In the news this week, a whirlwind of developments between China and Taiwan, PM Anthony Albanese’s new home purchase making headlines, and tributes pour in for former One Direction star Liam Payne. Plus, your guide on where to spot the royals during their visit to Canberra and Sydney

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It’s been a year since the October 7 attacks, and the conflict in the Middle East remains a huge news topic around the world.

ABC journalist Adam Harvey recently went back to Israel to report on the kibbutz that was targeted during the 7 October attacks. He shares his reflections on what’s happening on the ground, how things have changed since his last visit, and the mood in Israel towards their government and the West. Plus, with his experience as a former Middle East correspondent in Beirut, we ask about how he views the escalating war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. 

Read his report on the Be'eri massacre here

Listen to our previous episode with Adam on a foreign correspondent's perspective on the Israel-Gaza war here

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This week, we’re breaking down Hurricane Milton’s impact, Israel’s ongoing strikes on Lebanon, and marking the anniversary of October 7. Plus, tennis legend Rafa Nadal announces his retirement, and the King and Queen are heading to Australia.

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The Daily's podcast episode - The Parents Aren’t Alright… 

Raising Parents podcast with Emily Oster

30 for 30 Lance Armstrong documentary

Today, we're launching the second season of our News Club interview series! This time, we're unpacking the biggest stories of the year – kicking off with the US election.

Our first guest is Ben Smith, former media reporter for The New York Times, political reporter for Politico, and ex-editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News. Two years ago, he launched Semafor, a media company tackling the issue of polarization. Ben shares his insights on how the media is playing into this election, plus what it's like being in the US right now. He’s met Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, has stories from covering Barack Obama’s election, and even a cracking tale about the Clintons.

You can check out Semafor here

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As the 7 October anniversary approaches, Iran and Israel’s airstrikes continue, and the local spotlight is on the pro-Palestine protests. We pay tribute to Maggie Smith and Kris Kristofferson and chat about an A-lister’s daughter who made a splash this week. Plus, Queensland’s election campaign officially kicks off, the NRL Grand Final looms, and Melania Trump’s memoir makes headlines.

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Guardian piece on Maggie Smith and Judy Dench's friendship

ABC's Australian Story on Fiona MacDonald

BBC's explainer on the Iron Dome

Get ready because next week, we’re launching our new interview series all about the big news conversations of 2024! Stay tuned...

It’s a big one this week… We’re breaking down the escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah, plus what the Aussie government’s saying about it. We’ll also dive into the latest inflation data and why negative gearing is making headlines again. Meanwhile, the ACCC is taking Woolies and Coles to court, and we take a look at P Diddy’s history and the charges he’s facing. What’s coming up? The AFL Grand Final, the NRL’s Dally M Awards, the US Vice Presidential debate, and yes… Fat Bear Week!

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Kate & Claire dive into thier four big takeaways from our Newsmakers series. Our first season is done and dusted, but don’t worry—we’ll be back very soon with our next limited series on News Club. Want more News Club in your life? We've got you...

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This week, we dive into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, another assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and why a debate over housing policy in the Senate could trigger a double dissolution election this year. Looking ahead, we’ve got footy finals and the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates. And Kate delivers what could be our best recommendation yet.

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ABC's Four Corners episode on Hezbollah and Israel

This Free Press article about why journalists took Ryan Routh seriously

Justin Steven's speech at the Melbourne Press Club

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This week's biggest headline is a toss-up between Taylor Swift’s US Open appearance, her endorsement of Kamala Harris, and her wins at the VMA's. We also break down the US presidential debate, the government's move to set social media age limits, and what’s going on with the protests in Melbourne. And we get you prepped for the footy finals and the Murdoch family's showdown in court.

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Our Shortcut on the Royal Family's wealth

Part 1 of ABC's Australian Story on Lachlan Murdoch

Watch The Perfect Couple on Netflix

Princess Kate's health update video

King Charles' hug with the NZ women's rugby team

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Our Newsmakers episode with Dr Karl

Elle Macpherson's interview in Women's Weekly

Politico's article on what to know about the US debate

The Front's episode on Netanyahu and the hostages