Adam Gilchrist shared the latest global headlines with Lester Kiewit. In Syria, anti-Assad attacks are intensifying, targeting those still loyal to the former president. Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to escalate, opening a new chapter in their long-standing geopolitical rivalry. And on a lighter note, as the Commonwealth marks its annual day, King Charles delivered a message reflecting on the shared values and future of the 56-nation bloc.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Adam Gilchrist about international headlines, and this week they discuss student murders in Mexico, South Korea accidentally bombing its own people, and Denmark’s letter ban.

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Some sabre-rattling by Xi Jinping at US; a rebuilding plan for Gaza – an Arab alternative to Donald Trump; an Anglo-French problem as record number of migrants cross the channel. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Ukraine’s president says he is willing to negotiate a peace deal; chaos in Serbia’s parliament sees MPs throw insults and smoke bombs; 32 migrants stranded on Mediterranean oil rig. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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A car attack in Germany is third to ram into a crowd in space of three months; the US 30-day freeze on tariffs has come to an end; Australia’s most prolific blood donor has died aged 88. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Ukraine’s President Zelensky will visit the White House today, after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s own visit to Washington DC; hostages and prisoners released as part of Gaza ceasefire deal; R.I.P Gene Hackman. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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A US/ Ukraine deal is taking shape; crypto detectives to find over $1billion; China’s favourite noodle dish in a very unusual restaurant. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Couple distraught after dead passenger put into open seat next to them; Spain honours two illegal immigrants, anti-AI protest album by 1000 artists. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham.

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French President Emmanuel Macron tells US counterpart Donald Trump that peace must not mean the surrender of Ukraine; surgeon in France faces 299 charges in extraordinary rape trial; a spider in the cockpit. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Ukraine’s President Zelensky offers to step down; BWW’s Mini change; a French scratchcard conundrum. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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