As Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks for a fourth consecutive day, the Breakfast Wrap podcast unpacks the complex conflict. 

Hear from a former advisor to Iran's nuclear negotiating team, and an ex-advisor to Israel's National Security Council. We'll unpack Canberra's response with the Acting Australian Prime Minister, and learn how Australia's Iranian diaspora are coming to terms with the violence. 

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The questions about Australia's deal to buy nuclear powered submarines aren't going away. We learnt this week the US Defence Department is reviewing the agreement. And while the Australian government is playing it cool and insisting there's nothing usual about that, not everyone is so sure. We'll bring you the latest reaction here from shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor and get the view out of the other AUKUS partner, the UK.

Also today bring you a panel of journalists to wrap the huge political week that was.

And a flight travelling from India to the UK has crashed on take-off. We'll get an early view from one aerospace expert about what happened.

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The United States has confirmed it will review the AUKUS security pact.

The agreement was signed by Australia, the US and the UK in 2021.

Its key component is to have Australia buy nuclear-powered submarines from the US before building its own.

A US defence official has told the ABC the review is designed to ensure the pact aligns with President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda which includes ensuring "allies step up fully to do their part for collective defence"

On today's Breakfast Wrap you'll hear from former Ambassador to the US Joe Hockey, and former Secretary of the US Navy Richard Spencer.

We'll also take you to France, where Minister for Environment and Water Murray Watt is making a new commitment to protect the world's oceans.

And we'll find out what's happening to the farm workers America relies but who are being targeted by Donald Trump's immigration raids.

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Australia has joined Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Norway to impose sanctions on two senior ministers in the Israeli Government, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

On the Breakfast Wrap, you'll hear Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong explain why that decision was taken.

Also on the podcast, protests continue in Los Angeles as President Donald Trump gets an early legal win in his battle to keep the National Guard and marines in California.

And it's glory for the Socceroos, who are heading to next year's football World Cup after a thrilling victory over Saudi Arabia.

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The Madleen aid vessel, crewed by activists including Greta Thunberg and en route to Gaza - has been intercepted by Israeli forces and taken to an Israeli port.

On The Breakfast Wrap podcast you'll hear from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition group that is behind this voyage.

Also on the podcast, US President Donald Trump says he would support the arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom following protests in Los Angeles this week.

The president's remarks came after the Democratic Governor vowed to sue the Trump administration over the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, calling it an illegal act.

There's still a heavy police presence in downtown LA as a clean-up effort begins.

And Senator Lidia Thorpe speaks out following the deaths in custody in the Northern Territory.

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Canberra is paying close attention to Washington DC as American policy casts a long shadow on Australian domestic politics. From a ditched G7 leaders meeting, to a Congressional review of AUKUS, and now Donald Trump's Iran timeline, there's plenty to keep the government up at night. 

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As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, US President Donald Trump has refused to rule out if the US will strike Iran. We explore Iran's options with legendary British-Iranian journalist Christiane Amanpour.

We'll also look at new rules for electricity retailers. 

And a team of New Zealand amateur footballers has played one of the world's best sides at the FIFA Club World Cup and were pummelled 10-0.

So how did they get there? We'll speak to one of their defenders. 

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Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and has called for international condemnation of Israeli strikes. But what does it take to build a nuclear weapon and just how close could Iran be?

On the Breakfast Wrap podcast, hear from soneone who once worked with the world's nuclear watchdog. 

Then, as US President Donald Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' Israel's Defence Minister says an attack on significant Iranian targets is imminent.

We'll feature interviews with a former Israeli Ambassador to the US, and ask an expert whether Israel's Middle East conflicts are legal. 

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As the Prime Minister joins the G7 to navigate issues in the Middle East, Ukraine and Washington, Australian firefighters are also on the ground in western Canada to help battle ferocious wildfires. 

Plus, all eyes have been on Israel and Iran over these past few days as the conflict between the two powers continues to escalate following Israel's attack on Tehran on Friday. Hear from Australian academic and former political prisoner Dr Kylie Moore Gilbert. And Santos shares have rocketed following the news of a $30 billion takeover offer of the Australian oil and gas company from an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company subsidiary.If successful, the deal would rank among the largest in Australia's energy sector, handing the Middle Eastern-led group control of one of Australia's largest energy companies.

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Hear rare details on how the US carried out its strikes on Iran. What damage was sustained, how could Iran respond and does Australia's reaction go far enough?

