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• Is It Genocide in Gaza? This Report Says Yes & How Much Money Will Make Us Happy?

  A new report from a United Nations commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, breaching the 1948 Convention. Plus, headlines suggests there's a sweet spot for how much money we need to be happy, but is that really true? And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the delay in signing the "crocodile" defence treaty with PNG has "no downside", brushing aside claims it's an embarrassment for Australia; Donald Trump has kicked off his historic second state visit to the UK amid unprecedented pomp, intense security and protests as King Charles and other royals welcomed the US President; Christian Breuckner, a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from a German prison after serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated sex crime; Netflix's animated musical KPop Demon Hunters has become the first film on the platform to surpass 300 million viewsTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Israel Genocide Confirmed & Charlie Kirk Alleged Shooter May Face Death Penalty

  A report from the United Nations Commission of Inquiry found Israel has committed genocide in Gaza; Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter; Vogue’s new editor Chloe Malle has come under fire for her fashion sense; Images of Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto windsor castle by protesters. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Great Social Media Ban Approaches & From Tarot Cards To Etsy Witches, Why We Love Woo Woo

  After many, many questions on just how Australia's word-first social media ban for under-16s will work, the Albanese Government has released new guidelines for how tech companies will need to comply. Plus, from birth charts to Etsy witches for hire, have we all gone a little woo woo? Or is this how we're now dealing with everything 2025 has to throw at us? And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the defence treaty with Papua New Guinea will bring the relationship with Australia's closest neighbour even closer; US President Donald Trump has indicated he is set to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while scolding an Australian journalist at the White House; Former Australian radio host Alan Jones has been charged with nine more counts of indecent assault bringing the total number of charges the 84 year old now faces to 44; A New York judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione over the December 2024 killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson; Legendary Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford has died at his home in Utah aged 89THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Micah Goldwater, Associate Professor University of Sydney Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Alcohol Theft Spikes As Liquor Stores Become Harder To Staff

  The parent company of Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto, Super Retail Group, has fired its chief executive Anthony Heraghty over a workplace relationship; New figures from the state's crime bureau reveal a staggering spike in alcohol theft across New South Wales, with incidents more than doubling in a decade; Top officials in the Trump administration are vowing a major crackdown on left-leaning groups, claiming it's necessary to honour the memory of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk; and Pop superstar Demi Lovato has officially announced her ninth studio album, revealing it will be titled "It's Not That Deep." The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Political Violence In Trump's America & The New Threat To Same-Sex Marriage

  The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified fears of political violence in the US, but it's not the only major story out of Trump's America. We look at the latest legal battles facing the administration, including the ongoing fight over immigration, a new Supreme Court challenge to same-sex marriage, and whether the courts are the last line of defence in a deeply divided country. And in headlines today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tyler Robinson, the man arrested over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not co-operating with authorities; The guidelines for social media platforms to comply with the age restriction laws will be released by Communications Minister Anika Wells and e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant today; US officials say The United States and China have reached a framework agreement to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are"; The staff at Windsor castle are preparing to welcome US President Donald Trump for his second state visit to the UK this weekTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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