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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.

Two people killed after a boat capsizes in Bali  The Clinton's subpoenaed as investigations continue into Jeffrey Epstein  Damning report reveals OceanGate submarine tragedy was preventable  And Ozzy Osbourne's death certificate released   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government says a 10-billion-dollar contract between Australia and Japan marks a significant milestone between both countries. A fall in inflation and expectations of an interest rate cut have pushed consumer confidence to its highest level in a few years. And new music from Lada Gaga is one the way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFP have charged a Chinese national in Canberra over alleged foreign interference Evidence at the centre of Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial made public for the first time  Chaos for thousands of travelers amid metal detector fault  Donald Trump throws his support behind Sydney Sweeney  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says the vast number of pro-Palestinian protestors on the Harbour Bridge shows the level of concern about what is happening in Gaza. The federal government meantime will provide an additional 20-million-dollars in aid to Gaza. And  Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Ad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have marched across Sydney and Melbourne in a day of action The Federal Government pledges an additional 20 million dollars for humanitarian aid in Gaza Home and Away star Lynne McGranger takes out the Gold Logie  And more gold for the Aussies at the World Aquatics Champs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CBDs of Sydney and Melbourne will grind to a halt as thousands of protestors take to the streets Anthony Albanese shuts down debates over Welcome to Countries Calls to bring back the baby bonus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coordinated rallies across a number of cities are set to cause major disruptions Donald Trump responds to Russia by moving nuclear subs New figures show Australians are spending more savings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government says it's "delighted" at Donald Trump's decision to keep Australia's tariff rate at 10 per cent. Changes to Australia's tax system have been flagged. And kim K reacts to a viral skims video  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's tariff deadline looms Australia's spy chief sounds warning on unprecedented spy problem facing Australia Heading to the GP is costing Aussies more than ever And Bluey fans up in arms after an episode is pulled  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.