SBS News In Depth

A volatile stretch for markets has taken a bite out of Australians’ super, with SuperRatings CEO Kirby Rappell explaining how recent gains have been erased amid global uncertainty and falling oil prices. The ASX edged lower on the day but closed out its strongest week since October 2022, with mixed sector performance and sharp losses in tech stocks. Oreana Private Wealth Chief Investment Officer Isaac Poole breaks down what is driving the market moves and what investors should watch next, in this episode of the SBS On the Money podcast.

The Victorian Electoral Commission will introduce low-sensory voting at this year's state election, in a move to make elections more accessible to neurodivergent voters.

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.