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Israeli forces have pushed deep into the ruins of Gaza's northern edge to recapture an area where they had claimed to have dismantled Hamas months ago. It comes as Israeli protesters block aid trucks headed for Gaza, demanding the release of hostages.

Journalism has been described as the first rough draft of history, with reporters often bearing witness to the world’s most awful and awe-inspiring events. But what is the emotional toll after being on the front lines of history? History's First Draft is a new SBS News podcast series unravelling the psychological journey journalists undertake to bring us the news. In this episode, Allan Lee shares his experience covering the 2011 Christchuch earthquake.

The debate on Australia's migration numbers has been reignited, with the federal government revealing it is considering laws that would set a cap on international student enrolments. Cost-of-living pressures, including housing, have put pressure on the federal government to find solutions.

There are signs of a softening in employment conditions ahead of the federal budget, which the government says, may see inflation fall to the RBA's target earlier than what the central bank expects. Rhayna Bosch speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Scutt from City Index for more.

A massive solar storm has created rare and spectacular auroras around the world. Communities as far north as Queensland saw southern lights often only seen in Tasmania and people across Florida and Alabama also got a rare glimpse of northern lights.

An airstrike on a residential building in Belgorod, Russia, has killed nine people and injured around 20. This comes as Russian forces launch an armoured incursion on a new front near Kharkiv and as President Vladimir Putin appoints a new minister of defence.