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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 55 MIN

Israel accused of 'grave violation' after latest strikes on Lebanon

from The Radio National Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In an onslaught lasting just ten minutes, Israeli air strikes killed at least two-hundred and fifty people in Lebanon yesterday, prompting international outrage and placing the fragile ceasefire with Iran in jeopardy. Amidst the crisis the charity World Central Kitchen is feeding 25 thousand people a day. It's head chef is Aline Kamakian and she says the bombs are dropping within meters of their kitchens.  Germany has closed down its nuclear power plants and ended its reliance on Russia for gas - but some are questioning those moves in light of the current energy crisis. The country’s State Secretary for Climate, Jochen Flasbarth insists there’s no going back.Singer songwriter William Crighton reflects on the death of Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst and the lessons passed from one rocker to another. 

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