Anthony Albanese was left hanging at the G7 Summit when Donald Trump made an early exit to deal with the Iran-Israel crisis, but it wasn't a complete loss for Australia's diplomatic efforts.

Plus, forget your gut health - researchers say we need to focus on our "social biome" instead... 

And in headlines today alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson's barrister will finish his closing address today, attempting to convince the jury that his client  did not intentionally poison her in-laws; Three Australian men have been arrested over the shooting death of Aussie Zivan Radmanovic in Bali; US President Donald Trump won't say whether or not he has decided to order a US strike on Iran; Kate the Princess of Wales has pulled out of attending Royal Ascot, the palace saying she is trying to find balance between returning to royal duties and recovering from cancer treatment

Listen to our previous explainer on Israel & Iran here

Listen to our previous episode on the AUKUS review here 

Take the social biome quiz here 

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