Radio National Breakfast

Why has the Epstein files lead to a more significant fallout in the UK, but not in the US?
In the UK, a former prince and a former ambassador face criminal investigations over their links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while a number of government officials have lost their jobs.
But in the US, prominent figures whose names come up thousands of times in the latest tranche of files - released by the US Department of Justice - remain unscathed.
We hear from the former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter. 
Then, we turn to the trial of Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court. 
We cover the start of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. 
And ask why AI development is still outpacing regulation. 
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

If you could send one message about humanity into deep space, what would it be?
Almost 50 years after the Voyager mission sent the sounds of earth into the galaxy, a new project is capturing a contemporary soundtrack for another space launch.
More than 1700 people have recorded messages for the HUMANS Deep Space Message project, via a collaboration with Sydney's Powerhouse Museum.
Guest: Lisa Havilah, Chief Executive of the Powerhouse Museum
Producer: Grace Stranger

Modern slavery has become such a prevalent issue in Australia that it prompted the federal government to appoint its inaugural Anti-Slavery commissioner just over a year ago. 
Forced marriages is among the issues the commissioner is investigating.
Federal Police reported 118 cases in the 2024 to 2025 financial year - up almost 30 per cent over the previous year - with fears other cases are going unreported.
Helena Hassani was a victim of a forced marriage and is now dedicated to saving more women.
If this conversation raises any issues for you, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14. 
Guest: Helena Hassani, founder and executive director of Boland Pawaz

The issue of capital gains tax (CGT) discounts is back on the political agenda, with the federal government reportedly considering changing the rate in this year's budget.

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has officially begun, with Commissioner Virginia Bell outlining a tight focus for her probe.
The inquiry was called in the wake of the Bondi terror attack which left 15 people dead.
GUEST: Justin Greggery KC, barrister and former senior counsel assisting in the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme 
PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond