The Briefing Headlines May 18

Pt 1: Exposing a global ‘rape academy’

Monday Headlines: 
Angus Taylor overtakes Anthony Albanese as preferred PM
Tributes flow for Perth dad killed in shark attack
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak
Health experts warn big tobacco is exploiting illicit market fears to unwind health gains
Cops guarding king under investigation for falling asleep

Deep Dive: The shocking case of Gisèle Pelicot was one that gripped the world and lead a team of investigative journalists to expose what’s come to be known as a ‘global rape academy’.  

Their investigation revealed that just like Gisèle’s former husband, men around the world are taking to forums and websites to openly discuss, plan and carry out and profit from the drug facilitated sexual abuse of their partners without their knowledge as they sleep.  

In this special two-part deep dive, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by CNN Senior Reporter Kara Fox, whose team tracked down perpetrators and spoke with survivors to expose the online world hiding in plain sight.  

You can read Kara and her team’s investigation piece here.

Listen to part two here.
Pt 2: Tracking an abuser inside the global ‘rape academy’


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Monday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Angus Taylor overtakes Anthony Albanese as preferred PM</li>
<li>Tributes flow for&nbsp;Perth&nbsp;dad killed in shark attack</li>
<li>WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak</li>
<li>Health experts warn big tobacco is exploiting illicit market fears to unwind health gains</li>
<li>Cops guarding king under investigation for falling&nbsp;asleep</li>
</ul>
Deep Dive:&nbsp;The shocking case of Gis&egrave;le Pelicot was one that gripped the world and lead a team of investigative journalists to expose what&rsquo;s come to be known as a &lsquo;global rape academy&rsquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Their investigation revealed that just like Gis&egrave;le&rsquo;s former husband,&nbsp;men&nbsp;around the world are&nbsp;taking to forums and websites to&nbsp;openly discuss,&nbsp;plan&nbsp;and carry out&nbsp;and profit from&nbsp;the drug&nbsp;facilitated&nbsp;sexual abuse of&nbsp;their partners without their knowledge&nbsp;as they sleep.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this special two-part&nbsp;deep dive, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by CNN Senior Reporter Kara Fox,&nbsp;whose team tracked down perpetrators and spoke with survivors to expose&nbsp;the online world hiding in plain sight.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You can read Kara and her team&rsquo;s investigation piece <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html">here.</a> Listen to part two here. <a href="https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-briefing/episode/pt-2-tracking-an-abuser-inside-the-global-rape-academy">Pt 2: Tracking an abuser inside the global &lsquo;rape academy&rsquo;</a> 
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.