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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.

New Iran, US attacks amid battle over control of Hormuz
Donald Trump has abandoned plans to charge ships using the Strait of Hormuz, just a day after announcing the controversial proposal. His administration has pressed ahead with a ren…
Jul 15, 202605:16
INTERVIEW: The World Cup rivalry between Argentina and England
England against Argentina is widely regarded as one of the most bitter international footballing rivalries, and its 60-year history goes well beyond the football pitch. To unpack t…
Jul 15, 202615:59
INTERVIEW: Has Australia's definition of antisemitism been 'weaponised'?
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism has become one of the world's most influential and contested tools for identifying anti-Jewish…
Jul 15, 202616:46
Oil surges most since 2020, stokes inflation fears
The S&P/ASX 200 has closed flat, despite Donald Trump saying the US would reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 per cent tol…
Jul 14, 202615:09
'World's most prestigious retirement home': Does the US Congress have an age problem?
The current US Congress is the third oldest in history, with senior Senators increasingly holding on to the job for longer. With the recent death of Lindsey Graham and hospitalisat…
Jul 14, 202608:04
Tech platforms told to fix 'sextortion' blind spots
A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some people Australia's eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm about sexual extortion online, after receivin…
Jul 14, 202606:35
Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump reinstates Iranian port blockade
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran, as the battle over one of the world's busiest shipping lanes intensifies. Donald Trump has reinstated a blockade on Iranian sh…
Jul 14, 202604:59
Tributes flow for 'gentleman' honorary Aussie, Sam Neill
Tributes have poured in to remember revered actor Sam Neill, who died on Monday at the age of 78. The New Zealand star had become beloved for his roles in a range of Hollywood and…
Jul 13, 202605:30
Oil surges as another AI company makes solid sharemarket debut
A flat finish for the Australian sharemarket masked a volatile trading session, with the ASX spending most of the day in negative territory as Brent crude oil jumped 5 per cent on…
Jul 13, 202608:28
What's in a name? New racism standards come into effect as unis grapple with antisemitism definition
Universities will be required to develop definitions of racism, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and prejudice against Indigenous people, under changes that come into effect ne…
Jul 13, 202606:45
South Australia unveils plan to outlaw violent offenders from dating apps
A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some people. South Australia has unveiled a nation-first plan to ban domestic violence and sex offenders from da…
Jul 13, 202604:31
Unexpected passing of Trump ally Lindsey Graham sends shocks through Republican party ahead of midterms
Influential US Senator Lindsey Graham has died suddenly at the age of 71, sending shockwaves through the Republican party and casting doubt on the midterms in South Carolina. Once…
Jul 13, 202608:31
Fresh strikes as Iran, US argue over Hormuz opening
The United States and Iran have exchanged another wave of strikes, as a growing battle over the Strait of Hormuz pushes last month's diplomatic agreement closer to collapse. The Tr…
Jul 13, 202607:14
World Cup: Bellingham stars as England beats Norway; VAR chaos; Argentina reach semis; Embolo red card
England and Argentina to meet in semi-final. Norway and Switzerland out of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament. England win after a 2-1 extra-time win against Norway, double from J…
Jul 12, 202614:16
Tuna Wars: one of the world's most dangerous jobs
This is the second part of our special series about tuna fishing in the Pacific. According to fisheries officials in the Pacific, one of the most difficult to pin down breaches whe…
Jul 11, 202606:31
INTERVIEW: SBS Commentator assesses the FIFA World Cup so far
The 2026 Fifa World Cup has finally reached the quarter final stage of the tournament. It's been a gruelling ride for our SBS commentators, including former Socceroo Tommy Oar. As…
Jul 11, 202606:34
Central Australia's buffel grass problem
Record rainfall in Australia's outback this year has transformed a usually red desert landscape into a green oasis. The sight can even be seen from space. And while it's welcomed b…
Jul 11, 202607:52
World Cup: Merino strikes late, Spain beat Belgium to reach semi-finals against France
Spain is through to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 win over Belgium. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for the Spaniards, before Belgium equalise…
Jul 11, 202610:23
INTERVIEW: Tuna Wars: Allan Rahari talks about the fishery's major threats
Allan Rahari, the Interim Deputy Director General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and the Director of Fisheries Operations. He calls tuna the "backbone" of the Pacifi…
Jul 10, 202611:17
INTERVIEW: AI is escalating sexual child abuse online
A new national study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) escalates the amount of online sexual exploitation against children. The research, a collaboration between the Inte…
Jul 10, 202606:36

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