Morning everyone. After all the talk and announcements, we still don’t know how much the Coalition thinks its nuclear plans will cost – but we do know that a lot of experts think it will cost more than any other type of electricity. We have the full story and lots of analysis of the policy, plus demands for Labor to speed up its promise to ban gambling ads, and the leader of Hezbollah warning Israel of a conflict “without rules”.
Australia
Gender pay gap | For every dollar a male federal public servant makes, his female counterpart makes 86c, according to data from the government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency today.
‘No credible reason’| Peter Dutton’s claim that nuclear energy would lead to cheaper power bills has been rejected by energy experts, with one saying there was “no credible reason” to think adding “the most expensive form of bulk electricity” would cut prices. Here’s what we know about the policy, and we have also factchecked seven main claims, such as the timing and impact on emissions. Karen Middleton reckons the policy shows the climate comes a distant second to Dutton’s political aims.
Exclusive | Crossbenchers, gambling harm advocates and even some inside Labor are demanding the Albanese government speed up moves towards banning gambling advertisements.
‘Systemic racism’ | A coroner in Victoria has condemned “systemic racism and paternalism” in the child protection system after an inquest into a 17-year-old’s death heard that she took her own life after being refused the chance to connect with her Indigenous culture.
Cost of living | A basket of Aldi groceries is typically 25% cheaper than an equivalent purchase at major chains Coles and Woolworths, according to government-funded research conducted by the consumer group Choice.
World
Hezbollah warning | The leader of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, warned of a war “without rules or ceilings” in the event of a full-scale Israeli offensive against the Lebanese militia, as he threatened that Cyprus could become a target if it allowed Israel to use its territory in any conflict.
Putin’s pact | The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, have signed a mutual defence pact but were keeping quiet on the details.
UK election | One of Rishi Sunak’s close protection officers has been arrested over alleged bets about the timing of the UK election. Tories fighting to hold marginal “red wall” seats are bemoaning the lack of party support because resources are being diverted to shore up once-safe seats in the south.
Extreme weather | With intense heat in the north-east and northern midwest of the US, epic rains in Miami, and fires in New Mexico and California, a tropical storm system in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to bring intense downpours to parts of Louisiana and Texas. In Saudi Arabia, the search is continuing for hajj pilgrims missing amid temperatures above 50C.
Thou shalt | Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom under a bill signed into law by the Republican governor.
Full Story
Peter Dutton’s nuclear gamble
Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, and our chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, join Nour Haydar to discuss the problems with the Coalition’s nuclear policy.
In-depth
Joe Biden is seen looking confused and bewildered, out of step with other leaders at the recent G7 summit in Italy, but this is just one of many heavily edited bits of footage (he was just acknowledging some American personnel) that are shown widely on rightwing media in the US. It shows the threat to fair process posed not by sophisticated deepfakes but low-tech manipulation that is beyond the remit of regulators. Our American misinformation reporter, Rachel Leingang, explains.
Not the news
This week it’s the turn of DJ, writer and content creator Andrew Levins to choose the 10 funniest things he’s even seen on the internet, ranging from My Heart Will Go On played on a nose flute to a musical adventure that sends actor Adrien Brody into the briny deep, and a Risky Business tribute gone wrong.
The world of sport
Euro 2024 | Germany dispatched Hungary 2-0 to qualify for the round of 16, Albania snatched a famous 2-2 draw against Croatia (pictured) thanks to an equaliser in added time, and Scotland are bidding to salvage their tournament against Switzerland this morning.
State of Origin | NSW captain Jake Trbojevic is unfazed by the prospect of playing limited minutes again this year’s series, shrugging off the criticism that followed his cameo in game one.
Tennis | Australia’s Jordan Thompson is through to the last eight at Queen’s club after his opponent, Andy Murray, was forced to retire with a back injury early in the match, raising doubts about his planned Wimbledon swansong.
Media roundup
Lisa Wilkinson is seeking to overturn Justice Michael Lee’s finding in the Bruce Lehrmann libel trial that her conduct was improper and unjustifiable, the Australian claims. NSW Nationals MPs plan to oppose Peter Dutton’s proposals to build nuclear power stations in their electorates, the Telegraph reveals, while the Age says Victoria’s Liberal premier opposes the plan for one in Gippsland. The Adelaide Advertiser celebrates Emotion is Dead, the “most South Aussie story ever told”, set in the golden era of Holden cars.
What’s happening today
Molly Ticehurst | Hearing in Parkes for man accused of murdering his former partner.
Melbourne | Senator Lidia Thorpe to speak at truth-telling and treaty event in Fitzroy town hall.
Brisbane | Inquiry into fatal MRH-90 Taipan army helicopter crash continues.
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Brain teaser
And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow.
