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SBS News political reporter Anna Henderson speaks to Immigration Minister Tony Burke about visas, the War in the Middle East, and IS brides. Mr Burke says federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is trying to turn Australians against one another with his policies.

The ASX 200 edged lower as investors held back ahead of a key Middle East ceasefire deadline, with Michael Wayne from Medallion Financial Group unpacking the day’s market moves. At the same time, Apple enters a new chapter as Tim Cook steps down after 15 years, having overseen explosive growth and the launch of products like the Apple Watch and AirPods. Stephanie Youssef speaks with Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives about Cook’s legacy, the challenges facing incoming CEO John Ternus, and why artificial intelligence could define Apple’s next phase.

SBS federal political reporters Anna Henderson, Rayane Tamer, and Naveen Razik have an in-depth conversation with Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs, and Multicultural Affairs, Julian Hill, about visa categories, and the task the government faces in dealing with humanitarian visas and family reunion.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is again rejecting calls for his resignation over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the US .He has shifted blame to foreign ministry officials , who he says withheld vetting concerns about Mr Mandelson that would have halted his employment.

It's still unclear whether Iran will come to the table for talks with the United States on Tuesday, just as a two-week ceasefire is set to expire. Tehran continues to resist pressure from the United States and Israel to agree to their nuclear deal, while tensions escalate over ensuring safe passageway through critical global shipping route the Strait of Hormuz.

It's been a week since the crew of Artemis II (2) dropped back to earth after a record-breaking mission, but concrete steps are already being taken to achieve the next phase of NASA's lunar goals. The Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans has rolled out the largest section of NASA's Space Launch System rocket, which will launch a second crewed mission known as Artemis III (3).

Energy stocks lag, as oil prices remained volatile around supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, even as petrol prices eased, though still well above last year’s levels. Market analyst Evan Lucas unpacks what it all means for households and investors, as attention also turns to the federal government’s new $1,000 instant tax deduction set to benefit more than six million workers. Mark Chapman from H&R Block explains who gains from that, how it works, and when the savings will flow through.

The United States has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it says tried to pass its naval blockade in the northern Arabian sea, near the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as Pakistan prepares to host another round of talks between the U-S and Iran, but it's unclear if the talks will go ahead.

There are calls for more resources to combat domestic violence in the United States, after the deadliest mass shooting in that country in more than two years. The gunman shot dead eight children in the southern US state of Louisiana - before he was fatally shot by police.

The Federal Government has announced free R-S-V vaccinations for older Australians, in a push to better protect those most at risk from the potentially deadly respiratory virus. The $445 million dollar investment means Australians aged 75 and over - and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 and over - will be able to access the immunisation for free from mid May, saving them as much as $300 dollars per vaccination.

Pope Leo’s Africa tour is drawing large turnouts and warm welcomes. In Angola, the mood is celebratory, while in Washington D-C, not so much, as Pope Leo addresses the US President's criticism of him.

Migrant workers in Lebanon are one of the most vulnerable communities since the war in the Middle East erupted. Experts say they are trapped between the economic impacts of the war, and it's taking a toll on their sense of belonging.

In just a few weeks, the world’s football fans will be turning all their attention on North America, as the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup finally gets underway. But some may find it’s not entirely what they were expecting.

Coeliac disease affects one in seventy Australians, according to the Wesley Research Institute. But when food is integral to cultural identity, the impacts of this autoimmune disease — especially on multicultural and diasporic communities in Australia — can extend beyond the physical, affecting mental health. Jude Soussan is a young person of Lebanese heritage in Perth, Western Australia, and has used her diagnosis to help educate others about what it means to live with coeliac disease in the diaspora, using creativity. She hopes that, with time, communities can better understand how to accommodate chronic illness.

A beloved dish shared by both Turkish and Greek people has sparked new cultural tensions between the two countries.A Greek restaurant owner is striving to register tripe soup with the United Nations' cultural body, UNESCO, but the move has sparked uproar in neighbouring Turkiye.

The ASX200 has edged lower, snapping a three-week run despite fresh record highs on Wall Street, with weakness in consumer discretionary stocks offset by gains in tech and buy now, pay later players. In this short end-of-week update, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans Financial Limited about what is driving the local market, the outlook for key sectors and how global momentum is shaping sentiment at home, alongside moves in the Australian dollar and oil prices.

How do you guarantee a good turn out at a funeral? After all, the last thing you want to happen as you pass on to whatever lies beyond the grave... is to go without at least a bit of fuss. In Kenya, some families are hiring professional mourners to give their loved ones the ultimate send-off.

Israel has agreed a 10-day ceasefire with the Lebanese government off the back of recent talks in Washington. Hezbollah has not been directly included in negotiations but appears willing to uphold the temporary truce. US President Donald Trump says leader-level talks are expected to follow in coming days.

The Australian Government has unveiled the 2026 National Defence Strategy, outlining reprioritised investments in drones, missile defence and undersea warfare capabilities. While the government claims the new strategy includes record defence spending allocations, the opposition has accused Labor of artificially inflating the numbers.

The ASX eases despite strong leads from Wall Street, while Australia’s unemployment rate holds at 4.3 per cent and companies grapple with rising costs. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham on what the latest labour market data means for interest rates, and with David Lane from Ord Minnett on the day’s market moves. Plus, Mark Thirlwell from the Australian Institute of Company Directors explains why artificial intelligence and productivity pressures are keeping business leaders awake at night.