SBS News In Depth

Australian Catholics have welcomed the announcement of new Pope, following two days of anticipation. While some in the Church recalled their own personal encounters with the man who would become Pope, others expressed their hopes for the church under his leadership.

In this episode: Co-hosting from Vatican City, International Correspondent Ben Lewis tells us about the new pope, as cross-border assaults ramp up between India and Pakistan. Plus, a German headache, Israel’s plan to reoccupy Gaza, and decoding dolphin swear words.

The Leukaemia Foundation says one in 12 people in Australia are at risk of being diagnosed with a blood cancer, but a lack of awareness about symptoms means many cancers go undiagnosed for longer periods.The Foundation says blood cancers are likely to overtake other cancers by 2035.

The world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics have a new leader. Robert Francis Prevost is the first US-born pontiff and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. It took 133 cardinals two days to elect the 267th pope - in what is one of the shortest conclaves in history.

A win beyond Labor’s wildest dreams, two leaders booted, and underperforming Teals. There’s heaps to unpack about the 2025 Federal Election result, and Simon Welsh from RedBridge joins us on Party Time to talk it all out

Adam Bandt has conceded defeat, losing his seat of Melbourne in an upset that leaves the Greens leaderless. He finished first on the primary vote, but sustained a two-party swing against him. Sarah Witty has won the seat back for Labor after 15 years.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro about the day's market action including Donald Trump's Truth Social post which pull shares out of the red, and why US interest rates were left on hold.

Recent days in Kashmir have seen India and Pakistan embroiled in their worst military escalation in decades. Tensions between the two nuclear powers dramatically escalated following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 dead. India launched what it calls a calibrated military operation targeting what it says are terrorist sites inside Pakistan-administered territory and in Pakistan itself. But Pakistani authorities says civilians, including children, were killed. India says it has information that more strikes were planned on its territory, and the action it took was pre-emptive and necessary to stop those taking place.

Anyone who has ever had the occasional backache or a migraine knows how debilitating pain can be. But for those with chronic pain conditions, ongoing management poses many challenges. A new study looks at what role emotional regulation strategies can play in helping people manage chronic pain.

India and Pakistan are embroiled in their worst military escalation in decades, following deadly cross-border strikes, reported aircraft losses, and rising civilian casualties. With evacuations underway and flights disrupted, fears are mounting of a broader regional conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has declared victory in the seat of Goldstein [[-stine]], appearing to topple independent MP Zoe Daniels. Two other contests with metropolitan Teal politicians are going down to the wire as well. They're small sparks of hope for a Liberal Party bruised and battered by the election.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions about the day's sharemarket action including the latest US trade talk developments and what's driving the Australian dollar to a six month high against the US.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have dramatically escalated following a deadly attack in Kashmir. India has launched what it calls a calibrated military operation targeting what it says are terrorist sites inside Pakistan-administered territory. But Pakistani authorities says civilians, including children, were killed. India says it has information that more strikes were planned on its territory. Both countries are trading accusations and warnings of retaliation, as fears grow of a wider conflict.

After a record number of flu cases last year in Australia, experts are warning all Australians of the need to get the latest updated annual vaccine - as well as adopt other hygiene measures to reduce their risk. So far this year, 63,000 cases of influenza have been recorded nationally, and experts say it's already a relatively high number for this time of year - the start of the flu season. But whether this year will be a severe flu season depends on a number of factors.

While statelessness affects millions of people around the world, Australia also has stateless people.The United Nations refugee agency says there are around 8,000 stateless people in Australia, but experts say there could be more. The UNHCR is calling on the Australian government to create a stateless determination procedure (SDP), which would contribute to efforts to assess the size and the situation of stateless population amongst migrant populations.The fourth episode of Belonging Nowhere looks at Australia and how it deals with statelessness.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bruce Apted from State Street Global Advisors Investors about the impact US tariffs will have on corporate earnings, while Angelica Waite discusses the role Skype played on global communications with Trevor Long as Microsoft disconnects the platform.

Europe is preparing to mark 80 years since VE Day… which marked the surrender of the Nazi regime and the end of World War II on the continent. But while Europe is remembering the end of one war, in the continent's East, another is still raging.

Cardinals have been meeting in the Vatican ahead of the conclave on May 7, where they will start to vote for a successor to Pope Francis. Preparations for the centuries-old tradition are underway, following Pope Francis' death on April 21 at age 88.

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to escalate its military campaign in Gaza, including the full capture of the territory and maintaining an indefinite presence there. The United Nations has voiced grave concerns over the plan's impact on an escalating humanitarian crisis, with reports up to 290,000 children under 5 are experiencing acute food insecurity.

From helping doctors triage patients, to interpreting brain scans and detecting early signs of disease - AI has potential to revolutionise healthcare. Still, challenges remain around safety, regulation and cultural nuances and experts say these must be considered as the technology advances and new tools emerge.

The Greens appear to have fewer seats in the lower house after last weekend's election, but they may hold the balance of power in the Senate. It's not the result the party had hoped for; how will it shape the next parliament and the Greens' future?

