Ben CubbyUpdated June 22, 2026 — 7:11am,first published 7:01am7.11amWisetech boss probed over sex claimsBy Federal police are investigating billionaire businessman Richard White over claims that he exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex and that he provided false information on a visa application.WiseTech Global founder Richard White and former employee Caroline Heidemann. The Australian Federal Police’s human exploitation taskforce launched the investigation into White, executive chairman of WiseTech Global, one of the country’s most successful software companies, this year after a complaint from a former executive at another company he controls, Kyckr.White is alleged to have used his power and influence to coerce Caroline Heidemann, a Brazilian once employed by WiseTech as a cleaner, into a sexual relationship. Heidemann made similar claims against White last year, but she ultimately reached a settlement with the businessman.In her report to the AFP, former Kyckr chief executive Kathy Phelan alleges White had made up a reason to hire Heidemann after she left WiseTech, and that he provided false information to the government to get her a visa.The investigation by Kate McClymont and Max Maddison is here.7.04amTrump threatens to restart Iran warBy US President Donald Trump threatened to restart the war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, overshadowed by Tehran’s announcement that it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz.Donald Trump boards Marine One on his way to Camp David.AP Photo/Manuel Balce CenetaThe talks in the Qatari-owned Swiss mountaintop resort of Buergenstock on Sunday (Switzerland time) were the first to be held under the terms of a memorandum of understanding agreed a week ago.It calls for the strait to be reopened and for a halt to all hostilities, including in Lebanon, which US ally Israel invaded in March.But Iran, arguing that Washington had failed to meet its commitment to halt fighting in Lebanon, said it had shut the strait again and that Sunday’s talks would not cover substantive issues such as Iran’s nuclear program.6.59amUK PM set to resignBy David CroweBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears set to resign after cabinet ministers urged him to make way for rival leader Andy Burnham in a transition that could be announced on Monday.One of Starmer’s closest allies, Business Secretary Peter Kyle, said the prime minister was considering his future at the weekend after talking to colleagues following Burnham’s election to parliament last Thursday.US President Donald Trump fuelled talk of an imminent resignation by declaring it would happen.“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,” Trump posted on Truth Social.6.59amHouse price falls popular, poll showsBy Shane WrightThe federal government’s housing affordability push has widespread support, new polling shows.The broad parameters of the government’s tax changes, including the restriction of negative gearing to new properties and a return to the pre-1999 capital tax gains concession system, go to the Senate on Monday for debate.Tax changes designed to make new homes cheaper are gaining widespread support.Jason SouthThe government believes it will have the support of the Greens to push through reforms that Anthony Albanese said on Sunday were aimed at making housing more affordable for young people.“What this reform is about, fundamentally, is making sure that young Australians can aspire to having a roof over their head. This is what this change is all about,” the prime minister told Sky News.6.58amThis morning’s headlines at a glanceBy Ben CubbyHello and welcome to our national news live coverage for Monday, June 22. Here are today’s main headlines.Public supports house price falls: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s bid to make housing more affordable for young Australians has widespread support despite the pushback against his overhaul of the tax system, with new polling showing most voters are comfortable with a fall in house prices.Starmer to resign: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears set to resign after cabinet ministers urged him to make way for rival leader Andy Burnham in a transition that could be announced as soon as Monday (London time).WiseTech boss probed over sex, trafficking claims: Federal police are investigating billionaire businessman Richard White over claims that he exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex and that he provided false information on a visa application.Trump threatens Iran with new attacks: US President Donald Trump has threatened to restart the war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal.KPMG whistleblower speaks out: The former KPMG executive who revealed allegations that senior staff at the firm had used confidential material from major companies to win work says speaking out has had devastating consequences.1 of 1