The Front Podcast afternoon headlines: Protests across the UK after Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly attempts to behead man in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast is in uproar in the latest incident of violent street crime in Britain’s deeply divided political climate. Plus, US President Donald Trump launches a fresh round of attacks on Iran.

Belfast is in uproar in the latest incident of violent street crime in Britain’s deeply divided political climate. Plus, US President Donald Trump launches a fresh round of attacks on Iran.

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Belfast houses, cars torched as asylum-seeker charged over attempted beheading

What happened in Belfast? How the knife attack unfolded

Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after Trump’s retaliation for downed chopper

Belfast is in uproar in the latest incident of violent street crime in Britain&rsquo;s deeply divided political climate. Plus, US President Donald Trump launches a fresh round of attacks on Iran.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder-after-horrific-belfast-stabbing/news-story/47fd420cb1c0a2d43d6ed298c52f2652">Belfast houses, cars torched as asylum-seeker charged over attempted beheading</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/what-happened-in-belfast-how-the-knife-attack-unfolded/news-story/7df8acceeecca8bd78e0221fdc1afc12">What happened in Belfast? How the knife attack unfolded</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/israel-strikes-on-lebanon-kill-8-crew-rescued-after-us-helicopter-goes-down-near-hormuz/live-coverage/f65713c6db90c7fca6b973d3a0168746">Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after Trump&rsquo;s retaliation for downed chopper</a>

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Belfast burns after alleged attempted beheading

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Michael Jackson The Verdict documentary on Netflix picks up the pieces left out of ‘Michael’ biopic

Michael Jackson’s estate has convinced an entire generation the singer was wrongly accused of crimes against children. Now, a Netflix documentary restores some balance. 

Michael Jackson’s estate has convinced an entire generation the singer was wrongly accused of crimes against children. Now, a Netflix documentary restores some balance. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Review by Nikki Gemmell: Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is a dishonest insult to the genre

Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic

From The Front: How do we feel about Michael Jackson the musical?

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Michael Jackson&rsquo;s estate has convinced an entire generation the singer was wrongly accused of crimes against children. Now, a Netflix documentary restores some balance.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
Review by Nikki Gemmell: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/why-the-new-michael-jackson-biopic-is-a-dishonest-insult-to-the-genre/news-story/7cc4f8a57fcaebc4b4e8a41cdeb66170">Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is a dishonest insult to the genre</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/whos-bad-not-michael-jackson-in-new-bigbudget-biopic/news-story/c61c91a056d54c1d98eb951085dd0af9">Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic</a>
From The Front: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/how-do-we-feel-about-michael-jackson-the-musical/audio/8fcebfb1be5dc8e5de78e5592e33740f">How do we feel about Michael Jackson the musical?</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

The new Michael Jackson fans who don’t want to hear the truth 

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Tim Fischer’s widow demands apology from Pauline Hanson over ‘witch’ claim

Pauline Hanson says former politicians said she should face a firing squad and be burnt at the stake. Now Tim Fischer’s widow Judy Brewer says she wants evidence or an apology and fears her late husband is being posthumously defamed. 

Pauline Hanson says former politicians said she should face a firing squad and be burnt at the stake. Now Tim Fischer’s widow Judy Brewer says she wants evidence or an apology and fears her late husband is being posthumously defamed. 

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Andrew Forrest inks mining deal with Juukan Gorge traditional owners

Apologise or prove ‘witch’ claim: widow

Catch all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup here

Pauline Hanson says former politicians said she should face a firing squad and be burnt at the stake. Now Tim Fischer&rsquo;s widow Judy Brewer says she wants evidence or an apology and fears her late husband is being posthumously defamed.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/andrew-forrest-inks-mining-deal-with-juukan-gorge-traditional-owners/news-story/e2152c03540eb8e8434db114e7b221ef">Andrew Forrest inks mining deal with Juukan Gorge traditional owners</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/tim-fischers-widow-judy-brewer-demands-proof-from-pauline-hanson-over-witch-claim/news-story/ef62a45e650b1de72b9f4f033648be89">Apologise or prove &lsquo;witch&rsquo; claim: widow</a>
Catch all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football">here</a>

Furious widow blasts Hanson over ‘witch-burning’ claim

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Federal Court Judge Ian Jackman rebukes fellow judges over decision delays in Rule of Law Institute speech

A spectacular legal brawl – between sitting judges. Federal Court judge Ian Jackman is attacking some of his own colleagues, saying their tardiness in handing down decisions is threatening the rule of law.

A spectacular legal brawl – between sitting judges. Federal Court judge Ian Jackman is attacking some of his own colleagues, saying their tardiness in handing down decisions is threatening the rule of law.

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Judge slams fellows over ‘egregious’ delays

What’s behind the High Court silence on Beech-Jones?

Just do your job, top silk tells judge 

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

A spectacular legal brawl &ndash; between sitting judges. Federal Court judge Ian Jackman is attacking some of his own colleagues, saying their tardiness in handing down decisions is threatening the rule of law.
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/federal-court-judge-ian-jackman-slams-fellow-judges-over-egregious-judgment-delays/news-story/836b036725874973de0ddd9d248b9d62">Judge slams fellows over &lsquo;egregious&rsquo; delays</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/whats-behind-the-high-courts-silence-on-beechjones/news-story/1615204a2ccd093e77d53a993f5b6f88">What&rsquo;s behind the High Court silence on Beech-Jones?</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/stick-to-your-job-silks-blunt-message-to-high-court-judge-robert-beechjones/news-story/021de7c47fb72d51cbc87299a6443559">Just do your job, top silk tells judge</a>&nbsp;
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

‘Ashamed’: Judge Jackman fires up over court delays

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Belfast burns after alleged attempted beheading

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