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Daily Cuts - Surprise UK election: Rishi Sunak’s big gamble

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a general election, quieting months of speculation while also drawing reactions of surprise. The fragmented Conservatives may not be able to hold on to power after 14 years as Labour continues to stay ahead in the polls – Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the potential outcomes on Asia First with Professor Bruce Wilson, Director, European Union Centre of Excellence, Social Equity Research Centre, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University.

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Daily Cuts - Death of President Ebrahim Raisi: Is Iran vulnerable?

Iran’s state TV announced the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian following a helicopter crash in the country’s mountainous northwest. As Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is left to lead the country on his own, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng ask Dr Amin Saikal, Adjunct Senior Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU if this moment of crisis leaves him in a vulnerable position.

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Daily Cuts - Disunity in Israel’s cabinet may not end to the war in Gaza

Disagreements in Israel are sowing seeds of discord in Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet, but analysts say the prime minister’s position remains secure and the war will go on as its military launches an offensive in Jabalia.  Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng analyse the latest developments from the war in Gaza with Dr Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, Asia Institute, Griffith University.

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Daily Cuts - Beyond Expeditions: Beyond Limits 7

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Founders of Beyond Expeditions – Scott Tay and Kavita Kaur – about their upcoming charity expedition – Beyond Limits 7 – in Kyrgyzstan from 4-16 July. Find out what it takes to go on such an expedition and what you can expect from such a rugged journey.

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Daily Cuts - Jason Gelchen

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jason Gelchen music producer and founder of Homeground Studios and No Saints Allowed. Gelchen will talk about how he’s been helping artists explore their potential and hone their creativity since 2016. He’ll describe how he’s worked with top Singaporean music acts like Jasmine Sokko, Gentle Bones, Nathan Hartono and Narelle. Armed with a passion for identifying talent and grooming the next generation of Singaporean artists, Gelchen will also discuss how he discovered singers like Rangga Jones and Josh Makazo.

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Daily Cuts - 5-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Para Swimmer and 5-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu, about how training has been a lot more intense this year for the Paralympic games, compared with previous years.

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