Good morning. As the US grapples with the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and investigators delve more into the life and possible motivations of the suspected gunman, the man killed in the rally shooting has been identified as a former Pennsylvania fire chief. Meanwhile, Trump is defiant, saying he “cannot allow” a potential assassin to change his plans ahead of the Republican convention.
The attack has also prompted debate about whether MPs in Australia need better security.
A roaming taskforce – known as Operation Guardian – meant to tackle youth crime in Queensland is leading to vulnerable children being held for weeks in adult police watch houses, data obtained by Guardian Australia shows.
Carlos Alcaraz has blown past Novak Djokovic to win his second Wimbledon title – and England faced off against Spain in the final of Euro 2024 – but lost.
Australia
Kids in custody | Data obtained by Guardian Australia shows that a roaming taskforce meant to tackle youth crime in Queensland is leading to vulnerable children being held for weeks in adult police watch houses, in conditions described by experts as “abuse”.
MPs’ safety | Anthony Albanese doesn’t want interaction with the public reduced but admits he’s concerned about the “escalation of rhetoric”, amid calls to rethink the safety arrangements for politicians in Australia.
Exclusive | A new report suggests the freight sector has little choice but to buy new diesel locomotives – at odds with emissions targets – due to a lack of planning from governments for green alternatives.
Outfoxed | It’s not entirely clear if fox numbers are on the rise in urban areas but research shows these “smart ferals” are adapting by learning to avoid hazards in Australian cities.
CFMEU fallout | The federal workplace minister, Tony Burke, has asked for advice on the extent of ministerial powers to intervene after claims of criminal links within the union’s construction division.
World
Trump rally shooting | Donald Trump has called on Americans to “stand united” after the attempt on his life and said he will travel to Wisconsin as planned, as Joe Biden said there was “no place in America for this type of violence”. A former Pennsylvania fire chief was identified as the man killed at the Trump rally and Pennsylvania residents have been left reckoning with the atmosphere of political violence.
Gaza crisis | Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in a fresh Israeli assault on Gaza City, as Hamas was reported to have withdrawn from ceasefire talks. Gaza has just witnessed one of most violent weeks since first months of war.
Gesture banned | The German city of Bremen has banned the use of the “silent fox” gesture – used to call for silence in classrooms – because of its similarity to an extremist, far-right sign.
Shannon Doherty | The actor known for her roles in Beverly Hills: 90210, Charmed, Little House on the Prairie and Heathers has died of breast cancer aged 53.
Tech threat | Research shows that toxic “forever chemicals” used in lithium ion batteries essential to the clean energy transition are threatening the environment and human health.
Full Story
Who cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh, part 3
Bridie Jabour speaks with Ben Doherty, who has been watching the trial of Robert and Anne Geeves for the murder of Amber Haigh. This week he reports on evidence the court heard that Haigh had made a will, events surrounding a late-night visit to a neighbour’s house and further details of what’s been called “the tying up evidence”.
In-depth
Amid booming house prices, experts say the bank of mum and dad is “growing in importance” in Australia’s property market. More than a quarter – or 25,000 – of last month’s first-time buyers received help from parents, making them the nation’s 10th largest lender in June. It is helping some Australians to get on the property ladder but many others feel locked out of home ownership.
Not the news
Agung Mango (real name Anak Agung Jordan Oka Wardana) is a genre-smashing Melbourne rapper belonging to new wave of psychedelic Australian hip-hop. His new album In Belly We Trust excavates his cultural lineage in profound, explosive ways. Our critic Nick Buckley says the album – like a tree’s roots feeding ripe, sticky fruit – draws from the ancient to nourish the future.
The world of sport
Football | Spain has triumphed over England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
Tennis | Carlos Alcaraz has blown past Novak Djokovic to retain his Wimbledon title. It is only a matter of time before Alcaraz earns a seat at table of legends, Sean Ingle writes.
AFL | The brutal response to a coach’s sacking is a reminder that a line has been crossed, Jonathan Horn writes.
Cycling | Tadej Pogačar pounces again in stage 15 of the Tour de France to deflate Jonas Vingegaard.
Media roundup
Dozens of electronic devices used by Victoria police, containing potentially sensitive data from investigations, have been reported lost or stolen, the Age reports. After a career-ending injury, the former Cowboys and Rabbitohs player Ethan Lowe is headed to court to fight for a $1m claim with the NRL’s insurer, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Hobart’s Regatta – believed to be the oldest in the southern hemisphere – could be under threat if the state government’s proposed AFL stadium goes ahead, according to the Mercury.
What’s happening today
NSW | The inquest into the death of Jordyn James, three, is due to begin in Newcastle.
Victoria | Public hearings are to be held in the inquiry into Victorian tobacco and e-cigarette controls.
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And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow.
