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Islamic State in control of Syria?

Reality Check: IS in Syria & Iraq; Latvia; Ireland Same-sex marriage vote; Spain's political landscape; Guy Sebastian & Eurovision.

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A Syrian armoured tank takes up position during fighting against Islamic State militants in the ancient oasis city of Palmyra.

Islamic State

After seizing the historic city of Palmyra, Islamic State militants have tightened their grip on the historic city of Palmyra and continue to make advances in Iraq and Syria.

We look at the big picture with international security analyst Shashank Joshi.

Latvia Media Wars

Like Ukraine, this small Baltic country has a large Russian speaking minority. We hear from a Latvian journalist how Russia media are trying to appeal to this population.

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Same-sex marriage referendum

People in the Republic of Ireland could be making history today – if they vote yes in the referendum, it’ll become the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. A report from Dublin.

Spanish politics

Local elections this weekend could stir up the political balance, handing more power to surging upstart parties, and signalling an end to the dominant two-party system. A report from Madrid.

12 points, mate?

An interview with Guy Sebastian, who’s making Australia’s Eurovision debut in Vienna’s Stadthalle on Saturday. He’s touted as being among the top five contestants along with entries from Sweden, Italy, Russia and Estonia.

FM4 Reality Check

Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 14.00, Saturday from 12.00 to 13.00, and after the show via Podcast or fm4.orf.at/realitycheck.