Independent candidates appear to have gained ground in the federal election. Several recontesting their seats, have not only retained their position - but extended their margin. And with some seats still in play, more electorates could also turn independent.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kyle Rodda from Capital.com about the huge plunge on the global oil price and goes through Westpac's $3.3 billion half-year profit which contributed to the market's first fall in eight days.

As Ukraine works toward a ceasefire deal with Russia, Moscow's mayor claims the city has defended drone strikes on the capital. The report comes after least 11 people including two children were hurt in a Russian drone strike on Kyiv, which struck cars and residential streets.

In a rare failure of Israel's missile defence system, Yemen's Houthi forces have struck near Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport with a missile, injuring at least eight people and causing damage. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will retaliate with further strikes on Yemen, promising to send the Houthis' supporters in Iran a message.

The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last night's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor. And the Greens are in a precarious position.

A so-called 'Freedom Flotilla' of ships headed for Gaza on a humanitarian mission has been stopped in its tracks after one of their ships was attacked by drones. The NGO behind the flotilla has pointed the finger at Israel, whose two-month-long blockade of Gaza has seen the enclave pushed to the brink.

Labor has won the 2025 Federal Election, as the Coalition confronted big swings against their party across the country. In what was widely expected to be a tighter contest, Anthony Albanese has not only remained Prime Minister but has also secured a majority government.

Music has been a common feature across almost all human civilisations, but do other animals share the same love? Meet Ronan the sea lion - whose sense of rhythm is proving better than some humans and delighting scientists. She bops perfectly in time to rock, and techno, but her first love is disco.

An election day news update

Election day has finally arrived- and the campaign hasn't ended for Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton.

A new job service that connects qualified migrants with employers, is expanding to tackle a national skills shortage. The social enterprise also aims to break down barriers for refugees and asylum seekers.

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent, Anna Henderson, the night before the federal election.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson, the night before the federal election.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital as the ASX200 extends its unbroken run to seven sessions of gains and discusses what's ahead.

Millions of women across the country are celebrating the federal government's pre-election $793 million women's health investment, following a national survey which found two thirds of women reported experiencing gender bias or discrimination in the health system. But not everyone is included in the benefits around cheaper medication and rebates for longer consultations, with women on temporary visas still often forced to sacrifice health care needs due to financial and cultural barriers.

In this episode: the seismic shifts that shaped President Trump first 100 days in office, Israel’s legal duties towards Palestinians in the spotlight at the International Court of Justice, and a look at how Mark Carney went from underdog to unlikely winner in Canada’s election.

The United Nations is again calling for the urgent delivery of medical, fuel, and food supplies into Gaza, saying the blockade is taking a toll on innocent civilians. The message comes as U-S President Donald Trump says he will do all he can to free an American-Israeli hostage being held by Hamas.

United States President Donald Trump has replaced his National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz. The move is the first shake-up of the president's inner circle, triggered by revelations in March that Mr Waltz added a journalist to a Signal group that discussed sensitive military plans.

From humanitarian visa pathways, raising the aged pension, and increased funding for youth programs – SBS asked audiences about the key issues that haven't received much coverage during election campaigning. This is what they said.

The campaigns are coming to a close for the 2025 Federal Election. Medicare has been at the heart of Labor's campaign, whilst the Coalition has tried to leverage the frustration of voters as Australian living standards decline.

After more than a month of campaigning, there’s been dozens of promises made by the major parties. We’re taking at the big promises from the major parties, as well as what areas have been overlooked in the campaigns.

The US economy contracted at an annualised rate of 0.3% in the three months to March. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses what's next for the US and what it means for global and local shares with University of Sydney Professor Hugh Harley and Darren Thompson Equity Trustees Chief Investment Officer.

An SBS News Investigation revealing alleged attacks on the Australian embassy in Iran, as well as an assassination plot against Australia’s then-ambassador in 2019, has been met with concern from some Iranian community members. They are calling on the Australian government to act in favour of its national security, re-voicing their demand to list a paramilitary branch of the Iranian armed forces as a terrorist organisation. This story has been produced in collaboration with SBS Persian.

SBS News Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson speaks to Greens leader Adam Bandt

They wear a distinct uniform and if you've ever been to Athens as a tourist, it's likely you've taken a photo with them. Now, a delegation of the Greek presidential guards is touring Australia.

The United States economy has unexpectedly shrunk at a rate of 0.3 per cent during the first three months of the year, in the first decline in gross domestic product [[GDP]] since 2022. As analysts say a recession is now more likely, President Donald Trump has told a Cabinet meeting the result is due to the Biden Administration's policies, not his tariffs plan.

Cost of living, housing, Medicare – some of the issues central to this election. But what some experts and advocates are saying is “absent” from the campaign trail is First Nations affairs. What are the key policy announcements? What are the interests and concerns of First Nations people? Where should Australia go after the referendum outcome?

Last week, SBS spoke to Opposition Foreign Affairs spokesman David Coleman. This week, SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson speaks to Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong, on a range of issues heading into Saturday's federal election.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Micaela Fuchila from Jarden Group about how easing inflation is likely to prompt a May interest rate cut, along with the market reaction with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett... while Veroncia Lenard speaks with CEDA's James Brooks about the personal cost savings of working from home.