Morning everyone. At the time of writing Israel appears on the brink of a ceasefire with Lebanon, with Benjamin Netanyahu recommending the deal to his cabinet. We have the very latest for you.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on some of America’s biggest trading partners has sparked fears of a global trade war and prompted threats of retaliatory measures. See below for news and analysis.
Plus: how a gambling syndicate duped Australian banks to get around money-laundering rules – and the incredible tale of a precious Gutenberg bible.
Australia
Exclusive | A third Australian also fell ill after a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos that has claimed six lives, including two teenagers from Melbourne. The third Australian – a dual national – is in a stable condition in hospital. Eight people have been detained by police over the tourists’ deaths.
Exclusive | Banks and bookmakers that were hoodwinked by a gambling syndicate that created multiple accounts in other people’s names to hide their true identities may have breached their anti-money laundering obligations.
Power play | The Albanese government will claim it is on track to meet its legislated 43% emissions reduction target by 2030 after a departmental analysis found it had improved its position over the past year. It comes as ministers launched a review of how the power grid can accelerate the take-up of renewables when existing support ends.
‘Not enough’ | A mother who lost her unborn baby in a crash has hit out at a landmark sentencing after the teenage driver responsible avoided detention, saying it is “not enough”.
Rainy change | The heatwave baking much of eastern Australia is expected to end in thunderstorms later this week, raising risks of flash floods. We’re also looking at why severe heatwaves seem to affect western Sydney more than the city’s east.
World
Trade war | Donald Trump’s tariff plan has set the stage for global trade war, economists have warned, with consumers braced for higher prices. Two-thirds of Americans think Trump’s plan will lead to higher prices, while the policy pledge has fuelled fears that the global economy could take a severe hit. The president-elect has quickly tapped big donors and political allies for top posts to roll back environmental and health regulations, cut taxes and government spending in ways that will benefit key backers, government watchdogs say. Follow developments in Washington live via our blog.
Lebanon ceasefire | Benjamin Netanyahu will present a Hezbollah ceasefire deal to his cabinet this morning, saying that the Islamist militant group is “not the same any more” and that Israel has pushed the group “decades back”. Follow developments live.
Drone attack | Russia has launched its biggest ever drone attack on Ukraine over the past 36 hours, sending a reported 188 devices at various targets, resulting in power cuts and damage to buildings.
‘Mickey’s plantation’ | A former anchor at the Disney-owned US ABC network said he attempted suicide after being exposed to hazing, bullying and racism, all after another, unnamed Black correspondent welcomed him to “Mickey’s plantation”.
Long life | John Tinniswood, a British man born the year the Titanic sank and was verified as the world’s oldest living man in April, has died aged 112.
Full Story
Unpicking Dick Smith’s strident views on renewables
Environment and climate correspondent Graham Readfearn examines the businessman’s claims about renewable energy and why they matter.
In-depth
One of the many experts making their way to 10 Downing Street in recent months to help Keir Starmer reform Britain is the Aware Super boss, Deanne Stewart. Australia’s super system is regarded as a world leader and helps limit the government’s liabilities for retirees while also providing a flexible and often mammoth source of investment funding. She tells us what the UK can learn from Australia.
Not the news
We have a gripping read today from Kelly Burke that begins 100 years ago in New York when a bookseller pulled apart a Gutenberg Bible – one of only 49 thought to still be in existence – and sold the individual pages for a fortune. It then moves on to Hungary and how a Jewish family survived the death camps and – thanks to a distant link to that bookseller – came into money which allowed them to emigrate for a prosperous new life in Australia (pictured).
Sport
Football | Claire Polkinghorne will play her last games for the Matildas this week against Brazil and Taiwan in her home town of Brisbane, completing a full circle for the country’s most-capped player and for the whole team.
Cricket | The current Australian management team leans towards playing it safe on team selection, but after the humiliating defeat in Perth, Geoff Lemon reckons the insouciance is wearing a bit thin.
Football | Arsenal have a tricky away date at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, while Man City entertain Feyenoord, Bayern play PSG, and Inter face Leipzig.
Media roundup
The Fin Review rings the alarm bells after the Aussie dollar hit a four-month low on Donald Trump’s tariff pledge. Home affairs has been voted the worst place to work in the public service for the second year running, according to the Canberra Times. The Sydney Morning Herald judges that despite the Grand Final failures of John Longmire’s Swans, it won’t be how his tenure will be remembered.
What’s happening today
Human rights | UN special rapporteur on slavery gives a press conference at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
Media | ABC boss Kim Williams speaks at the National Press Club.
Economy | Inflation figures for October released.
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Brain teaser
And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow.
