World Politics
Australian government vows to improve safety in childcare
Australia Correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian Government vowing to move quickly to improve safety in childcare, in the wake of distressing revelations about the potential… Audio
Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of most serious charges, denied bail
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest updates in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial - Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his criminal federal… Audio
Can Trump defy the White House's 'second-term curse'?
Analysis: Other repeat performances have ranged from lacklustre and uninspiring to disastrous.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3rd July 2025
In today's episode, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and two charges of sex trafficking, but guilty of two prostitution charges - one of which related to ex-partner and… Audio
UK's PM backs Finance Minister after tearful appearance
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has been forced to publicly back his finance minister after she appeared upset in Parliament. BBC correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We don't need that': Kanye West denied entry to Australia
The rapper had a valid visa cancelled over antisemitic song lyrics, Australia's Immigration Minister has revealed.
Paramount pays $16m in Trump lawsuit over 60 Minutes interview
Trump filed a $10-billion lawsuit against CBS in October, before doubling the claim months later.
Trump says Israel has agreed to terms to finalise 60-day Gaza 'ceasefire'
The US president is urging Hamas to accept the deal, warning that otherwise the situation would only get worse.
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' passes as Vance uses tie-breaker
The mammoth bill has passed with the smallest of margins, despite fears over deep welfare cuts and massive huge increases in debt. Audio
UK correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith beams in to share news from the other side of the globe, including Irish rap group Kneecap's controversial set at Glastonbury, a bad fortnight for British prime minister Keir Starmer… Audio
US Senate back debating big beautiful bill
The US Senate is back debating Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" this morning, after a long weekend of late-night negotiations and changes. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein… Audio
US senate votes on big beautiful bill amendments
A marathon voting session on amendments to Donald Trump's "one big, beautiful bill" is underway in the US Senate. Washington DC Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Dalai Lama set to reveal succession plan as China watches
Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist and said it will choose his successor.
BBC World Service with Pete Ross
BBC World Service journalist Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including the BRICS summit taking place in Brazil, a forthcoming… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill clears first political hurdle
The US President's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill has narrowly advanced past the Republican-controlled Senate.
A Trump political dynasty? His son Eric says maybe
Trump's children and his close family have long been involved in his business life, and have also taken major roles as he moved into politics and took the White House in 2017.
Trump says he would consider bombing Iran again, drops plan to lift sanctions
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans to lift sanctions on Iran.
Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tax on US tech firms
He called the country "very difficult" to trade with.
The Israel-Iran conflict
This week the Middle East has been on a knife edge, after the US entered the conflict between Israel and Iran. Audio
