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You’ve seen the headlines, now hear the Full Story. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. You can support The Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
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Does fast food have a supersized influence over Australian media?
Newsrooms constantly receive carefully curated press releases from companies and, while they usually form one side of the story, a new study has found that, when it comes to the fast food industry, a number of Australian media outlets aren’t fulfilling their half of the bargain. Health reporter Natasha May tells Matilda Boseley how news outlets are producing ‘covert marketing’ for fast food brands despite public health concerns about the poor nutritional quality of their menus You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
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Why is Rishi Sunak predicted to lose the UK election?
Ever since a rain-soaked UK prime minister Rishi Sunak unexpectedly announced an early general election, the prevailing consensus has been that he will lead the Tories to a loss on 4 July. Jane Lee speaks to Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland about how 14 years of Conservative rule have shaped the country and what’s at stake for Britons in this campaign
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US politics: the supreme court’s ethics problem
Reports surfaced a few weeks ago that a supreme court justice, Samuel Alito, had flown an upside-down US flag outside his home days after insurrectionists flew similar flags when they stormed the Capitol on 6 January 2021. Alito has blamed his wife, saying he wanted her to take down the flag after a dispute with neighbours. Democrats want Alito to recuse himself from any supreme court case involving 6 January, but he has refused to do so. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Amanda Marcotte of Salon about whether this latest scandal is proof that the supreme court is incapable of being unbiased
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Newsroom edition: how lobbyists delay reforms everyone else wants
Despite a bipartisan committee unanimously agreeing to a nationwide ban, gambling ads are still everywhere. Extensive lobbying efforts from broadcasters and other corporate interests have slowed reform while these harmful ads continue to air. But its not just gambling – lobbying has halted progress on the climate crisis and some of the most crucial issues in our society.Bridie Jabour talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about how lobbying can get in the way of good governance
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Australia’s response to the ICC’s case against Netanyahu
The international criminal court’s pursuit of senior Israeli and Hamas leaders over war crimes has ignited a fiery political debate in Canberra. Foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst tells Nour Haydar why the government’s response has been cautious, and criticised by the Coalition and Greens You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
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A journey on weight-loss drug Ozempic
The Danish company behind the weight-loss drug has made millions, but without health insurance it is unaffordable for many. George Chidi reports
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