Good morning. World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict – but as yet there is no sign of either country stepping back from the brink as they continue to exchange missile fire. There are reports that Donald Trump “vetoed” an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader.
Jobseeker penalties are in the spotlight as we reveal how people have had their payments cut while they’ve been in hospital – including one woman who had four medical certificates rejected by authorities.
And: there was late drama for Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth in the Canadian GP after his car was hit by his McLaren teammate’s.
Jobseeker woes |Advocates are demanding the mutual obligations framework be overhauled as people face payment suspensions for missing job interviewsdespite being in hospitalfor surgeries or mental heath care.
Halls of power |Lobbyists are urging Canberra to strengthen investigative powers and penalties tocrack down on rogue operators, including new laws to add corporate interests to a transparency register.
‘Dire’ cuts |Donald Trump’s gutting of foreign aid has seena $400m hit to Australian projects, leaving people without crucial support for health, education, humanitarian and climate change issues.
Beijing rises |A majority of Australians expectChina will be the most powerful countryin the world by 2035 as trust in the US tumbles, research from the Lowy Institute thinktank has found.
Medical bills bite |A Grattan Institute report has laid bare how outpatient fees have soared over the past 15 years – with a million Australians nowavoiding specialist doctor visitsdue to costs.
Israel-Iran conflict |The latest wave of Iranian missileshit several sites in Israelas Israel and Iran broadened missile strikesduring the third day of an escalating war. Donald Trump “vetoed an Israeli plan toassassinate Iran’s supreme leader” and there was chaos in Tehran asresidents tried to flee or find shelteramid a “smell of death”.
Gaza crisis |At least eight Palestinians were killedand dozens more wounded in shootings near food distribution points in Gaza as residents fear global attention is now switching to Iran.
US politics |Millions across the USturned out for “No Kings” protestsagainst Trump; the US president coveted a spectacle buthis military parade proved underwhelming, J Oliver Conroy writes.
Minnesota shootings |Authorities are yet to locate a man suspected ofshooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouseswhile impersonating a police officer, killing one legislator and her husband.
Air India crash |The families of thosekilled in the Ahmedabad tragedyface an excruciating wait in getting their relatives back as forensic experts continuea gargantuan task to identify remains.
The politics of an all Māori album: Marlon Williams
Aotearoa/New Zealand artist Marlon Williams spent five years on his latest album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, which is entirely in the Māori language. He speaks with Reged Ahmad aboutsinging in his first languageon the international stage – and performs a song from the album in the Guardian Australia studio.
After a major health kick saw him lose more than 30kg, “Big Dan” Repacholi has been named the federal government’s special envoy for men’s health. The Labor member for Hunter is now ona crusade to get blokes and boys to talkabout their problems with health professionals and their families. In a frank interview, he talks with Josh Butler about how he had been “embarrassed” to visit his doctor – and why Australian males need to be better at opening up.
Pink Floyd, Queen, AC/DC and, of course, Elvis play every weekend around Australia, often to sell-out crowds. Sure, they might not be the real thing – but they’re close enough. In the past few years tribute acts have surged in popularity, even while Australia’s live music industry has struggled. Katie Cunningham speaks to tribute acts about fame, money –and what it takes to make it.
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Motorsport |McLaren driver Lando Norris collided with his own teammate, Australian Oscar Piastri, late in Montreal as BritonGeorge Russell won the Canadian F1 Grand Prix.
AFL |Bailey Smith hits the right note at Geelongbut he is no showstopper, Jonathan Horn writes.
Football |PSG took on Atlético Madridin the Fifa Club World Cup, afterBayern Munich’s 10-0 thrashingof New Zealand amateur team Auckland City.
Golf |The final round of the US Open is underway at Oakmont (at least, in between the rain) –follow the latest developments.
Cycling |Tadej Pogacar continued his dominant formahead of the Tour de France by taking overall victory in the Criterium du Dauphiné.
The Chinese-owned operators of the Darwin Port say they’vefallen victim to a campaign of “myths and mistruths”,ABC Newsreports. Building surveyors are using loopholes tobypass Victoria’s tougher licensing requirements, theAgereports. As conflict threatens his country, the Iranian directorJafar Panahi has won the top prizeat the Sydney Film Festival, theSydney Morning Heraldreports.
Diplomacy |Prime minister Anthony Albanese is attending the G7 summit in Canada.
NSW |The trial of murder accused Erin Patterson continues this week in Morwell.
ACT |A hearing is scheduled at the high court in Canberra for an Iraqi man seeking to prevent deportation to Nauru.
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