Best Antenna Group Podcasts (2025)

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The effects of Tonga's massive volcanic explosion linger, three years on 6:37

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It's been more than three and a half years since one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recent history left devastation in Tonga. An Australian-led scientific team has been studying the area surrounding the underwater volcano, in collaboration with researchers from across the world, looking for signs of life. The eruption changed the shape …

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INTERVIEW: 'We are family, we should work together': Palau President's challenge to Australia 17:08

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Palau, an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, consists of more than 300 islands in Micronesia. It's a popular destination for divers and ecotourists and visitors are required to take the "Palau Pledge" to protect its ecosystems. But Palau is already facing the immediate reality of climate change, with rising sea levels, coral bl…

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INTERVIEW: Footballer Fandi Ahmad is a Singaporean sporting legend: We find out why 30:48

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Fandi Ahmad is more than just a footballer; has been described as a national legend in Singapore. He was the first Singaporean footballer to play in Europe, the first Singaporean millionaire sportsperson and the first Singaporean sportsperson to have a published biography. As a young child, his family lived in a two-room public housing flat, Fandi …

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INTERVIEW: Could a new UN declaration protect aid workers amid the growing death toll? 14:06

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More than 100 states have signed an Australian-led declaration to protect aid workers. Australian Red Cross CEO Andrew Colvin explains what the declaration is aiming to achieve.

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New deep space antenna in Australia to aid exploration of universe while also creating local jobs 6:10

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More than three years after it was first announced, a new deep space antenna is being brought online in Western Australia.

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What's next for South Australia's algae bloom? 12:27

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South Australia's algal bloom continues to spread, leading to significant environmental, ecological and mental health harm. Those impacts have been heard at a Senate inquiry examining support arrangements for those affected, but also long-term prevention strategies.

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Pharma stocks tumble following US pharma import tariffs 11:16

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP and Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital about the reaction to a US decision to apply 100% import tariffs to pharmaceutical products from Wednesday, plus all the latest from the sharemarket.

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UN says millions of young people are being left behind 4:37

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Youth advocates from around the world have gathered at the UN headquarters in New York to participate in the high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly. Their meeting marked the thirtieth anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth.

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The rise and fall of France's Nicolas Sarkozy after conviction 4:23

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy.

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Gaza death toll exceeds 65,500 as Israeli military intensifies strikes on enclave 6:43

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The war in Gaza has now claimed more than 65,500 lives, according to Palestinian health officials, as Israeli forces intensify their campaign both inside the Strip and beyond. While Israel expands air and ground operations deep into Yemen, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is calling for a post-Hamas future and an immediate ceasefire.…

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Industries at risk of technology and AI & big dividend day 21:09

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves delves into Barrenjoey's report on the industries most exposed to technological change and AI with Johnathan McMenamin; plus the day on the sharemarket with Mark Gardner from MPC Markets.

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New research shows more Australians being harmed by gambling 7:12

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An increasing number of Australians are being harmed by gambling according to new research. The study highlights the link between problem gambling and domestic violence, suicide, and financial hardship, with more than 3-million Australians said to be impacted.

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Special Episode: Palestine recognition, Trump unfiltered & paracetamol panic 38:59

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Ten Western nations (including Australia, the UK, and France) formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly. Our correspondents bring you the latest from New York, as they break down the statehood debate, MAGA’s escalating war on the left, and Trump’s unsubstantiated claims linking paracetamol and autism.…

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INTERVIEW: Penny Wong on the upcoming Albanese-Trump meeting and Australia's bid to host COP31 10:26

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the upcoming meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump will seek to advance areas of co-operation but also underline issues of sovereignty.

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Anthony Albanese makes the case for Australia at the UN 5:02

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered his first leader's speech to the United Nations General Assembly, promoting Australia as a significant middle power. He's used the speech to push for more global co-operation on tackling the climate crisis, and peacekeeping efforts. And he's also pushing for Australia to co-host the next COP climate sum…

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Higher inflation threatens rate cuts & is the US market overvalued? 12:03

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Bloxham from HSBC about today's stronger than expected inflation figures and what it means for interest rates, plus the day on the sharemarket with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett.

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President Trump's extraordinary address at the UN General Assembly 4:59

4d ago4:59

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Donald Trump has stunned the United Nations, using his speech at the General Assembly to suggest other countries are “going to hell” because of migration and denying science by calling climate change a ‘con’. In an extraordinary address, he slammed the UN for not doing enough to end wars. The US President also said he’d support NATO countries shoot…

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NT hit-and-run case spotlights deep disparities in criminal justice system, advocates say 8:45

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The Northern Territory has been engulfed by significant backlash regarding the sentencing of a driver who fatally struck an Aboriginal man in a hit and run and his familial connection to the Territory's Attorney General. First Nations communities and legal experts argue the sentence given to Jake Danby, a 12-month community corrections order, is in…

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Donald Trump walks his own path on autism research. Health experts say claims don't stack up 5:17

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US President Donald Trump has announced his administration will direct doctors not to recommend paracetamol for pregnant women, claiming it may be linked to autism in children. Australian medical experts have responded, re-confirming that paracetamol is safe for use in pregnancy.

