From Grammy nominations to a prison cell; we break down how Sean "Diddy" Combs became the centre of one of entertainment's biggest criminal cases.

As he prepares to face court next week we investigate how a single lawsuit opened the floodgates to more than 50 alleged victims coming forward... 

And in headlines today Simon Patterson broke down in court recalling seeing his parents in hospital after allegedly being poisoned by mushrooms served to them by his estranged wife; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are on a marginal seat blitz with just one full day left to convince Australians to back them at tomorrow's election; Mike Waltz, the US National Security Adviser who accidentally added a journalist to a classified group chat, is reportedly being forced out of the job; Russell Brand will face court in London today, accused of sexually abusing 4 women

Listen to Kate Langbroek's No Filter conversation with Anthony Albanese here
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New modelling from YouGov is predicting Labor to form a majority government; The estranged husband of death cap mushroom cook Erin Patterson has taken the stand as the first witness in her triple-murder trial; Influencer baker Brooke Bellamy has been dropped as an ambassador for a federally funded program for girls following plagiarism allegations; The family of Virginia Giuffre has released a heartbreaking letter, declaring her voice “will not be silenced”.

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Following the sudden death of Virginia Giuffre questions about what this means for Prince Andrew have started to surface. 

We look into Guiffre's lasting impact for victim-survivors and what happens now. 

Plus, a storm has erupted in the Australian food blogging community, with RecipeTin making serious allegations about recipe plagiarism against TikTok baker Brooki.

And in headlines today a terrorism specialist will give evidence at the inquest into the Bondi stabbing attack today; Australian house prices continue to rise despite the economic uncertainty caused by Trumps trade tariffs; The woman accused of killing her in-laws with a deadly mushroom lunch has been accused of lying to police; Donald Trump believes the man his government wrongly deported to El Salvador had a gang tattoo on his knuckles despite being told the picture he was shown was photoshopped; Democracy sausages have expanded beyond Australia for the election this Saturday, with Aussie ex pats in New York and scientists in Antartica also enjoying the treat.

If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service or contact Lifeline (13 11 14). If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

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PM Anthony Albanese says he'll work to secure a call with Donald Trump to negotiate tariffs if they win the election; Peter Dutton has been asked about a secretive sect called the Brethren who have been seen supporting Liberals at polling stations despite their ban on voting; A political activist says those spam election texts we've been getting are more likely to turn us off than change our minds; Inflation has dropped into the RBA's target band for the first time in 3 years raising hopes for more rate cuts; The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their 14th wedding anniversary back in Scotland where they first met.

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Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the White House have been a whirlwind of executive orders and dramatic policy changes, but what else can we learn from Trump 2.0? 

Plus, why do millennials feel the need to turn every hobby into a side hustle? From casual knitting to running an Etsy empire, we investigate why we can't just do things for fun anymore.

In today's headlines Three charges against alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson have been dropped as the trial gets underway; Research shows Aussies who work from home are saving 3 hours a week and $5000 a year from not commuting; Amazon has denied they plan to include Trump's tariff import costs on its website for American customers after the White House criticised the idea; A historian is campaigning to heritage list three Australian pay phones, one that helped communities during the 2019/20 bushfires.

Check out Em's podcasts The Spill and BIZ.

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Em Vernem, host of The Spill & BIZ.

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Peter Dutton is relying on "quiet Australians" to get him over the line as a former political insider says protest votes could offer him a path to The Lodge; A prominent Indigenous leader has accused politicians of using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a political football; A regional disability provider has admitted to serious safety breaches after the death of a young Aboriginal woman; Almost one in seven women and girls skip sport because of their period; A man who allegedly broke into the home of television star Asher Keddie has been bailed.

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With just four days until the federal election, we're putting your biggest concerns to candidates from across the political spectrum.

From cost of living and healthcare to climate action and domestic violence, hear how Labor, Liberal, The Greens and an Independent candidate plan to address the issues that matter most to you.

And in headlines today Hero police officer Inspector Amy Scott who ended the Bondi attackers rampage, will testify at the inquest today; A power outage has crippled Spain and Portugal with public transport shut down, flights grounded and traffic jammed; Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for three day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the 80 year anniversary of WWII victory; The conclave to pick the new pope will begin on May 7 with some saying this will take longer than in previous years; The elderly men accused of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris, stealing her engagement ring in 2016, have gone to trial.

Want more on the election? Listen to these:
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister: The Interview
Peter Dutton: The Interview
The 2025 Budget For Basic B*tches
First Home Buyer Policies Explained & What's Really Deciding Women's Votes
Politicians Try To Go Viral
Three Weeks That Could Change Australia
Why Gen Z Could Decide This Election

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The Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women, Public Service & Government Services

Ro Knox, Liberal candidate for Wentworth

Kate Hullett, Independent candidate for Fremantle 

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Anthony Albanese has announced a $20 million plan to set up a trauma recovery centre for women and children on the NSW Central Coast; An inquest has heard the man who killed six people at Bondi Junction Westfield was seriously unwell and hadn’t had any mental health treatment in five years; A tragic car ramming attack at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver has left 11 people dead and dozens injured; Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker and Soundgarden are among the artists set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.

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Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or just... over it? We dive into the difference between stress and burnout, the subtle signs you might be missing, and how to reset before you hit the wall.

Plus, why you keep rewatching the same comfort shows and movies. It turns out there’s real science behind your favourite feel-good binges—and it’s actually good for your brain.

And in news headlines today Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Guiffre has died aged 41, her family saying she was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse; Undecided voters have handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the win in the third and final leaders debate; Thousands are filing past the tomb of pope Francis just a day after the world farewelled the pontiff; RuPaul's Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has died after having to have her right leg amputated due to a severe infection.

Mamamia’s new podcast Well is diving into burnout—how to spot it, manage it, and stop it from coming back. Spoiler: quitting your job isn’t a magic fix. Listen to Well for expert advice that actually helps.

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Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday after passing away aged 88, Leaders suspend poll campaign to honour Anzac heroes, Man charged with Audrey Griffin's murder found dead in prison cell, Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russia strikes Kyiv, Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade and Robert Irwin follows Bindi's dance steps on hit US show.

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