Best Long Pause Media Podcasts (2025)

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CEO SERIES: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller on results, rates outlook, restructure and AI 20:56

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7h ago20:56

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller about the bank's full-year results to find out what will drive growth in the future, and takes a look at the market reaction with David Walsh from Sarto Advisory Pty Ltd.

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Traditional owners object to movement of 'Old Faithful' crocodile made famous by Steve Irwin 4:06

7h ago4:06

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Traditional owners in far north Queensland are calling for an iconic saltwater crocodile to be returned to country. The croc, named 'Old Faithful', featured in the Crocodile Hunter series alongside the late Steve Irwin - but he's been re-homed far from his natural habitat following concerns over aggressive behaviour.…

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'What on earth?': Optus defends fatal outage response at Senate inquiry 5:24

10h ago5:24

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Under-fire Optus executives have copped a parliamentary bashing for their response to a triple-zero outage linked to the deaths of three people. The proceedings have immediately zeroed in on CEO Stephen Rue, who is being pressured to explain a significant delay in reporting the fatalities to both the government and the regulator.…

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INTERVIEW: Eliza Owen from Cotality on the RBA's impact on the property market 5:48

13h ago5:48

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Spring is historically the time of year that sees the most new listings in the property market - and the highest sales volumes. But with rumours that the RBA is likely to keep interest rates on hold until next year, what effect will that have on sales? Eliza Owen from Cotality (formerly Corelogic) spoke to SBS's Cameron Carr…

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UK Train stabbing attack: One in custody, not terrorism say police 5:20

15h ago5:20

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After a mass stabbing on a train in the UK left 11 people hospitalised, police say they have no evidence suggesting the attack was related to terrorism.With one suspect now in custody, authorities in the UK are urging the public to give time for a full investigation into the motives behind the incident.…

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Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder their own climate policy 5:18

19h ago5:18

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The Nationals have formally walked away from support of Australia's net zero emissions by 2050 policy after a party room meeting in Canberra. The decision sets up a potential showdown with their coalition partner the Liberals, who are also reviewing their approach to climate change after their disastrous election defeat.…

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Nine people critical after mass stabbing on UK train 4:08

1d ago4:08

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[[A WARNING THAT THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS]] Ten people have been injured - nine of them critically - after a stabbing rampage on a train in London. The country's Prime Minister has called the attack deeply concerning. Counter terrorism police are now investigating the incident.

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INTERVIEW: Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency 7:52

1d ago7:52

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A new report released this week by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has found the financial cost of the gender pay gap accelerates across a woman’s lifetime, peaking in the late 50s at a difference of $53,000. WGEA’s Ages and Wages report investigates how and why the gender pay gap changes at different stages across a lifetime. It lists …

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Youth justice: Is jailing failing First Nations kids, inquiry asks 8:46

1d ago8:46

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State and territory governments in Australia will face scrutiny as part of a parliamentary inquiry on the outcomes and impacts of youth incarceration. The over-incarceration of First Nations children will also be a key focus.

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How Australia's north is being used by defence allies for regional security 6:41

2d ago6:41

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As Australia deepens its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, strategic partners are more important than ever. Australia's longstanding military alliance with American forces is being expanded into the future. Josh van Staden takes a look inside the US Marines base near Darwin, where thousands of US Marines have recently departed as part of an an…

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England introduces new law to make social housing safe after toddler’s death 4:20

2d ago4:20

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England has a new law that will force social housing landlords to ensure their property is safe. The legislation came about as a result of the death of a two-year old boy who died from breathing in black mould which infested his family's home.

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Multicultural communities report a greater sense of belonging, new SBS report reveals 4:34

3d ago4:34

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A new report by SBS and the University of Canberra have found there is an increased sense of belonging among multilingual communities compared to 2023. It also details factors that could affect the levels of civic participation among multilingual communities, and the different attitudes toward sense of belonging between younger and older generation…

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Aged care reforms: Who will pay more under the new system? 9:20

3d ago9:20

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A long-awaited Aged Care Act comes into force today [[Nov 1]], four years after a Royal Commission recommended major reforms to the sector. The federal government says it will give older Australians more choice and access to in-home support, but there are concerns many people will end up paying more for care.…

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INTERVIEW: Graeme Samuel tells SBS why he endorses the government's environmental bill 12:31

