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The latest on the US government shutdown; protests in St Kilda; Chinas comments on Taiwan; And the Today Show's new lineup. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last Squiz of 2018 - Trump withdraws troops from Syria; Reports Japan is looking to recommence commercial whaling; Steve Smith's new ad; And Friday Lites. Merry Christmas everyone! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Energy policy for your Thursday; Karl Stefanovic; NZ will vote to legalise recreational cannabis; And Ken from Wales. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A report into Russian interference on social media during the 2016 Presidential election; Drownings near Coffs Harbour; Majak Daw in hospital; And Bambi for criminals. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we wind down, this episode of Squiz’splains looks into the where our Christmas traditions come from, and some of the more surprising traditions from around the world. Plus, we'll tell you about the podcasts, books, movies, TV shows and recipes we liked this year. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A political scandal disrupts the government's surplus announcement; Chris Dawson to be released on bail; Quick world new update and King of the Sting See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some background on our new Governor-General; Bill Shorten outlines his policy agenda at Labor's National Conference; Climate talks conclude in Poland; And watch out for crocs on the roads. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A couple of policy announcements for your Friday; Theresa May survives as UK Prime Minister; The most Googled terms of 2018; And the $100 million wedding. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The implications of the arrest of Huawei's CFO; Theresa May faces leadership challenge; Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is sentenced and Vladimir Putin with hair. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Population the hot topic as our state and territory leaders meet with the PM; Theresa May heads to Europe for more Brexit talks; Time magazine announces its people of the year; And Voyager 2 enters interstellar space. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More is revealed about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; UK PM Theresa May delays Brexit vote: The ACCC has a look at tech giants; And the world's oldest skydiver - she's from Adelaide. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

125,000 people take part in violent protests across France; The final Newspoll of the year; Yemen peace talks continue in Sweden; And the Grammys. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parliament wraps for the year; former Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson walks free; Chris Dawson pleads not guilty; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Dawson, the subject of The Australian's The Teacher's Pet podcast series has been arrested; Final day of parliament - we'll tell you what's on; Tough week for Theresa May as Brexit decision looms; And who was best dressed Beyonce or Ed Sheeran? See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The brother of Usman Khawaja arrested yesterday; Encryption laws set to pass parliament; An announcement about live sheep exports; And a bit of controversy in world soccer. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Royal commission in Vic; The liberal party room votes to make it more difficult to bring on a leadership spill; Laura Ashley goes under in Australia; And Claire's in Hawaii so pardon the audio quality. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wrap of the G20 Leaders Summit; Final parliamentary sitting week of the year; Protests in France escalate; And Knickers is still making headlines. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world's largest economies to meet in Argentina on the weekend; Adani to commence construction on coal mine in Qld; The death of a schoolie on the Gold Coast; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fires in Qld and floods in NSW; NZ bans Chinese telco Huawei from its 5G network; The creator of SpongeBob SquarePants has died; And the ARIAs. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liberal MP Julia Banks moves to the crossbench; Sydney braces for floods; Aussie surfer Stephanie Gilmore wins her seventh world title; And the White House Christmas decorations. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The life of Bonita Mabo; Tension at the US/Mexico border; The $7 wine that's worth a go; And today's Mars landing. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wash up from the Victorian election; Brexit goes through the EU; Black Friday pulls in billons of shopping dollars; And a big win for our women's cricket team. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Victorian election tomorrow; The man killed by a tribe on the remote island of North Sentinel; the man accused of killing one of top cops in 1989 found not guilty; And a song lyric you won't want to miss. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donald Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia; Renae Lawrence released from jail; Our Prime Minister meets with Muslim Leaders; And which brands we trust? See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bali 9 member Renae Lawrence set to be released from jail this morning; Three men arrested in Melbourne over terror plot; Ivanka Trump's emails; And our first couple to tackle the Three Minute Squiz. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.