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SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast that goes behind the headlines to explain the stories shaping Australia and the world. In each episode, the SBS News team brings you reporting, analysis and interviews on politics, the economy, social issues and global affairs, helping you understand what's happening and why it matters. New episodes daily.

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  1. How one of Canada's 'worst' peacetime tragedies unfolded

    A deadly fire at a Canadian military base has killed four soldiers and left dozens injured. As witnesses recount chaotic scenes, investigators search for answers. Prime Minister M…

    05:58
  2. Europe erupts: Mass protests turn violent as cost-of-living anger grows

    From torched buildings in France to housing protests in Portugal, rising living costs are fuelling anger across Europe.

    06:53
  3. Threads of hope: Afghan women reclaim their lives under the Taliban

    An Afghan refugee in Australia helps women under Taliban rule earn an income through embroidery. An Afghan refugee in Australia is helping women living under Taliban rule earn inc…

    13:37
  4. Why we love a good Halloween scare

    As Halloween approaches, haunted houses, horror movies and jump scares are taking centre stage, but why do so many people enjoy being scared? Clemson University psychology researc…

    05:31
  5. Baseball teams hope for a home run with Cuba's first sponsorship deal

    In a first for Cuba, the Havana baseball team displays sponsor advertisements on jerseys. The country’s dire economic situation has forced it to seek income from sources that, unti…

    03:43
  6. Nirit has never flown back to Israel just to vote. Until now

    Israel's election is drawing global attention, with diaspora communities closely watching the outcome. Israel heads to a pivotal election three years after the October 7 attacks,…

    11:25
  7. Plymouth Brethren leader rejects allegations of election interference

    The senior leader of the ultra-conservative religious group, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, has appeared before a parliamentary inquiry to respond to allegations of interf…

    09:13
  8. 'Just no more space': The crisis facing some Australian cemeteries

    Some Australian cemeteries could run out of burial space within a decade, raising questions about the future of deathcare. As some urban cemeteries near capacity, Australia's deat…

    12:29
  9. Ukraine leader "betrayed" by US over Russia

    As Ukraine casts doubt over US partnership,it looks to Europe for fresh support in the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine's leader says the US has chosen the "wrong side" in signing…

    05:25
  10. Michelin’s First Australian Guide Gets a Taste of SA

    South Australia becomes the first Australian home of the Michelin Guide, with 77 restaurants recognised. The Michelin Guide has arrived in Australia for the first time, choosing S…

    06:23
  11. 'Putin does not read Truth Social': Has Trump fuelled a major win for Russia?

    The US President appears to have upended months of support for Ukraine, striking a diesel import deal with Vladimir Putin. What does the agreement mean for Ukraine’s fight for surv…

    38:31
  12. Unemployment hits five-year high

    Australia’s jobless rate reaches 4.7%, raising questions about hiring, wages and the RBA’s next move. Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.7 per cent in September, its highest…

    12:10
  13. Social Media Bill sparks censorship debate

    Labor's digital duty of care bill would let Australians opt out of social media algorithms. Labor has introduced its digital duty of care bill, giving Australians the option to op…

    09:17
  14. Why are student protests spreading across Europe?

    Student protests spread from France to Belgium, Greece and Albania over education, costs and future prospects. A student protest movement that began in France is spreading across…

    04:18
  15. What Australia's rising economic misery means for you

    New analysis shows economic misery is being driven by higher prices and interest rates. So what's in store for Australia? Economic misery in Australia is on the march. New analysi…

    05:52
  16. Stolen Generations descendant Karlie Stewart on truthtelling

    Newly released national survey data provides a clearer picture of the health and wellbeing outcomes for the Stolen Generations survivors and descendants. The data released by the…

    14:19
  17. Glencore makes its ASX debut

    Global mining giant rises on first day on ASX Australian shares fell 0.6 per cent as banks led losses, with CBA down more than 2 per cent after chief executive Matt Comyn told sha…

    10:08
  18. Chilled to grilled: Hackers turn supermarket fridges into ovens

    It’s a recipe for disaster. Hackers have turned up the heat on French supermarkets – literally – by hacking into remote temperature control systems, leaving fresh produce shelves e…

    06:40
  19. Are rent caps a good idea? Most voters think so

    Skipping meals and struggling to pay bills: these are just some impacts of rising rents. So, are rental caps part of the solution? A poll by the Australia Institute shows 4 in 5 v…

    06:11
  20. Many workers will soon get a pay rise. Most will be women

    Around 460,000 workers in care female-dominated care industries will receive a pay rise thanks to a $630 million funding boost from the federal government. A $630 million wage boo…

    04:21
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