Natarsha Belling

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed on social media that the blockade is costing Iran US$500 million a day.

Staying with the war in the Middle East, the Lebanese Prime Minister has accused Israel of war crimes after an Israeli strike killed a journalist.

Amal Khalil is the fourth member of the press to be killed in Lebanon by Israel since March.

In other news this Thursday, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has announced the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion will be releasing an interim report next week.

That Royal Commission was set up in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack last year.

The CEO of Microsoft is in Australia giving a talk at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.

Sacha Nadella also met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning to announce that the tech giant will be investing $25 billion in new digital infrastructure across Australia, including building data centres.

According to Microsoft, that money will be spent over the next three years.

And tributes are continuing to flow for ABC radio host James Valentine, who has passed away.

James hosted radio and television across the ABC for 30 years, most notably as the long-time presenter of The Afternoon Show in Sydney.

He was also a talented musician.

James was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and stepped down from his role at the ABC in February this year.

According to media reports, James died at home with voluntary assisted dying surrounded by his family and friends.

James used his final broadcast earlier this year to thank all the people who made his show possible.

His children Roy and Ruby calling in to ABC Radio this morning to pay tribute to their dad.

James Valentine was 64.

Now it's time to get into our deep dive on Lord Peter Mandelson.

He is one of the UK's most powerful politicians who was also the US ambassador before being sensationally sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over his links with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Lord Mandelson was also arrested earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with investigations continuing.

Now a new scandal has erupted.