Hunter Biden, Syria, Panama Canal and space junk
U.S. President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, having previously said he would stay out of legal proceedings against him. The Syrian government and Russia have carried out air strikes in...
2 Dec 202412min
The evolving face of retail
It's the day after Black Friday and holiday shopping is officially underway. That much has stayed the same. In this episode though, we take a look at what’s different this shopping season. Arriana McL...
30 Nov 202421min
Australia’s social media ban, Lebanon's fragile ceasefire, Russia’s missile and Ireland’s election
Australia passes the world’s first law banning under 16s from social media. Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Voters head to the polls in Ireland’s election. And we look ...
29 Nov 202412min
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Gaza fears, fentanyl vs. tariffs and obesity drugs
As a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon takes effect, Palestinians in Gaza feel increasingly abandoned without a similar deal for a truce with Hamas. We look at how Pr...
27 Nov 202412min
Trump’s tariffs, Lebanon ceasefire and Thanksgiving dinner price tag
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged big tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners - Canada, Mexico and China. Israel’s security cabinet is to set to approve a U.S. plan for a c...
26 Nov 202412min
Trump's Treasury pick, COP backlash and Australia’s teen social media ban
Markets have reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump selecting Scott Bessent as his pick for U.S. Treasury secretary. Three people have been arrested in the UAE in connection with the alleg...
25 Nov 202412min
What Trump’s win could mean for Israeli settlers
Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are one of the most contentious issues in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. But settlers are celebrating Donald Trump’s win, ...
23 Nov 202418min
Gaetz out-Bondi in, Bolsonaro and Europe’s new migration frontline
Donald Trump nominates former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to lead the Department of Justice after Matt Gaetz abruptly withdraws his name. Brazil police accuse former president Jair Bolsonaro of...
22 Nov 202412min
