Hand-sanitising prayer beads have been launched to help curb the spread of germs among Muslim pilgrims at this year's Hajj. The prayer beads (or Tasbih) are coated in tea tree oil and uniquely designed to preserve spiritual practices. They're being distributed to pilgrims on Saudia airlines flights, as well as in Mecca itself.…

Israeli officials claim a ceasefire deal with Hamas can still be achieved; Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial; Australian duo Electric Fields set to take the stage in first Eurovision semi-final; and PSG takes on Borussia Dortmund for a place in the Champions League final.…

Nouvel incident entre militaires australiens et chinois en mer Jaune. A Paris, Emmanuel Macron tente de convaincre Xi Jinping de ne pas soutenir l'effort de guerre russe face à l'Ukraine. A Rafah, une nuit intense de bombardements, prélude à une intervention terrestre de l'armée israélienne dans cette ville refuge pour 1,5 million de Gazaouis.…

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Interest rates are increasing likely to stay high for longer because inflation is still a problem, meaning borrowers expecting a rate cut will have to wait even longer. But there are things that can be done to help reduce your mortgage rate in the meantime.

Israeli officials claim a ceasefire deal with Hamas can still be achieved; Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial; Australian duo Electric Fields set to take the stage in first Eurovision semi-final; and PSG takes on Borussia Dortmund for a place in the Champions League final.…

Police in New South Wales are set to be handed so-called extraordinary powers to search and scan people with wands to tackle a spate of knife crime. If passed, the reforms will bring the state in line with Queensland, which has some of the toughest knife laws in Australia.

While the RBA isn't ruling anything in or out, it would appear it has maintained its neutral bias following its decision to leave official interest rates on hold in May. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speask with Jarek Kowcza from Westpac and Matt Wacher, CAIA from Morningstar for more.

Price gouging could soon become illegal in Australia following the recommendation of a major supermarket inquiry. The landmark report seeks to tackle elevated food prices and contain supermarket profit margins as well as supporting competition.

Oxfam Australia has raised concerns surrounding the safety of Palestinians in the city of Rafah, after Israel told Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah, which has been a refuge for more than a million displaced people. They believe a significant number of Hamas fighters, along with potentially dozens of hostages are in Rafah and say that victory…

Interest rates remain on hold- for now, Federal Treasurer promises additional cost of living relief in next Tuesday's federal budget, And inquiry recommends that supermarkets that abuse their market powers should be broken up.

Interest rates remain on hold- for now, Federal Treasurer promises additional cost of living relief in next Tuesday's federal budget, And inquiry recommends that supermarkets that abuse their market powers should be broken up.

The Prime Minister condemns actions of a Chinese fighter jet that endangered an Australian air crew, The accused triple murderer who allegedly poisoned relatives with deadly mushrooms has pleaded not guilty, Atalanta come from a goal down to beat Salernitana 2-1 in Serie A.

The Prime Minister condemns actions of a Chinese fighter jet that endangered an Australian air crew, The accused triple murderer who allegedly poisoned relatives with deadly mushrooms has pleaded not guilty, Atalanta come from a goal down to beat Salernitana 2-1 in Serie A.

Israel says it's conducted targeted strikes against Hamas in eastern Rafah, after urging civilians to evacuate. The operations began after Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal, which was then rejected by Israel as being far from meeting its demands.

SBS speaks to linguistic and revivalist expert Ghil'ad Zuckermann on Indigenous language revival.

Journalists on the front line, bearing witness to world-altering and life-changing moments. Informing the public and holding those in power to account. But what is the emotional toll of that responsibilty? History's First Draft unravels the psychological journey journalists undertake to bring us the news.…

In this bulletin, Israel says attacks on Rafah are underway as it again refuses a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas; advocates say government's one-off $1,500 payment for abuse victims is insufficient; and in boxing, Australian Jason Moloney loses his bantamweight world boxing title.

In this bulletin, Israel says attacks on Rafah are underway as it again refuses a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas; advocates say government's one-off $1,500 payment for abuse victims is insufficient; and in boxing, Australian Jason Moloney loses his bantamweight world boxing title.

Australians from non-English speaking backgrounds are retiring with less superannuation on average than other Australians. Analysis by Australia's peak superannuation body has found the cohort is around 140 thousand dollars worse off come retirement.

Rhayna Bosch is in the chair today, speaking with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset management about all things ASX, as the Reserve Bank kicks off its two day meeting on interest rates – amid talk that a rate hike could be on the cards. Plus, Westpac becomes the second of the big four banks to report its half-year results.…

The government is under pressure to come good on its promise to protect whistleblowers, as military whistleblower David McBride faces sentencing on the 9th of May.

Qantas mis à l'amende pour avoir délibérément trompé ses clients. Visite officielle de Xi Jinping en France. Vers un échec des négociations sur une trêve entre Israël et le Hamas.

Israel tells civilians in Gaza's southern region of Rafah to evacuate, the bodies of Australian brothers missing in Mexico identified by family, and Andrey Rublev defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime to win his second Masters 1000 title.

