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Monday, 1 July: US President Joe Biden's under pressure; A new Gaza ceasefire plan; Wimbledon gets underway; And Balmoral Castle opens the gates…The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Friday, 28 June: The first presidential debate kicks off; Bruce Lehrmann gets a big bill; Rethinking our multivitamins; And saving Marilyn Monroe's home...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group click here.Friday Lites: If the recent cold snap has you looking for ways to warm yourself up, this Drunken Dumplings recipe might hit the spot. Think laksa and dumplings all in one… To wash it down, we’re digging this unique take on chai tea. It’s naturally sweet, making it perfect for after dinner.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

There’s been a lot of news around about smoking lately - and not just about it being hazardous for our health. The rising cost of cigarettes in Australia has led to a thriving black market and an explosion of crime in what’s become known as the tobacco wars. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s happening with the tobacco industry in Australia, how vaping’s become a big part of the problem, and what’s being done to bring things under control…Squiz recommends:Listening: An episode of the Life & Crimes with Andrew Rule podcast called The Tobacco Wars. Andrew brings years of crime reporting experience to this story and he tells it in his engaging signature style.Reading: An article published by the ABC called Fake Cigarettes, Firebombs and a Flourishing Black Market which gives a detailed look into the numbers and the cost of illegal tobacco to the government and businesses.Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 27 June: Assange is home free; Inflation rises above expectations; NSW makes Origin history; And a feast fit for a King...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).SPONSORED: To learn more about the Townsville Distribution Centre and Shane Kerr, click here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 26 June: Assange flies towards freedom; A verdict over the Victorian campers' deaths; A Labor MP crosses the floor; And move over Bear Grylls...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).SPONSORED: To learn more about the Townsville Distribution Centre and Shane Kerr's story, click here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 25 June: Albanese appoints a new climate agency boss; A terror attack in Russia; Myer makes a merger move; And Elon Musk's secret baby...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).SPONSORED: To learn more about the Townsville Distribution Centre and Shane Kerr's story, click here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday 24 June: The nuclear policy debate continues; Israel's military actions are in focus; A chilly start to the week; And the Royals get starstruck...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group, click here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

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Friday, 21 June: An inquiry into social media; Netanyahu faces more opposition; Burritos make bank; And a deep-fried sandwich...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).You can find the recipe for Delia Smith's deep-fried jam sandwich here.SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/criticalSURVEY: Click here to help us out by doing our short survey.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

The European parliamentary elections happened recently and far-right parties made big gains, pushing out candidates from the centre and left of politics. As a result, decisions around key issues like climate change, migration and security in the European Union could be affected. In France, the hardline anti-immigration National Rally party won nearly a third of votes - prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap election. It’s a gamble that could have far-reaching consequences, and the world will be closely watching the outcome. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at how the European Parliament works, delve into the results from the recent elections, and examine the changes in Europe they could bring about.Squiz recommends:Reading: This article published in The Conversation gives a good overview of the European Parliamentary election and what the results could mean.Listening: This episode of The Guardian’s Full Story podcast called: How a far-right push in Europe triggered a shock election in France gives a great summary of the upcoming French election and why Emmanuel Macron has “bet the farm” in such a dramatic way.Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.