Three of the country's major supermarket chains are investigating allegations of bullying, abuse and exploitation of workers at an Australian flower supplier. Lynch Group says it takes the allegations seriously and is committed to ensuring a culture of respect.

Malaysia's jailed, de facto opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is to receive an immediate royal pardon, and will be set free. The announcement was made by the incoming caretaker Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The new Malaysian Government will, it seems, include opposition leader Dr Anwar Ibrahim, who's daughter is Nurul Izzah Anwar. Correspondent Adam Harvey asked about her emotions on hearing the news of her father's impending release.

Iraqis vote tomorrow in a critical election that many hope will usher through a brighter future after the defeat of the Islamic State. Their country has been riven by wars, corruption and sectarianism since the 2003 US-led invasion.

Both major political parties have now outlined how they plan to make changes to personal income tax. The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader are now out selling their policies ahead of the impending by-elections.

On Friday's program: Seven people have been found dead with gunshot wounds at Osmington, where there is shock in the community; Malaysia's jailed, de facto opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is to receive an immediate royal pardon and will be set free; And Iraqis vote tomorrow in their first election since the rise and fall of the Islamic State group.

There'll be an intense focus on Jerusalem on Monday when the United States officially relocates its Ambassador from Tel Aviv to the contested city. On Israel's border with Gaza, Palestinian protests are heading into their sixth week.

The minister responsible for child protection in the Northern Territory says she accepts that more children may be removed from their families, after she accepted recommendations stemming from an independent investigation.

On Thursday's program: In Malaysia, the opposition alliance led by Dr Mahathir Mohamad has won the majority of the 222 seats in parliament; Israel has unleashed a barrage of missiles, artillery and airstrikes on targets inside neighbouring Syria; and a fiery meeting of AMP shareholders has delivered a "first strike" against the company's embattled board.

There are amazing scenes playing out in Maryland in the United States this evening, as the US President Donald Trump has stepped off a plane in the company of three men released from prison in North Korea.