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.

Listen now:

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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