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The suspect in a Molotov cocktail attack in Colorado has been charged with a Federal Hate Crime  Eri Patterson takes the stand in her triple murder trial  The family of an Aussie accused of drug smuggling arrive in Bali  And police prepare to launch a new search for clues in Portugal in the case of Madeleine McCann See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S is urging Australia to increase defence spending by 40-billion-dollars a year in a bid to counter the growing threat of China. Australian police, along with investigators from around the world, have helped dismantle a massive sextortion operation in Nigeria. And  Taylor Swift has night out with bestie Selena Gomez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI treating attack near peaceful demonstration to show support for Israeli hostages, as act of terror  Australia being encouraged to ramp up its defence budget to 3.5 percent of GDP The Tillies new head coach has been announced, ahead of tonight's second friendly against Argentina And Taylor Swift celebrates reclaiming the ownership of her music, with another pop icon See omnystudio.com/...

More than 40 bomber planes targeted at military airbases deep inside Russian territory Queensland woman accused of killing 3-year-old daughter, dies in hospital The enormous cost to country of two major weather events Oscar Piastri gets it done in Spain And a surprise that has driven the crowds Gaga! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Violence has erupted on Melbourne streets ahead of the A-League Grand Final  Desperate search continues for missing Queensland teen Hundreds roll up their sleeves for flood clean up in NSW     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Defence Minister has met with his US counterpart where military spending has been on the agenda New housing figures show massive shortfall Elon Musk rejects drug use claims   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson says she's "elated" -- after her party secured a fourth senate seat. Building approvals are at a nine-month low as fewer apartments were given the green light. And Sydney Sweeney is selling her literal bath water to fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Messages of support are pouring in for Magda Szubanski after her shock cancer diagnosis Tones and I fined over a deadly dock attack  Man charged over Liverpool car attack  And Donald Trumps's tariffs have been reinstated  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie actor and comedian Magda Szubanski has been diagnosed with a blood cancer. The P-M has rubbished a new analysis which claims Australia is not spending enough on defence. And One lucky Beyonce fan has had the gender reveal of a lifetime  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rocky morning for President Donald Trump - with the US Federal Trade Court blocking his incoming tariffs, and Elon Musk leaving the White House! Liberal Leader Sussan Ley hits back at claims she's contributing to the party's 'women's issue'  AND Hailey Bieber has made a billion-dollar deal overnight!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story, the Coalition’s implosion continues with the Liberals and Nationals unable to even agree about what they disagree about. Plus Labor is under fire over controversial changes to unrealised superannuation gains – but is it all a storm in a teacup? And geopolitical expert Misha Zelinsky explains the TACO theory (Trump Always Chickens Out), and how Russia is tak...

Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother are facing rape and human trafficking charges in the UK The Liberals and Nationals reunite after their week-long split  The Vatican releases the first series of stamps featuring Pope Leo The Blues draw first blood in Origin 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader has finalised her new shadow cabinet, delivering a frontbench reshuffle. Some economists are confident there's still room to move on interest rates, as inflation remains stead for another month. And Deborra-Lee Furness has broken her silence after filing for divorce from husband Hugh Jackman.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nationals will reconvene as early as today - to debate a revised deal to reunite the Coalition, after last week's shock split.  A ban on machete sales has officially come into force in Victoria... AND More startling allegations in the P Diddy trial!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have revealed how a driver was able to get his car through the roadblock before slamming into crowds in Liverpool Day one of Australia's first machete ban  Donald Trump says Russian President is playing with fire King Charles receives a standing ovation for his speech in Canada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billie Eilish was the BIG winner at this AMA's taking home a gong in all SEVEN nominated categories. Survivors of the stolen generations in W-A will receive 85 thousand dollars each. And J-Lo anounces Vegas residency  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liverpool police say there's no suggestion this morning's car ramming, was motivated by terrorism.  A woman's been charged with the murder of a three-year-old girl in Bundaberg.  AND Miley Cyrus has opened up about a health condition! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man has been arrested after a car ploughed into crowds of Liverpool fans Aussie man faces the death penalty in Bali accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a toddler in Bundaberg French President responds to vision of him being slapped by his wife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 43 Year Old Qld Man Is Accused Of Trying To Import 1.5kg Of Cocaine Into Indonesia.  Four Youths Now In Custody Over Wild Melbourne Machete Brawl.  Shock Collapse Of Australia's Second Largest Private Hospital Operator.  AND.. Demi Lovato Ties The Knot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In unwelcome news for some Aussies - default power prices are set to rise from July 1.  The sale of machetes will be banned in Victoria from Wednesday, after a Melbourne shopping centre was forced into lockdown.  AND Lorde has surprised Sydney fans by crashing an event dedicated to her! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two teenagers charged over a brawl between rival gangs that sent Northland Shopping Centre into lockdown  Clean up underway on NSW mid north coast in the wake of flooding Liberal Party's shadow ministry set to be signed off  Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastating floods in NSW have left dozens of communities isolated Search for missing QLD teen continues Russia launches massive aerial assault on Ukraine   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastated regions of NSW are counting the cost, as the death toll from floods rises Trump threatens Apple over tariffs  Billy Joel diagnosed with rare brain condition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition is another step closer to re-uniting after a virtual meeting of Liberal M-Ps and Senators. On the NSW Mid North Coast, Taree locals have been jumping onto boats, to assess the damage caused by catastrophic floods.  And Could Kim Kardashian be heading to the White House? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit flood-affected towns in NSW today, as the disaster claims a fourth life.  A Coalition reunion could be on the cards, just days after the party split over key policy difference.  AND Miley Cyrus has unveiled the trailer for her new visual album!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.