The Breakfast Wrap podcast hears from a former Iranian nuclear negotiator and an ex-boss of nuclear verification at the global nuclear watchdog to work out what the strikes mean for Iran's nuclear program. 

Then a former American fighter pilot and airforce intelligence chief shares what he knows about the US strikes, including that this is the first time these bombs have been used in combat. 

We'll interview the federal opposition about why it was so quick to back America's intervention, and hear what other world leaders are saying. 

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The case of a childcare worker charged with 70 child sex crime offences in Melbourne this week has brought regulation of the early childhood sector back into the national conversation.

The Victorian government has announced a snap review into the sector. Meanwhile the federal government says it will introduce legislation to cut funding to childcare centres that don't meet safety regulations when parliament sits later this month.

But as governments look for solutions, what can parents do right now to ensure their children are safe?

Elsewhere, there are calls for compensation after Australia's first truth-telling inquiry found First Peoples in Victoria were subject to genocide .

You'll hear from the former Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney. 

And why the waterworks in British parliament? We'll find out what pushed one MP over the line this week. 

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If you don't know what Terrorgram is, that's probably a good thing. Today on the Breakfast Wrap episode, hear why the federal government has listed the online network as a terrorist organisation. 

Then, tomorrow marks two years since a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling and its harms handed down its report, but two years on, the government is under mounting pressure to act on the recommendations.

And we'll find out why ADHD drugs are in short supply 

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Journalist Antoinette Lattouf was fired from the ABC after sharing a Human Rights Watch post saying Israel had used starvation as a "weapon of war in Gaza". Hear from the former boss of Human Rights Watch, after her legal victory against the ABC. 

You'll also hear  from a former editorial director at the broadcaster. 

We also speak with the Liberal leader Sussan Ley as she attempts to rebuild the Coalition. 

And we find out why Venice is so furious at Jeff Bezos. 

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US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Israel and Iran urging both sides to refrain from strikes, as the fragile ceasefire now appears to hold. 

On the Breakfast Wrap podcast today, hear why the President had such strong words, particularly for Israel.

We'll also head to the NATO summit where Mr Trump has just flown to, along with other world leaders including Australia's Deputy Prime Minister. 

And then back home, the Australian Human Rights Commission will today deliver its final recommendations into a long-running sexual harassment inquiry in the wake of the global #MeToo movement.

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Iranian air strikes on an American air base in Qatar, global flight chaos, and then an announcement from the US President that everything could be over... for now.

With news is evolving quickly, there is still important context around Iran's retaliation, what options are still on the table and the impact on Australians cut off from loved ones fleeing the violence.

The Breakfast Wrap podcast takes you through a hugely significant morning in global politics as it played out across Radio National Breakfast. 

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Australia's pavilion at the next Venice Biennale won't be empty following Creative Australia's decision to reinstate the artistic team it initially selected but then axed back in February.

Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino were reinstated following an external report into Creative Australia's selection process for the biggest and most prestigious art show in the world.

The decision to drop Mr Sabsabi came after two of his historic works were questioned in parliament, including a 2007 work showing the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

The issue became a political firestorm, which we cover on the Breakfast Wrap with the body behind the decision and the Shadow Arts Minister.

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Australia's approach to child safety is once again in the national spotlight, after a Melbourne childcare worker was charged with more than 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material.

In the wake of the allegations levelled against 26-year-old Joshua Dale Brown, around 1200 children in Victoria have now been urged to undergo health screening. Meanwhile, police have confirmed that the alleged offender had a valid Working With Children Check. It has sparked calls for greater national oversight and regulation of childcare centres.

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The government is launching a six-month review of the gas market to strengthen domestic supply. On the Breakfast Wrap, we'll look at Australia's complex gas policy, and examine a separate push to boost domestic supply in another area.

With a number of medicines facing global shortages, hear about one family's effort to increase Australian insulin production.

And we'll go to Hong Kong where one of the last remaining opposition parties has been disbanded under huge political pressure from Beijing. 

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For hundreds of regional families across Australia, accessing critical neonatal care often involves travelling for hours or even relocating to a major city. Experts are calling for greater support for parents facing premature births in country towns, and greater education for paediatric staff.

Then, more than a third of the total population of Tuvalu has applied for a new climate change visa to live in Australia.

Also, its been a fraught fortnight for the regional town of Dalby with a prolonged telecommunications outage causing headaches for the town's population.