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150-plus countries now recognise Palestine - what does it mean and could it impact the war? 7:11

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Australia has joined 150-plus countries who now officially recognise a Palestinian state. But after nearly two years of war in Gaza, and a death toll in excess of 65,000, what would a state of Palestine even look like? Is this recognition purely symbolic, or does it have real-world implications? And could it help bring an end to the conflict?…

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Nvidia's huge OpenAI deal, and Myer's profit tumbles 7:21

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Michael McCarthy from MooMoo Australia about the day's market action including Myer's disappointing profit result, and Nvidia's huge OpenAI deal.

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Engineering a Sustainable Future 24:45

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How does an engineering company balance profit with purpose while transforming the food system? Jill Meiburg, Head of Group Communications and Brand at GEA Group, shares how the 143-year-old German industrial equipment leader is tackling humanity's greatest challenge: feeding 10 billion people by 2050 while achieving net zero by 2040. With 25 years…

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France joins Australia and others in recognising a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly 6:36

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France has formally recognised the state of Palestine in what President Emmanuel Macron hailed as a historic step towards Middle East peace. The decision, welcomed by Palestinian leaders and backed by several allies, set the tone for the United Nations' 80th anniversary session, even as Israel and the United States condemned it and boycotted procee…

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'A uniquely delicate crime': Dangers of stealthing poorly understood by Australians 8:48

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Stealthing, the removal of a condom during sex without a partner's knowledge or consent, has in recent years become a criminal offence in almost all parts of Australia. But experts say there is still a lack of awareness about what stealthing is and the dangers it poses.

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Why many Australians don't feel financially confident & ASX rises as market waits for US inflation 14:03

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management about the day's sharemarket action while Stephanie Youssef looks through the latest AMP research with Ben Hillier which reveals half of Australians don't feel financially confident as they approach retirement.

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'Optus will be held to account': Penalties on the telco loom as AMCA investigates 5:15

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The Federal Communications Minister says Optus can expect to suffer significant consequences following last week's triple-0 outage, that's been linked to multiple deaths. The Australian Communications and Media Authority [[ACMA]] has launched an investigation into the failure, with authorities looking to obtain significant information from the telc…

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Spring brings warmer weather, flower shows... and food safety concerns 4:29

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As spring has arrived in Australia, a leading food safety advocate group is calling Australians to also conduct a spring clean for their fridges, freezers and pantries. The call comes as a recent survey finds over half of Australians see food-borne illness as their main food safety concerns, but less than half consumers consistently perform food sa…

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Australia recognises Palestinian state at the UN 6:45

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Australia has joined Canada, Portugal and the United Kingdom in formally recognising a Palestinian state at the UN. The declaration was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City, with the government saying it comes as part of a push for a two-state solution to th…

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More Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, Gaza 4:52

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An Israeli drone strike on the Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil has killed five people, including three children, despite a US-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah. The tragedy comes as Gaza endures another wave of bombardments, with dozens killed in the past day alone.

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Here's the tea: Global shortage means steep prices for matcha lovers 3:58

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Global matcha prices are surging due to poor weather in Japan, rising global demand, labour shortages, and steep US tariffs on imports from Japan and China. Now, the world’s love affair with matcha may be tested - at the checkout counter.

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John Santi lays his brother's remains to rest after finding out museum displayed specimens without consent 9:11

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A coronial investigation launched in Tasmania in 2016 has found the University of Tasmania removed and kept human remains without consent or approval. The investigation raises broader questions about collections of human remains in other universities and museums in Australia, and what obligation these institutions have to identify their origin.…

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Opinions divided on how to save our precious mountain ash forests 5:14

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New research has found Australia's heat-stressed forests are rapidly thinning, and could even be producing carbon emissions. It comes as the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions targets and a climate risk report later this month. But local researchers, politicians and Traditional Owner land groups remain divided on how to protect the f…

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The 80th General Assembly of the UN is meeting in New York. How does it work - and why? 8:32

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World leaders will gather in New York next week for the annual General Assembly. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has highlighted peace, climate, responsible innovation, gender equality, development financing and UN reform as central themes of the week. But the high-level week of the General Assembly also marks the 80th anniversary of the foundin…

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I feel like privacy is dead: IVF data breach triggers interest in class action lawsuit 7:56

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After years of trying to conceive, Isabel Lewis thought the hard part was over — until cybercriminals targeted her fertility clinic. The data breach at Genea Fertility included patient's medical histories, diagnoses and treatments, medications and prescriptions, as well as pathology and diagnostic test results. Now, hundreds of Australians have sho…

