Squiz Today More talks between the US and Iran, and INXS's new nomination
Feb 26, 2026
Michelle Escobar, journalist at the CommBank Newsroom who interviewed Matildas forward Mary Fowler. She reports on US–Iran talks, Clinton testimony, INXS's Rock Hall nomination, and Mary Fowler’s ACL recovery, off-field projects and match-by-match mindset. Short, lively takes on politics, music news and sport.
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US Iran Talks Return With High Stakes
- US and Iran resumed intense negotiations in Switzerland to limit Iran's nuclear program after recent threats of military action.
- Iran returned with detailed proposals while the US pushed to include rolling back ballistic missile programs amid the largest US Middle East military buildup since Iraq.
Hillary Clinton Testifies In Closed Session
- Hillary Clinton testified behind closed doors to the US Oversight Committee about ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with transcripts to be released later.
- She denied knowledge of crimes, disputed frequent meetings, and urged that President Trump also be called to testify.
Albanese Word Choice Sparks Backlash
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced backlash after calling Grace Tame 'difficult' during a rapid-fire word association on Sky News.
- Albanese apologised saying he meant Tame had a difficult life, but Grace Tame rejected the explanation as condescending.