Strait of Hormuz to reopen after Iran-US ceasefire | Midday News Bulletin 8 April 2026

In this bulletin, the Middle East ceasefire at risk as Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, Israel continues its bombardment of Lebanon. And in golf, Rory McIlroy prepares to defend his title as US Masters Champion.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanks ceasefire negotiators; Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire does not include Lebanon and FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation over Islamophobic chants

Donald Trump extends the deadline he imposed on Iran by two weeks; Ben Roberts-Smith appears in court after being charged with war crimes and Alex de Minaur advances to the final 16 at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Iran says retaliation will go beyond the region if US crosses a red line; Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to appear in court today charged with war crimes; And in sport, decorated cricketer David Warner charged with drink driving.

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes... Anthony Albanese says he doesn't know what Donald Trump is complaining about in his passing shot at Australia... and, in the AFL... two Fremantle stars to remain sidelined for this Friday's big clash with Collingwood

Australia rejects Donald Trump's criticism, and rules out military combat involvement against Iran...an Australian Army reservist charged over alleged Ukraine combat role... and in golf, Justin Rose not bothered by going oh-so-close at last year's Masters, as the world's best golfers gather for this year's tournament

In this bulletin, Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal as Trump continues to talk tough; Fuel demand spikes over the Easter long weekend; and in athletics, US Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson breaks records at Australia's oldest and richest foot race

The federal government says Australia can rely on continued fuel exports from Asia; Calls for patience as families head home from the Easter long weekend break; A heroes welcome home for Graham Arnold from the Iraqi community in Sydney.

Australia secures another month's worth of fuel supply as consumers brace for higher prices; Concerns over the Easter long weekend road toll; The Young Matildas in contention for a finals berth at the Under 20 Women’s Asian Cup.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump issues new threat to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz; Lebanon's President calls for negotiations to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting; and in the National Basketball League, The Sydney Kings clinch their sixth title, after defeating Adelaide