Morning, everyone. As the fallout from the row over politicians’s perks continues, our latest Guardian Essential poll shows a majority of voters are opposed to handouts for concerts and airline upgrades.
We’re also reporting on the family of an autistic boy cleared of terrorist offences detained in Singapore after a “red flag” was placed on his passport, it’s the final day of campaigning in the US election, and David Stratton reveals the classic Australian film he now accepts he was wrong about.
Australia
Sea search | The search for an 11-year-old boy swept out to sea by a strong current while trying to cross a stretch of water on the NSW Central Coast on Sunday with his father and brothers will resume today.
Exclusive | A majority of Australians think politicians should not accept perks of office including free concert and sporting event tickets, flight upgrades and VIP airline lounge access, our latest Essential poll shows.
Farewell message | The founder of an encrypted messaging app who left Australia for Switzerland after police unexpectedly visited an employee’s home says he left because of Australia’s “hostile” stance against developers building privacy-focused apps.
Family ordeal | The family of an autistic teenager who was targeted in an Australian federal police undercover terrorism operation was detained in Singapore and blocked from international travel after a “red flag” was put on his passport, despite him being cleared of any criminal offending.
Heatwave coming | Hot weather is due to strike Australia’s east coast, with temperatures expected above 40C, making the country’s north “one of the hottest places in the world” this week.
World
Candidates’ final plea | Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in the key swing states as they try to rally last-minute support in a US presidential election regarded by most experts as too close to call. Analysis of polls shows the Republicans could take control of the US House and Senate.
Brazil charges | Police in Brazil have charged the alleged mastermind of the murders of the Guardian journalist Dom Phillips and the Indigenous activist Bruno Pereira in the Amazon, accusing him of arming and funding the killers and plotting to hide the victims’ bodies.
Spain search | Hundreds of emergency workers are searching shopping centres, garages and underground car parks for more victims of floods in Spain that have killed at least 214 people.
Moldova moment | Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” by Russia to prevent Moldovans abroad from voting in the second round of the country’s presidential election.
‘Beautiful soul’ | The music world has been paying tribute to the producer Quincy Jones who has died aged 91, and we have our tribute to his 10 best songs, along with a fascinating obituary on an incredible life.
Full Story
US election countdown: one day to go
Our Washington DC bureau chief, David Smith, talks to Reged Ahmad about how America is about to choose between two realities.
In-depth
A small but influential number of medical practitioners who either actively obstruct abortion care or who are uninterested in providing it are leaving women unable to access abortion in many parts of rural NSW. These are the findings of a study of 16 healthcare providers, including GP registrars, GP obstetricians, nurses and midwives, revealing the existence of often underground networks of health workers providing access to abortion care to patients. Melissa Davey reports.
Not the news
David Stratton, the veteran film critic, has a new book made up of 650 reviews chronicling the history of Australian cinema from 1990 to 2020 – though it’s likely to be his last as he battles health problems and fading eyesight. Luke Buckmaster caught up with him to discuss why he now rates The Castle, why superhero movies leave him cold, and the one TV series that this avowed cineaste has been able to tolerate (he finds them all “padded”).
The world of sport
Cricket | Australia beat Pakistan by two wickets in the first ODI at the MCG last night after almost blowing a comfortable position provided by a lightning quick spell from Haris Rauf.
Formula One | Max Verstappen sniped at criticism from British media pundits after putting himself on the cusp of his fourth consecutive world championship title with a masterclass to win the São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday.
Football | Arsenal’s highly regarded sporting director, Edu, is to leave the club in a shock move that is likely to see him join the network of clubs spearheaded by Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Nottingham Forest.
Media roundup
A team of researchers in Melbourne has helped solve the mystery of a killer skin disease, the Age reports. The once-grand Brisbane department store McWhirters Marketplace now resembles a “ghost town”, with people sleeping rough inside, the Courier-Mail reports. A death notice posted in the Sydney Morning Herald by two brothers for their “wild and wayward mother” and ending “Bring a shovel” has gone viral around the world.
What’s happening today
Economy | The RBA will announce its interest rates decision at 2.30pm.
Sydney | Pleas will be heard for Beau Lamarre-Condon, the police officer accused of murdering Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies.
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Brain teaser
And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow.
