Fears are growing over the fate of 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living US hostage held by Hamas in Gaza. After releasing a video at the weekend in which Mr Alexander pleads for help, Hamas’ armed wing now claims it has lost contact with the militants holding him, allegedly due to an Israeli airstrike.

From tax write offs to 5 per cent deposits - the major parties have now put forward their pitches to first home buyers. Economists have warned the policies could drive up house prices, making it even harder to buy your first home.

Donald Trump met El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at the White House today. Both men say they have no intention of returning an undocumented migrant who was illegally deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison. That's despite a court order demanding the Trump Administration bring Kilmar Abrega Garcia back. In fact, the presidents are now exploring plans to send US citizens to that notorious prison too.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Walsh from Sarto Advisory Pty Ltd who explains how international businesses are responding to the global tariff tensions and the implication for investments

A global study conducted on osteoarthritis has revealed hundreds of genetic links to the disease. This comes as the group of international researchers have identified potential new drug targets that could fast track the development of more effective treatments.

Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution, allowing the government to ban public events by LGBTIQ+ communities, a move legal scholars and critics say is another step toward authoritarianism.It was proposed by the ruling Fidesz party, led by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán - the European Union's longest-serving leader who critics have labelled an autocrat.

Katy Perry, Gayle King and four other prominent women have gone to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard, marking the first all-female spaceflight since 1963. The 11-minute suborbital journey's crew, included figures from media, science and entertainment.

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques.

China's exported 12.4% more in March as it looked to beat US import tariffs so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Raymond Chan from Morgans Financial Limited to find out what next for the ongoing trade dispute, plus Rhayna Bosch talks with Clive Maguchu from State Street Global Advisors on the future direction of gold.

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has announced it has taken control of a famine-hit camp in the Darfur region, after two days of fighting.The attacks have left more than 100 civilians dead according to United Nations estimates and Relief International says nine of their humanitarian workers were killed by the militants.Sydney man Mohamed Elday has lost more than 13 family members to the violence and he's calling for more action from the Australian government.

With a federal election just weeks away, a minority government seems increasingly likely. So, what is minority government?

Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes killed at least 34 people in the northeastern city of Sumy [[soo-me]] in one of the deadliest attacks in months. The attack injured nearly 120 people and prompted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew his calls for a tougher international response to Russia's aggression.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have formally launched their parties' respective election campaigns, with Labor holding its event in Perth and the Coalition in Sydney. The launches have been dominated by the release of competing housing policies aimed at helping first home buyers.

It has been a year since six people died in an attack at the Westfield shopping centre in Sydney's eastern suburbs. A memorial has now been set up near the site, showing photographs and messages collected in the days afterward. A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS

More than 150,000 livestock are dead or lost following widespread flooding in northeastern Australia. But researchers say the floods will provide a lifeline for some species, reviving bird populations who will breed and feed in new wetlands across Australia.

Women in Australia are still under represented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers, holding only 15 per cent of STEM jobs. Amid recent threats to diversity and inclusion programs, Sally-Ann Williams CEO of Cicada Innovations and chair of the government's Pathway to Diversity in STEM review explains why a diverse workforce can improve productivity. She is speaking with SBS’s Sandra Fulloon.

In 2016, Chinese super app WeChat caught the attention of the Australian media after Chinese Australian voters were found to be engaging with the federal election on the platform. Since then, there's been ongoing discussion about misinformation targeting multicultural communities on non-English social media platforms like WeChat. Despite the increased community awareness, Australia may not be prepared to address the issue this election.

Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, and some from movies and history books. Others know them as the graveyards of loved ones who died fighting more than a half-century ago. Today the battlefields of Vietnam are sites of pilgrimage for veterans from both sides who fought there, and tourists wanting to see firsthand where the war was waged

The remains of 36 Indigenous ancestors being held at London’s Natural History Museum have been handed back to their communities. While repatriations are happening more frequently, there are calls from Aboriginal leaders for the British government to provide increased assistance so more remains can be brought back to country.

Western leaders have pledged record military aid to Ukraine, with calls for greater coordination and urgency, at the 27th Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels, Belgium. But as Europe steps up its role, doubts remain over Moscow’s willingness to engage in peace talks.

Jewish communities in Australia and around the world are preparing for annual Passover celebrations, starting this weekend. But what is Passover, and what does it commemorate?

The Liberal Party of Australia, currently led by Peter Dutton, has the most election wins under its belt out of any other party in Australia. We take a brief look at the party's history and how it became the Libs we know today.

A cyber attack earlier this month on multiple Australian superannuation funds has left many wondering how their savings could be unprotected. Experts say the situation is a reminder of the importance of multi factor authentication.