Radio National Breakfast

The federal government is cautiously welcoming the latest inflation data out yesterday.
Then, there's growing international concern over the human toll of Sudan's brutal civil war with infants being caught up in the conflict.
In Japan, authorities are desperately searching for any survivors following an earthquake which struck the southern city of Kumamoto on Tuesday.'
And the U.S. has partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Iran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq.
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

A blood test could soon diagnose Alzheimer's - even decades before symptoms appear.
Neuroscience Research Australia says the development of new technology will enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis of the degenerative disease which researchers say could help people to manage their symptoms before they become a problem.
Around 447,000 Australians live with dementia - which includes Alzheimer's disease.

Alecia Staines has become a voice for change she is a mother of 6 and co-founder of the Maternity Consumer Network - now the largest organisation of its kind in Australia.

Authorities are desperately searching for any survivors following an earthquake which struck the southern city of Kumamoto on Tuesday.
The country's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has promised a full government response into the disaster which has killed at least 18 people. The quake comes a decade after the same city was hit by twin quakes killing more than 270 people and prompting a significant reconstruction effort.

Government cautiously welcomes latest inflation data.