THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Blinken in Beirut, Trump sued again & Anzac “cookie” controversy

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On today’s show, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes a big risk for peace in the Middle East.

Australia coughs up some serious coin to bolter it’s defence capabilities.

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New York’s Central Park Five is suing Donald Trump for Defamation.

Is Australian Test cricket paying the price for David Warner’s farewell tour last summer?

And the royal controversy over an iconic Aussie treat.

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By recognising a nation that does not exist, Australia’s Palestine-obsessed government risks endangering our alliance with the US.