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Israel's military says it's carried out strikes on Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut which it claims is buried underneath residential buildings south of the city. The strikes hit several buildings and US media is reporting Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target.

A rare diamond necklace with possible links to former French queen consort Marie Antoinette is to be auctioned in November with a price estimate of around AU$4 million. The 18th century jewel, was last seen in public in 1973 before being sold into a private collection.

Australia has a serious skills shortage yet many qualified refugees still struggle to find appropriate jobs. A new project aims to change that, by offering positions to those facing barriers, such as limited local experience.

The mining sector has had one of its strongest weeks in years as investors digest the latest round of Chinese economic stimulus and ask what else is to come? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Sycamore from IG Markets for more, plus a new report has found inadequacies with some retirement calculators so we find out what can be done about it with Xavier O'Halloran from Super Consumers Australia.

A nine-month-old baby King penguin living in Melbourne has quickly captured hearts around the world. Pesto has become an internet sensation with fans across the globe and international media.With a diet of about 25 to 32 fish in a day, Pesto weighs 23-point-five kilograms and is towering above the height of his foster parents.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly rejected growing international calls for a temporary ceasefire, declaring Israel will continue its military operations against Hezbollah with full force. Lebanon’s foreign minister has expressed concern for his country, warning that ongoing conflict poses a threat to his country's existence. Despite the intensifying crisis, the United States hopes for a diplomatic resolution.

With summer approaching, few things are more appealing than a long, cold beer. Except with the climate warming up, brewing the perfect pint is becoming more of a challenge. In Germany, where they are preparing for the Oktoberfest beer festival, brewing beer is close to a religion. The beer industry is looking to find ways to make hops - a vital ingredient of beer - more resistant to rising temperatures and drought

A student-led protest in Hong Kong, with umbrellas, had its beginnings 10 years ago. It quickly grew and at times, brought parts of the city to a standstill, also becoming a global symbol for peaceful resistance. Several of the movement's leaders were later convicted of public nuisance charges and sentenced to jail. While it has been described as a watershed moment for the pro-democracy movement in China's special administrative region, freedoms in Hong Kong have since further eroded. According to estimates by the Hong Kong Democracy Council, there are currently more than 1,800 political prisoners in Hong Kong.

Allies including the US, UK and EU have called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, following an escalation in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The 12-strong bloc proposed an immediate 21-day pause in fighting to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement and a ceasefire in Gaza. The ceasefire call comes as Israel's army chief rallied his troops on the border with Lebanon to prepare for a possible ground invasion.

The Australian sharemarket rose 1 per cent today as investors prepare for even more Chinese economic stimulus measures, but is it enough? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks in detail with Chris Weston from Pepperstone to find out.