Ukraine’s grim anniversary, ‘El Mencho’ killed & SOTU, Trump’s very, very long speech
26/02/2026 | 32 mins.
Can Ukraine hold the line as US support wavers going into a fifth year of fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion? Plus, an explosion of violence in Mexico after the killing of brutal cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ - will calm be restored in time for the World Cup? The US Supreme Court takes down Trump’s tariffs and POTUS uses his high-stakes State of the Union address to accuse Somalis of fraud
Is the US approach to Europe softening? Israel moves in the West Bank and, well, cocaine sharks
19/02/2026 | 30 mins.
Marco Rubio sends mixed messages to Europe, Israel starts registration of large areas of the occupied West Bank and how new is Bangladesh’s new government? Plus, Chinoys celebrate lunar new year in the Philippines and Cocaine Sharks coming to waters near you.
Jimmy Lai’s ‘death’ sentence, Japan’s Takaichi takes on China & the bulging Olympic controversy
12/02/2026 | 29 mins.
A massive win for Japan’s hawkish first female PM worries China, conservatives reclaim Thailand and Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most high-profile casualty of draconian security laws gets a ‘death sentence’. Plus, trouble growing at the winter Olympics.
Jimmy Lai’s ‘death’ sentence, Japan’s Takaichi takes on China & the bulging Olympic controversy
12/02/2026 | 29 mins.
A massive win for Japan’s hawkish first female PM worries China, conservatives reclaim Thailand and Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most high-profile casualty of draconian security laws gets a ‘death sentence’. Plus, trouble growing at the winter Olympics.
Trump v Iran, the huge Epstein dump and Melania’s hundred-million-dollar doco bomb
05/02/2026 | 32 mins.
The US and Iran tussle over talks to stave off more strikes, millions more Epstein documents touch the rich and powerful the world over from Elon Musk to the Norwegian princess-royal and more trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi don’t stop the destruction across Ukraine. Plus, US democracy in danger and what we learned when Melania Trump’s doco hit the cinemas…
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Go beyond the news headlines with World News Weekly, the SBS News podcast that unpacks the most important global news, political developments, and international affairs every Thursday. Hosted by Claudia Farhart & Catriona Stirrat, this fast-paced, insightful news podcast delivers the latest world events and key global news headlines from the past seven days, in a concise, bite-sized chunk of insightful chat. From Russia, to the Philippines to Burkina Faso, we go beyond the news headlines, offering expert analysis on geopolitics, diplomacy, and global developments—from elections to economic shifts, conflicts to scientific breakthroughs. Whether you're following Australia news, Asia-Pacific news affairs, or major global news stories, this news podcast offers context and clarity on why they matter to you. Why Listen? Latest world news & political news updates, delivered weekly | Beyond the news headlines, expert insights into global affairs | International analysis from leading SBS journalists & correspondents | Quick, engaging, and easy to follow – episodes every Friday 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & SBS News.
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