Morning everyone. The suspected Washington shooter has been charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump, while Germany’s chancellor has risked the wrath of the US president by saying that the US is being “humiliated” by Iran.
At home, the family of an Aboriginal woman who died of sepsis in hospital say she was failed by the system, and a first responder recalls the Port Arthur massacre 30 years on.
Australia
‘I love this car’ | Despite the fuel crisis, Carl Camilleri can fill up his Ford Falcon XR6 Mark II for $60. That’s because he’s one of the dwindling number of drivers who still use liquid petroleum gas instead of petrol.
‘Failed’ by the system | The family of an Aboriginal mother of seven who died just weeks after giving birth say the Western Australian government knew she was experiencing domestic violence and fearing for her safety weeks before her death.
‘Bullshit’ detectors | Kevin Rudd has described Donald Trump’s cuts to support for green industries as “unfortunate” but warns Australians may conclude the clean transition was “bullshit” if it did not offer tangible benefits.
Booing denial | An anti-immigration group has claimed it did not “organise” booing at welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services despite a social media post asking followers “how loud will you be this year”.
NDIS fight | Families say their NDIS plans had already been slashed or rejected before Labor’s announcement of controversial cuts last week and are being told to wait for replacement schemes that don’t yet exist.
World
Security questions | The suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. The incident has prompted questions over security but one guest was so relaxed he stayed to finish his salad. Meanwhile, King Charles has arrived in the US for a state visit and will meet Trump behind closed doors at the White House.
US ‘humiliated’ | The US is being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership, according to Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, who suggested the Trump administration was being outwitted at the negotiating table by Tehran. Follow developments live.
Starmer vote | Keir Starmer will face a vote on whether MPs should launch a standards investigation into his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.
Colombia toll | The death toll in a weekend highway bombing in Colombia has risen to 20, with another 36 people injured, amid a surge of violence before presidential elections next month.
Snake bite | A German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him as he watched a show in Egypt on a family holiday.
Full Story
I was at the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
Our Washington DC bureau chief, David Smith, tells Nour Haydar about how he witnessed the shooting, what is known about the alleged gunman’s motivations, and which questions are being asked about the event’s security.
In-depth
If there’s a hell, Peter James says, it would look like the Broad Arrow cafe at Port Arthur 30 years ago today, after Martin Bryant’s shooting rampage killed 20 of his 35 victims. James, a paramedic called in to help on the day, recalls the terrible day and how he struggled to deal with its impact.
Not the news
From a lock of Mary Shelley’s hair to Schindler’s list, and from collectible cigarette cards featuring Federation-era jockeys to bread wrappers from 1960s Queensland, we showcase the NSW State Library’s most fascinating items as it turns 200.
Sport
Football | Chengdu Rongcheng are riding high in the Chinese Super League under their Australian coach, John Aloisi, who is fast becoming a hero in the Sichuan capital. In the EPL this morning, Manchester United entertain Brentford.
Athletics | Sabastian Sawe believes it is only a matter of time before he runs a marathon in one hour and 58 minutes after his superhuman sub-two hour performance in London on Sunday.
Tennis | Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.
Media roundup
The Sydney Morning Herald looks at how Australia is addicted to Amazon, with the firm making more from ads and subscriptions than selling goods. The AFL operations chief has signalled a change to the game’s review system, the Age reports, after admitting it “hasn’t been the best week”. Offers have fallen 50% in the first sign that Brisbane’s property market is cooling, the Courier Mail reports.
What’s happening today
Canberra | Senate report into CSIRO to be published.
Business | Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood and Jobs and Skills Australia commissioner Barney Glover at the Workforce Summit.
Canberra | Liberal senator James Paterson speaks at the National Press Club.
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