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Missing person
Spanish police say body found in the area where Briton Jay Slater went missing
Local police said that evidence strongly suggested the remains were those of the teenager.
Giant batteries are getting even bigger in Australia as coal exit nears
Developers of giant batteries designed to smooth the shift from coal to cleaner power are attracting record levels of investment.
- by Nick Toscano
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Bedford, Cameron handed three-match bans; fears grow over the return of ‘the chicken wing’
Lions star Charlie Cameron and Giants tagger Toby Bedford have been handed three-match bans. Meanwhile, Leigh Matthews is among those concerned at the increased prevalence of the “chicken wing” tackle.
- by Jon Pierik and Vince Rugari
Bruce Lehrmann-Ten evidence probed for Higgins-Reynolds defamation case
The WA senator and former defence minister is suing her former political staffer, Brittany Higgins, over social media posts she says damaged her reputation.
- by Aaron Bunch
Exclusive
Building Bad
Labor executive set to ban donations from Victorian CFMEU
The move is an attempt to cauterise the political damage over revelations of underworld infiltration into the scandal-plagued construction union.
- by Angus Thompson and Paul Sakkal
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Biden planned to ramp up his attacks on Trump. Now those plans are in disarray
The US president faces a delicate balancing act in his campaign for re-election as America reels from the attempted assassination.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Analysis
Building Bad
It’s a union, not a bikie gang: CFMEU needs a serious overhaul, not more of the same
The union’s national body wants policymakers and the public to think it’s taken a strong step. It hasn’t.
- by Ben Schneiders
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Australian cricket
Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
Connolly’s composure has already taken him a long way. Selectors now hope his combination of calmness and power will help the 20-year-old grow into one of the most important role players in the national set-up.
- by Daniel Brettig
As it happened: CFMEU places Victorian branch into administration; King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Australia
Follow our national news blog for live coverage of today’s top headlines.
- by Josefine Ganko and Ashleigh McMillan
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Baseball
Ku-Ring-Gai to Cleveland: Bazzana becomes millionaire Australian MLB success
Sydney’s Travis Bazzana has been selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the top pick in Major League Baseball’s draft.
- by Billie Eder and Claire Siracusa
Updated
US Votes 2024
Gunman first came to the attention of authorities while acting strangely outside Trump event
The FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Pennsylvania, as the man to have shot Donald Trump. Here is what we know so far about Crooks.
- by Michael Biesecker
‘It’s an accident, but not OK’: NRL defend Kennedy ban for colliding with referee
Will Kennedy was hit with an “absolutely insane” charge for colliding with a match official. On Monday, he accepted his fate and the NRL defended the sanction.
- by Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Michael Chammas
Opinion
Building Bad
See ya, Setka! Why union chief’s departure is good news for women
It took a long time for the CFMEU to be rid of John Setka. Now it finally is.
- by Jenna Price
Opinion
Bank fees
Old habits are hard to kick for banks. They’re behaving badly – again
Six years after the royal commission, there are signs of a re-emergence of poor behaviour. At the very least this looks like conduct slippage.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Manly rookie won his mates thousands … and may never play for Sea Eagles again
Jamie Humphreys’ long-awaited Manly debut is every chance of being his one and only game for the club. So his mates loaded up and won big by betting on the NRL first-gamer.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Most iconic photo’: The photographer who captured a historic moment
The photo by Associated Press chief photographer Evan Vucci was one of several taken in the aftermath of the Trump shooting that will go down in the pantheon of news photography.
- by Jeremy Barr
Analysis
Wimbledon
Out-served, outgunned, outplayed: Is this the end of the Djokovic era?
Doubting Djokovic is a dangerous game, but even he is starting to do it.
- by Marc McGowan
Doctors look interstate for work as Victorian budget squeeze hits hard
Hiring freezes and job losses at Victorian hospitals are prompting many healthcare workers to look interstate for work.
- by Henrietta Cook
Wild conspiracies crop up accusing Trump of faking shooting
Trump used a theatrical gel pack to fake being shot. No, the Secret Service colluded with Trump to get a great photo. These are just some of the “BlueAnon” theories.