Israel tells civilians in Gaza's southern region of Rafah to evacuate, the bodies of Australian brothers missing in Mexico identified by family, and Andrey Rublev defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime to win his second Masters 1000 title.

Bail law reform, homelessness prevention programs and greater support for victim-survivors are among the key initiatives of a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package

The federal budget next week will include measures for student loan debt relief; as well as payments for those students undertaking compulsory work placements in the areas of social work, teaching, nursing and midwifery.

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Israel's cabinet has voted to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel for as long as the war in Gaza continues, claiming the Qatari television network threatens national security. It comes as a Hamas delegation has left Cairo without a ceasefire agreement, with Israel claiming Hamas is not serious about accepting a deal for a ceasefire.…

A $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package for New South Wales, Whistleblower David McBride faces sentencing today, and Bulldogs’ midfielder Tom Liberatore under health review amid AFL drama.

A $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package for New South Wales, Whistleblower David McBride faces sentencing today, and Bulldogs’ midfielder Tom Liberatore under health review amid AFL drama.

A Muslim community leader condemns stabbing attack in Perth in the "strongest terms"; forensic tests underway in Mexico to confirm if bodies found belong to two missing Australian brothers; and in cycling, Tadej Pogačar wins the second stage of the Giro d'Italia.

A Muslim community leader condemns stabbing attack in Perth in the "strongest terms"; forensic tests underway in Mexico to confirm if bodies found belong to two missing Australian brothers; and in cycling, Tadej Pogačar wins the second stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Orthodox Easter today, more than a month after the more-widely recognised western Easter Sunday. Around half a million Australians identify as Orthodox Christians, with many hailing from central and eastern Europe as well as parts of the Middle East and Africa.…

An investigation has been launched into the fatal shooting of a 16 year teen in the carpark of a Bunnings store in Perth. Authorities say initial inquiries indicate the teenager was armed with a large knife and rushed at officers after stabbing another man in the back.

Authorities reassure the public after the fatal shooting of a 16 year old in Perth; Pleas for calm as pro-Palestine demonstrations continue on Australian university campuses; Calls for better pay in the women's A League competition.

Authorities reassure the public after the fatal shooting of a 16 year old in Perth; Pleas for calm as pro-Palestine demonstrations continue on Australian university campuses; Calls for better pay in the women's A League competition.

NATO is promising to support Ukraine for as long as it takes in the war against Russia, but the July meeting of the alliance won’t provide a concrete date for the Ukraine to join up. Membership includes a commitment from NATO countries to collectively respond if any country faces an armed attack. While NATO is increasing links in the Indo-Pacific, …

Australian Olympic athletes have received a major financial boost ahead of the Paris Games in July. The Australian Olympic Committee has announced three incentives to increase funding for athletes, with specific targets for First Nations competitors.

'Radicalised' teen armed with a knife shot dead by WA police; the federal government says spending cuts are becoming harder ahead of the federal budget; potential flash flooding warnings issued for parts of New South Wales; and the Australian Olympic Committee commits to greater investment in Indigenous Athletes.…

'Radicalised' teen armed with a knife shot dead by WA police; the federal government says spending cuts are becoming harder ahead of the federal budget; potential flash flooding warnings issued for parts of New South Wales; and the Australian Olympic Committee commits to greater investment in Indigenous Athletes.…

Each night more than 122,000 Australians are estimated to be experiencing homelessness; that's one of the highest rates among OECD countries. A recent report shows it's never been harder to find affordable rental accommodation in Australia if you're on a low income. Support groups are calling for more funding from the upcoming Federal Budget…

Three people charged after the disappearance of two Australian brothers in northern Mexico; Police investigating after Queensland MP says she was drugged and sexually assaulted; and Sydney FC claim a record fifth title in their A-League Women grand final against Melbourne City.

Three people charged after the disappearance of two Australian brothers in northern Mexico; Police investigating after Queensland MP says she was drugged and sexually assaulted; and Sydney FC claim a record fifth title in their A-League Women grand final against Melbourne City.

Some say modern air travel is rubbish, with cramped seats, delays and cancellations and high prices. But rubbish may have a significant role to play in the airline industry of the future. Australian researchers have come up with a way to turn rubbish into jet fuel.

About one-in-ten people across Australia provide unpaid care for a loved one with a disability or an older person and roughly 304,500 of them receive the government carer payment. The Albanese government has unveiled changes to the support payment to allow them greater flexibility in the hours they can work.…

Police investigating the alleged assault of a Queensland Labor MP; More wild weather on the way for an already saturated New South Wales; Daniel Riccardio records his best qualifying result for the year ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

Police investigating the alleged assault of a Queensland Labor MP; More wild weather on the way for an already saturated New South Wales; Daniel Riccardio records his best qualifying result for the year ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car says the focus shouldn't just be on crisis responses, but long term solutions and cultural change. The NSW announcement follows a meeting of police ministers in Canberra to decide on how to best share information and respond to serial offenders.

Carers' advocates welcome government's reform to offer greater flexibility over working hours; New South Wales prepares for a weekend of wet weather and possible flooding; and the Australian Olympics Committee say athletes have been briefed on security issues ahead of the Paris games.