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Details of the Jayme Closs kidnapping emerge; Scott Morrison heads to the Pacific Islands; Fish kill in our rivers; And thing that are going viral. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The UK parliament is set to vote on Brexit this week; Trump takes to Twitter on Turkey; 120 million pilgrims to visit one city in India between now and March; And the insta-famous egg. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More details on the withdrawal of US troops from Syria; Saudi refugee Rahaf Alqunun arrives in Canada; A gas explosion in Paris; And the Australian Open starts in Melbourne today. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The US shutdown is set to continue as Trump visit the border; A victorian man has been arrested over consulate parcels; Jeff Bezos's fortune; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Suspicious packages sent consulates and embassies in Australian; The government looks for support for a national register of child sex offenders; Darkening skies for the worlds economy; And John Travolta's hair. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk tech as Samsung announces profit drop; Flights grounded at Heathrow due to drone sighting; Kim Jong Un turns 35; And it's January so some tennis news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Property prices and the economy; Saudi teenager who was seeking asylum in Australia won't be deported from Thailand; India wins it first ever test series in Australia and the world's most tweeted tweet. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest on the US government shutdown; protests in St Kilda; Chinas comments on Taiwan; And the Today Show's new lineup. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last Squiz of 2018 - Trump withdraws troops from Syria; Reports Japan is looking to recommence commercial whaling; Steve Smith's new ad; And Friday Lites. Merry Christmas everyone! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Energy policy for your Thursday; Karl Stefanovic; NZ will vote to legalise recreational cannabis; And Ken from Wales. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A report into Russian interference on social media during the 2016 Presidential election; Drownings near Coffs Harbour; Majak Daw in hospital; And Bambi for criminals. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we wind down, this episode of Squiz’splains looks into the where our Christmas traditions come from, and some of the more surprising traditions from around the world. Plus, we'll tell you about the podcasts, books, movies, TV shows and recipes we liked this year. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A political scandal disrupts the government's surplus announcement; Chris Dawson to be released on bail; Quick world new update and King of the Sting See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some background on our new Governor-General; Bill Shorten outlines his policy agenda at Labor's National Conference; Climate talks conclude in Poland; And watch out for crocs on the roads. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A couple of policy announcements for your Friday; Theresa May survives as UK Prime Minister; The most Googled terms of 2018; And the $100 million wedding. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The implications of the arrest of Huawei's CFO; Theresa May faces leadership challenge; Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is sentenced and Vladimir Putin with hair. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Population the hot topic as our state and territory leaders meet with the PM; Theresa May heads to Europe for more Brexit talks; Time magazine announces its people of the year; And Voyager 2 enters interstellar space. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More is revealed about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; UK PM Theresa May delays Brexit vote: The ACCC has a look at tech giants; And the world's oldest skydiver - she's from Adelaide. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

125,000 people take part in violent protests across France; The final Newspoll of the year; Yemen peace talks continue in Sweden; And the Grammys. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parliament wraps for the year; former Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson walks free; Chris Dawson pleads not guilty; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Dawson, the subject of The Australian's The Teacher's Pet podcast series has been arrested; Final day of parliament - we'll tell you what's on; Tough week for Theresa May as Brexit decision looms; And who was best dressed Beyonce or Ed Sheeran? See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The brother of Usman Khawaja arrested yesterday; Encryption laws set to pass parliament; An announcement about live sheep exports; And a bit of controversy in world soccer. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Royal commission in Vic; The liberal party room votes to make it more difficult to bring on a leadership spill; Laura Ashley goes under in Australia; And Claire's in Hawaii so pardon the audio quality. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wrap of the G20 Leaders Summit; Final parliamentary sitting week of the year; Protests in France escalate; And Knickers is still making headlines. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world's largest economies to meet in Argentina on the weekend; Adani to commence construction on coal mine in Qld; The death of a schoolie on the Gold Coast; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.