US President Joe Biden has had his first phone call with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu since the strike that killed aid workers.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that Netanyahu admitted the Israeli defense forces were to blame and assured Biden that the Israeli government is going to announce measures to prevent a mistake like this happening again.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is having trouble in the courts and the likelihood of going to trial before the November election is up in the air. 

And, workers in California may be legally allowed to ignore messages from bosses after the work day ends.

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US President Joe Biden has had his first phone call with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu since the strike that killed aid workers. 
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that Netanyahu admitted the Israeli defense forces were to blame and assured Biden that the Israeli government is going to announce measures to prevent a mistake like this happening again. 
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is having trouble in the courts and the likelihood of going to trial before the November election is up in the air.  
And, workers in California may be legally allowed to ignore messages from bosses after the work day ends. 
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.