Ukraine baffles Russia; Support for a ceasefire in Gaza; Long faces over Black Caviar; And one clever kid...

Monday, 19 August: Ukraine baffles Russia; Support for a ceasefire in Gaza; Long faces over Black Caviar; And one clever kid... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes Sponsored: To get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including Weekly Wrap and the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.