Radio National Breakfast

Breakfast Wrap: Emily Maitlis on Andrew's arrest

We cover the extraordinary news of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with the journalist who once interviewed him. The 2019 BBC Newsnight interview with the then Prince, was widely regarded as a car crash that would lead to Andrew's demise. Emily Maitlis shares her shock at his arrest. Then, we turn to Sudan as a UN probe finds atrocities committed bear the hallmarks of genocide. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

Political Panel: New shadow ministry and debate over repatriating Australians with links to IS

From a new shadow ministry to a new debate about what to do with Australians with links to the Islamic State group in Syria - it's been a big week in politics. Our Friday political panel discuss. GUESTS Karen Middleton, political author and columnist with The MonthlyMark Kenny, Professor at ANU's Australian Studies Institute and host of the 'Democracy Sausage' podcastEvelyn Manfield, Radio National Breakfast's Political Correspondent  

Impeached South Korean President sentenced to life in prison

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been jailed for life over his failed attempt to impose martial law.The 65 year old was found guilty of masterminding an insurrection in December 2024, with the court finding he had violently tried to seize power of the National Assembly.Guest: Jake Kwon, BBC Correspondent in SeoulProducer: Brooke Young, Tyler Hall

Risk of 'anyone' returning from former IS-controlled region a concern, Jonno Duniam says

The Opposition says it is ready to work with the Albanese government to stop a group of 34 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group who are trying to return to Australia from Syria.The government has barred one woman from returning using a Temporary Exclusion Order and the Prime Minister says the government will quote "do nothing to assist these people coming back to Australia".GUEST: Jonno Duniam, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs PRODUCERS: Katie McAllister & Isadora Bogle

Murray Watt explains new environmental reforms coming into effect today

Late last year the federal government passed national environment reforms with the support of the Greens.Today, the latest round of changes under these laws will come into effect.GUEST: Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and WaterPRODUCER: Isadora Bogle