Best 7NEWS Podcasts (2026)

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France and the UK pledge to put boots on the ground in Ukraine 1:44

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The UK and France will put boots on the ground in Ukraine under a revised peace plan. Europe, the US and Ukraine have agreed to new security guarantees once the fighting stops, seen as a key step in reaching a ceasefire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Woman critical after Melton South house fire 1:34

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A Melton South woman is fighting for life after neighbours rushed to save her from a burning home. The home was engulfed within minutes and witnesses say she was fortunate to survive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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White House threatens further violent attacks on neighbouring countries 2:36

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Donald Trump's White House has threatened further violent attacks on neighbouring countries, warning using military force to take Greenland is an option. It's sparked fears of a split in NATO, as the US strikes a deal to access Venezuela's oil just days after taking its president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Weekly rents surge in Sydney as city’s cheapest suburbs revealed 1:41

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Weekly rents in Sydney have gone up more than $40 in the past year and 2026 won't bring any relief. But 7NEWS can reveal the cheapest suburbs with the most stock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Brynne Edelsten's mum makes 13,000 KM mercy dash to secure her daughter's freedom 1:41

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Former socialite and accused drug trafficker Brynne Edelsten has been bailed out by her mother, who has flown in from the US. She put up a $5000 surety to secure her daughter's freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Tactical team bodycam shows arrest of Toyota heist gang 1:21

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Queensland police have dismantled a sophisticated car theft ring that stole 60 Toyota vehicles using black market hacking tools to bypass security systems without keys. Seven foreign nationals face 300 charges after tactical police discovered vehicles hidden in shipping containers at a Brisbane car yard, destined for the UAE. Only 15 of the 60 stol…

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Robotic puppy offers hope for dementia patients 2:44

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TomBot is a highly realistic robotic puppy designed to provide companionship for seniors with dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The lifelike robotic pet was developed after the founder's mother with Alzheimer's rejected traditional substitutes when her real dog had to be removed for safety reasons. Research shows robotic animals significantly…

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'Absolutely critical': Extreme heat warning issued for Sydney 5:13

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Extreme heat conditions are forecast for Sydney and Western Sydney, with temperatures expected to reach close to 44 degrees Celsius over the coming days. New South Wales health services and emergency personnel are preparing for increased demand, with additional resources being deployed to handle heat-related incidents. Critical safety measures incl…

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Thousands of cattle lost in Queensland floods 1:29

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Severe flooding along the Diamantina River has devastated cattle stations across Queensland's Winton, Cloncurry, Julia Creek and McKinlay Shires, with thousands of head of cattle lost. Helicopter pilots are conducting emergency fodder drops to stranded livestock mobs while producers remain isolated in their homes, unable to access properties except…

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PM announces $38m flood relief for Queensland 0:49

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The Prime Minister visits flood-affected western Queensland to announce a $38 million emergency rescue package jointly funded by federal and state governments. The support includes repairs to Cloncurry Airport, fodder drops for stranded livestock, and $21 million in disaster grants for farmers. A potential cyclone threatens far north Queensland wit…

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Sydney protest ban extended after Bondi attack 0:43

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Sydney police have extended a ban on large protests across the metropolitan area for an additional two weeks, citing ongoing safety concerns following the Bondi attack. The Commissioner notes heightened community tension during the funeral period for Bondi victims, though smaller gatherings remain permitted if they don't spill onto city streets. Th…

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Trump defends Venezuela raids amid impeachment calls 2:26

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US President Donald Trump has authorised military raids in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores, who appeared in a New York court pleading not guilty to drug and weapons charges. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting expressing concerns about potential breaches of international…

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Hit and run leaves ute flipped in Belmore 1:30

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A hit and run crash in Belmore left a ute overturned on Benaroon Road, with two men fleeing the scene after colliding with another vehicle. The innocent Polestar driver was taken to hospital with minor neck and back injuries. One of the men later presented himself at Campsie Police Station and was released without charge, leaving police with unansw…

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Sydney protest ban extended after Bondi attack 1:19

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The NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has extended the ban on large protests across metropolitan Sydney for another two weeks due to ongoing safety concerns following the Bondi attack that claimed 15 lives. Smaller gatherings remain permitted but cannot spill onto city streets, with the decision to be reviewed in a fortnight ahead of potential Inv…

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Hit-and-run driver flees after dramatic crash captured on CCTV 2:44

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An Isuzu utility and a Toyota sedan collided on Benaroon Road in Belmore, with the Isuzu crashing into a parked car and rolling onto its roof. The driver of the Isuzu fled the scene on foot, while the Toyota driver was taken to hospital with neck and leg injuries. Local business owners express shock at the hit-and-run incident, describing the drive…

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Maduro pleads not guilty in Manhattan court, the world reacts, terrorist moved to supermax 7:33

