The One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, is at the center of scrutiny after the party's financial reports were found to be "sloppy and unprofessional," raising questions about its fitness to govern. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has signaled imminent US strikes on Iran, accusing Tehran of "playing us for suckers." Thousands of Australian women face uncertainty over access to vital breast cancer and endometriosis medication, and with the World Cup just hours away, experts weigh in on potential winners.
Australia
Spying U-turn: Labor has quietly backed away from making ASIO's compulsory questioning powers permanent, but will expand offenses to include promoting communal violence and attacks on Australia's defense system.
Revealed: One Nation's financial returns, obtained by Guardian Australia, show over $1 million in missing and worthless assets over six years. The party has not filed annual returns since 2022.
Zoladex questions: Experts warn thousands of women could lose access to vital breast cancer and endometriosis medicine when AstraZeneca removes its treatment from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the private market.
Climate check: Scientists have rowed back on the worst-case scenario for global heating, but Graham Readfearn's column examines how News Corp articles mischaracterized the issue, while Antarctic temperatures tell a less reassuring story.
Contract clash: Australia's leading constitutional expert says One Nation senator Tyron Whitten may breach section 44 of the constitution over a family company with contracts to help build Snowy Hydro.
World
'Playing us for suckers': Donald Trump has said the US will attack Iran today, accusing Tehran's peace negotiators of deception. This follows his claim that a peace deal was imminent, highlighting his inability to align reality with his narrative.
Belfast unrest: The family of the Belfast knife attack victim has called for calm after riots erupted, with concerns that the unrest is fueled by outsiders who "wouldn't be able to find the city on a map."
Russian targeted: A senior official in charge of Russia's artillery and missile ammunition supply has been killed in a car bombing near Moscow.
Deep secrets: The oldest, deepest, and most extensive whale graveyard yet discovered has been found in the southeastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back over 5 million years.
Are you experienced? Actor David Harbour has spoken about Lily Allen's album West End Girl, which tracks their relationship's dissolution, saying, "It wasn't my experience."
In-depth
Budget reforms offer hope for housing affordability, but Greg Jericho notes that an average home would cost $595,500 now if prices had remained relative to income as before John Howard turned the market into "an investor casino."
Not the news
"Russian" manicures, involving complete cuticle removal with a drill spinning at 35,000 RPM, are increasingly popular but raise safety concerns, as Isabella Lee discovers.
Sport
World Cup: With the tournament about to start, our writers predict winners. Australia faces a tough group with the USA, Turkey, and Paraguay. Coverage includes a profile of the host team's coach Mauricio Pochettino and striker Folarin Balogun. The opening match is Mexico vs. South Africa at 5am AEST tomorrow.
Cricket: Joe Root will captain England in the second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped for breaking curfew.
Basketball: The New York Knicks owner criticized security measures for Game 4 of the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks lead 2-1.
Media roundup
The Telegraph reports One Nation raised $1m for its campaign against the Albanese government. The Australian warns BHP faces a $126m-a-day strike in Port Hedland. The Age says India wants Australian uranium for its datacenter boom. The Mercury reports a $105m package to save Hobart's Nyrstar zinc smelter.
What's happening today
Canberra: Public hearing on the NDIS amendment bill. Culture: Dark Mofo opens in Hobart.