- by Taylor Lorenz
Trump shooting LIVE updates: Investigation continues into suspected gunman’s motive after former US president wounded at Pennsylvania rally
It’s been a day since former US President Donald Trump was shot at a rally, and the fallout from the assassination attempt is continuing to rock the world.
- by Rachel Clun and Madeleine Heffernan
Perth mum and dad sink $1.26 million into uni house for their kids
A Perth property has flown off the market to a mum and dad who bought it for the children to live in while studying.
- by Emily Power
Katy Perry is back with a ‘feminist’ anthem. It’s a train wreck
Katy Perry’s much-anticipated new single begins with the lyrics “sexy, confident, so intelligent”. Unfortunately, it is none of those things.
- by Meg Watson
Buyer set to bank $145,000 a year from this Perth beach home
This 4x3 offers breathtaking views – and it makes more as a rental than the average Aussie salary.
- by Kristy Johnson and Emily Power
Pokies shut down at three Star casinos amid ‘performance issues’
The Star’s electronic gaming machines and electronic tables will remain switched off until issues with its latest update are resolved.
- by Millie Muroi
Tassie haunts Fremantle once again; West Coast enter new era
It was another case of Tassie torment for Fremantle against Hawthorn while the Eagles’ new era begun yesterday as they ran out for the first time in 3,766 days without Adam Simpson calling the shots.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Who should coach the Eagles next? Liam Ryan voices his hope
The West Coast premiership forward opens up on his sadness at Adam Simpson’s departure, and his hope someone who’s done a lengthy apprenticeship will get the gig.
- by Justin Chadwick
Tunnels, tricks and tactics: Hamas’ strategy in Gaza revealed
Hamas’ ghost army appears only fleetingly, emerging suddenly from underground to attack, then returning swiftly to its subterranean fortress.
- by Patrick Kingsley and Natan Odenheimer
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump’s radical policy agenda looms larger after the shooting
A second Trump presidency could lead to a new breakout of inflation in the US, even as the Federal Reserve board’s independence would be under threat.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why attack on Trump is no watershed moment for America
Unable to confront its murderous past, America continues to suffer from historical amnesia when it comes to political violence.
- by Nick Bryant
Princess Catherine’s purple streak is a Wimbledon winner
While royal rivals turned to feminine florals, Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a colourful stand at the tennis.
- by Damien Woolnough
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Building Bad
‘I just need it to end’: CFMEU power play turned Ben’s construction dream into a fatal nightmare
The day before his 19th birthday, the young man went to his first day in a new job. He was bullied, humiliated and locked in a shed.
- by Nick McKenzie, Reid Butler and David Marin-Guzman
Young Saint investigated for alleged homophobic slur
St Kilda first year player Lance Collard is being investigated over the Sandringham Zebras’ VFL match against Williamstown on Saturday.
- by Peter Ryan
Secret Service under pressure to explain how gunman got clear shot at Trump
Trump allies have blasted the agency over its protection of the former president.
- by Zoe Tillman, Alicia Diaz and Jennifer Jacobs
Opinion
European Championships
At the final whistle, England looked as if they had their hearts ripped out
England’s 58 years of misery goes on as the ultimate prize of a major soccer title slips away again.
- by Oliver Brown
Opinion
Pregnancy
‘This is your fault’: The doctor’s words that left me with PTSD
It’s only now – 24 years later – that I am able to discuss it, and I still cry. Birth trauma is still vastly overlooked, but its impacts can last a lifetime.
- by Beth Knights
These music festivals defied the trend and sold out. What’s the trick?
Defying the gloomy trend of cancellations, Strawberry Fields, Mundi Mundi Bash and Harbourlife have all sold out. Is there a pattern here for festivals to emulate?
- by Karl Quinn
Melbourne vendor-builder turns tidy profit on $2.4m reno at auction
A couple beat three young families for the four-bedroom family home in Templestowe that last sold in 2019 and has since had a transformative renovation.
