Headlines Tues 13-01-26

Deep Dive: Iran’s deadly protests explained

Tuesday Headlines: Labor facing pushback against Bondi terror law reforms, man killed in Victorian bushfires named, Jacinda Ardern pulls out of Adelaide writers’ week, Grok blocked in Malaysia and Indonesia, and Australia’s women’s cricket captain is retiring. 

Deep Dive: Protests in Iran’s capital which started over rising inflation have turned into a nationwide challenge to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.  

As the regime cracks down, cutting internet access and killing hundreds, tensions are rising at home and abroad amid talk of US intervention.  

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou chats with Middle East expert and former Iranian political prisoner, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, to explain what’s unfolding on the ground. 

Further listening from headlines:
Alyssa Healy's retirement call

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Tuesday Headlines:&nbsp;Labor facing pushback against Bondi terror law reforms, man killed in Victorian bushfires named, Jacinda Ardern pulls out of Adelaide writers&rsquo; week, Grok blocked in Malaysia and Indonesia, and Australia&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s cricket captain is retiring.&nbsp; Deep Dive: Protests in Iran&rsquo;s capital which started over rising inflation have turned into a nationwide challenge to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As the regime cracks down, cutting internet access and killing hundreds, tensions are rising at home and abroad amid talk of US intervention.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou chats with Middle East expert and former Iranian political prisoner, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, to explain&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;unfolding on the ground.&nbsp; Further listening from headlines: <a href="https://play.listnr.com/podcast/willow-talk/episode/alyssa-healys-retirement-call-full-ashes-review-awards">Alyssa Healy's retirement call</a>
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A 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.

Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou, Natarsha Belling, Helen Smith and Antoinette Lattouf.

A 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.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou, Natarsha Belling, Helen Smith and Antoinette Lattouf.