The UN Security Council will this weekend vote on a bid by Bahrain to use “defensive” force in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, part of Blake Lively’s claim against Justin Baldoni is dismissed and property prices wane.

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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force in Hormuz

Iran drafts plan with Oman to charge ships for Strait of Hormuz passage

Bowen delivers update on petrol station shortages

Blake Lively’s harassment claim against Justin Baldoni dismissed, but the trial goes on

Sydney and Melbourne to lead housing downturn as interest rate rises spook buyers

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Plans by Bahrain, Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the works