The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for trade summit, talks with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government’s tax changes. 

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government’s tax changes.

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Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: US President’s high-stakes China talks

Surgeon Reza Adib faces court over rape allegations at Gold Coast apartment

PM denies junked election pledges were just 'political lines'

Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government&rsquo;s tax changes.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/donald-trump-and-xi-jinping-set-for-highstakes-talks-in-beijing/live-coverage/3535eeba4c75a0854444784efa5aec76">Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: US President&rsquo;s high-stakes China talks</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/surgeon-reza-adib-faces-court-over-rape-allegations-at-gold-coast-apartment/news-story/209e4008327b2ebc865edbf4aa535c01">Surgeon Reza Adib faces court over rape allegations at Gold Coast apartment</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/budget-2026-angus-taylors-allornothing-play-in-fightback-plan/live-coverage/024c104683cf28862a2827c886f530f2#:~:text=PM-,denies,-junked%20election%20pledges">PM denies junked election pledges were just 'political lines'</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/retail/coles-misled-shoppers-with-down-down-discounts-federal-court-finds/news-story/40eef7ad45e8ef42975e391c95450fa4">Coles misled shoppers with &lsquo;Down Down&rsquo; discounts, Federal Court finds</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&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

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 <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, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

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.

Why Trump is best buddies with Xi Jinping now

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How Sir Keir Starmer went from UK Labour hero to total political embarrassment in two years

The Australian’s Richard Ferguson joins Claire Harvey to break down how Keir Starmer went from Labour hero to political zero.

Sir Keir Starmer is holding onto his job – but only just. Dozens of Labour MPs have this week called on the UK’s PM to quit as party leader, but just as many have insisted he should stay – and that leaves Britain in a big old political mess.

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

Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM

UK continues its slide as Labour leadership saga drags on

Anthony Albanese warns British Labour against ousting Keir Starmer amid leadership crisis

After this ‘WTF moment’, Keir Starmer’s fate is out of his hands

Commentary by Greg Sheridan: Keir Starmer’s leadership in crisis after Labour election disaster, fuelling fears for Britain’s future

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

Sir Keir Starmer is holding onto his job &ndash; but only just. Dozens of Labour MPs have this week called on the UK&rsquo;s PM to quit as party leader, but just as many have insisted he should stay &ndash; and that leaves Britain in a big old political mess.
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>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/pressure-grows-on-uks-starmer-to-quit-as-pm/news-story/e2321bd687130f28ce5daad87e5f4bfc">Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/uk-continues-its-slide-as-labour-leadership-saga-drags-on/news-story/9794197a7f37c1a32b375ba325647767">UK continues its slide as Labour leadership saga drags on</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/anthony-albanese-warns-british-labour-against-ousting-keir-starmer-amid-leadership-crisis/news-story/578eec3d50d3c827851b78ea831c130e">Anthony Albanese warns British Labour against ousting Keir Starmer amid leadership crisis</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/after-this-wtf-moment-keir-starmers-fate-is-out-of-his-hands/news-story/374e74afd3f33c613bfe3517430e4f16">After this &lsquo;WTF moment&rsquo;, Keir Starmer&rsquo;s fate is out of his hands</a>
Commentary by Greg Sheridan: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/keir-starmers-leadership-in-crisis-after-labour-election-disaster-fuelling-fears-for-britains-future/news-story/8cdf11018b7bb0e8b40dd74baa153b56">Keir Starmer&rsquo;s leadership in crisis after Labour election disaster, fuelling fears for Britain&rsquo;s future</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Call the King: UK PM Keir Starmer tries to save himself

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 Former NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to lead Northern Territory child protection review following alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby

Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Plus, Ivan Cleary quits the Panthers and Triguboff issues a warning on tax changes. 

Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Plus, Ivan Cleary quits the Panthers and Triguboff issues a warning on tax changes. 

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Former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb to lead NT child protection review

Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers

Property developer Harry Triguboff slams tax changes as ‘very bad’ for Australia

Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Plus, Ivan Cleary quits the Panthers and Triguboff issues a warning on tax changes.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/former-nsw-police-commissioner-karen-webb-to-lead-nt-child-protection-review/news-story/fb787a25786eb66ec9dbc552b87b6149">Former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb to lead NT child protection review</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/fourtime-premiershipwinning-coach-ivan-cleary-to-leave-penrith-panthers/news-story/be2d66ef686058ce716248b7c5fe8ec0">Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-developer-harry-triguboff-slams-tax-changes-as-very-bad-for-australia/news-story/b8b0d59b9755cac4b34eb4e6431bde6f">Property developer Harry Triguboff slams tax changes as &lsquo;very bad&rsquo; for Australia</a>

Former NSW police boss to lead NT child protection review

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Federal Budget 2026: How Albanese Labor government will rake in cash

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the Budget for 2026.

Hundreds of billions in extra revenue - from cutting the NDIS and a suite of tax changes - will pay for a $250 gift to every worker plus create an election war-chest as Anthony Albanese positions Labor for the 2028 election. Today, our journos’ frank and funny take on Budget 2026. 

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

Every major announcement broken down

Oversold and underachieving: our snap verdicts

How Chalmers became the highest taxing treasurer of all time

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

Hundreds of billions in extra revenue - from cutting the NDIS and a suite of tax changes - will pay for a $250 gift to every worker plus create an election war-chest as Anthony Albanese positions Labor for the 2028 election. Today, our journos&rsquo; frank and funny take on Budget 2026.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see our videos 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/2026-federal-budget-full-breakdown-of-every-major-announcement/news-story/11eef8ceecfbfb8ac81fe27e0315a520">Every major announcement broken down</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/oversold-underachieving-our-experts-budget-verdict/news-story/fc17d7e613d99d5d8c7a960153ef85fd">Oversold and underachieving: our snap verdicts</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/how-jim-chalmers-became-the-highest-ever-taxing-treasurer/news-story/b6a03045acb7f0fb01a4919aa7e13f9d">How Chalmers became the highest taxing treasurer of all time</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.

How Labor will rake in the cash

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Why Trump is best buddies with Xi Jinping now

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