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Actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation. Here's what went down in court. 
And we bring you an update from the Middle East as the US reveals the cost of its war with Iran is $53 billion. 
Plus, is it getting harder to run a small business? 
We also answer your questions about the AusAlert test, which will play a 10-second siren and vibrate on all compatible phones Monday, July 27.
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01:07 - Rebel's court case
05:18 - Fighting escalates in the Middle East
09:24 - What it's like to run a small business today
23:21 - AusAlert explained
Guests:
Lydia Feng, reporter, ABC
Skye Cappuccio, CEO, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
Paula Dootson, Associate Professor, QUT Faculty of Business and Law 
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Lao officials say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over the suspected methanol poisoning deaths of Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones. We speak to Bianca's father about their family's fight for justice.
And who is Andy Burnham? We unpack what you need to know about Britain's new Prime Minister.
Plus, we find out why Australia’s only approved home test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea has been pulled from shelves. 
And 40 per cent of Aussie athletes live below the poverty line. So how do they fund their Olympics dream? 
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01:11 - Who is leading Britain now?
06:43 -  What Mark Jones wants you to know about Bianca's death
19:34 - What was wrong with this STI test?
25:15 - Saving for the Olympics
Guests:
Mark Jones, Bianca Jones' father
Achol Arok, reporter, The Guardian
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami after UK prosecutors said they had brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them.
And is smoking cigarettes back? We unpack the stats on nicotine consumption and whether a normalisation of illicit tobacco has hooked a whole new generation.
Plus, the World Cup is over. What now? 
Listen now: 
01:34 - Why the Tate brothers were arrested
05:30 - Smoking rates explained
20:24 - World Cup reflections
Guests:
Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
Declan Byrne, ABC Sports Reporter

Sydney's newest performing arts venue had only been open for about a week when it was forced to close after a storm of controversy.
The Divine Playhouse was set up in a deconsecrated church and has been the focus of intense debate after some Christians accused the events company of "mocking their faith".
This week on hack, you'll hear both sides of the debate — from the queer community say they have a right to artistic expression, and religious protesters who say symbols of faith should not be mocked.
Guests:
Etcetera Etcetera, Artist and performer
Antonia Marie, Catholic creator
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The Prime Minister won't be attending the NT's Garma Festival because he hasn't "had a day off all year".
Meanwhile, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been spotted with mining magnate Gina Rinehart holidaying in Sicily at the resort where The White Lotus was filmed. So, what do you think about pollies taking time off?
Also, the government this week announced so-called "Australian standards for AI" and vowed to protect the country's books, music, arts and news when it comes to training AI models.
Plus, a Perth plumber has gone viral for carrying out a citizen's arrest of someone stealing a car, but not without whipping out his phone to film it first.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by wealth and culture reporter Mary Madigan and the National Account reporter Archie Milligan.
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