The Front

Feared spy agency Mossad tried to wipe out the Houthis in 2025 – but this band of fiercely anti-semitic, anti-American Shiite rebels, who are funded by Iran, are very hard to kill. They’ve just reinserted themselves in the Middle East conflict, declaring a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and raising fears the world’s oil and shipping supplies are about to get choked up all over again. So, what now?
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Crew abandons ship in Hormuz after strike, Houthis announce Saudi blockade
Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Iran conflict spreads as Houthi rebels threaten a critical Red Sea oil route
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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Pauline Hanson says she is not trying to return to the days of the White Australia policy – but she is on board with the Trump administration’s approach to illegal migrants. Plus, Andy Burnham launches into his new job as the UK’s PM, and The Odyssey is a box-office smash.
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John Healey wins top job of chancellor in Andy Burnham’s cabinet
Hanson flags Trump-style approach to illegal migrants
The Odyssey conquers the box office
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Andy Burnham is Britain's new Prime Minister and he couldn’t be more different from the PMs who’ve gone before. He’s talking big change, too, from more offshore oil to renationalising public infrastructure. But can the so-called King of the North possibly fix the place even locals call ‘Broken Britain’?
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Burnham’s 10-year plan: 'I’ll do things differently'
Andy Burnham to promise ‘more breathing room’ as he becomes PM
Analysis by Troy Bramston: Where Keir Starmer failed and what Andy Burnham must do to succeed
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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So-called ISIS bride Rayann El Houli will walk free after she was granted bail in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. Plus, former Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus tells Royal Commission of antisemitic abuse, and Donald Trump photobombs Spain’s winning World Cup moment.
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Accused Islamic State bride granted bail despite allegedly teaching her children jihad
Mark Dreyfus details antisemitic abuse on suburban street
Trump hands out medals to World Cup champions Spain, crashes La Roja’s trophy lift photo
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Australian musicians, artists, writers and workers will all be safe from theft and exploitation from Big AI - that’s Anthony Albanese’s bold promise for world-leading laws as he battles a populist surge and deep community fear about AI. But can Labor really resist Silicon Valley’s billions?
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Anthony Albanese makes about-turn on AI laws
Anthony Albanese unveils sweeping AI plan to attract ‘frontier’ investment
Make AI work for us, unions tell Anthony Albanese
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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