BTN Episode 17, 2025 - Behind the News

Israel Iran Conflict 🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israel has launched 'Operation Rising Lion' against Iran which has leaders around the world very worried. Gaza Kids 🇵🇸 There have been global calls to boost aid to Gaza, with the UN warning that children are going without food, clean water, education, and safety. US Update 🇺🇸 It’s been a big week in US politics—protests in Los Angeles, new travel bans, and a public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk. To help make sense of it all, we speak to teenage journalist Quinn Mitchell, who’s been covering American politics since he was eleven. Oceans Conference 🇺🇳 We take a look at what’s happening at the 2025 UN Oceans Conference and explore some of the biggest threats facing marine life today. Cane Toad Anniversary 🐸 Ninety years ago, cane toads were introduced to Australia to fix a beetle problem—but it quickly turned into one of the country’s biggest environmental disasters. BTN Story Page + Teacher Resources https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/... __________________________________________ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/behindthenews... TikTok:   / behindthenewstv   Facebook:   / abcbtn   Instagram:   / behindthenews   For the past 55 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins. #ABCbtn