UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is at the centre of the latest Epstein controversy, after a scandal involving his former Ambassador to the US and the late sex offender. Senior political figures called on him to quit, but Starmer says he will "never walk away" from the job. Today, we're unpacking what's happened, who's involved, and why Starmer's leadership is in doubt.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is at the centre of the latest Epstein controversy, after a scandal involving his former Ambassador to the US and the late sex offender. Senior political figures called on him to quit, but Starmer says he will "never walk away" from the job. Today, we're unpacking what's happened, who's involved, and why Starmer's leadership is in doubt.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Emily Donohoe&nbsp; Producer: Orla Maher
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Could the Epstein files bring down the UK PM?

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On Wednesday night, Liberal MP Angus Taylor stepped down from his Shadow Cabinet position, as speculation about a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley continued. Taylor, who was serving as Shadow Defence Minister, is considered the top contender to replace Ley. Today, the Liberal Party is expected to hold a leadership vote between the two, with both sides maintaining they have the numbers to win. On today’s podcast, we're breaking down what happened, and what this means for the Liberal Party.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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On Wednesday night, Liberal MP Angus Taylor stepped down from his Shadow Cabinet position, as speculation about a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley continued. Taylor, who was serving as Shadow Defence Minister, is considered the top contender to replace Ley. Today, the Liberal Party is expected to hold a leadership vote between the two, with both sides maintaining they have the numbers to win.&nbsp;On today&rsquo;s podcast, we're breaking down what happened, and what this means for the Liberal Party.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher
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The contest for Opposition Leader

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Today's headlines include:
Angus Taylor has officially confirmed he is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party in a bid to replace current leader Sussan Ley. 
Actor James Van Der Beek has died at age 48 after a battle with cancer. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $144 million boost to Indigenous health in his annual Closing the Gap speech.
And today’s good news: Australian five-time Olympian Scotty James has finished first in qualifying for the men's snowboard halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. 

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Angus Taylor has officially confirmed he is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party in a bid to replace current leader Sussan Ley.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Actor James Van Der Beek has died at age 48 after a battle with cancer.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $144 million boost to Indigenous health in his annual Closing the Gap speech.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Australian five-time Olympian Scotty James has finished first in qualifying for the men's snowboard halfpipe at the Winter Olympics.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Headlines: Angus Taylor confirms run for Liberal leadership

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Today's headlines include:
At least ten people are dead following a mass shooting at a high school in a rural town in the Canadian province of British Columbia. 
Australian snowboard cross veteran Cam Bolton has been airlifted to hospital after breaking his neck during training at the Winter Olympics, ending his fourth Olympic campaign. 
A person has been detained for questioning over the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of U.S. television host Savannah Guthrie. 
And today’s good news: New research has found that playing a brain-training video game could protect against dementia for up to 20 years.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Rosa Bowden

Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>At least ten people are dead following a mass shooting at a high school in a rural town in the Canadian province of British Columbia.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Australian snowboard cross veteran Cam Bolton has been airlifted to hospital after breaking his neck during training at the Winter Olympics, ending his fourth Olympic campaign.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A person has been detained for questioning over the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of U.S. television host Savannah Guthrie.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: New research has found that playing a brain-training video game could protect against dementia for up to 20 years.</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Producer: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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Headlines: 10 dead in school shooting in Canada 

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Could the Epstein files bring down the UK PM?

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