Prince William pours pints at South London pub

Mathematician Dr Susan James and sex historian Dr Esme James have collaborated on a new show combining statistical research with historical insights about intimacy and relationships. Their survey data reveals that relationship quality often improves with age, with over 70% of participants above 60 rating their life satisfaction at 8 out of 10 or higher. The research also shows that marriage doesn't decrease bedroom satisfaction as commonly believed, and that 50% of Australians desire being worshipped or praised by their partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has called for a global freeze on AI software development due to concerns about the exponential speed of advancement. The company has developed Mythos, a model so powerful they're withholding its public release, whilst simultaneously advocating for a pause. Despite calls for regulation from various global voices including the Pope, enforcing a worldwide freeze faces significant challenges as AI companies themselves don't fully understand how their neural network models work, and there's minimal international regulation in place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Lennox, a Taylor Swift impersonator from New York City, gained international attention when she performed at a wedding in India in January, with many believing she was the actual pop star. Standing at the same height as Swift at five foot ten, Dorothy meticulously recreates the singer's Eras Tour costumes, with some outfits taking up to five months to complete. She discusses her transformation into 'Taylor 2', the growing demand for her performances, and speculation about Taylor Swift's potential wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-immigration protests have escalated into violent riots across Belfast for a third consecutive days, following an alleged attack on NHS worker Stephen Ogilvie by a Sudanese asylum seeker. The suspect has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attempting to behead Ogilvie, who remains in a coma but may be brought out of it within 48 hours. Migrants have been targeted in their homes and cars across the city, with police deploying resources from across the United Kingdom to manage the unrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A house in Morningside, Brisbane South, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of the morning. Seven fire crews responded to the blaze just after 5.30am and successfully contained it. The property was unoccupied at the time, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Ceberano reflects on her induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, describing the emotional experience of seeing her life flash before her eyes during the ceremony surrounded by fellow artists. She discusses her 40-plus year music career that began as a 14-year-old who thought singing looked simple, and how the service of entertaining and connecting people has kept her going. Ceberano is preparing for the Australian Made tour in September, which will feature a tribute to John Farnham alongside new music and classic performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry delivered a video message to young filmmakers in Nottingham, England, ahead of their film premiere. The screening showcased a movie funded through his donation to BBC Children in Need last year. His message emphasised the importance of supporting young people through trusted relationships, creative outlets, and sport, whilst outlining a vision to create a state-of-the-art long-term space for youth creativity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian actor Jacob Elordi has sparked online debate following a filmed interaction with a fan in Tokyo. The footage shows Elordi politely asking a fan not to touch him after being grabbed, though some social media posts edited out his use of the word 'please'. The Morning Show hosts and entertainment reporter Peter Ford defend the actor's calm response, arguing that fans crossing physical boundaries with celebrities is unacceptable regardless of fame level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palm Springs, California has broken the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe, with 1,037 participants wearing the iconic white dress from the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch. The previous record was held by the Mawson Lakes Jetty Swim Team from Brighton in Adelaide, who gathered 254 Marilyn impersonators in 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italian chicken and vegetable soup is prepared using a traditional method with chicken pieces cooked on the bone to create a natural broth, combined with vegetables including sweet potato, butternut pumpkin, celery and potato, finished with baby ravioli cooked directly in the broth. TV personality Anna Simon collaborates with viral cooking sensation Nonna Teresa, who shares her Calabrian family recipes including Nutella biscuits made with sour cream pastry. The cooking demonstration showcases simple, traditional Italian home cooking techniques passed down through generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.