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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/

54 MIN AGO

Trump threatens military action over persecution of Christians in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump says he has ordered the Pentagon to prepare for potential military action in Nigeria - if it fails to crack down on the killing of Christians. He has also warned the US would go in quote, "'guns-a-blazing to wipe out the Islamic Terrorists committing these horrible atrocities." Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, has rejected Trump's claims, saying the country protects citizens of all faiths and celebrates its religious diversity. Guest: Nnamdi Obasi, Senior Adviser for the International Crisis Group, in Nigeria Producer: Anne Barker

8 min
1 HR AGO

Train stabbing not being treated as act of terror, UK police say

British police say one of two men arrested over a stabbing attack on a London-bound train has been released without charge. The remaining suspect is a 32-year-old British man. He is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder, after almost a dozen people were injured on Saturday night local time. Police are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror. Guest: Graham Wettone, UK policing commentator and a former officer with London's Metropolitan policeProducer: Anne Barker

9 min
2 DAYS AGO

Breakfast Wrap: A royal eviction: Prince Andrew loses titles

King Charles will strip brother Prince Andrew of his remaining royal titles and evict him from his royal residence, after weeks of pressure to act over Andrew's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Then, we turn to the applause and tears in Victoria's parliament as Victoria becomes the first state in Australia to legislate a treaty with Aboriginal people following a late-night vote. And US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have taken steps to de-escalate their trade war following a meeting at an international airport in South Korea yesterday. We'll get reaction from the federal government and wrap the week in politics with our friday political panel. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

24 min
2 DAYS AGO

Tricky parliamentary path for environmental approval reforms

The federal government has introduced long-awaited reforms to environmental approvals to parliament, with the Coalition and the Greens blocking the way. Meanwhile, the Senate endured a marathon question time on Thursday as the opposition and cross-bench ganged up on the government over transparency. Guests: Phil Coorey (Political Editor at The Australian Financial Review), Karen Middleton (political columnist with The Monthly), Melissa Clarke (Radio National Breakfast political correspondentProducer: Jason Whittaker

10 min
2 DAYS AGO

3D printing creates new face for cyclist after devastating accident

A 75 year old cyclist left with life-altering facial injuries after being hit by a drunk driver has received one of the UK's first-of-its-kind 3D-printed prosthetics. The Bristol 3D Medical Centre has reconstructed Dave Richards' face, even fitting him with a false eye after he had to have his removed due to severe burns. GUEST: Misha Newnham, one of the reconstructive scientists at the Bristol 3D Medical CentrePRODUCER: Brooke Young

7 min
2 DAYS AGO

National Children's Commissioner ends five-year term

It's been five years since Anne Hollonds stepped into the role of Australia's National Children's Commissioner in the fog of the COVID-19 pandemic. Five years on, the world is a little more stable. But with the childcare sector in crisis and a looming social media ban for under-16-year-olds, the safety and protection of children hasn't strayed far from the headlines. Guest: Anne Hollonds, National Children's CommissionerProducer: Grace Stranger

9 min
2 DAYS AGO

Coalition accuses government of 'shutting down transparency'

The Opposition and other non-government parliamentarians are trying to pressure the government to release a report on government appointments to public boards. It was meant to be released in 2023... but the government says the report remains under cabinet consideration. Guest: Alex Hawke, Shadow Minister for Industry and InnovationProducer: Isadora Bogle

6 min
2 DAYS AGO

US, China deal on rare earths good news for Australia: Resources Minister

US President Donald Trump says a trade dispute with China over rare earths has been, quote, "settled". He met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping yesterday, rating the meeting a 12 out of 10 — but revealing few details of agreements. Last week, Australia and the US signed a multi-billion-dollar critical minerals deal designed to combat China's global dominance in the market. Resources Minister Madeleine King welcomed the news. Guest: Madeleine King, Minister for ResourcesProducer: Isadora Bogle

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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/