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SBS News In Depth

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Hear the story behind the headlines. In each episode, we’ll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.

AI IPO rush meets market jitters as Austrailans rethink where to put their savings
The global AI investment boom is gathering pace, with OpenAI signalling its intention to eventually join rivals Anthropic and SpaceX on the US sharemarket, potentially fuelling ano…
Jun 9, 202619:22
Dozens dead, 12 missing after earthquake in the Philippines
At least 35 people have been killed and 12 people are missing, after an earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday. Rescuers continue to search for survivors near the epicent…
Jun 9, 202605:37
Iran-Israel missile attacks pause - but for how long?
Iran and Israel have announced a pause in military operations against each other, following a day of missile exchanges. While both sides have agreed to halt strikes, tensions conti…
Jun 9, 202604:43
State funeral for renowned melanoma pathologist Richard Scolyer
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to world-renowned melanoma pathologist Richard Scolyer, describing him as a "truly remarkable man" and announcing a state funeral w…
Jun 8, 202605:19
Violence in Middle East following Israeli strikes on Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Force says it has struck military targets in western and central Iran, after Iran launched a series of strikes on northern Israel. The latest exchange follows I…
Jun 8, 202603:57
Inside the World Cup: VAR decisions, dynamic ticket pricing and the human rights debate
This FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to be the most technological advanced tournament ever staged - with AI and VAR expected to take over some of the biggest talking points. Join your…
Jun 8, 202611:37
Hundreds of community heroes celebrated in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours
More than 900 Australians have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the country in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Here, SBS spotlights some of the many com…
Jun 7, 202605:43
'You can change history': Pope Leo appeals to youth in first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
Pope Leo has kicked off a six-day tour of Spain, where he has met with high-level officials ahead of an expected address to parliament. The pontiff has addressed the rise of artifi…
Jun 7, 202604:38
Players sent off, matches abandoned: FIFA to crack down on discrimination at the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026 could be a test for the organisation and its commitment to rid football of racism. In 2024, FIFA launched its 'Global Stand Against Racism' with a series of…
Jun 6, 202613:40
Using his culture to 'heal him' - how Samuel Nai is recovering after a near-fatal shark attack
A teenager, who was attacked by a shark in Far North Queensland last year, has made a stunning recovery after months in hospital and multiple surgeries. SBS travelled to Thursday I…
Jun 6, 202604:00
Interview: Dr Sam Bennett from Grattan Institute on future of the NDIS
Australians who use the National Disability Insurance Scheme are facing an anxious wait with political gridlock in Canberra. The Federal Government, Greens and Coalition have been…
Jun 5, 202619:31
Torres Strait’s first land and sea conference weaves culture with science
Traditional owners in Far North Queensland have come together with scientists for the first time to help tackle threats against human-induced climate change. The inaugural conferen…
Jun 5, 202605:14
Tumbling miners lead ASX to a down week
The ASX 200 closed 0.7% lower on Friday, extending its weekly decline to 1.2%, as mining stocks came under pressure from a three-month low in iron ore prices. Fortescue, BHP and Ri…
Jun 5, 202608:12
Budget hangs in the balance amid questions over tax and the NDIS
The Federal Government, Greens and Coalition are gridlocked over post-budget measures on tax and the NDIS - with just one sitting fortnight remaining before Parliament rises for a…
Jun 5, 202607:25
Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire in Lebanon as Trump maintains the deal holds
Hezbollah has rejected a US-backed renewed ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon. The leader of the Iranian-backed group says the terms were negotiated in talks that they were…
Jun 5, 202605:25
SpaceX’s mega IPO lands as miners drag the market lower
Elon Musk has revealed plans for a potentially record-breaking IPO of SpaceX, with Australian retail investors set to get access to the offer. Stephanie Youssef speaks with Datt Ca…
Jun 4, 202615:41
Queensland children under five to be removed from residential state care
A Queensland Commission of Inquiry has delivered a damning report into the state's child protection system. It detailed evidence of sexual abuse in residential care settings, and d…
Jun 4, 202607:29
Trump’s Bibi tirade, Hegseth peddles used subs &… lucky testicles?
Donald Trump loses his patience with Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon, while the Israeli prime minister hints at an even bigger endgame in Gaza. Is a new Middle East deal within rea…
Jun 4, 202635:16
Garbage, water crisis engulfs Havana as US pressure and fuel blockade bites
For more than six decades, the United States has tried to reshape communist-ruled Cuba through sanctions, diplomacy and political pressure. Now, President Donald Trump is pursuing…
Jun 4, 202606:23
Racial furore erupts after video emerges of UK police handcuffing dying stab victim
A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS Britain's interior minister has accused activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence after the death of a te…
Jun 4, 202605:04

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