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High Court in London gives Julian Assange the right to appeal US extradition International Criminal Court officially seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas A convicted armed robber back in custody after removing his ankle monitor  Parramatta Eels axe their coach, after just three wins so far this season And the Chelsea Flower Show attracts its usual touch of royalty! See omnystudio.com/list...

Iran's President and Foreign Minister have been confirmed dead, following a helicopter crash in the country's north-west.  Consumer advocates are welcoming a report from the Corporate Watchdog, which has found banks aren't doing enough to help struggling customers. And Harry Styles is reportedly back on the market after calling time on his relationship with actress Taylor Russell.  See omnystudio....

A helicopter has crashed in the north-west of Iran, carrying the President and Foreign Minister Qantas workers back in court today for compensation after illegal sackings The A-League to host its first grand final on the NSW Central Coast Disgraced rapper Diddy responds to sickening video See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An NRL star has been barred from playing after he was charged over an alleged domestic violence incident New government initiative aims to offer some bill relief Experts warn nuclear power would lead to higher energy prices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of people killed on Australian Roads has seen an alarming jump Unions slam Coalition's industrial relations proposal Golf champion set to face court after arrest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three A-League Players Charged Amid Accusations Of Match-Fixing.  Coalition Defends Proposed Cuts to Migration.  Australian Road Toll At Highest Level In A Decade.  And Taylor Swift Spotted On A Lakeside Vacation On Break From Eras Tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flags big changes to migration intake and foreign investment in housing market Why a South Australian school has suspended a 7-year-old boy Some of our nation's best swimmers go into bat for Gina Rinehart The Sky Blues claim first blood in the Women's State of Origin series And fresh rumours of trouble in paradise for JLo and Ben Affleck See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Welcome to the first episode of The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand! Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the stories Australians are talking about and what's really going on behind them.  This week, fresh out of lock-up, Joe’s talking about the 2024 federal budget. Why boring is sometimes better, and he weighs in on one criticism being levelled from both...

The P-M says anti-Israel comments made by one of his Senators are inappropriate, but he's unlikely to take action. The jobless rate has risen to 4-point-1 per cent in April. And Ryan Reynolds has revealed he's a superfan of Aussie cartoon Bluey!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Fico fighting for his life after being shot multiple times A Winter Olympics flagbearer stood down from coaching kids, accused of sexual misconduct The Women's State of Origin to kick off tonight in Brisbane And Tay Tay's projected billion pound boost to the UK economy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is continuing his budget sell, which has come under fire from several quarters. Aussies in New Caledonia's capital are being urged to exercise extra caution, amid widespread violence. And  Are the Spice Girls heading down under? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the Federal Budget, and what's in it for you The first official portrait of King Charles has been unveiled, and it's a break with tradition Harry Grant wins a landmark fight against the NRL And Elle Woods to make a return to a screen near you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Budget night with the government spruiking a surplus Federal Crossbenchers are warning the jail sentence handed to whistleblower David Mcbride has set a dangerous precedent. And Kelly Clarkson has come clean on how she trimmed down  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Budget to be handed down tonight New DV laws to go to NSW Parliament today, after progressing past Cabinet A Sky Blues and NRLW player talks about facing a new level of trolling And three surprise guests on The Simpsons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has addressed Labor M-Ps as the Federal Government prepares to hand down its third budget. It's been revealed another asylum seeker boat has reached WA And Travis Kelce in Paris for Taylor Swifts Era's tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last sitting week of May in NSW Parliament, will look into a suite of reforms aimed at better protecting women QLD to introduce new laws to crack down on dodgy IVF clinics A thrilling draw in the AFL to wrap up Round 9 And Travis Kelce follows his heart to Paris!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skies across the globe have lit up during geo magnetic storm NSW cracks down on sales of dangerous gas Thousands raise money for cancer research in Mother's day classic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has voted ‘yes’ in a significant United Nations decision about Palestinians Experts warn housing crisis is set to worsen WA city struck by a tornado See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Immigration Minister has welcomed the High Court's decision to dismiss a case -- which could have seen 200 more immigration detainees released. Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay a significant portion of Network 10's legal costs following his unsuccessful defamation case in the Federal Court. And The woman named as the real-life stalker behind Netflix series Baby Reindeer is suing the plat...

Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language.  He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about.  It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

A 45-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to murder and breaching an AVO, accused of stabbing a woman, known to him Queensland police arrest 6 youths charged over a series of violent robberies in the Glasshouse Mountains A teacher injured, after wrestling a knife from a student, in Sydney's west Carlton and Melbourne play out a blockbuster at the MCG And a major honour at the Ve...

The P-M is defending his decision to continue the use of gas for decades to come, arguing it's needed to help in the transition to renewable energy.  Yet another airline has reportedly gone into administration just a week after the collapse of Bonza.  And Rumours are swirling that Katy Perry may lean more towards country music for her upcoming album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Child arrested in Cairns, accused of sexual assault of Italian tourist A woman attacked by a man known to her, outside Sydney gym Man facing charges after E-Scooter hit and run, in Melbourne The NRL takes tougher stance against player dissent, after Kasey Badger incident And a new HBO special by Lady Gaga See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has admitted there has been no ministerial contact with China over a fighter-jet incident in international waters. A Hunter Valley bus driver has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of 10 people. And Charlie XCX has confirmed she wrote songs for a potential new Britney Spears album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Ukrainian government protection colonels arrested on suspicious of preparing terrorist act  Five men in custody in Torres Strait after illegally crossing into Australia A spokesman for Prince Harry says he won't be able to see his dad this week, because the King is too busy Eurovision is back! And a security guard has been shot outside Drake's Toronto home See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...