Headlines: Jailed Aussie whistleblower's new appeal bid

<p>Today's headlines include:</p> <p>Jailed whistleblower David McBride has lodged an appeal application to Australia&rsquo;s highest court, seeking to overturn charges for leaking secret defence documents.&nbsp;</p> <p>A former student of Western Sydney University (WSU) has been charged over a series of cyberattacks between 2021 and 2025.&nbsp;</p> <p>The death penalty will be abolished in Vietnam for several crimes, including embezzlement, spying and attempting to overthrow the Government.</p> <p>And today&rsquo;s good news: Scientists have used ancient DNA to create a realistic facial reconstruction of a woman who lived in Europe 10,500 years ago.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell<br />Producer: Emma Gillespie</p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?</strong><br /><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a><br /><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?</strong><br />We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>