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Business groups say initial talks at Labor's "economic roundtable" have been positive. The U-S President says he is no longer interested in brokering a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia - instead focused on a lasting peace deal.  And Sabrina Carpenter is set to perform at this star studded event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukrainian President receives a warm welcome ahead of high stakes talks at the White House Tensions escalate between Israeli and Australian Foreign Ministers Hamas reportedly agrees to ceasefire deal And economic roundtable about to get underway  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has welcomed a 90 million dollar fine handed to Qantas. Labor open to slashing red tape in a bid to turbocharge the nation's economic growth. And This Taylor Swift bestie gives verdict on new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of European leaders are set to flank the Ukrainian Presidents for his talks with Donald Trump at the White House A boost in support for Anthony Albanese in the latest Newspoll D Day for Qantas as the airline waits to learn the penalty it will face And a deadly shooting in New York City  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet for peace talks next week in the U.S. A record earthquake strikes Queensland Possible flight disruptions for those flying to Canada And a huge win by the Wallabies overnight   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska A La Nina alert issued across parts of Australia's east coast More plastics banned in South Australia And all the latest results from last night's AFL and NRL matches See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reforms aimed at better protecting young children from predators will be fast-tracked. The P-M is standing-by his call to recognise a Palestinian state, despite the U-S expressing its "disgust" And Taylor Swift has been spotted out celebrating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US and Russian President prepare for talks in Alaska UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts the Ukrainian President at Downing Street US Ambassador to Israel hits out at Australia's decision to recognise Palestine And the AFL promises a price freeze on the first three weeks of finals   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate drops in July The PM facing criticism over his decision to recognise Palestine as a state The line up for this year's Harvest Rock festival has been announced And we reveal the best time to drink your morning coffee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story - The Albanese government reveals its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the U.K. So what does this mean politically and will it make any difference to settling the conflict between Israel and Hamas? Former Labor advisor Darrin Barnett weighs in with his thoughts. LINKS Listen to Joe’s ‘Four Th...

Donald Trump indicates he'd push for additional meetings "almost immediately" if talks with the Russian President go well on Friday Victorian man arrested at Sydney airport ordered to stay away from all airports  Political fallout continues following decision to recognise a Palestinian state And rates of cybercrime soar   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Describing The Move As "Meaningless".  Aussie Pay Packets Grow 3.4% In Year To June.  Homeless Man Faces Court Over Grissly Double Murder In Melbourne.  And Beyonce Adds More Silverware To Her Trophy Cabinet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA delivers relief for Aussie households with interest rate cut, but warns forecast productivity gains have been revised down Australia joins call for Israel to allow aid into Gaza Arrests made as part of crime crackdown in Washington DC And Taylor Swift fans still in a spin after yesterday's 12th album reveal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for a third time this year. Senior Coalition M-Ps have decided to formally oppose Australia's decision to recognise the state of Palestine. And  It's Tay Tay day with Taylor Swift anouncing a new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel hits back at Australia's decision to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly next month  Rates decision looms Trump deploys National Guard to Washington as part of a crime crackdown And AFL Grand FInal entertainment announced See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will use next month's meeting of the U-N General Assembly to recognise Palestine as a Sovereign State. RBA tipped to cut interest rates tomorrow. And Beyonce has dropped some serious cash on gifts for her dancers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Netanyahu hits out at foreign allies over their plans to recognise a Palestinian state PM Anthony Albanese wraps up trip to NZ Economists are tipping an interest rate cut will be on the cards tomorrow And police investigate brawl between footy fans at the Gabba  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has joined the growing chorus of world leaders who are condemning Israel's plan to take control of Gaza city. Australia and New Zealand vow to strengthen trade ties Rebel Wilson  facing more legal woes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese meeting with his Kiwi counterpart to discuss security and economic ties  World turns its back on Israel's move to take over Gaza Optus being sued over data breach   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says Australia is strongly opposed to Israel's plans for a full occupation of the Gaza strip! Triple murderer Erin Patterson's husband accused her of trying to kill him with poisoned food prior to deadly mushroom meal. And J-Lo has had a Pretty Woman moment after being refused entry into a Chanel store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade tensions and Quad Summit delay could derail meeting between PM Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump Mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson returns to court Israeli security cabinet meeting held to discuss military takeover of Gaza And AFL memberships soar   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is hosing down talk about raising the G-S-T as well as offering taxpayers a hefty rebate. Questions are being raised about the exact range of Chinese made electric vehicles. And P-Diddy is apparently already planning his comeback -- post prison! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story - 90,000 march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestine, but was anything really achieved? A Chinese national arrested in Canberra accused of being a spy - how will this affect Australia's rocky relationship with China and what is the superpower's end game? Plus Australia's national security and defence spending back in the spotlight as the Trump adminis...

Army Sergeant has been arrested after opening fire on soldiers on an army base in Georgie Talks between Russia and US described as highly productive as ceasefire deadline looms Aussies caught up in Bali boat crash tragedy start returning home And new data warns against doom scrolling  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has announced he'll reveal the final tariff rate for pharmeceuticals "in the next week or so"  Social media giants are being slammed for making little progress when it comes to tackling online sexual abuse.  And Extra Kendrick Lamar tickets up for grabs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.