Israel's strike on Qatar blows up ceasefire talks, the prime ministers of Nepal, Japan and France depart in a hurry, and Albanese battles for influence in the Pacific, while Moldova battles to stop Putin’s influence ahead of elections. Plus, the Murdoch succession is finally settled.
Guests: Sione Tekiteki, Auckland University of Technology; Ben Lewis, SBS Chief International Correspondent
Producers: Alexandra Cheevers, Nick Ludlam, Billy Dahlenburg
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