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Celia Flores appeared before a US federal judge in Manhattan, pleading not guilty to drugs and weapons charges after being transported from Venezuela by US commandos. Bruce Lehrmann has launched a High Court appeal to overturn his defamation case verdict. Victoria's Deputy Opposition Leader Sam Groth…

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Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium architects revealed 0:39

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Australian architectural firms Cox and Hassel will partner with Japan's Azusa Sekkei to design Brisbane's new Victoria Park Stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The $3.6 billion venue will feature 63,000 seats and incorporate traditional Queenslander architectural style while connecting with the surrounding landscape. The design conso…

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Bondi attack accused moved to Goulburn Supermax 0:34

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Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, has been transferred from Long Bay Jail Hospital to Goulburn Supermax prison. He faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and committing a terrorist act, related to the December 14th mass shooting. Goulburn Supermax is New South Wales' most secure prison facility desi…

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Maduro pleads not guilty in New York court 2:56

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Celia Flores appeared before a US federal judge in New York, pleading not guilty to drugs and weapons charges. The ousted president, who was transported from a Brooklyn jail cell, told the judge he was kidnapped by US commandos from his home in Venezuela. Both defendants are being held without bail a…

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Parliament recall looms as royal commission pressure mounts 2:00

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Federal politicians are expected to return early to Canberra before Australia Day to pass new legislation on guns and hate speech following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continues to resist growing pressure from the Coalition, Teal independents, victims' families, religious leaders, and legal figures calling for a C…

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Three-day childcare guarantee replaces activity test 1:46

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The Federal Government has eliminated the childcare activity test, introducing a three-day guarantee that provides at least three days of subsidised childcare per week to families earning under $500,000 annually. The policy change affects approximately 100,000 Australian families, who will no longer need to prove work hours to qualify for subsidies…

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16-year-old boy and his mother held at gunpoint in home invasion in Melbourne's west 1:38

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A 16-year-old boy and his mother have been held at gunpoint in a terrifying home invasion in Melbourne's west. Thugs stole a safe from their Altona North home and are still on the run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Maduro faces New York court on drug charges 4:01

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Donald Trump has declared "America is in charge", taking control of Venezuela as US authorities prepare the country's captured ruler for court. Nicolas Maduro is just hours away from facing a New York judge on drug and weapons charges, and the US president has hinted more South American leaders could face the same fate. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Water bottle shatters windscreen in Logan attack 0:21

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A driver in Logan, south of Brisbane, threw a water bottle at another vehicle on New Year's Eve, shattering the windscreen. The incident was captured on dashcam footage, with the victim left shaken but uninjured. Queensland Police are investigating the unprovoked attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Pink slime washes up on Tasmanian beaches 0:38

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A pink slime has washed up on beaches at Randalls Bay in southern Tasmania, prompting an investigation by the Environment Protection Authority. Conservationists, including environmentalist Bob Brown, are raising concerns that it may be an algal bloom potentially linked to nearby fish farms. The EPA is working to determine whether the substance is h…

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Jumping castle survivor dies in e-bike accident 0:50

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Lucas Reid, a 15-year-old survivor of Tasmania's 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy that killed six students, has died in an e-bike accident on New Year's Eve in Devonport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Why the US is taking control of Venezuela 1:37

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Venezuela, home to the world's largest proven oil reserves with 303 billion barrels, has become the target of US intervention despite Donald Trump's commitment to end foreign conflicts. The Trump administration began conducting airstrikes on drug-trafficking boats in September, killing over 110 people, while citing the fentanyl crisis as justificat…

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Nationwide protests over US actions in Venezuela 0:34

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Protests erupted across major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra in response to United States actions in Venezuela. Demonstrators at Sydney's Town Hall called on the Albanese government to condemn US involvement. Police intervention was required in Brisbane's King George Square after rival groups clashed dur…

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Truck driver dies in fiery M7 crash 0:38

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A truck driver has died in a fiery crash on the M7 motorway in Cecil Hills, southwest of Sydney. Emergency services responded just after midnight to find the truck had hit a barrier, caught fire and rolled over. All southbound lanes between Elizabeth Drive and Campbelltown Road remain closed, with significant traffic disruptions continuing. See omn…

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Sydney's new fish market opens without ferry wharf 1:56

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Sydney's new fish market at Pyrmont opens on January 19 after ten years of construction, but its $30 million ferry wharf remains in the design stage and won't be operational for at least 12 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Athletes demand royal commission into Bondi terror attack 2:08

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Seventy Australian sports stars have signed a letter demanding a national Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 people three weeks ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Man found in car boot after 14-hour kidnapping 1:58

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A 29-year-old man was found beaten, stabbed and burned in the boot of a car in Villawood after a 14-hour kidnapping ordeal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Sydney jet ski crackdown targets reckless riders 1:47