3d ago12:31

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The author of the review that triggered the government's environment reforms has fully endorsed Labor's nature legislation. Professor Graeme Samuel has told SBS the bill implements the 'totality' of the recommendations he made in his report, five years after it was delivered. The Greens and Coalition have objected to the bill, with Greens leader La…

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At the edge of survival: report says half of uncontacted Indigenous peoples facing extinction 7:20

3d ago7:20

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A not for profit organisation says almost half of Indigenous communities living cut off from the world face extinction within the decade due to logging, mining and tourism. Survival International says they want the world - especially governments and industries - to recognise and address the problem as a global emergency.…

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Pause Like an Empathic Feeler: A Guided Meditation by Podcast Host, Shilpa (Epl. 242) 4:57

3d ago4:57

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Share your Thoughts about this Episode 🧘‍♀️ Day 7 – Empathic Feeler: Feel to Reconnect 🌀 Theme: Pause to Feel What’s True 💓 Archetype Focus: The Empathic Feeler 🎧 Length: ~3 minutes 🎙️ What This Pause Offers This final meditation in our 7-Day Pause Challenge invites you to come home to the heart. You’ll be guided through a gentle somatic practice t…

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Halloween Special Edition: The Death Shift 53:49

3d ago53:49

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In 1981, the night shift at Bexar County Hospital in San Antonio earned a name whispered in fear... the Death Shift. Tiny lives in the pediatric ICU began to fail without warning. Alarms blared. Monitors flatlined. And at the center of it all stood one nurse whose touch brought not healing, but horror. In this Halloween Special Edition of Past Medi…

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Investors consider rate pause and AI investment costs 11:43

3d ago11:43

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Grady Wulff from Bell Direct about the day's market action including how the interest rate outlook is impacting the market and AI profitability.

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INTERVIEW: Jill Gallagher, VACCHO, on the new Victorian treaty 17:05

3d ago17:05

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Victoria's First Nations community is celebrating a historic milestone - legislation to establish the first treaty in Australia's history passed through state parliament on Thursday night. It's expected to enter force by the end of the year, after an official signing ceremony and royal assent from Victoria's governor, in the culmination of a whole …

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Victoria passes Australia’s first treaty law, creating permanent Indigenous voice in parliament 4:41

3d ago4:41

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After almost a decade of activism and community efforts, Victoria has passed Australia's first ever treaty legislation establishing a permanent Indigenous representative body in the state parliament. The landmark agreement between the Victorian Government and the First People's Assembly of Victoria marks a historic step towards recognising and reck…

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The Halloween ghost craze in England's spookiest city 5:26

3d ago5:26

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York in northern England is a historic city with a long tradition of spooky sightings and eerie apparitions. This Halloween, the city is celebrating its connections with ghosts.

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Calls for help as Melissa leaves a trail of destruction across the Caribbean 5:54

3d ago5:54

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Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation across the northern Caribbean, striking Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti before sweeping towards Bermuda. One of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, it has killed at least 30 people, displaced thousands and crippled vital infrastructure. Recovery efforts are now under way across the region.…

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'Swiss cheese' reforms: What's wrong with Australia's nature laws? 21:46

4d ago21:46

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This sitting week has brought a storm over the BoM's new website, controversy about a t-shirt and some massive proposed reforms to Australia's environmental laws. To help us sort through what on earth is happening with the EPBC (and explain what it is) we spoke with Dr Kirsty Howey from the Environment Centre NT.…

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Pause Like a Conscious Clarity Seeker: A Guided Meditation by Podcast Host, Shilpa (Epl. 241) 4:29

4d ago4:29

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Share your Thoughts about this Episode Conscious Clarity Seeker: Awaken Your Higher Mind ✨ A guided pause for softening mental noise, observing thought patterns, and returning to spacious awareness. This meditation invites you to shift from overthinking to noticing — allowing clarity to rise through gentle presence, not pressure. Like still water, …

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The future of AI investment if interest rates don't fall as much as expected 20:24

4d ago20:24

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with market analyst Evan Lucas about the implications of another US interest rate cut, talk a follow up in December isn't assured and what it means for AI investment; plus the AFR's Yolanda Redrup on the trends making young people rich.

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First Nations businesses forge new connections in India 2:30

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A group of First Nations Australian business owners and operators are in India showcasing their businesses, as part of a push to build ties between Indigenous communities in the two countries. The aim is to expand opportunities for Indigenous participation in international trade, three years after a historic trade agreement was signed between India…

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Government introduces environment laws to Parliament - but hurdles remain 6:11

4d ago6:11

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Australia's most significant environmental law reform in decades has been tabled in Parliament, but it faces immediate political deadlock with opponents in the Senate ready to delay the vote. As Minister Murray Watt pushes for a swift resolution, he must navigate an environment where both the Coalition and the Greens are demanding major concessions…

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Trump touts Asia triumph - and a third term, Russia's oil sanctions & 'et tu' Queensland? 32:14

4d ago32:14

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Donald Trump talks up tributes and tariff deals on his Asia tour, as well as the possibility of a third term as he stops in on the ASEAN and APEC summits. In Gaza, Israel and Hamas accuse each other of ceasefire violations. US sanctions on Russian oil piles the pressure on Putin, and a curriculum catastrophe for Queensland students.…

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Rio de Janeiro governor defends raid that favela residents say was a "massacre" 6:21

4d ago6:21

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A week out from hosting thousands of international visitors for the United Nation's climate summit, Brazilian authorities are clearing the aftermath of what has become one of the deadliest police raids in the nation's history. The president says he had no warning of the scale of Rio de Janiero's police raid and the U-N is calling for an independent…

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Dozens dead, thousands homeless after Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean 5:56

5d ago5:56

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Hurricane Melissa has carved a path of devastation through the Caribbean this week, first battering Jamaica, then surging into Cuba. It's left tens of thousands homeless, power grids faltering, and nations mobilising aid. At least 27 people are confirmed dead across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with early estimates suggesting hundreds of millions of d…

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Special Edition: Did They Slip or Knot? 1:39:28

5d ago1:39:28

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On today's special edition, Chris is put in the hotseat by Spencer on an altered LOC patient with a significant language barrier. Can Chris translate this difficult call into a success? Vote now on Instagram!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Pause Like a Tech Sage: A Guided Meditation by Podcast Host, Shilpa (Epl. 240) 3:50

5d ago3:50

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Share your Thoughts about this Episode 🧘‍♂️ Day 5 – Tech Sage: Regulate Through Awareness ✨ A mindful pause for tuning into your nervous system and choosing regulation through gentle awareness. This meditation honors your ability to blend ancient wisdom with intentional technology — not to escape, but to expand your consciousness. 🎶 Featuring “Brai…

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INTERVIEW: Satellite evidence reveals 'Rwanda-level' massacres in Sudan 15:20

5d ago15:20

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A WARNING THAT THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC ELEMENTS THAT MAY DISTRESS SOME PEOPLE. There are fears for tens of thousands of civilians trapped in the western Sudanese city of Al Fasher, after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces overran the military's last stronghold in the Darfur region. Aid groups and observers are now documenting cases of mass k…

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Mass evacuations in Cuba as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica a disaster zone 4:07

5d ago4:07

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Hurricane Melissa is regathering strength as it makes way towards Cuba, where mass evacuations are taking place. Jamaica has officially been declared a disaster zone after Melissa swept through as a Category Five storm, weakening to a Category Four. The Caribbean disaster has left at least seven people dead with casualties reported in Jamaica, Hait…

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Government housing affordability scheme under pressure 5:07

5d ago5:07

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The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is under intense political scrutiny following the launch of a forensic nine-month federal audit. The $10 billion scheme, intended to boost social and affordable housing, is accused by the Opposition of wasting taxpayer funds and overpaying for properties. The debate has been dominated by the fund's slow deli…

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No more interest rate cuts: Inflation sparks bank warning 19:19

5d ago19:19

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Belinda Allen from the Commonwealth Bank who is now predicting an end to the Reserve Bank cutting cycle, following a stronger than expected rise in September quarter inflation, while Sally Auld from NAB says there's still a chance of a cut in May; plus a look at the market reaction with Jun Bei Liu f…

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‘Time for truth’: Western Australia Governor apologises for Pinjarra Massacre, nearly 200 years on 3:58

6d ago3:58

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The Western Australian Governor has apologised for his predecessor's role in a state-led violent attack against Noongar men, women and children almost 200 years ago, known as the Pinjarra massacre. Descendants of the Bindjareb Noongar people received the long-awaited apology saying it is a meaningful step towards reconciliation.…

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Housing and migration the big issues as Dutch voters cast their ballots 4:19

6d ago4:19

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Voters in the Netherlands have begun casting their ballots in the country’s general election. Polls suggest the hard-right anti-immigration party led by Geert Wilders is likely to win the most seats, however that doesn’t mean he’ll lead a new government. The campaign has been dominated by housing and immigration with concern about asylum seekers be…

