International Desk

This week, Conor gives a rundown of how the Brexit process in the UK has gone so far, starting with why the UK joined the EU in the first place and finishing with the talks surrounding the potential snap election in November.

Justin discusses the devastation caused by Typhoon Mangkhut in Hong Kong and the way it has ground the city to a halt. He looks into why this typhoon was so severe and how Hong Kongers survived the strong winds and heavy downpours.

After two Liberal Party leadership spills last week, Malcolm Turnbull has been ousted as party leader and Prime Minister on Friday.  Treasurer Scott Morrison became the 30th Prime Minister of Australia, after defeating Peter Dutton and Julie Bishop.  Justin spoke to Dr Peter Chen of the University of Sydney about what caused the leadership challenges and how it will affect trans-Tasman relations, Dr Jill Sheppard of the Australian National University about the new government’s effects on refugee and climate change policies and Frank Bongiorno of the Australian National University on the legacy of these challenges on Australian political history.

The Chinese government has attempted to demolish a newly-built mosque in its western region, citing it hasn't been given proper building permits. It is followed by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination claiming that China is holding one million Muslim Uighurs in camps. Justin is finding out why Beijing is tightening its control on Chinese Muslims.