The Front

It’s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV’s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict.
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The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.
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Israel will negotiate directly with Lebanon about disarming the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, with representatives to meet in Washington for talks next week. Plus, a key deadline in the Gaza peace deal looms.
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Trump warns Iran against tolls in Strait of Hormuz; Israel to start talks with Lebanon
Hamas refuses to hand over weapons as deadline looms
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Absurd, ridiculous, insane, offensive, fantastical - and that’s just Donald Trump’s words. As for his actions, our Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan reckons Trump has miscalculated, alienated his allies, strengthened Iran’s evil regime - and is now starting to look like a pirate himself.
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Shootin’ starts again if no deal
Scepticism aside, it’s difficult to see a strategic triumph here for the West
Donald Trump’s clearest Iran pitch was still full of contradictions
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.
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An application by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for special leave to appeal the outcome of his defamation action against Network Ten has been thrown out by the High Court. Plus, a fledgeling ceasefire deal between the US and Iran is on shaky ground.
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Bruce Lehrmann suffers crushing court blow as High Court knocks back appeal on Brittany Higgins defamation findings
Iran offers alternative route to Hormuz ships; PM unveils deal for more petrol, says truce must include Lebanon
Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support
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A nasty surprise for digital disruptors as the AI revolution sideswipes companies like Canva, which themselves helped transform the economy and wipe out whole categories of work. So - is Canva actually making money? And can it survive the giant shift in tech?
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Canva’s $1 billion losses over three years
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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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