SBS News In Depth

A United Nations delegation has arrived in Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, after a takeover by the country's military of the territory. More than 100,000 ethnic Armenians have fled the region since the takeover, after fears that ethnic cleansing would take place, which Azerbaijan has denied. Hundreds of Armenian-Australians have taken to the nation's capital, calling on the Federal Government to provide humanitarian assistance.

East Africa is one of the world’s worst-hit regions by climate change and is now experiencing its worst climate-induced extreme weather, fuelling an alarming hunger crisis, despite contributing almost nothing to global carbon emissions. As a result more than 26 million people are currently facing acute hunger across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan, because of a two-year drought and years of flooding, compounded by displacement and conflict. SBS's Catalina Florez talks to the CEO of Oxfam Australia, Lyn Morgain, who is in Nairobi having spent a few days touring the region.

Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia starting on Tuesday. As polls show a potential No victory, campaigns are continuing strongly across the country.

Elections in Slovakia saw the party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico win the largest share of the votes, making him the most likely candidate to form a government. He was elected on a populist campaign widely seen as pro-Russian, but still has to form a coalition.

Türkiye says it's carried out over 20 air strikes on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide bombing at the interior ministry in the capital, Ankara. The Kurdistan Workers' Party, known as the PKK, had claimed responsibility for the suicide blast saying it was carried out by a group linked to them.

Australia's consumer watchdog has revealed the enormous burden of childcare fees on households. The ACCC report is the second in a series, drafting recommendations to government to improve outcomes in the sector.

An Israeli tech start-up is hoping to help beekeepers maintain their bee colonies with a smart touch. Using sensors and real-time data analysis, the tech allows keepers to track the health of their hives and prevent die-offs that are blamed on a combination of parasites, pesticides, starvation and climate change.

Police say they're investigating after the death of a man when a whale struck his boat in Sydney's Botany Bay. They say they're also ramping up safety checks on the water as boating season begins.

There's a growing trend towards meat substitutes amid concern over greenhouse gas emissions generated from livestock production. A bioengineering company in London is now focused on manufacturing lab cultivated fat, hoping to make meat alternatives tastier.

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, after a month's worth of rain fell in less than 24 hours. The rain has unleashed life-threatening flooding across every part of the city of eight and a half million people.

A Libyan coast guard boat has collided with a small dinghy carrying around 50 migrants, causing the rubber vessel to sink. The incident has come amid increasing pressure for the European Union to expedite a new migration and asylum agreement and intensify efforts to curb departures from North Africa.

Back-to-back NBL champions Sydney Kings are gearing up for their first game of the season. Leading the team will be new head coach, Mahmoud Abdelfattah, as the first Muslim coach in a major Australian professional sport.

Social media giant ‘X’ has scrapped its feature allowing people to report misleading political information. Observers say it's come at a disastrous time for Australians about to decide whether to install an Indigenous Voice to parliament. And it poses a potentially significant threat to electoral integrity around the world.

After a four-and-a-half year inquiry, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has tabled its final report. The report has made over 200 recommendations at federal, state and territory level covering access to support, education and First Nations and culturally diverse Australians with disabilities. It says its recommendations will lead to a more inclusive vision of Australia, in which people with disability can live independently and their human rights are protected.

Carolyn Frohmader is the CEO of Women with Disabilities. She's been advocating in this area for more than 25 years and told SBS's Biwa Kwan that she's feeling a little nervous - but hopeful about the release of the Disability Royal Commission's report on Friday. She says it's an emotional moment.

More than 70,000 Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh crossing into Armenia, leaving all their belongings behind. Azerbaijan officials say they do not wish for the mass exodus. They have promised to do what they can for the peaceful integration of all Armenians into the Karabakh region.

The government has introduced sweeping reforms to privacy laws, which they intend to legislate in 2024. The response to a two year review into the Privacy Act has re-defined personal information, and even enables Australians to file a civil lawsuit for privacy breaches.

A unique Indigenous storytelling festival has begun, showcasing the experiences of First Nations People. The Yellamundie Festival is a platform for performers to connect, learn, and share their stories in their own way.

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of sexual intercourse without consent. The test batsman was accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on a dating app during the team's T-20 World Cup campaign last year. But today, he left court a free man.

Members of the Australian community are volunteering to document Australia's vast and diverse biodata. Citizen scientists play a crucial role in understanding where species occur, where they thrive - and where they're under threat.