Rippledmind Podcast

US mayor Eileen Wang admits acting as Chinese spy, running fake news website with ex-lover
A former mayor in California is facing 10 years in jail after she admitted she worked as a spy for China and ran a propaganda news site with her ex-lover.
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian military vehicle
Chilling dashcam footage has captured the moment a powerful Ukrainian drone carried out a deadly attack on a Russian military vehicle, leaving it engulfed in flames.
Government aides quit amid calls for UK PM Kier Starmer to resign
Four government aides have quit and more than 60 Labour MPs have called for British PM Kier Starmer to resign after an election bloodbath.
‘No alternative’: Iran’s threat to US taxpayers
Iran has urged the US to accept its latest peace offer, warning “American taxpayers will pay” for the delay. Follow live.
US politics, Iran War live updates: Iran fires back after Trump ‘unacceptable’ post
Iran has fired back after Donald Trump claimed their demands were ‘unacceptable’. Follow live.

Shady Shipping
The murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
The health authorities are working to calm fears and contain the rare virus. Three passengers died after traveling on the ship, and several others fell ill or tested positive.
Is France’s Centrist Leader Trying to Weatherproof It From the Far Right?
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.
Xi Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.
Altar Boy Who Called Out Sexual Abuse in the Philippines Is Now a Lawyer for Victims
Michal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.

Novice riders face major safety shake-up
Novice motorcycle riders in one state will be required to comply with new rules over the coming months, in a major safety shake-up on the roads.
‘Should still be here’: Price’s tears for 5yo
Coalition frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has broken down in the Senate while delivering an emotional tribute to Kumanjayi Little Baby.
‘Deteriorating’ small town’s High Court bid
A group of concerned farmers are launching a landmark High Court bid to prevent the spread of “harmful projects” in their area.
One dead, multiple trapped in 9-car crash
A man has died and multiple people were trapped after a horrific nine-car pileup in Sydney’s west, which brought traffic to a standstill.
Viral NDIS fraud exposes victims of scam
Anti-NDIS fraud campaigners Drew Pavlou and Pete Zogoulas have allegedly become scam victims themselves after losing control of their fundraising website.