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Maritime NSW has launched a week-long operation targeting reckless jet ski riders across Sydney's waterways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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US warns Iran over deadly protest crackdown 1:46

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President Donald Trump has warned that the US is 'locked and loaded' willing to intervene in growing unrest in Iran. Demonstrations are intensifying on the streets as Iranian officials make threats of their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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The new surprising holiday hotspots for Australian families 1:21

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Aussie holidaymakers are favouring Asia over America when it comes to booking an overseas getaway. Here's Aviation Editor Blake Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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The mystery man detectives hope can help solve a murder in Fitzroy 2:27

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A young man has been gunned down in the back streets of Fitzroy just metres from the front door of a police station. The first officer was on scene in under 60 seconds, but it was already too late. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Woman charged with murder over Clyde North fire 1:28

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A 29-year-old woman has been charged with murder over a deadly house fire in Clyde North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Machete madness on Monash Freeway 1:55

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Masked men wielding machetes ran through traffic on Melbourne's Monash Freeway after a two-vehicle crash near the Belgrave Hallam exit. The incident occurred around 2:30pm, forcing hundreds of motorists to stop or flee up the exit ramp as one attacker banged a machete on vehicles in what may have been an attempted carjacking. Police, including the …

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Mass protest erupts in Iran against the Islamic regime 1:52

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Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in the biggest challenge to the Islamic dictatorship in recent memory. Now the regime has struck back with deadly force as the world holds its breath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Australia tanks donated to the front line of Ukraine-Russia war 1:58

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Australian tanks, donated to the front line in Ukraine, have come under attack from Russian forces. Tonight, Kyiv is making more requests for help from Canberra as the fourth anniversary of Moscow's invasion approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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A blistering heatwave heading to Melbourne 1:40

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Christmas may have been cooler than usual, but a blistering heatwave is on the way. The mercury is set to soar up into the mid-forties, prompting official warnings about the dangers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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A family’s narrow escape from their burning home 1:39

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A family of four has narrowly escaped their burning home after it erupted in flames early this morning. Neighbours watched on helplessly as the parents raced to get their kids and pet away from the flames. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Mount Etna erupts in winter spectacle 0:25

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Mount Etna erupted shortly before New Year's Eve, sending a river of lava flowing down its ice-covered slopes during winter. The Italian volcano's latest activity has produced mesmerising footage, though authorities report no current threat to nearby homes or air traffic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jewish community safety concerns after antisemitic graffiti 1:46

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Dvir Abramovich, Chair of the Anti-Defamation Commission, discusses the appearance of 'Intifada 2026' graffiti in Melbourne and state government moves to classify the phrase as hate speech. He explains that Intifada means violence and terrorism against Jews, and expresses that the Jewish community does not feel safe in Australia following recent at…

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Melbourne Zoo's crocodile matchmaking mission 0:32

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Melbourne Zoo has brought Pangalawa (Pangi), a female Philippine crocodile, from Germany to pair with resident male crocodile Luzon as part of a breeding programme more than five years in development. The 50-kilogram Luzon currently outweighs the shy Pangi, and keepers expect the pairing process will take considerable time before any breeding attem…

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Melbourne family rescued from croc-infested floodwaters 1:53

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A family of seven from Melbourne became stranded in their rental van after attempting to cross a flooded causeway near Wallaman Falls in North Queensland. Three local graziers spotted the vehicle's lights and rescued the tourists from the metre-deep floodwaters, which were home to a 4.5-metre crocodile named Otis. Swiftwater rescue crews from Towns…

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Mother rescues daughter from Bahamas cruise ship pier 0:24

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A four-year-old girl slipped into the water between a cruise ship and a pier in the Bahamas, prompting her mother to jump in after her. Cruise ship employees pulled both mother and daughter to safety as onlookers cheered. Neither was injured in the incident, though both were shaken by the experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Three dead, two missing in NSW beach tragedies 1:55

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Three people have died and two remain missing in a series of drowning incidents across New South Wales beaches over two days. Sushan Khadka, a Nepalese student in his early 20s, disappeared at Coogee Beach after being caught in a rip with friends, while 45-year-old Sydney hairdresser Melissa Austin drowned at Dunbogan Beach on the mid-north coast w…

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Deadly protests grip Iran over economic crisis 1:51

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Mass protests against Iran's Islamic regime have entered their fifth consecutive day, turning deadly with at least three people killed and 17 injured. The demonstrations, sparked by worsening economic conditions including high inflation and a currency crash to record lows against the dollar, represent the biggest uprising in the country since 2022 …

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Unprecedented violence rocks Dutch New Year's Eve 0:19

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Dutch police faced unprecedented violence on New Year's Eve, with emergency services pelted with fireworks and petrol bombs. Two men died in separate incidents during the violent celebrations in the Netherlands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts