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.
Australia
Jobseeker woes | Advocates are demanding the mutual obligations framework be overhauled as people face payment suspensions for missing job interviews despite being in hospital for surgeries or mental heath care.
Halls of power | Lobbyists are urging Canberra to strengthen investigative powers and penalties to crack 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 seen a $400m hit to Australian projects, leaving people without crucial support for health, education, humanitarian and climate change issues.
Beijing rises | A majority of Australians expect China will be the most powerful country in 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 now avoiding specialist doctor visits due to costs.
World
Israel-Iran conflict | The latest wave of Iranian missiles hit several sites in Israel as Israel and Iran broadened missile strikes during the third day of an escalating war. Donald Trump “vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader” and there was chaos in Tehran as residents tried to flee or find shelter amid a “smell of death”.
Gaza crisis | At least eight Palestinians were killed and 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 US turned out for “No Kings” protests against Trump; the US president coveted a spectacle but his military parade proved underwhelming, J Oliver Conroy writes.
Minnesota shootings | Authorities are yet to locate a man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses while impersonating a police officer, killing one legislator and her husband.
Air India crash | The families of those killed in the Ahmedabad tragedy face an excruciating wait in getting their relatives back as forensic experts continue a gargantuan task to identify remains.
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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 about singing in his first language on the international stage – and performs a song from the album in the Guardian Australia studio.
In-depth
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 on a crusade to get blokes and boys to talk about 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.
Not the news
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.
Sport
Motorsport | McLaren driver Lando Norris collided with his own teammate, Australian Oscar Piastri, late in Montreal as Briton George Russell won the Canadian F1 Grand Prix.
AFL | Bailey Smith hits the right note at Geelong but he is no showstopper, Jonathan Horn writes.
Football | PSG took on Atlético Madrid in the Fifa Club World Cup, after Bayern Munich’s 10-0 thrashing of 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 form ahead of the Tour de France by taking overall victory in the Criterium du Dauphiné.
Media roundup
The Chinese-owned operators of the Darwin Port say they’ve fallen victim to a campaign of “myths and mistruths”, ABC News reports. Building surveyors are using loopholes to bypass Victoria’s tougher licensing requirements, the Age reports. As conflict threatens his country, the Iranian director Jafar Panahi has won the top prize at the Sydney Film Festival, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.
What’s happening today
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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Brain teaser
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