Morning Mail: dramatic twist in Lehrmann defamation trial, Israel admits killing aid workers, Taylor Swift’s billionaire era

Bruce Lehrmann is alleged to have paid for illicit drugs and sex workers while Seven was courting him for a television interview. Seven denies the claims. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

Morning, everyone. Sex, drugs, and a round of golf: what Bruce Lehrmann allegedly spent Channel Seven’s money on while the network was making a Spotlight program about him, according to a producer’s sworn affidavit. The claims, denied by Seven, have provided a dramatic twist in the former Liberal staffer’s defamation case. We have the details coming up, plus Israel acknowledged responsibility for killing seven aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom, and how Australian business groups responded when asked if bosses should accept pay rises of only 2%.

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