Radio National Breakfast

The Reserve Bank's decision to leave its official cash rate on hold at 4.35% has come as little surprise to most economists.

The Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold yesterday - offering some much-needed relief for borrowers after three consecutive rate hikes this year.

The world is waiting for further details on the deal signed between the US and Iran to stop the war in its tracks, but why could Israel's continuing invasion of Lebanon derail the prospects for peace?

We'll hear from the former US Ambassador to Lebanon and find out what the Australian government's response is. 

Then, the UK is following in Australia's footsteps with their own teen social media ban, so how is Britain trying to go even further?

And you'll hear an exclusive interview with one of the crew of NASA's next Artemis mission. 

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

In January 2020, what Luca Parmitano saw from space devastated him.

In 2006 she founded Football United, a grassroots soccer program that builds opportunities for belonging, racial harmony and community cohesion.

Miranda Stewart — a long-time watcher of tax policy, both in Australia and abroad — argues proposed changes rebalance the tax system for fairness.

Questions remain around key issues, with discussions on Iran's nuclear program and the potential lifting of sanctions still unresolved.

Now that a preliminary peace deal has been signed between the US and Iran, will the Federal Government extend the fuel excise cut beyond June?

Geoff Wilson — whose firm manages around $6 billion on behalf of 13,000 retail investors — calls the proposals an "attack on aspiration".

Experts are warning it could be months until shipping returns to normal.