- by Tom Carey
Podcast
US Votes 2024
How the Trump shooting will ‘change the contours’ of the White House race
US correspondent Farrah Tomazin unpacks the chaos, fear and likely political impact of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
- by Farrah Tomazin and Samantha Selinger-Morris
Simpson says goodbye as West Coast fans pay tribute
Premiership coach Adam Simpson has received a standing ovation from West Coast fans during an emotional farewell at Optus Stadium.
- by Justin Chadwick
Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024
Mikel Oyarzabal was the hero for Spain as he came off the bench to score the winner.
- by Mitch Phillips
As it happened: Spain outclass England to secure a record fourth Euro crown
Spain scored late to break English hearts and secure their fourth European title in Berlin.
- by Vince Rugari
King Charles, Queen Camilla will visit Australia, Buckingham Palace confirms
The 75-year-old, who began a “schedule of regular treatments” after he was diagnosed with cancer in February, will make his first trip as sovereign.
- by Rob Harris
Updated
US Votes 2024
‘Supposed to be dead’: Trump recounts shooting as FBI search for motive
Explosive devices were found in a car belonging to the shooter who tried to kill Donald Trump, as a sprawling investigation got underway.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Carn the quokkas, our national roundnet team
Forget the Olympics. An elite Australian team is competing in the roundnet world championship.
- by Carolyn Webb
Opinion
Wage growth
OECD’s message to our inflation warriors: calm down, she’ll be right
International public servants in Paris have reminded us that Australia’s real wages are too low. So why is the RBA so worried about continued high inflation?
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump fomented political violence. Now, an already fraught election just got worse
Political violence in the US is rare, but has a dark heart beating just out of sight. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has seen it burst to the surface again.
- by Bill Wyman
‘The best part of my life’: Meet the pooches of Perth
They are expensive, inconvenient, hard to train and need a lot of attention. Then they die and leave you heartbroken. So what keeps Perth people going back for more?
- by Mark Naglazas
Banks to refund $28m to low-income customers kept in high-fee accounts
The corporate watchdog found four banks kept at least two million customers in high-fee accounts, even though they were eligible for cheaper products.
- by Millie Muroi
From bedside to classroom: hospital school for state’s youngest patients
Sick kids will be able to keep learning with the state government funding a school at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
- by Caroline Schelle
Seinfeld in a kitchen: Beef creator on why The Bear is ‘comfort’ viewing
The creators of two of streaming’s biggest hits have come to Australia to share their take on how it’s done with local writers and producers.
- by Karl Quinn
Exclusive
Big four
The big four bank boss who says there’s more room for risk
ANZ boss Shayne Elliott has been grappling with several challenges at the bank. But one societal issue he has his eye on is taking a disproportionate toll on younger generations.
- by Millie Muroi
‘Sorry I forgot to reply’: Why do I put off replying to text messages?
Here’s how to take control of your inbox and tackle the anxiety around instant messaging.
- by Cameron Bayley
Exclusive
History
The surprise encounter revealed in Governor Phillip’s newly unearthed journal
When 20 pages of Australia’s first governor’s journal turned up, it was something of a must-have for the State Library of NSW.
- by Tim Barlass
Virtual school enrolments surge as absenteeism rates climb
Students at Victoria’s public secondary schools are missing more school than ever recorded, with absenteeism impacting disadvantaged communities the most.
- by Alex Crowe
Exclusive
Hospitals
Why these parents didn’t sue the hospital that killed their baby
What does justice look like when your child dies due to catastrophic medical errors?
- by Kate Aubusson
‘A monster’: Melania Trump breaks her silence following the attempted assassination of husband
In a lengthy and powerful statement, the often elusive former first lady revealed how she realised her family’s life was “on the brink of devastating change”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
King Carlos proves times have changed with Djokovic demolition
Carlos Alcaraz handed Novak Djokovic arguably his most humbling defeat in any grand slam final on Sunday – an extraordinary 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) beatdown.
- by Marc McGowan
Beverly Hills 90210 actor Shannen Doherty dies at 53
American actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama Beverly Hills, 90210, has died.
- by Lisa Richwine
Updated
US Votes 2024
Wounded, defiant Trump continues campaign as shooter named
The FBI admitted its “surprise” that the gunman was able to gain access to the rally in rural Pennsylvania.
- by Farrah Tomazin and David Crowe