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Healing land and spirit through Noongar knowledge and regenerative land management 5:28

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In Western Australia's Wheatbelt, a region long shaped by industrial farming practices, a new model of regenerative agriculture is taking root. At Yaraguia farm, Ballardong Noongar man Oral McGuire is healing Country, reconnecting First Nations knowledge of caring for Country with modern land management to restore ecosystems and produce food that b…

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Israelis shot at Allenby Crossing into Jordan 8:38

9d ago8:38

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The Israeli military has confirmed four of its personnel were killed in Rafah as well as two Israeli citizens, in a shooting described as a terrorist attack at Allenby Crossing. The crisis has deepened divisions around the world and at the United Nations, where a US veto blocked a resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted aid.…

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Age pension to rise & is AI in bubble territory? 7:52

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Stephanie Youssef speaks with Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management for the day's sharemarket news, including whether AI is in bubble territory, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves goes through the upcoming age pension changes with Joshua Parisotto from HESTA.

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'Right plan for Australia': Government ministers defend 2035 climate target 6:59

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Climate advocates say the federal government's 2035 emissions reduction target falls "dangerously short", while the Coalition has said its plan is "grounded in fantasy land". Government ministers are now working to justify the target to the public and the community, as the Coalition is under pressure to outline their climate policy.…

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Trump and Starmer keep it civil despite disagreements 4:09

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Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has “let him down”, and revealed the US is working to regain control of a key air base in Afghanistan, during a wide-ranging press conference that marked the end of his state visit to the United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer farewelled his guest - relieved the trip went without any major controversy.…

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Sydney's army of Olympic volunteers mark 25 years 5:22

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This week marks 25 years since the opening of the Sydney Olympics. From welcoming athletes to washing t-shirts, an army of than 46,000 volunteers helped maintain the smooth running of the games - including pioneer volunteers who volunteered in the years leading up to the games.

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Trump's royal treatment, UN declares 'genocide' in Gaza & Albania's AI minister 32:09

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Donald Trump gets some face time with the King & Queen on a state visit to the UK. A UN commission of inquiry finds Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide as Israel’s ground operation in Gaza City gets underway. MAGA vows war on the left in response to Charlie Kirk's killing and Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years in jail. Plus, Albania unveils an…

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Regulator says Kmart's use of facial recognition technology breached privacy laws 4:58

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Retail giant Kmart has been accused of violating customers' privacy with its use of facial recognition. The company says it trialled the technology to tackle increased theft and fraud and is considering appealing the Privacy Commissioner's ruling.

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Full-time jobs tumble, US cuts rates & future of chocolate prices 14:51

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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Blair Chapman from Seek about the latest jobs data which showed a near 41,000 fall in full-time jobs; Lochlan Halloway from Morningstar takes a look at the day's sharemarket action including the reaction to the US Federal Reserve's first interst rate cut this year; and Stephanie Youssef discusses the…

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Too high or too low? Australia's 2035 climate target pleases no one 7:21

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As one of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters per capita, Australia has announced its new 2035 emissions reduction target. The federal government has committed to a target to cut emissions by 62 to 70 per cent by 2035, based on 2005 levels. Some say the target is too high, others say it's too low. Labor says it's both ambitious and achievab…

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'One of the highest honours of my life': Donald Trump hails UK state visit amid protests 5:27

9d ago5:27

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United States President Donald Trump is visiting the United Kingdom where he has met with members of the Royal family and talked up the historical bond between the two countries.

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Palestinians fleeing Gaza City as Israel opens additional exit passage 8:38

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Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are fleeing south as Israel’s bombardment of the enclave intensifies, with families forced to carry children and the elderly along designated so-called safe routes.Meanwhile, Israel’s far-right finance minister has controversially described Gaza as a potential real estate bonanza once demolished.…

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The transnational links between extremist groups fuelling protests in Australia and the UK 8:49

9d ago8:49

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Experts say there are a number of driving forces behind recent mass demonstrations in Australia and the UK, and says they are "not particularly exceptional". They also say media organisations need to treat this issue with caution when reporting.

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Australia's newest citizens welcomed in ceremonies on Australian Citizenship Day 6:08

10d ago6:08

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Thousands are celebrating becoming new Australians, as local councils hosted ceremonies around the country for Australian Citizenship Day. SBS spoke to some of the new citizens.

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The bank of mum and dad helping first home buyers, & investors look to US Federal Reserve 14:22

11d ago14:22

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Parents and grandparents are increasingly offering financial assistance to family members with 20 per cent saying they provided help in the last quarter, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with UBS Economist Stephen Wu to find out to what extent they're helping. Plus Kyle Rodda from capital.com looks through the day's sharemarket action…

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Charlie Kirk killing suspect could face death penalty after being formally charged with murder 7:18

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The 22-year-old suspected of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged with capital murder. Meanwhile, the fallout from the assassination continues to reverberate across the United States, in the courts, in politics, and in public debate.