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Newly released video appears to show 37-year-old Alex Pretti clashing with federal agents in Minneapolis about 11 days before he was fatally shot; Only a small number of Australians will enjoy an Anzac Day long weekend in 2026, but there could possibly be a new public holiday in New South Wales; Bruce Springsteen has released a new song dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, sharply criticising US President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations; Justin Bieber has been announced as a performer at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
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The hands of the Doomsday Clock have moved, and the news is sobering.
We explain what's driven the decision and why scientists say this isn't a prophecy of doom, but a call to action.
Plus, we’re escaping to the Ton! Bridgerton Season 4 (Part 1) drops today, and all eyes are on the new leading lady: Sydney’s own Yerin Ha.
We talk to Watch Party's Grace Rouvray about what's in store for Bridgerton's steamiest season yet.
And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to inform Iran that a massive armada was on its way to the region and threatening violence; Police investigating an explosive device thrown into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally say they are still looking into whether it is a terrorist attack; With parliament set to resume on Monday it’s unclear who will fill the 6 vacant shadow ministry positions left open after the breakdown of the coalition as former PM Tony Abbott weighs in on the leadership struggle; Telstra has warned its customers who have an older iPhone model that their latest software update may stop it from accessing the network including to make Triple 0 calls; Kim Kardashian has revealed why photos of Harry and Megan at Mum Kris Jenner’s birthday were posted and then taken down
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Guest: Grace Rouvray, Host of Watch Party
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Surfers and swimmers are being asked to return to the water to commemorate schoolboy Nico Antic who died after being mauled by a shark; Homes in the Victorian town of Gellibrand have no access to clean water after the Carlisle River bushfire damaged the local treatment plant; US ICE personnel will help protect American delegations at next month's ​Winter Olympics in Italy; Action-packed dark comedy "One Battle After Another" has led the nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards, with vampire thriller and box office smash "Sinners" also widely recognised; The sequel to the movie that gave teenage girls of the 80s many feelings with Patrick Swayze in those tight black pants, Dirty Dancing will begin production later this year
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What is actually happening in Minneapolis?
Two citizens have been killed at the hands of ICE agents as they attempted to warn immigrant communities that officers are in the neighbourhood or to protect fellow protestors.
People are angry, confused and concerned that law enforcement are out to get them. Today we speak to Minneapolis local and journalist Susan Jones to find out exactly how people are feeling.
And in headlines today, The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt; Heatwave conditions are set to continue across inland regions of south-east Australia, as coastal cities enjoy a brief reprieve; Homes have been destroyed and fresh orders to evacuate have been issued for dozens of small towns near a large bushfire burning in Victoria; For the first time in two-and-a-half years the UN’s children’s agency has been able to deliver school kits with learning materials into ‍Gaza; Singer Deni Hines has quit the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle, saying it was because she couldn’t go to the toilet
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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy
Guest: Susan Jones, Minneapolis-based Journalist
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A 29-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly discovered explosives and a tactical vest at a home following a pro-Palestine and Invasion Day rally in central Perth; US President Donald Trump has signalled a de-escalation of federal immigration operations in Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents; Allies of federal Liberal Leader Sussan Lee are mounting a public defense of her leadership - as speculation of a formal challenge reaches a "frenzy" ahead of Parliament's return; and the final three members of Australia's Winter Olympic team have been officially confirmed, as athletes begin arriving in Italy for the Milan-Cortina Games.
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