Morning everyone. As the economic disruption unleashed by the US and Israeli attack on Iran continued to worsen, Donald Trump said it was “too late” for diplomacy. We have full coverage and analysis of the war in the Middle East. In breaking news, Israel claims to have hit an Iranian nuclear weapons facility.
At home, an inquest into a fatal police shooting has heard why the officer didn’t have his body-worn camera turned on, Australia’s powerhouse radio pair Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O have fallen out in spectacular fashion, and we taste test some supermarket muesli bars.
Australia
Kiised off | The $200m Kyle and Jackie O Show has been taken off the air and Kyle Sandilands accused of “serious misconduct” after Jackie Henderson told the Australian Radio Network she could no longer work with her on-air partner of 25 years.
Coronial conflict | A police officer has told a coronial inquest he did not have enough time to turn on his body-worn camera before he fatally shot a Sydney man who ran at him with two kitchen knives.
Salmon rush | The Albanese government rushed through legislation to ensure salmon farming could continue in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour last year shortly after receiving advice warning about the industry’s environmental impact.
Babet defiant | The United Australia party senator Ralph Babet has refused to accept any sanction from the parliamentary behaviour watchdog over “offensive” and “disrespectful” comments on social media.
Energy fear | Qatar, the world’s third-largest liquefied natural gas exporter, has stopped production at its sprawling Ras Laffan complex due to the conflict in the region, risking a repeat of the 2022 energy shock that set off Australia’s cost-of-living crisis.
World
Middle East war | Iran continued its bombardment of the Gulf and Israel in retaliation for further Israeli-US airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut, as Donald Trump said it was too late for dialogue. Defence analysts said much will depend on who runs out of weapons first, although Trump boasted overnight that US stockpiles meant “wars could be fought forever”. The disruption to the world economy set off by the US and Israeli aggression has continued, with Middle East airlines ruling out any resumption of flights until tomorrow, China is calling for vessels in the strait of Hormuz to be protected, and the stock market is still slumping as energy prices spike. There is defiance and hope on the streets of Iran, and our world affairs expert asks where the country might go from here, and Israeli families mourn their dead. We also have a visual guide to the bombing of the school in Iran. Follow all developments live, as Israel claims to have struck a site linked to nuclear weapons development.
Sudan violence | South Sudan is reeling from an escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces amid fears of a return to a full-blown civil war.
Economic ‘new order’ | The global economy must be reordered to serve ordinary people, not the “frivolous and destructive demands of the ultra-rich”, according to a UN special rapporteur.
Midterms kick off | The battle for the open US Senate seat in North Carolina at November’s midterms has begun while a House fight is dominated by a row over a datacentre.
Full Story
Is the US the most pressing threat to peace?
Leading international law expert Prof Ben Saul speaks to Nour Haydar about why it’s crystal clear the attacks on Iran were illegal and unprovoked, and why the military action sets a dangerous precedent.
In-depth
Despite it resembling congealed oil or snot, sea moss is touted on social media by influencers who claim that a few spoonfuls can help resolve common health problems such as acne. In today’s Antiviral column, Melissa Davey finds that although mosses may contain beneficial nutrients, they are no substitute for a proper diet.
Not the news
There was a time when muesli bars were the faddish health product de jour, but are now commonplace in supermarkets. Nicholas Jordan – something of a muesli aficionado – goes in search of the “champion of crunch”.
Sport
Football | Iran’s women’s football team declined to sing their national anthem ahead of their opening match of the Asian Cup on the Gold Coast in their first fixture since the war in the Middle East began.
AFL | In the final part of his predictions, Jonathan Horn concludes that Brisbane could complete a hat-trick of premierships with Sydney running them close.
Cricket | England have pledged to go into tomorrow’s T20 World Cup semi-final against India with no fear as Sam Curran described the fixture as “a dream” and “a brilliant opportunity”.
Media roundup
An eight-year-old girl from the Gold Coast has been killed while on a skiing holiday in Japan with her family, the Bulletin reports. A man and a woman have been found dead in their home two hours east of Melbourne, the Age reports, after neighbours heard shots. The Telegraph claims the inside story on how the Zac Lomax’s planned move from the Eels to Melbourne Storm was torpedoed by the refusal of Ryan Matterson to move south with him.
What’s happening today
Sydney | UN Women Australia hosts an International Women’s Day event with speakers including Jennifer Robinson, Grace Tame, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts and Jess Hill.
Queensland | Inquest into the death of Kelly Wilkinson begins at Southport coroner’s court at 11am.
Economy | Canadian prime minister Mark Carney speaks at an industry event in Sydney and at the Lowy Institute. National accounts released at 11.30am and car sales figures at midday.
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Brain teaser
And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow.