And a new report warns that Australia's research sector is facing increasingly sophisticated threats from foreign actors, including malicious insiders posing as research students.

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Today's long-awaited findings into the fatal police shooting of teenager Kumanjayi Walker are expected to target issues of systemic racism in the NT and come amid growing calls for greater action on First Nations deaths in custody.

On the Breakfast Wrap, we'll hear from the Minister for Indigenous Australians and ask what government's role is here. 

Then we'll head to the Middle East, as Israel prepares to hold indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas. A Palestinian Arab member of the Israeli parliament will share her perspective. 

And how is Australia's Jewish community feeling after another antisemitic arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne. 

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The Trump administration has hit back at claims that its job cuts made it harder to accurately predict the severity of the deadly floods in Texas. On the Breakfast Wrap, hear from the man who once oversaw the National Weather Service, the agency at the center of this story. 

Then, as President Trump announces a raft of new tariffs... economic modelling from Australia's Productivity Commission has produced a surprising finding: that the tariffs unleashed by the US President could benefit the Australian economy.

Plus, three years after the inquest into the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker began, the Northern Territory coroner has handed down 32 recommendations. We'll hear from the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians. 

And we'll head inside the courtroom as the verdict is handed down in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial.

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Donald Trump says he'll soon announce tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, which could reach 200 per cent and would be a huge blow for Australia's industry. 

On the Breakfast Wrap, we'll hear from the Federal Treasurer. 

Meanwhile, the fall-out from the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates on hold at 3.85 per cent continues this morning.

The decision from the RBA Board — which was not unanimous -- comes as the bank says uncertainty in the world economy remains elevated.

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Uncertainty is swirling around the threat made by Donald Trump to hit pharmaceutical imports with a 200 per cent tariff. While the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme has bipartisan support, we unpack why its being targeted by US lobbyists and how our industry is preparing. 

Then, the US President has confirmed that US allies — like Japan and South Korea — will face 25% tariffs from next month. In response, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the latest tariff announcement was 'truly regrettable'. We'll get the latest from Tokyo. 

And Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is packing his bags for a trip to China. Laura Tingle will join him, but first shares some important details with us. 

And then, guman rights groups and lawyers have denounced an Israeli proposal to place Gaza's population into large scale camps, built on top of the ruins of Rafah.

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The Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal has released her long-awaited plan to combat Jewish hate, but what definition does it use of antisemitism, and why is it proving controversial.

Then, lobbying efforts are reaching their climax in Paris this morning as the UN's cultural agency debates whether to give World Heritage status to the 40,000-year-old rock art of Murujuga, in Western Australia. A decision is expected to be made by UNESCO's World Heritage Committee later tonight.

And the US has placed sanctions on human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

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The United Nations' top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, saying all countries have to act against climate change and that a failure to address the problem could be a violation of international law.

We'll hear from Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister. 

Then, newswire service Agence France Presse  (AFP) says its staff in Gaza are struggling to cover the conflict given the increasing threat of starvation. 

And big news in beef -  the federal government is lifting restrictions on US beef imports into Australia.  

Leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud, has called for greater transparency from the federal government. We'll unpack why its so significant, what it means for Australian producers, and why its tied to Donald Trump's tariffs. 

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Israel has attacked Syria's military headquarters and Presidential Palace in Damascus, as part of heavy air strikes on government forces. So what's the situation on the ground, why is this happening now and why does it put Washington in an awkward position. 

Then, trade will be high on the agenda for the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today, as the PM concludes his six-day visit to China in the city Chengdu.

Meanwhile, at home and abroad, the government continues to field questions over its stance on Taiwan, after reports the Trump administration pressed Australia to declare what role it would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan. 

And the work history of accused child abuser Joshua Dale Brown at childcare centres across Melbourne has been updated by authorities this week, with police adding four other centres in to the list. 

It's prompted more questions about the record-keeping at various childcare centres.

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Labor MP Ed Husic is concerned about some of the recommendations made by the federal government's envoy to combat antisemitism. We've heard from the envoy, and the expert whose definition of antisemitism she's using - so what's the view from inside government?

Then, the Reserve Bank wants to end debit and credit card surcharges, supposedly saving Australians more than a billion dollars a year - so who will foot the bill? 

And the former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry says reforming the nation's "broken environmental laws", is an obvious lever to lift productivity and enhance resilience. So what does that mean for the economy? He'll share his insights. 

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