The US Congress has voted nearly unanimously to force the release of all unclassified Justice Department files, related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Tropical Cyclone Fina has officially formed off the Northern Territory's Top End coast, intensifying overnight from a tropical low; A 25-year-old woman has died after a suspected mass poisoning at the Clandestino Hostel in Canggu, Bali; The World Health Organisation is set to reduce its global workforce by nearly a quarter, by June 2026 as it implements major reforms following the announced departure of its largest donor, the United States; Magda Szubanski, the beloved star of Kath & Kim, is reportedly maintaining her trademark humour and upbeat spirit six months after being diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

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With Christmas shopping underway, new research reveals a hidden danger in affordable toys sold online.

We speak with CHOICE's Director of Campaigns, Rosie Thomas, about the investigation and why world-first Australian safety standards—introduced in 2022—do not apply to online marketplaces selling other businesses' products.

And in headlines today, Roblox will install age verification checks in three countries including Australia; The Victorian Liberals have left themselves just over 12 months to regroup after ditching Brad Battin as leader in favour of first-term MP Jess Wilson; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is applauding the UN approval of the Trump administration's blueprint to secure and govern Gaza; The LA County Sheriff's Department is investigating a new sexual battery allegation against Sean "Diddy" Combs

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Lachlan Young sentenced to 28 years' jail for murdering former partner, Hannah McGuire; A person died after their phone could not make calls to Triple Zero; Trump says he would sign to release the Epstein files; France's Louvre Museum has closed a gallery due to structural weakness; Former Prince Andrew has lost even more of his accolades; Danny Masterson, the former star of That '70s Show, is seeking to overturn his rape conviction.

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