Radio National Breakfast

 The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz intensified overnight, with Washington saying it will immediately reinstate its blockade of Iran ports - and impose a 20 per cent charge on all cargo shipped.

A former US Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates shares their take on the President's plans. 

Meanwhile a new report from the eSafety Commission has revealed significant gaps in the way major tech companies are tackling child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Then, we'll hear from the university sector with new requirements coming in for institutions to adopt definitions on antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism.

And we'll hear a tribute to the late actor and legendary Kiwi Sam Neill. 

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

Donna Rees' work with the Dubbo & District Deaf Club supports deaf and hard of hearing children in regional communities. 

A new report from the eSafety Commission has revealed significant gaps in the way major tech companies are tackling child sexual exploitation and abuse.

As the conflict in the Middle East over the Strait of Hormuz escalates - what could this mean for Australia's energy costs?

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has intensified overnight, with U-S President Donald Trump announcing a new naval blockade of ports - and a proposal for a 20 per cent charge on carriers to help maintain security in the vital passage.

Tributes are being paid around the world for actor Sam Neill, the award-winning star of Jurassic Park and My Brilliant Career, who has died at 78.

Australian universities will soon be required to adopt definitions on antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism - as part of an overhaul of higher education standards being rolled out by the federal government.

Sales of weight loss drugs like Ozempic have skyrocketed in recent years, but there's growing concern about a similar rise of cheaper alternatives that can be bought without a prescription.

While friends and family are mourning the sudden death of U-S Senator Lindsey Graham, Republicans are asking what it means for the balance of power in Congress - and the agenda of President Donald Trump.

The U-S says it will immediately reinstate its blockade of Iran ports - and impose a 20 per cent charge on all cargo shipped, while Iran has declared it won't let the U-S "interfere in the management" of the Strait.