World Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 21st July 2025
In today's episode, the government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs; Inflation is expected to hit a 12 month high for the June quarter… Audio
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
Many were detained for years after fleeing Afghanistan when the United States pulled out and the Taliban took power.
Five big questions about Trump's ties to Epstein
Analysis - A Wall Street Journal report earlier this week added new scrutiny to President Donald Trump's relationship with the late sex offender.
Zelensky offers Russia more talks next week
Ukraine's president says Kyiv has sent Moscow an offer to hold another round of peace talks, and that he wants to speed up ceasefire negotiations.
Explainer: What you need to know about Trump, MAGA and the Epstein files
Facing a rare backlash from supporters, the US President has made a move related to Epstein's 2019 indictment for sex crimes. Audio
Albanese condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as 'completely indefensible'
The Australian PM says he told Israel's president directly that his nation was losing global support. Audio
NZ backs UK sanctions after discovery of Russian cyber attacks
The British Foreign Secretary says the UK have uncovered a sophisticated Russian digital espionage tool used to harvest login credentials from online Microsoft products.
Brazil court orders raids, ankle monitor on Bolsonaro over Trump ties
The former president labelled Brazil's Supreme Court "cowards" amid claims he sought Trump's help to undermine the nation's judicial system.
Trump treated for 'chronic venous insufficiency'
The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a non-life-threatening condition common in people over 70.
Pope 'saddened' after Israel strike on Gaza's only Catholic church kills three
The head of a Catholic charity says the raid on the church where hundreds have been sheltering is "totally unacceptable".
Syria troops quit Druze heartland after violence leaves over 500 dead
The southern province has been gripped by deadly sectarian bloodshed.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?
Explainer: Syria has been wracked by a new wave of deadly sectarian violence that has placed the spotlight on the Druze minority.
Israel attacks Syrian military headquarters in Damascus
Israel has attacked the headquarters of the Syrian military in Damascus, and says it has struck a 'military target' in the area of the presidential palace in Damascus. Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin… Audio
Markets turn volatile after reports Trump considered firing Fed chair Powell
US Treasury two-year yields dropped sharply after a report the US President is likely to axe the Federal Reserve chairperson soon.
Trump announces trade agreement with Indonesia, including 19% tariff
The US President says the United States has reached a trade agreement with Indonesia after speaking with the country's President Prabowo Subianto.
Second host on MasterChef UK sacked
United Kingdom correspodent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about a second host on the popular cooking show MasterChef UK being sacked, as well as customers at a London fish and chip… Audio
Worlds oldest marathon runner dies at 114
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about a big day for trade deals in the region, as well as the man believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner who has died in a… Audio
Russia says it needs time to respond to Trump's ultimatum
The US President has told Russia to end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions.
Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party
Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said he has launched a new political party to challenge the "one-party system".
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says
The Pentagon has pressed its ally to clarify what role it would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan.
