The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Israel, Lebanon to negotiate on Hezbollah disarmament

Israel will negotiate directly with Lebanon about disarming the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, with representatives to meet in Washington for talks next week. Plus, a key deadline in the Gaza peace deal looms.

Israel will negotiate directly with Lebanon about disarming the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, with representatives to meet in Washington for talks next week. Plus, a key deadline in the Gaza peace deal looms.

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Trump warns Iran against tolls in Strait of Hormuz; Israel to start talks with Lebanon

Hamas refuses to hand over weapons as deadline looms

Israel will negotiate directly with Lebanon about disarming the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, with representatives to meet in Washington for talks next week. Plus, a key deadline in the Gaza peace deal looms.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/israel-to-start-talks-with-lebanon-khamenei-claims-iran-clear-victor/live-coverage/7f2ac8a641145a55ec636f60fa869ef8#/entry/15139018">Trump warns Iran against tolls in Strait of Hormuz; Israel to start talks with Lebanon</a>
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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;
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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.

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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.

Israel, Lebanon to negotiate on Hezbollah disarmament

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Why Tehran is the Must-Watch Spy Thriller | The Front Podcast with Hedley Thomas

It’s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV’s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict.

It’s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV’s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

It&rsquo;s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV&rsquo;s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict.&nbsp;
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a>. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

The hot Mossad spy drama Hedley Thomas is hooked on

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Analysis by The Australian’s Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan of Donald Trump’s plan for the war in Iran

Absurd, ridiculous, insane, offensive, fantastical - and that’s just Donald Trump’s words. As for his actions, our Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan reckons Trump has miscalculated, alienated his allies, strengthened Iran’s evil regime - and is now starting to look like a pirate himself.

Absurd, ridiculous, insane, offensive, fantastical - and that’s just Donald Trump’s words. As for his actions, our Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan reckons Trump has miscalculated, alienated his allies, strengthened Iran’s evil regime - and is now starting to look like a pirate himself. 

Read Greg Sheridan’s commentary at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Shootin’ starts again if no deal

Scepticism aside, it’s difficult to see a strategic triumph here for the West

Donald Trump’s clearest Iran pitch was still full of contradictions

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

Absurd, ridiculous, insane, offensive, fantastical - and that&rsquo;s just Donald Trump&rsquo;s words. As for his actions, our Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan reckons Trump has miscalculated, alienated his allies, strengthened Iran&rsquo;s evil regime - and is now starting to look like a pirate himself.&nbsp;
Read Greg Sheridan&rsquo;s commentary 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>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-as-israel-pummels-lebanon/live-coverage/dc58d7e2ed3a759aebc8ae1e06617da4">Shootin&rsquo; starts again if no deal</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/scepticism-aside-its-difficult-to-see-astrategic-triumph-here-for-the-west/news-story/d97051751a73d5b1d9ce2189a42e578a">Scepticism aside, it&rsquo;s difficult to see a strategic triumph here for the West</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/donald-trumps-clearest-iran-pitch-was-still-full-of-contradictions/news-story/98d339766826c9ca4006d5b4c8c39c1b">Donald Trump&rsquo;s clearest Iran pitch was still full of contradictions</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.

Trump didn’t chicken out. But did he make Iran stronger than ever?

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Bruce Lehrmann’s High Court application for special leave to appeal defamation verdict dismissed

An application by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for special leave to appeal the outcome of his defamation action against Network Ten has been thrown out by the High Court. Plus, a fledgeling ceasefire deal between the US and Iran is on shaky ground. 

An application by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for special leave to appeal the outcome of his defamation action against Network Ten has been thrown out by the High Court. Plus, a fledgeling ceasefire deal between the US and Iran is on shaky ground. 

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Bruce Lehrmann suffers crushing court blow as High Court knocks back appeal on Brittany Higgins defamation findings

Iran offers alternative route to Hormuz ships; PM unveils deal for more petrol, says truce must include Lebanon

Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support

An application by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for special leave to appeal the outcome of his defamation action against Network Ten has been thrown out by the High Court. Plus, a fledgeling ceasefire deal between the US and Iran is on shaky ground.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/bruce-lehrmann-suffers-crushing-court-blow-as-high-court-knocks-back-appeal-on-brittany-higgins-defamation-findings/news-story/b5065dc8a9631a9d3bec6d1abe8eb981">Bruce Lehrmann suffers crushing court blow as High Court knocks back appeal on Brittany Higgins defamation findings</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-as-israel-pummels-lebanon/live-coverage/dc58d7e2ed3a759aebc8ae1e06617da4#/entry/15126412">Iran offers alternative route to Hormuz ships; PM unveils deal for more petrol, says truce must include Lebanon</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/trump-weighs-punishing-certain-nato-countries-over-lack-of-iran-war-support/news-story/2fd704e7d107195f75e5662e9913c4eb">Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support</a>

Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal bid dismissed by High Court

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Israel, Lebanon to negotiate on Hezbollah disarmament

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