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• Anthony Albanese has hit back at Donald Trump, after the US President took a swipe at Australia and a string of allies, for not getting more involved in the war against Iran.

• Drivers could see petrol costs reduced by 26c a litre, under a coalition proposal to halve the fuel excise as the Middle East conflict drags on.
• Jackie O Henderson could be dragged into a bitter legal battle, brought by her former co-host Kyle Sandilands over his record $100 million radio contract dispute.

• Taylor Swift has made her first public appearance this year, attending the iHeart Radio Music Awards with fiancé, Travis Kelce.

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From a landmark lawsuit on social media addiction to a humanoid robot making an appearance at the White House, the internet moves so fast that if you blink, you’ve missed half of it.

This week, we’re unpacking the three tech stories you need to be across. We look at the Los Angeles jury that found Meta and Google liable for millions in damages, marking a massive win in the fight against app features designed to hook minors.

Plus, we’re stepping inside the White House where Melania Trump has welcomed a human-shaped AI guest to pitch the future of 'robot teachers'.

And, why has OpenAI suddenly pulled the plug on its viral video-generation tool, Sora? We’re joined by futurist Mark Pesce to unpack it all.

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• The IOC has banned trans women from competing in female Olympic events from 2028
• Panic fuel buying is about price rises not shortage fears
• Cyclone Narelle has strengthened to a category 4 as it tracks towards the WA coast today
• Kyle Sandilands will make his first court appearance today to fight his contract termination
• Prince William says he's considering dumping his beard in favour of a moustache

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Guest: Mark Pesce, Futurist & Honorary Associate at Sydney University

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• A U.S. jury has ordered Google and Meta to pay $4.3 million after finding them liable for social media addiction

• PM Anthony Albanese has called a second emergency meeting with state leaders to manage the growing fuel crisis
• Australia’s medical regulator is planning a major shake-up of sunscreen rules
• Hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded a key to the city

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We’ve only just cooled down from the steamy fourth season of Bridgerton, but the next lead has officially been confirmed, and it’s a major departure from the original books.

As speculation reaches a fever pitch, we’re indulging in everything we know about the much-anticipated fifth season.

Today, we sit down with Grace Rouvray from the Watch Party podcast to unpack the reveal of Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, exploring the internet’s reaction to the gender-swap and why the show decided to skip over Eloise for now.

Plus, we investigate the future of Lady Whistledown and whether we’ll be waiting years for the next chapter of the ton to drop on Netflix

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• Experts warn supermarket prices will rise slowly as diesel shortages hit the supply chain
• US Today Show host Savannah Guthrie has given her first interview since the abduction of her mother
• OpenAI is shutting down Sora, the app users used to create deep fakes of public figures
• An Iranian official says the US 15 point peace plan is still being considered
• Australia's Foreign Minister has warned Israel against occupying Lebanon

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• The fuel crisis is continuing to wreck havoc across the country
• ABC staff go on strike for first time in decades
• Residents as far south as Perth are preparing for the impacts of Cyclone Narelle
• Bridgerton season 5 to focus on same-sex love story

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As global tensions and conflict in the Middle East threaten the flow of oil into Australia, the warning signs are flashing. While we aren't out of fuel yet, regional towns are already seeing shortages, prices at the bowser are climbing, and supply is at risk of running low.

So, how much do we really have left, and why is our 'just-in-time' delivery system so vulnerable to international shocks?

Today, we're joined by the NRMA's Peter Khoury to explain where our fuel actually comes from and how many days of reserves we have left.

Plus, consumer behaviour expert Dr Paul Harrison joins us to discuss the psychology of panic buying and how this shortage will eventually hit your grocery bill and your commute.

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• MAFS expert Mel Schilling has passed away aged 54
• Israel says they plan to occupy a large area of southern Lebanon
• Miley Cyrus has posed alongside her Hannah Montana co-stars at the 20th anniversary special launch
• Mysterious posters around Paris are fuelling rumours of a Celine Dion come back

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• Dr Paul Harrison, consumer behaviour expert at Deakin Business School

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• Iran has denied that it had engaged in negotiations with the US, calling reports of “productive talks” with US President Donald Trump nothing more than “fake news”.

• After a decade of back and forth, the Australian Prime Minister and EU President have officially signed a landmark free trade deal in Canberra.

• Bill Cosby has been found liable for the drugging and sexual assault of Donna Motsinger more than five decades ago.

• New South Wales and Queensland are moving to crack down on illegal e-bikes with strict new legislation.

• An Australian wellness influencer has apologised after being slammed for "tone-deaf" comments that appeared to downplay the nation’s escalating fuel crisis.

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When you hear the word 'cult', you probably picture white robes and remote compounds. But in 2026, the reality is much more ordinary.

From wellness communities to 'coaching' gurus and high-control religious groups, a new wave of organisations is recruiting young people who are searching for certainty in an unstable, post-pandemic world.

As the Victorian Parliament conducts a landmark inquiry into the recruitment methods of these fringe groups, we investigate how the traditional cult has morphed into something far more sanitised and harder to spot.

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• Public schools in Victoria & Tasmania impacted by teacher's strikes today
• Trump says deal with Iran coming soon to settle the war
• The pilots of an Air Canada flight have died in a crash with a fire truck at NY's La Guardia airport
• Sarah Ferguson denies she planned to clone the Queen's corgis

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• Anke Richter, Journalist, Author of Cult Trip & Head of DeCult
• Clare Heath-McIvor, Cult survivor, Co-runner of the Victorian Cult Survivors Network

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