World News Weekly – An SBS World News Podcast

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World News Weekly is the SBS News podcast that makes sense of the biggest international stories of the week. Hosted by SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis and International Correspondent Claudia Farhart, each episode goes beyond the breaking news to examine the politics, conflicts, elections and social change shaping our world, along with the science and technology breakthroughs affecting everyday life. New episodes every Thursday on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SBS News.

  1. 3d ago

    Did Donald Trump bend the knee to Xi?

    Donald Trump lays out a red-carpet welcome for Xi Jinping and gives him a tour of the White House. Did Trump’s change of tact and granite diplomacy impress his best frenemy? Ethiopia descends into civil war, which risks pulling neighbouring countries into the fighting. We take a look at the bizarre terror plot in the UK that may not be all it seems. And Anthony Albanese tries to stir up an AI hornet’s nest of regulation at the UN — will the OpenAI Medicare hack revelation make anyone take any notice? Plus, Cape Town’s nightmare neighbours: baboons.

  2. Sep 24

    Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran

    Donald Trump tells the UN General Assembly he’s got “a big decision to make” on whether to drive Iran “into hell” or negotiate a deal as the Iranian delegation watched. The combative speech took pot shots at the UN itself and Trump re-branded AI. He also lauded a deal over Greenland – but what did he really gain? Anthony Albanese gets a selfie with Trump as he takes his digital agenda to New York but did he land his message of global leadership? Plus, the EU offers its first associate membership to Canada – could Australia be next? Saudia Arabia seeks international support in its renewed fight against the Houthis. Fears of another civil war in Ethiopia as a new rebel coalition vows to remove the government. And is it time to say goodbye to the bank of mum and dad?

  3. Sep 17

    Houthis block the Red Sea, Russia probes NATO and Trump’s $5,000 offer

    Conflict between the Houthis and Saudi-led forces escalates, sparking fears of a renewed humanitarian crisis in Yemen and more oil price rises as the Red Sea is blocked again. Did Putin try to kill Boris Johnson? How the war in Ukraine has become the elephant in the room for Russia's upcoming parliamentary elections. Plus, will Donald Trump’s offer of cash for votes win over increasingly sceptical Americans? The Republican Party makes a midterm pitch amid a turbulent week for the US president. And, will AI lead to the end of us — or just the end of Hollywood?

  4. Sep 10

    Israeli settlements trade ban, Germany’s far-right on the rise & Nepal faces its future

    The AfD wins big in German elections, the first time for a far-right party since World War II. 12 countries, including the UK, France and Canada have announced a trade ban on all goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, will others follow suit? And Nepal struggles to grapple with the scale of devastation from flash floods. Plus, the award-winning research into cockroach milk.

  5. Sep 3

    Nepal’s devastating landslide, Iceland says no & the Pacific Islands Forum face-off

    Nepal’s new government struggles under a cataclysmic landslide and blames climate change. Iceland says no to even considering EU membership and the Pacific Islands Forum in disarray over Taiwan’s presence. Plus, a very un-Norwegian royal.

  6. Aug 27

    Ontario premier tells Trump: ‘kiss my ass’, Syria shakes off a dark burden & Borneo’s raging fires

    The trade war between the US and Canada kicks off, with shots fired in both directions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent talks up sanctions D-Day for Iran and Syria’s al-Sharaa says the country is “tearing out a painful chapter of its past” after the US lifts sanctions. Also, Borneo goes up in flames with palm oil adding fuel to the fires and threatening orangutans. Plus, a weightlifting robot’s jittering jerk...

  7. Aug 20

    Trump’s North Korea Strategy, West Bank Siege & the AI slop antidote

    Donald Trump is scaling back planned military drills with South Korea which send a “hostile” message to Pyongyang. Is he looking to rekindle his bromance with the North Korean leader? Meanwhile, elections kick off in Israel as settlers continue to surround Palestinian homes in the West Bank. Iran and the US are no closer to reaching a peace deal, and now Trump is threatening his ally Oman. Plus, we look at the terrible animated movie that’s captivating Chinese audiences with its low-budget charms.

  8. Aug 14

    Takaichi’s melons, has AI gone rogue? And Dobby’s electric beach

    Australia’s PM is in hot water over his comments about a gift from his Japanese counterpart, North Korea rides to Russia’s rescue and will Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s Gaza plan come back to bite him? Plus, AI runs amok while the world struggles to control it. and Dobby the house elf stops a power project.

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World News Weekly is the SBS News podcast that makes sense of the biggest international stories of the week. Hosted by SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis and International Correspondent Claudia Farhart, each episode goes beyond the breaking news to examine the politics, conflicts, elections and social change shaping our world, along with the science and technology breakthroughs affecting everyday life. New episodes every Thursday on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SBS News.

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