THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Aussie mum faces death penalty in Taiwan, Optus in court over data breach & new GoT spin-off

LISTEN NOW: Aussie mum faces death penalty on drug charges in Taiwan, Optus taken to court over 2022 data breach, Princess Catherine’s portrait ridiculed and George R.R. Martin teases new GoT spin-off.

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An Aussie mother of five is facing a potential death sentence in Taiwan after being arrested with 7kg of drugs in her suitcase.

Australia’s media regulator is taking legal action against telecommunications giant Optus over a major cyber attack in 2022.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4.

A new royal portrait has once again turned everyone into an art critic.

And George RR Martin has announced that Game of Thrones spin off series The Hedge Knight is moving along nicely.

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