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SBS News In Depth
Episodes — page 13
Deadly bird flu strain lands in second state – but experts say the risk of pandemic remains lowThe deadly H5N1 bird flu has reached a second Australian state, with a third seabird confirmed infected and more cases expected to grow on the mainland. But authorities say the ris…
Inflation cools but rate rise risks remainAustralia's inflation rate eased in May, offering some relief to households, but sticky underlying price pressures suggest the Reserve Bank may not be finished with interest rates…
The US Senate passes a war powers bill to block military action against IranThe US Senate has passed a war powers bill to block US military action against Iran. It comes as Tehran and Washington disagree over Iran's commitment to nuclear inspections, and t…
World Cup: Ronaldo silences critics with a double; England stumble in goalless drawPortugal's Cristiano Ronaldo silences his critics with a double goal at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, giving their side a 5-nil win against Uzbekistan. Harry Kane misses chances in Eng…
Deadly heatwave sweeps Europe as drowning deaths soar in FranceMillions of people across Europe are sweltering through record temperatures, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France the past week as residents seek relief from the sea…
Why you should wait to lodge your tax return as SMSF rules changeWith tax time approaching, ATO Assistant Commissioner Anita Challen explains why Australians should avoid lodging returns too early and how waiting for pre-filled information could…
Historic record for Messi as highest scorer at World Cup; Mbappé tracks as second most goal scorerLionel Messi becomes the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup 2026™, surpassing Brazil legend Martha and Germany's Miroslav Klose. Kylian Mbappé breaks a record of second highest goal…
Support for multiculturalism is declining. Why is that so?A new report by the Lowy Institute reveals support for multiculturalism in Australia has plunged in the past two years. A recent poll has linked a decline in support for both curre…
It's been 10 years since the UK broke up with the EU. Can a new PM confront the Brexit legacy?In 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union, after a campaign led by Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson and Michael Gove. Though the margin was narrow, the vote has led to the most…
Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be next UK PMBritish Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party. The move follows months of mounting pressure from within his party, and deterio…
Survivors of the Stolen Generations use art to reclaim historyIt is a history that was buried for many years. Now the stories of Stolen Generations are being told through artworks in a new exhibition. Warning: this story contains content list…
Labor facing fight to push tax, NDIS reforms through parliamentFederal Parliament has returned for two final sitting weeks before a five-week long winter recess. Twin fights over proposed tax reform and an overhaul to the National Disability I…
Keir Starmer under more pressure to step aside as PMBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham. If Keir Starmer quits, he will be the…
Uncertainty over Strait after first US, Iran talks wrapIran and the United States are giving conflicting accounts over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Negotiators for both countries have concluded the first round of talks in…
Authorities declare readiness as H5N1 bird flu reaches AustraliaOfficials have confirmed the first case of the H5 avian influenza strain on the Australian mainland. The virus was identified in a wild migratory seabird who died after being found…
Curaçao earns historic point at World Cup, Germany through, Japan dominates and Netherlands big winCuraçao earns historic point at their first-ever World Cup tournament, after holding Ecuador to a nil-nil draw. Goalkeeper Eloy Room is the hero - with 15 saves to help his side bo…
Icy swim in Antarctic waters for annual winter solsticeAs 2026 reaches its halfway point, a group of Australian scientists have jumped into the icy Antarctic waters to take part in the annual midwinter swim. The event is a way for scie…
Adapt or Perish: Why renewables could be a gold rush for regional AustraliaThis is part two of a two part series on how a small town in Victoria has become resilient through going electric. This episode, SBS looks at how the project has evolved and how ot…
A spike in drug overdose deaths sparks calls for more actionAustralia is losing one person to a drug overdose every three and a half hours. New figures from the Penington Institute show more than 2,500 Australians died from drug-induced cau…
How can we reduce shark attacks while also protecting marine ecosystems?Experts have dismissed calls to cull sharks after a spate of attacks, while the New South Wales government says it won't rule anything out. It has sparked a wider conversation abou…
