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Monday, 17 June: China's Premier heads to Canberra; A new push for peace in Ukraine; Getting inside animals' minds; And a Royal return. 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). SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsi...

Friday, 14 June: Leaders attend the G7 Summit; Dawson loses his appeal; Unemployment goes down; And ramen that's too hot to handle... 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). SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group click here. Friday Lites: There’s nothing like...

Thursday, 13 June: Jarryd Hayne's conviction is quashed; Calling out the consulting industry; A fast fashion fight; And how to avoid feeling bamboozled... 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). SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group and the Baronio family, c...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) made headlines recently when its chief prosecutor applied for arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Hamas - accusing them of war crimes in Gaza. It’s a controversial move that has divided world leaders… It's also prompted a few Squizers to request an explainer on how the ICC works. So, in this Shortcut, we’ll look at the court’s role in the world, how...

Wednesday, 12 June: Apple brings AI to iPhone users; Preparing for panda diplomacy; House prices are on the rise again; And time to listen to Nanna... 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). SPONSORED: Get a NIB quote here and use the code SQUIZ12 for 12% off*. Other...

Tuesday, 11 June: Powering up for a fight; Israel's war cabinet reshuffle; Tributes for Michael Mosley; And toys for big kids... 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). SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group and the Baronio family, click here. Other things we...

A special episode from our Squiz Kids team, this Shortcut to Social Media is a great co-listening experience for parents with younger children. It takes a look at how long social media has been around, why people love it so much and what we should be careful of when using it. Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids. It's news without the nasties - a kid-appropriate take on the big news stories...

Friday, 7 June: Israel moves on central Gaza; A double murder accused apologises; Apple takes a tumble; And a new take on tacos... 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). Friday Lites: Check out Kirsten Deneka's recipe for Big Mac tacos here. SPONSORED: If you want to...

Thursday, 6 June: Elon Musk notches a win; Our economy slows; Biden cracks down on migrants; And the King's horses make a comeback...  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). SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com...

In this Squiz Shortcut, we'll get into what happened on D-Day - the dangerous and bloody event that changed the course of WWII. The 6th of June is the anniversary of the Allies' D-Day invasion of Normandy, France - and it’s a big one this year, being the 80th anniversary of that momentous day.  Squiz recommends: Watching: The Darkest Hour - a big film from 2017 about Churchill and those dark days...

Wednesday, 5 June: A warning over NDIS fraud; Modi takes a hit at the polls; P&O sails into the sunset; And lining up for some Cold Chisel...  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). SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit...

Tuesday, 4 June: A tricky pay rise; Mexico makes history; de Minaur keeps his French Open dream alive; And a koala thief strikes again... 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). SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp....

Monday, 3 June: Trump's history-making conviction; America takes a big step in Ukraine; Frydenberg contemplates a comeback; And spelling up a storm... 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 up for the News Club newsletter here. SPONSORED: If you want to learn mo...

Friday, 31 May: Another blow to Hong Kong's democracy; New Zealand weighs in on our visa drama; The latest rich listers are crowned; And the Archibald finalists are named… 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). Friday Lites: Check out these 4 easy pasta sauce recipes...

Thursday, 30 May: Changing direction; Phoning in a potential breakthrough; South Africans vote for their next president; And painting a winner… 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). #Sponsored: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and use their online tax cut calculator. #Sponsor...

In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal who was back in action at the French Open earlier this week. “Rafa”, as he’s affectionately known, has an extraordinary record at Roland Garros, having won the men’s singles trophy 14 times - prompting some to say it should be named after him. But his dream of taking home a 15th title wasn’t to be and he bowed out in the...

Wednesday, 29 May: More allegedly toxic workplaces are exposed; A row over immigration laws; The spotlight turns on police; And it's time to trot out the tights… 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). A big thanks to Squizers because we hit more than 1,500 responses...

Tuesday, 28 May: Uni protesters are given a deadline; Zelensky calls for peace; Help's on the way for Papua New Guinea; And some denim duds... 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). You can take part in our 2024 audience survey here. #Sponsored: Head to taxcuts.gov.a...

Monday, 27 May: Cracking down on hate speech; A double murderer is named; The UK PM makes a big election promise; And all eyes on Rafa… 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). You can take part in our 2024 audience survey here. #Sponsored: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and u...

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Friday, 24 May: A snap election in the UK; Macron visits New Caledonia; Australia's largest coal-fired power station gets an extension; And a winter woolly tip... 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). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a...

Thursday, 23 May: Bird flu hits Victoria; Albanese's going full term; A crackdown on cowboy compounds; And it's time to cut the cheese... 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). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp...

In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at why Australia is shutting down its 3G phone network in the coming months. That’s something that’s set to be a problem for the estimated half a million people who are still using phones and other devices that rely on 3G, particularly in regional areas. It’s an issue that’s been put on hold, but as we get closer to the deadline the phone is ringing. So in this S...

Wednesday, 22 May: Telstra cuts thousands of jobs; Albanese's under pressure; Concern for Queensland's kids; And how shrimp can sink a business... 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). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future,...

Tuesday, 21 May: A deadly chopper crash in Iran; A legal lifeline for Assange; Taiwan gets a new President; And stopping the internet slop... 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). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit...