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Monday, 20th May: An ultimatum for Netanyahu; Stuck in New Caledonia; Getting kids off social media and understanding emojis 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 find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn mor...

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Friday, 17 May: An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... 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: You know what’s needed right now? Some good meals in the freezer to help out...

Thursday, 16 May: Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... 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: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Other things we do: Sq...

In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at why college students are protesting about the Gaza war at campuses across the United States. They’ve made headlines over the past month because some of the demonstrations have turned violent, sparking debates over free speech and even forcing the White House to weigh in. They’ve also spread to Aussie universities, where students have set up camps, and tensions...

Wednesday, 15 May: It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face-off...  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 find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au You can listen to Claire's...

Tuesday, 14 May: It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... 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 find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn mo...

Monday, 13 May: Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... 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 find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au Check out News Club ...

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Friday, 10 May: A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... 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: If the chilly weather has you craving something warming, this re...

Thursday, 9 May: An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... 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 futu...

In this Shortcut, we’re talking about nuclear power—which has been back in the news lately, with the Coalition announcing it wants it to be part of Australia’s energy mix. It’s far from a new idea, and while many countries have embraced it to generate their power cleanly and cheaply, Australia is still debating it. So we’ll look at what nuclear power is, how it could work in Australia, and whether...

Wednesday, 8 May: Rates are on hold; Israel crosses a line; Fast-tracking the mushroom murders trial; And mixed reviews from the MET Gala... 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 are building a better future is a r...

Tuesday, 7 May: Qantas's big payout; Evacuations begin in Rafah; A sad end in Mexico; And some critters with your wine... 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 are building a better future is a responsibility visit...

Monday, 6 May: Teen terror is back in the spotlight; The search for answers in Mexico; An astronomical spectacle; And a very Aussie quest... 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). Here's a handy guide on how to check out the Eta Aquariids meteor shower. #Sponsored: T...

Friday, 3 May: Tensions flare at US colleges; Domestic violence advocates demand more; The Solomon Islands has a new PM; And we're ready for our close up... 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). If you’re concerned your personal information may have been leaked in t...

Thursday, 2 May: Coordinating a response to violence; Lehrmann's still on the hook; Qantas has a difficult day; And solving a wholemeal conundrum... 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 Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style....

In this Shortcut, we’re talking about people—specifically, the number of people in Australia and who they are… We’ll also look at how our population is changing and the need to prepare for an older Australia. Our population is crucial to Australia’s economic growth and continued development, but these issues are tricky to manage, often costly, and politically controversial… Squiz recommends: Readi...

Wednesday, 1 May: Bonza fails to take off; National Cabinet meets over DV; A new PM for the Solomon Islands; And a million dollar fish... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and 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 Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend st...

Tuesday, 30 April: Albanese is under fire; Protesting for peace in the Middle East; Some high level comings and goings; And Taylor Swift ties with Madonna... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and 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 Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's...

Monday, 29 April: Tackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. O...

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Friday, 26 April: A violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with...

Donald Trump is finally appearing in court for one of the criminal cases against him… And look, we get it - there is so much Trump news, in a way that is both a little bit tedious while also being hard to follow. In this Shortcut, we give you a map of the 4 criminal cases against Trump, as well as the civil cases worth knowing about. Squiz recommends: Listening: The Run-Up podcast from The New Yor...

Wednesday, 24 April: Lehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. You can watch 14yo Arisa Trew make skateboarding...