THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Middle East war, Chopper’s son jailed & Trump evidence unsealed

LISTEN NOW: Will Israel target Iran’s nuclear facilities? Aussies told “Do not wait” in evacuation from Lebanon, Trump evidence unsealed in January 6 trial and Chopper Read’s son jailed.

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On today’s show, the latest developments in the conflict between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran and why a broader war in the Middle East could be coming.

The government has organised flights out of Lebanon for Aussies.

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The son of Chopper Read was thrown in jail today.

Donald Trump’s bid to stay out of jail took a twist, with the evidence in his trial for attempting to overturn an election defeat being unsealed by a judge.

And a big show of support for the RBA.

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