Airfares rise as Japan overtakes Indonesia as Australian favourite and ASX rises

Airfares are set to climb as Virgin Australia cuts flights to manage rising fuel costs, while Qantas flags a sharp increase in its fuel bill, reshaping travel plans for Australians.… [...]

'Would be a different country': Burke defends migration as Taylor policy criticism mounts

The government has rejected the recently announced Coalition plans to deport migrants who breach "Australian values". [...]

How Trump's latest Iran war moves could bring China out of the shadows

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare public comment on the war in the Middle East. [...]

Pastoral and political - the Pope visits Africa

Pope Leo the Fourteenth is on a historic tour of Africa, a journey spanning four countries, thousands of kilometres, and a continent that is now central to the future of… [...]

Millions uprooted, a country 'disintegrated': World's largest displacement crisis deepens

As Sudan's civil war enters its fourth year, fears are growing some may be forced into "devastating coping strategies" amid aid shortfalls. [...]

President Trump not considering an extension of Iran ceasefire | Evening News Bulletin 15 April 2026

Donald Trump not considering an extension of the ceasefire with Iran; The Home Affairs Minister slams the coalition's immigration policy proposal; Egyptian-born Australian boxer Mai Soliman to fight at the… [...]

Historic talks end between Israel and Lebanon after a month of escalating conflict

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to formally launch direct negotiations with one another after historic talks in Washington, mediated by the United States. The first direct talks between the two… [...]

Speculation that US Iran peace talks could resume | SBS News in Easy English 15 April 2026

A daily 5-minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability.  [...]

Damning ombudsman's report finds disabled brothers suffered after health department failures

The brothers, who were admitted to hospital and treated for severe malnutrition, are now in state care. [...]

'We won't be spared': Treasurer confirms grim inflation warning for Australia | Midday News Bulletin 15 April 2026

The Treasurer says global economic shocks will impact Australia; The U-N maintains there's no military solution to the dispute in the Middle East; The AFL Players' Association defends Port Adelaide's… [...]

'Couldn't do it in Britain': Why Meghan and Harry's Australia tour is an 'experiment'

The four-day visit could be mistaken for a royal tour, but is actually a private trip considered more commercial in nature. [...]

'Really dangerous': Chalmers reacts to IMF's recession warning as he heads to US

The treasurer said Australia was "better placed" than many countries but would not be immune from the economic fallout. [...]