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News from the ABC Australia Should you turn off your laptop while commuting? While modern laptops are good at saving battery life and keeping cool, extended periods in sleep mode could still be putting a strain on them over time. Quiz: We're going on a trip — don't forget your toothbrush What are the pyramids made out of? And which Caribbean island doesn't appear in the Beach Boys song Kokomo? The Australian connection to the 'scariest movie you'll ever hear' Filmed in director Ian Tuason's childhood home and based on his own experiences caring for his dying parents, Undertone has become a sleeper hit. Trump lashes out at European ally Meloni amid tensions over Pope and NATO The US president says Giorgia Meloni "does not care" about Iran getting a nuclear weapon, after the Italian PM defended the pope and cancelled a military deal with Israel. Live: Ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon end, Trump hints at new peace talks with Iran The talks come as both the US and Iran continue to impose their own separate restrictions on the flow of vessels in and out of the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live. Carney wins majority government as Canadian by-elections boost Liberals The Canadian prime minister said voters had "placed their trust" in his government and its "clear understanding of what this moment demands". IMF warns of inflation surge, growth slump if Strait of Hormuz remains shut The International Monetary Fund paints three economic outlook scenarios that each get progressively worse depending on how long Middle East energy supplies are disrupted. Man on trial for alleged assault of several women Benjamin Bruce, 26, appeared before the WA District Court on charges including sexual penetration without consent and assault against several women. Magnitude-4.5 earthquake felt across large parts of NSW The NSW Central West has been hit by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the region. Founder of China property giant Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud Hui Ka Yan's plea comes after three years in detention, while Evergrande's liquidators are battling in court outside mainland China to freeze the offshore assets of the founder and his ex-spouse over billions of US dollars in dividends and remuneration. Teacher concedes he was 'angry' before 'accidentally' striking student A former Darwin teacher who allegedly struck a female student in the face has taken the stand in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, conceding he was "angry" after she swore at him. 'Fierce and defiant' disability advocate remembered after drowning Ellen Fraser-Barbour is being remembered for her tireless advocacy and love of nature after her death at the age of 35. Dash cam video of near-misses on WA highways prompts road safety call A 21-year-old woman was charged with reckless driving after dash cam video allegedly caught her overtaking a triple road train in an "unsafe" manner. Court hears conflicting accounts over fatal blow in Gold Coast assault case A court has heard conflicting witness accounts of an alleged Gold Coast assault that left 22-year-old Cameron Duce dead. WA children to get needle-free flu vaccine Western Australia is offering free needle-free flu vaccines for children in a bid to curb declining inoculation rates and prevent another deadly influenza season.  Rescuers free young whale after 24-hour stranding ordeal A whale stranded on a sandbar in Wallis Lake on the NSW mid north coast has been freed by marine animal rescue teams. Collard handed monster ban over 'entirely unacceptable' homophobic slur St Kilda forward Lance Collard is suspended after a marathon AFL Tribunal hearing with a deliberation of over 90 minutes. Man who sent threatening letters was 'drinking himself to sleep' A man who sent threatening letters to a Sydney mosque was "drinking himself to sleep" and "fell into some type of internet rabbit hole", a court hears. Inquiry told school to lose students if $1.5-billion waste incinerator built A school in the middle of a $22-million master plan for its growing enrolment numbers is worried the buildings will not be needed if a waste to energy plant is approved in the town. CFMEU breached industrial laws at least 25 times in 14 years, inquiry hears Former Australian Building and Contruction Commission head Nigel Hadgkiss has given evidence at the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland. News from the BBC World Service Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course". Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency' Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism". We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families says Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken. Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply". 'Welcome home': Watch joyful reunion as Orion capsule opened after splashdown Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts. Woman asked to leave bar after wheelchair deemed a 'safety risk' Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot. JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar. Burglars who used Rightmove to target homes and steal £1m of valuables jailed The gang gloated about their crimes while two of them referred to themselves as Bonnie and Clyde. Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks. Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course. US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work. Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides. Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group. How a Primark trainer ended gang's £1m Rightmove burglary spree The men looked at Rightmove floorplans and used Google to identify properties to target. As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk? BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending. UFOs and a Tardis - why unusual holiday stays are booming It looks like a space craft has landed but it's one of a growing trend for quirky places to take a break. Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia? BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit. Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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