Donald Trump denies holding talks with Iran, while Tehran asserts the US is pleading. Trump halted talks and shifted to waiting Iran out. No talks are planned, and Tehran states the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. Lawyers for Patterson described a jury hotel arrangement as disastrous.
In domestic news, the Coalition promised to axe Victoria's VNI West transmission project. In sports, a Docker will start, a Magpie is ruled out, and a Sun is benched. Emerging Carlton stars made the 22under22 list, and a report ties Lawson to a Red Bull return.