US and Iran exchange fire + Inside the hunt for Dezi Freeman
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What recent events occurred in the Strait of Hormuz involving the US and Iran?
A listener production. Hi, Natasha Belling with you and welcome to the afternoon edition of The Briefing. Coming up in our deep dive, it's the mysterious disappearance that captivated a nation. Desi Freeman was on the run for more than eight months in Victoria's high country after he shot dead two police officers. Now we speak with the journalist who broke the story that police had finally found Desi and killed him.
What prompted the Northern Territory to review its child protection system?
So who tipped police off and who was helping hide Desi? All those details in just a moment. But first, let's check the afternoon headlines this Friday, the 8th of May.
Thanks, Tash. I'm Alex Tai.
Why did Julie Bishop resign as Chancellor of ANU?
Fighting has broken out again in the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran. Even as it appears, both sides are continuing to negotiate towards a peace deal. The two sides have conflicting stories as to who attacked who first. Iranian state media claimed that the U.S. attacked an Iranian oil tanker and then carried out airstrikes against several cities.
What charges are the so-called 'ISIS brides' facing in Australia?
The United States, on the other hand, said that they were responding to, quote, unprovoked Iranian attacks and that three American destroyers were attacked while in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump wrote on his social media, missiles were shot at our destroyers and were easily knocked down. Likewise, drones came and were incinerated while in the air. They dropped ever so beautifully down to the ocean, very much like a butterfly dropping to its grave. A few hours after the fighting, Trump also spoke to media from Washington and said that, despite the attacks, the ceasefire was still in effect.
Is the ceasefire with Iran still on?
Yeah, it is. They trifled with us today. We blew them away. They trifled. I call that a trifle. I'll let you know when there's no ceasefire. You won't have to know. If there's no ceasefire, you're not going to have to know. You're just going to have to look at one big glow coming out of Iran.
Who is Desi Freeman and what led to his notoriety?
And they better sign their agreement fast.
The Northern Territory has announced a review into the child protection system following the death of five-year-old Kumunjai little baby. The Minister for Child Protection, Robin Cahill, said in a statement that her government was not prepared to accept the status quo and will announce the scope of an independent review on Monday. According to the statement, the review will be conducted by an external expert. Julie Bishop, the former Foreign Minister of Australia, has announced her immediate resignation as the Chancellor of the Australian National University in Canberra. Bishop had been leading the university since her appointment in 2020, and it has been, it's safe to say, a period of significant turmoil.
In 2024, the university announced a plan to cut $250 million in order to become financially sustainable after operating costs blew out. That plan was wildly unpopular and the then Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell resigned from her role last year. Now, Julie Bishop is also gone, with her tenure as Chancellor being marked by scandals over executive expenses as well as accusations of bullying, which Bishop denies. Her term was meant to finish at the end of this year.
How did journalist Cassie Zervos investigate the case of Desi Freeman?
The resignation today means she's finishing seven months early. We heard Sash and Chris this morning talk about the arrest of three of the so-called ISIS brides who arrived back in Australia last night. The update today is that all three women have now been charged. The two women in Melbourne appeared in court and were remanded in custody until Monday when they will face court again and are expected to apply for bail. Those women have been charged with crimes against humanity. As for the Sydney woman, her lawyer is seeking a psychological report and is then expected to apply for bail on her behalf. That woman has been charged with entering a declared area and with being a member of ISIS. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, was asked about the women at a press conference earlier today.
I have absolutely zero sympathy for these people. I do have sympathy for the children though, who are victims of decisions that their parents have made.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What recent events occurred in the Strait of Hormuz involving the US and Iran?
0:02–0:31
2
What prompted the Northern Territory to review its child protection system?
0:31–0:47
3
Why did Julie Bishop resign as Chancellor of ANU?
0:47–1:09
4
What charges are the so-called 'ISIS brides' facing in Australia?
1:09–2:05
5
Who is Desi Freeman and what led to his notoriety?
2:05–3:22
6
How did journalist Cassie Zervos investigate the case of Desi Freeman?
3:22–5:40
7
What were the circumstances surrounding the police's encounter with Desi Freeman?
5:40–9:33
8
Who assisted Desi Freeman during his time on the run?
9:33–20:02
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