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Weekly Wrap: A new world order, buying Whyalla, and ASIO's worried
Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Trump sent shockwaves through Europe this week by embracing Putin and snubbing Zelensky. We break down what that could mean, plus why the Aussie government dropped $2 billion on Whyalla steelworks. Also, RBA's rate cut, ASIO boss Mike Burgess's security warning, and a potential cure for advanced melanoma.
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Weekly Wrap: NSW nurses stood down, dodging US tariffs, and Kendrick vs Drake
The reaction and fallout to antisemitic comments made by two nurses in Sydney, Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin, and what happened with tariffs this week. Plus, we explain the Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud, and the first RBA interest rate decision of 2025 is coming...
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Weekly Wrap: Trump’s Gaza plan, Queensland floods, and who is Bianca Censori?
We break down President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, and what happened this week in the US trade wars. Plus, why Bianca Censori's Grammy outit caused such a stir, and Mecca might be up for grabs. In what's coming up - it's Super Bowl Sunday.
UPDATE: Since recording, MCoBeauty confirmed its sale to retail/pharmacy entrepreneur Dennis Bastas, who is behind Australia’s largest privately owned healthcare products business. As we said, it's all happening in the Aussie beauty sector...
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Weekly Wrap: The new AI player, a deadly plane crash, and all things music
It was a big end to the week, with DeepSeek shaking up the markets and a deadly plane crash in Washington. Plus, the fallout from Triple J’s Hottest 100, what to expect from the Grammys, and a possible caravan terror plot. Also, there is plenty of cricket and the latest on inflation.
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The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through...
Then there's our limited interview series, in which Kate sits down with journalists and experts to help give you an understanding of the news behind the headlines.
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