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Australia joins Europe?

September 23, 2026

Australia joins Europe?

Joining Andy on this week's issue of The Bugle is Nish Kumar and Tom Ballard, as they discuss Australia set to joining the EU, News of American Space Weapons, and AI that can create poetry better than some of the greats? Plus, Ed Sheeran & Macklemore controversy and Religion News, as Nottinghamshire parish told its 940-litre ‘portable immersion baptistery’ plan has no theological basis! All this and more in issue 4391 of The Bugle.

🇦🇺 Australia join Europe: The trio delve into the news that Australia are set to join the EU

🐷 US Space Weapons: The Bugle reports on the latest from the American Space Military plans

🎸 Ed Sheeran in Hot Water: Andy, Nish and Tom report the latest on Ed Sheeran's & Macklemore controversy

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Nish Kumar's Links: https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/

Tom Ballard's Links: https://tomballard.com.au

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