Newsflash: 2 July 2025

Iran and the United States are giving conflicting accounts over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Negotiators for both countries have concluded the first round of talks in Switzerland, with reports Iranian diplomats exited discussions early over a threat made by US Presi ...  Show more

Conflicting claims over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open; Queensland’s treasurer threatens to name and shame power retailers; and in sport, Belgium and Iran finish nil-all at the World Cup. 

Striking port workers are set to resume work today, after negotiators reach a tentative agreement. Israel says more missiles were fired into the country this morning, while the WHO is warning that health care is "under attack" in Lebanon. Three former police officers have been ac ...  Show more

Much of Israel’s economy ground to a halt overnight, during the country’s first major workers’ strike since the start of the war. The strike shut down Israel’s international airport and disrupted banks, manufacturing facilities, healthcare facilities and businesses, as Israelis e ...  Show more

New outrage in Israel after deaths of six hostages in Gaza; Nationwide strike by hotel workers will expand to more cities; Paralympians in Paris redefine limits of sports; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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Israel’s military carried out a series of bombings against its northern neighbour of Lebanon yesterday; bombings that have been condemned by many, but surprising to no one. Israel have claimed the strikes were targeting Hezbollah but once again, scores of innocent civilians are n ...  Show more