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Pause Like a Boundary Weaver: A Guided Meditation by Podcast Host, Shilpa (Epl. 239) 3:51

6d ago3:51

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Share your Thoughts about this Episode 🛡️ Day 4 – Boundary Weaver: Reclaim Sacred Space ✨ A guided pause for reclaiming your energy, creating intentional space, and remembering your worth. This meditation honors your inner boundaries — not as walls, but as sacred containers for peace and clarity. {🎶 Featuring “Eternity Is Ours” by Narek Mirzaei Thi…

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CSL and Wisetech shares smashed & Australia's ASEAN opportunities 18:22

6d ago18:22

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Australia's Special Envoy to Southeast Asia Nicholas Moore to find out how regional leaders feel about doing business with Australians as he attends the ASEAN summit; plus Michael Jenneke from UBS Management takes a look at the day's sharemarket action as CSL and Wisetech shares crash.…

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Kidney disease drug added to PBS, helping 65,000 Australians 3:11

6d ago3:11

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The federal government will add a medicine for chronic kidney disease into the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. More than 65.000 Australians are expected to benefit from the cheaper access to Jardiance , also known as Empagliflozin.

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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, strongest storm in a century 4:03

6d ago4:03

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Hurricane Melissa, a rare and powerful Category Five storm, is bearing down on Jamaica, threatening to be the island’s worst hurricane in more than a century. With winds near 280 kilometres an hour and up to a metre of rain forecast, the storm could cause catastrophic flooding. Authorities warn that the entire island is at risk, with Cuba and the B…

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Environmental law overhaul sparks political storm in Canberra 5:24

6d ago5:24

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The long-awaited overhaul of Australia’s national environmental law is set to ignite Parliament this week, as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) faces its first major reform in twenty-six years. This second attempt at a package, featuring an independent EPA and a new National Interest power, has already generated a …

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Town mourns after two killed in underground mine explosion in far western NSW 4:33

6d ago4:33

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A man and a young woman have been killed in a mine explosion near the outback town of Cobar in far western New South Wales. An investigation is underway into the cause of the underground blast, which has devastated the local community. Political leaders and mining unions say the tragedy highlights the urgent need to strengthen workplace safety in A…

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Thousands flee humanitarian disaster as paramilitary group seizes last Sudan army base 7:37

7d ago7:37

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Sudan’s civil war has entered a dangerous new phase as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seize the army’s last major base in Darfur. The fall of El-Fasher has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with thousands fleeing and aid groups warning of ethnic violence and starvation.

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Pause Like an Authentic Amplifier: A Guided Meditation by Podcast Host, Shilpa (Epi. 238) 3:32

7d ago3:32

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Share your Thoughts about this Episode Express without overwhelm. Day 3 offers a heart-centered reset to hear your truth and amplify your voice from stillness. 🧭 Discover your archetype: https://quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurpose {🎶 Featuring “The 7 Healers – Solar Plexus Chakra” by Narek Mirzaei (Music of Wisdom) 🧡 This track was selected t…

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PKK withdrawing fighters from Turkiye after decades-long insurgency 5:04

7d ago5:04

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The Kurdistan Workers' Party, otherwise known as the P-K-K, has announced it will withdraw its fighters from Turkiye after a decades-long insurgency. While the move has been welcomed by many, the P-K-K says it now wants to see Turkiye's government act in good faith to protect Kurdish rights and allow the group to enter mainstream politics.…

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US China optimism boosts ASX ahead of global rate decisions 7:51

7d ago7:51

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elio D'Amato from EnviroInvest about why investors are increasingly optimistic of a US China trade deal ahead of leadership talks, as some global central banks prepare to cut interest rates this week.

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'Testament to the spirit of our people': Timor Leste formally admitted to Southeast Asian bloc 5:55

7d ago5:55

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Timor-Leste has officially joined ASEAN as its 11th member state – an achievement more than a decade in the making. The moment marks both a diplomatic triumph and a new chapter for the young nation forged from decades of struggle.

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Copyright laws to protect creatives from AI data mining 4:52

7d ago4:52

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The Albanese government has handed Australian artists a major victory by definitively ruling out a controversial exemption that would have allowed tech companies free rein to mine creative work to train AI models. This decision, which was immediately praised as a "critical step in the right direction" by the creative sector, now paves the way for t…