Walter MurrowDaily News Briefing — 2026-04-17
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
A 2,300-Year-Old Greek Coin Turns Up in Berlin
Finally, a delightful archaeological surprise from Germany: a 13-year-old student walking through farmland in Berlin’s Spandau district stumbled upon a small bronze coin — just 12 millimetres wide…
Hegseth’s Pulp Fiction Moment at the Pulpit
In a lighter but telling moment, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth quoted a fake Bible verse from the film Pulp Fiction while speaking at a worship service. He urged worshippers to join him in a…
Newsom’s PAC Spending Draws Scrutiny
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing questions after it emerged that $1.5 million from his political action committee was used to boost sales of his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of…
Michigan’s Crumbling Dams: A Symbol of America’s Infrastructure Decay
In the United States, Michigan’s escalating dam crisis is laying bare the state of the nation’s ageing infrastructure. Governor Gretchen Whitmer pointed to the situation — which has included flooding…
Sydney Daycare Worker Faces Over 120 Child Abuse Charges
A Sydney daycare worker has been hit with more than 120 child abuse charges in what police are calling a parent’s “worst nightmare.” The accusations span multiple daycare centres and allegedly took…
Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire and the Wider Middle East Conflict
Amid the broader US–Iran confrontation, Israel and Lebanon have entered a 10-day ceasefire — though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signalled that the Israeli military will remain in…
Geelong Refinery Blaze Sparks Fuel Security Alarm Across Australia
A fire at the Viva Energy refinery in Corio, near Geelong, on Wednesday night has ignited a national debate about Australia’s fuel security — and could soon hit Victorian drivers at the pump.
Prime…
The Pelicot Case Returns
In France, authorities have exhumed the remains of a 23-year-old real estate agent murdered in 1991, as part of a renewed investigation into whether she was a victim of Dominique Pelicot — the man…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Racial Quota Ban
In a significant ruling, a majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) voted to overturn a Santa Catarina state law that had prohibited racial quotas. The judgment, taking place on the court’s virtual…