Israel–Lebanon ceasefire extended |SBS News in Easy English 24 April 2026

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

Alarm as Iran's 'sacrificing life' war campaign in Australia lets children sign up

The Australian Federal Police is aware of the campaign that has been promoted by the Iranian embassy in Canberra. [...]

Lebanon and Israel agree to extend three-week ceasefire | Midday News Bulletin 24 April 2026

A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel extended by three weeks; First Nations Australians concerned over NDIS reform; Reaction to a proposal for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup. [...]

For Gen Z, dumb phones and CDs are the winners as they return to analog

Analog devices are making a comeback with the most tech-savvy, plugged in generation of all time - Gen Z. Why are Gen Z using tech from a time they don't… [...]

INTERVIEW: Will things ever return to 'normal' in the Strait of Hormuz?

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a virtual standstill with President Trump ordering US forces to 'shoot and kill' Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait. The… [...]

UK to ban everyone born after 2008 from buying cigarettes

The British health secretary says the move will create a "smoke-free" generation. [...]

Israel-Lebanon confirm three-week ceasefire extension after White House negotiations

Thursday marked the most significant test of the ceasefire yet, after Israeli strikes killed a Lebanese journalist. [...]

Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats laying mines | Morning News Bulletin 24 April 2026

Donald Trump orders the US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz; Fears remote Indigenous communities could be left without any power; Jamarra… [...]

The Tucker Carlson rift: Has Trump lost one of his most influential allies for good?

The former Fox News host went scorched earth this week, admitting he would be "tormented" by his past support for Trump. [...]

'Highly vulnerable': Could Queensland's controversial hate speech laws be quashed in court?

The controversial new laws targeting antisemitism have seen dozens of Queenslanders arrested — including some from the Jewish community. [...]

Australia's Twelve Apostles draw millions. Now, their mysteries have been solved

The enigma of Australia's iconic limestone stacks has been uncovered. [...]

Pentagon estimates suggest clearing Strait of Hormuz mines could take six months

The Pentagon's assessment added that it was unlikely any mine clearing operations would begin before the end of the war. [...]