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Israel accused of war crimes after Lebanese journalist killed | Midday News Bulletin 23 April 2026
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (606+ words) Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. Lebanon's Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, says he is pursuing options for taking legal action against Israel over the death of journalists. Mr Salam accused Israel of…...
Tassiriki Call for Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
12+ hour ago (361+ words) Dr Simon Bradshaw, COP 31 Lead at Greenpeace Australia Pacific. (Image supplied by Greenpeace Australia Pacific). Credit: Bianca Vitale O nisi o vaega t'ua o le Call for Fossil Fuel Free Pacific e aofia ai le una'ia o atunu'u e pei…...
Calls for 'urgent relief' as fuel crisis sees frontline services scaled back in remote NT
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (732+ words) The cost of living in remote communities is already 40 per cent higher than in urban areas. As the global fuel crisis continues, many fear they will go without essential goods and services. Credit: AARON BUNCH /AAPIMAGE The Northern Territory's peak…...
Albanese welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz but says arrangement still 'very fragile"
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (595+ words) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined the virtual summit of about 50 countries on Friday evening, hosted by France and the United Kingdom. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas Australia will join an international mission to ensure shipping from the Middle East continues as…...
Concerned about footing the bill for NDIS changes, states are pushing back
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (441+ words) The federal health minister has revealed 160, 000 people are expected to be shifted off the $50 billion scheme under new eligibility rules. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch State leaders have pushed back on changes to the NDIS they fear will leave them shouldering…...
Pakistan welcomes Iran ceasefire extension | Midday News Bulletin 22 April 2026
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (643+ words) SBS News Source: AAP Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the extension of the Iran ceasefire. "On my personal behalf and on behalf of Field…...
"Difficult, unavoidable": NDIS overhaul aims to reduce participation and target fraudulent providers
1+ day, 50+ min ago (829+ words) Health Minister Mark Butler has revealed sweeping changes to access and support to reduce spending on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Source: AAP / Susie Dodds/AAPIMAGE Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with SBS News…...
From political leaders to migrant voters, reactions pour in on Angus Taylor's 'tough' migration speech
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (437+ words) Background image of Opposition leader Angus Taylor. R to L; Aparna, Harpreet Kandra, Asha Bhat and Subash Chetry from Indian community. Credit: Credits: AAP images/Supplied by Aparna, Harpreet Kandra, Asha Bhat and Subash Chetry NSW Senator Dave Sharma (Liberal…...
Hezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches as ceasefire negotiations near
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (779+ words) A view of the heavy destruction after Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, where despite the ceasefire, Israel is maintaining a so-called "buffer zone". Source: Getty / Anadolu Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on…...
What was actually agreed to? The murky reality of US-Iran mediation
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1237+ words) The US and Iran seem to have had different interpretations of the ceasefire agreement. Source: Getty / SBS / Graphic by Lilian Cao When the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced two weeks ago, it was hailed as an…...