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US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is "totally open", after Washington and Tehran wrapped up initial negotiations on a permanent ceasefire. The UK Labour Party will have to choose a new leader, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned.Australians are losing confidence in the world's two biggest superpowers, with new polling showing trust in both the United States and China remains low.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

A popular mayor but a virtual unknown on the global stage, Andy Burnham is poised to become Sir Keir Starmer's successor. So who is the so called 'King of the North'?

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he has quit as leader of the Labour party and will stay on as PM until a new leader is chosen.How did it go so wrong for a leader who was once so popular? 

The H5N1 bird flu strain has had a devastating impact on overseas poultry industries resulting in over 200 million chickens either culled or destroyed in the US alone since 2021.So now that deadly virus has hit Australian shores, what would an outbreak mean for our egg industry and how are farmers preparing?

Auction clearance rates have slipped below 50-per cent, the lowest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. What does it mean for those currently in the property market, or knocking on it's door? 

Independent politicians are in active talks around forming a centrist federal party.Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender are said to be leading the push for the new party, and have also approached Senator David Pocock.But while other independents say forming a political party could help with representation and funding, not all of them are on board with the idea.So could a new party like this become a political force in Australia?

A devastating strain of bird flu has been confirmed in Australia, sparking serious concerns for conservationists and the agricultural industry. 

June 21st is the shortest day of 2026, and Australians are celebrating with naked swims and lantern festivals. 

Ukraine has put Russia under pressure with a large attack on Moscow while its drones harass its troops and supplies. So will this eventually help Kyiv get a better peace deal? 

You might be rooting for Australia in the FIFA World Cup, but do you the players behind this diverse 26 man squad? Get to know the Socceroos

The US and Iran have signed an MOU to get talks underway to end their conflict. 

AusAlert triggers a loud noise and message on mobile phones, as part of a strategy to alert people to dangers like natural disasters. 

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has addressed the National Press Club for the first time in her political career.

Controversial radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands has reached a settlement with the media company that sacked him over his on-air row with his co-host Jackie “O” Henderson. So what is next for the media figure who has long been causing outrage on the air?

Australian's weather bureau has declared an El Nino has formed and it is on track to be a big one. 

Businesses in regional Australia have been hit hard by the war in the Middle East and want the federal government to extend fuel and freight discounts.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will decide about the fuel excise at the end of next week. 

The shark attack at one of Sydney's most popular beaches on the weekend has reignited debate about shark management strategies in NSW. 

An Australian referee has been in the middle of a controversy over a hand sign at the FIFA World Cup. 

The US and Iran are about to start negotiations many countries hope will stop the regime from developing nuclear weapons. But what are the chances of US President Donald Trump getting a good deal?

US President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire deal to end their war.

A four week coronial inquest has been set down to investigate the death of a young man who died in a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs last year.Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage will oversee the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi White from April 5th to 30th next year.The 24-year-old Warlpiri man died while being restrained by police officers in a Coles supermarket in May 2025.No charges have been laid over the incident.U-S Vice President J-D Vance claims an "historic" ceasefire agreement with Iran will "transform" the Middle East.Washington and Tehran say they've reached a deal to end military operations, following weeks of conflict.It's expected to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland, but details of what it contains are still emerging.Meanwhile, U-N Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the agreement represents a "critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict".Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is calling for the circumstances around the death of a nine-year-old Perth girl killed in Pakistan to be examinedHania Ahmed was on holiday with her family, visiting relatives when local police mistook them for armed robbers.Hania was fatally shot, and her brother and father were wounded.WA Premier Roger Cook has confirmed officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are assisting her family.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

It's been a big day of celebrations following the Socceroos' 2-0 victory over Türkiye.It was a shock win for Australia against a team that performed well in the pre tournament qualifiers.Australia next plays against the USA in Seattle on Friday local time, or 5am AEST on Saturday.You can get full coverage of the World Cup on the ABC News website or follow the Top Stories podcast on ABC listen for the end-of-day highlights.

The government needs the support of the Greens in the upper house to pass their capital gains and negative gearing changes.

The shark attack at one of Sydney's most popular beaches on the weekend has reignited debate about shark management strategies in NSW. 

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Donald Trump is turning 80 and is on track to be the oldest US president to hold the office.He'll overtake his predecessor Joe Biden in August 2028, five months before he finishes his second term.In recent years the term gerontocracy has sometimes been used to describe United States.It refers to political systems where those in power are typically older than the rest of the population.So is this the case?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway but it has not been smooth sailing, with plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.

The IPO of Elon Musk's company Space X is the biggest in history. So what is an IPO and how important are they?

This week the conflict between the US and Iran has been escalating again, and it's casting doubt on a fragile ceasefire between the two sides.

Violent protests have broken out in Northern Ireland after a brutal stabbing attack, with the alleged perpetrator a Sudanese asylum seeker. 

NASA's named a crew for its next Artemis mission, hoping to pave the way to land humans on the moon for the first time since the 1970s. 

Football fever is sweeping the globe ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with the competition expanding to 48 teams for the first time. 

Public consultation has begun on a proposal to make health star ratings mandatory on all packaged food and drinks sold in Australia.Health and medical bodies want mandatory star ratings to help shoppers make healthier choices. A decision on mandatory food star ratings is expected in 2027.

ABS data shows Australians are less satisfied with life than during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, as cost of living pressures bite. 

The federal government is trying to get sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme through parliament, but its plans have faced criticism.

A WA town is in mourning after a fatal shark attack off the south coast city of Albany at the weekend. 

As winter starts to bite, respiratory illnesses are spreading. And off the back of Australia's worst ever flu season, experts are urging people to get vaccinated amid falling immunisation rates. 

One of the world's biggest AI companies is arguing for a slowdown on the development of artificial intelligence.Anthropic Co-founder Jack Clark is warning that humanity is coming close to losing control of the technology as AI is starting to build itself and write its own codes.Essentially, it may soon no longer need human input.

For nearly 50 years, thousands of peacekeepers from about 50 countries have been watching the unofficial border between Lebanon and Israel, called the Blue Line.In the past three months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, seven peacekeepers have died.Tensions on the border have worsened since last August, when the UN Security Council voted to end the current UN mission by the end of this year. However, the UN Secretary-General is now suggesting a new peacekeeping mission.

It's the King's Birthday long weekend in most states this weekend, but Queensland and WA celebrate the holiday on different dates. So what's the date actually marking, and why do public holidays vary so much across Australia? 

The murder of a teenager in the UK last year has become a flashpoint in the country.

US President Donald Trump's again threatening to impose tariffs on Australia and a number of other countries for allegedly failing to take action to prevent slavery.