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Tuesday, 24 September: The Supermarkets are under fire again; A deadly day in Lebanon; Harris picks up in the polls; And a big night for a Blues star...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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here.See the Brownlow Medal red carpet gallery here.Sponsored: By working together, Airbnb can make communities stronger. Learn more at airbnb.com/strongertogetherSponsored: For more info on making the move with BHP, visit bhp.com/careersOther 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 - including the interview series, Newsmakers.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.

Anthony Albanese meets with leaders from the US, India, and Japan, focusing on security amid rising tensions with China. Meanwhile, conflicts in the Middle East escalate, particularly between Israel and Hezbollah. In the political arena, Trump opts out of a second debate, sparking discussions about fundraising strategies. On a lighter note, 90s nostalgia hits a high with the return of Tamagotchis, with new models designed for both kids and adults. Plus, quirky weather forecasts add to the buzz!

Enjoyed this episode? There’s plenty more on the News Club podcast feed—just search for News Club wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to hit follow on Spotify or Apple.Chris Uhlmann began his journalism career at The Canberra Times, eventually joining the ABC and becoming their chief political correspondent. Since then, he has co-authored several books and now works for Sky News and The Australian. In this episode of Newsmakers, Chris shares his views on Australia’s pandemic response, the rise of China, and Donald Trump’s leadership. He also discusses the importance of values and why he participated in a documentary about Ukraine, believing it’s a fight for us all.

The full Weekly Wrap episode is in your News Club podcast feed. A new episode drops every Saturday morning. Follow News Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Friday, 20 September: Remembering the Timor-Leste mission; Busting up a drug syndicate; A big weekend of sport; And a tasty shakshuka...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).If you're playing along, this week's quiz answers are: Monday - Ben Carroll; Tuesday - Elizabeth Debicki; Wednesday - Storm Boris; and Thursday - Ghost.You can find Only Murders in the Building here.Try the recipe for shakshuka here.Sponsored: Visit bhp.com/coppercritical to find out more.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 - including the interview series, Newsmakers.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 bit of argy-bargy lately between the federal government and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) over why our economy is so sluggish. The government blames the RBA’s interest rate hikes, but the bank insists they’re necessary to keep our economy healthy. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at the role of the Reserve Bank, how it affects our lives, and why its relationship with the government has hit a rocky patch. Squiz recommends:Listening: This podcast episode by ABC’s The Money: Is the Reserve Bank doing a good enough job? looks at both the government’s and the RBA’s perspectives and gives a good overview of the issues. Watching: The movie The Big Short starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt is about 4 outsiders who see an opportunity in the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2009 and go for it. It’s an entertaining way to learn a bit about financial systems with lots of Hollywood A-listers for company.Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 19 September: Hezbollah vows to retaliate against Israel; A big tech crime bust; Why you should have that extra coffee; And don't mess with Mama...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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here.Sponsored: Visit bhp.com/coppercritical to find out more.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 - including the interview series, Newsmakers.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, 18 September: Election date speculation grows; The Secret Service is under pressure; Sean Combs is arrested; And going mad for the moon...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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here.Sponsored: Visit bhp.com/coppercritical to find out more.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 - including the interview series, Newsmakers.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, 17 September: Another alleged assassination attempt; Glasgow gets the Games; Airfares are on the rise; And a glittering night at the Emmys...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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here.On the Emmy's red carpet, there was a bit of a metallic theme going on - here’s a gallery to scroll through.Sponsored: Visit bhp.com/coppercritical to find out more.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 - including the interview series, Newsmakers.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, 16 September: A verdict in the Amber Haigh case; Putin considers his options; An education funding standoff; And an ignored Aussie scientist has a win...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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here.Sponsored: To learn more about how OFX can help your business visit ofx.com/business.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 - including the interview series, Newsmakers.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.