SBS News In Depth

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.

Israel agrees to talks in Lebanon after a wave of attacks against Hezbollah; Anthony Albanese to meet Singapore's leader for talks on the fuel crisis; And in the AFL, St Kilda's Lance Collard pleads not guilty to using a homophobic slur.

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 about whether employers are doing enough to prepare workers for an AI-driven future. PwC Chief People Officer Karen Lonergan weighs in on the growing skills gap, before Nick Schoenmaker from Portfolio Construction Forum breaks down the latest moves on the sharemarket and what’s driving investor confidence.