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Months of political upheaval in South Korea have come to a head recently with the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, following his attempt to invoke martial law last December. A snap election has been called, but the country’s economic and social challenges mean the crisis is far from over. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover what’s been happening, where things stan...

Tuesday, 15 April: A celebrity space mission; More deadly Russian strikes; Rory finishes the story; And some big names at Coachella... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood...

Monday, 14 April: Housing policies take centre stage; A tragedy in Goulburn; Trump's backtrack on tech; And a new use for potatoes... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: For more information about the federal election - including where your nearest poll...

It's time for our most exciting episode of the Squiz Quiz yet! Kate Watson is back for another crack at seeing if anyone can beat our dominant champ Claire Kimball, while Quizmaster Andrew Williams just tries to hold on to some semblance of control. Can you outdo our experts in the studio? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10 questions. Each question is wor...

Friday, 11 April: The US and China face off; An Australian teen faces terror charges; The Masters get underway; And some perfect pancakes... SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. You can check out the very cute videos of (future golf stars...?) Poppy McIlroy here and Sammy Spieth here. If you've got a hankering fo...

It's Week 2 and we're into the swing of the election campaign, but it's been an unusual one with US President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement dominating the agenda. So we'll get you across how that intersects, along with the Coalition's work-from-home backflip and the focus on Labor's handling of the economy. And we have some excellent questions from Squizers in our reboot of Ask The Squiz - t...

Thursday, 10 April: Investigating a tourism tragedy; Trump dumps some tariffs; Another new sprint star; And a superstar's heading our way... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. You can read more about the Milnesium tardigradum (try saying that 3 times fast...) and see some close-ups here. The Squiz is your shortcut to be...

Wednesday, 9 April: Recession talk strikes; Albanese and Dutton face off, Extinct wolves make a comeback; And highs and lotuses... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. You can read more about the doctors' strike in NSW here. You can see a video and read more about the Dire wolf cubs here. The Squiz is your shortcut to bei...

Last week, US President Donald Trump revealed his plan to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ by imposing tariffs on almost all imports to the US. There's a bit to make sense of, so in this Squiz Shortcut we'll look at how the world has reacted, what the markets are doing, and what the tariffs mean for us in Australia. Squiz Recommends:  Reading: This ABC article that explains the maths behind Trump’s ta...

Tuesday, 8 April: Global markets take a hit; A painful anniversary approaches; A lifeline for Star; And mining for success... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of qu...

Monday, 7 April: Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem; The campaign continues; Time to check your passwords; And British slang has its moment... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories,...

Friday, 4 April: Trump's tariffs are revealed; A big ruling in South Korea; Secrets of the spy world go on show; And a lemony pasta... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You can take a look at some of the MI5 exhibits here. If you're now in the mood for lemony pasta, here's a good recipe. And you can find out mor...

It's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the voter - as you seek to make sense of things and decide who's best to take the reins of our federal government for the next 3 years. Over the coming weeks, we're going to prod and probe the big issues and policies in this election Shortcuts series, and we're keen to get your questions...

Thursday, 3 April: It's Liberation Day for Trump; The rain continues in Queensland; Vale Val Kilmer; And a battle of the creepy crawlies... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You might like to flick through this gallery of Val Kilmer's life in pictures over your morning coffee. And you can find out more about the...

Wednesday, 2 April: Trump's tariffs take off; Myanmar's military blocks aid; Home prices soar; And a very golden rabbit... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). And you can check out our Squiz Shortcut on the global chocolate crisis here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter i...

A major earthquake has struck Myanmar, but as rescuers try to reach people in the rubble, the military has continued to carry out airstrikes against pro-democracy groups in a civil war that started in 2021. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the background to the conflict, who’s involved, and how the relationship between the US and Russia could impact the country’s future. Squiz Recommends:  W...

Tuesday, 1 April: Flooding in outback Queensland; Another Chinese ship is spotted; Kerr's cleared for a comeback; And don't try this at home... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). If you haven't been watching and want to get up to speed with Parker Posey's accent in White Lotus, we'll point you here. The Squiz is...

Monday, 31 March: Searching for earthquake survivors; Hitting the campaign trail; Prince Harry's in hot water; And some huge sports deals... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You can find out more about the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squi...

Friday, 28 March: Counting down to the election; Team Trump is hit with a lawsuit; A time warp at the gym; And delicious dumplings... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au You can find the Electoral Commission's how-to-vote guides here and u...

After a 100-day review, the Queensland Government has revealed its new plan for hosting the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. It’s an ambitious one, with a big new stadium and other facilities to be built, and not a lot of time to do it. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through how we got to this point, what the Crisafulli Government has got planned, and how it’s going to fund those...

Thursday, 27 March: A security blunder blows up; Deadly wildfires in South Korea; Jeanswest goes under; And a shroom with a view... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does n...

Wedneday, 26 March: A new Olympic stadium's on the way; A final budget before the election; A major US security breach; And Quidditch on horses... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a dona...

There’s been a fight brewing in Tasmania for a while now between salmon producers, locals, and environmental groups - and the Albanese Government has now weighed in with new laws to protect the salmon industry. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll dive into why salmon farming is on the nose with some Tasmanians, what it's worth to the state, and why it’s become an important issue in the upcoming feder...

Tuesday, 25 March: Pushback against a US merger; Turkey's opposition leader is jailed; A fishy election issue; And a comeback for the ages... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation...

Monday, 24 March: The WFH debate flares up again; Canada heads for an election; The US pulls uni funding; And a sharktopus strikes... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does...