Another hit to our fuel supply, and a wild wolf chase

This episode of Squiz Today covers a series of high-impact developments across energy, international diplomacy, legal affairs, sports, and wildlife. A major fire at Viva Energy's Geelong oil refinery—caused by an equipment failure and burning for 13 hours—has disrupted fuel production, potentially leading to a 5–20 cent per litre petrol price hike in Victoria. With one of Australia’s two active refineries affected, the government is relying on imported fuel, bolstered by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent diplomatic push in Southeast Asia, securing 100 million litres of diesel from Brunei and South Korea. Meanwhile, peace talks between Israel and Lebanon have seen a fragile 10-day ceasefire agreed upon, brokered by US President Donald Trump after a historic face-to-face meeting between envoys. The ceasefire’s longevity remains uncertain, especially as Israel refuses to withdraw from southern Lebanon, complicating broader US-Iran negotiations. In legal news, former US Marine Dan Duggan lost his extradition appeal and will now face trial in the US over allegations of training Chinese pilots on aircraft carriers—a breach of US arms laws—potentially facing up to 65 years in prison. On the sports front, speculation swirls over Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund possibly cutting funding for Live Golf, the high-budget golf tour that has already cost $7 billion and continues to operate at a loss. Finally, a heartwarming yet tense story unfolds in South Korea, where a two-year-old wolf named Nookku escaped from a zoo in Taejeon, sparking a nationwide search involving over 300 personnel. The wolf, part of a conservation program for a now-extinct wild Korean wolf species, has become a national symbol, with authorities using wolf howls to lure him back and President Lee Jae Myung urging for a safe return. The episode closes with a festive red velvet cake recipe from host Larissa Huntington, inspired by her New York memories and a Melbourne baker’s version.