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Police have linked Chinese dance and music group Shen Yun to a bomb threat at the Prime Minister’s Canberra residence; Two men have been arrested in relation to the alleged kidnapping of Chris Baghsarian, as remains found in Pitt Town are confirmed his; European leaders marked five years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with a promise not to abandon Kyiv; A heavily armed rapid response unit will become a permanent part of policing in NSW; Australian stars Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon have ended their four-year relationship.
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The Epstein story has entered a significant new chapter as UK authorities investigate high-level ties to the late financier.
While names like Prince Andrew dominate the headlines, we can't lose sight of the people at the centre of this saga: the survivors.
As the fallout from the Epstein files leads to shock arrests and fresh questions, we’re joined by the lawyer dedicated to holding the powerful to account, Gloria Allred.
And in headlines today, Savannah Guthrie has posted an emotional plea for the return of her mother offering a $1 million reward; A bomb scare has forced Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to evacuate The Lodge; Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape; Rapper Flavor Flav has offered to celebrate the US Women’s hockey team for real after US President Donald Trump appeared to offend them
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Hosts: Taylah Strano Tahli Blackman & Claire Murphy
Guest: Gloria Allred, Attorney to alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein
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Detectives searching for abducted grandfather Chris Baghsarian have discovered suspected human remains near a golf club in Pitt Town, in Sydney’s north-west; Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first degree murder; Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has referred allegations against Melbourne gynaecologist Dr. Simon Gordon to police following a Four Corners investigation; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a Coalition proposal to jail anyone helping Islamic State-linked families return to Australia, labeling the plan "unconstitutional" and a bid for headlines; And the Australian LGBTQIA+ community is mourning the loss of legendary drag performer Maxi Shield, who has died at age 51 following a battle with cancer.
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Passport Panic: Why UK Travel Just Got Harder for Aussies.
Travelling to the UK after tomorrow might feel like turning up to the airport blindsided. From 25 February 2026, new rules kick in that could derail trips for Australians with British or Irish dual citizenship, unless they have the right documentation.
Find out what you need to know and how much it will cost.
And in headlines today, British police have arrested Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct linked to his past ties with Jeffrey Epstein; A bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu in Nepal crashed, killing 19 people; The Trump Organisation will build a Trump International Hotel & Tower on the Gold Coast; The BBC has apologised after a racial slur shouted during the BAFTA Awards was broadcast live; Lily Collins is set to play Audrey Hepburn in a new film about the making of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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Guest: Ruth Devine
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Trade Minister Don Farrell will return to the US to press the case for the removal of American tariffs, after President Donald Trump instituted a fresh round of the economic measures; A senior government minister says the opposition's push to punish those who help Islamic State-linked families return home from Syria appears to be trying to criminalise the work of aid organisations; Charles Darwin University says vice-chancellor and president Scott Bowman has stepped down from his position, following an accreditation scandal that impacted almost 300 TAFE students; The Mexican Army says it has killed the leader of one of the country’s most powerful drug cartels, El Mencho; And Robert Aramayo wins Best Actor in BAFTAs upset.
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Host: Ailish Delaney
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