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21 August 2026

Nikki Osborne and the next generation of political satirists

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Nikki Osborne and the next generation of political satirists

The Bush Deep podcast furore was more than a cringeful moment for the prime minister – it was a display of how political satire has shifted with the fracturing of the media landscape.

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Political stitch up or compromise? The tale of two political deals – Back to Back Barries podcast

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Source: Guardian Australia PoliticsOriginal source

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‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision

Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers Britain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of the Israeli military authorities not to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 airstrikes that hit a convoy of aid vehicles in Gaza “shameful”. The strikes killed seven humanitarian workers from the US-based World Central Kitchen (WCK) organisation. WCK staff from the three countries were among the casualties of the attack, which prompted global outrage.

Source: The Guardian WorldOriginal source