Morning everyone. Andrew Forrest has threatened to pull the plug on his multimillion-dollar investments in the UK in dismay at comments by the country’s prime minister that he was going to “max out” North Sea fossil fuel deposits. The iron ore billionaire (and major proponent of green hydrogen) said the plan meant Britain was going to “drive itself off a cliff”.
Shock at more than 1,600 child abuse charges revealed yesterday against a Gold Coast former childcare worker has brought calls for better training, there have been signs of life from the “lost” Voyager 2 space probe and the Matildas now know their opponents in the last 16: Denmark.
Australia
Exclusive | Australia’s international reputation and diplomatic influence will be damaged unless the federal government intervenes to ensure crucial climate change research in Antarctica is not cancelled, international lawyers and environmentalists have warned.
‘Clickbait’ policy | Andrew Forrest has accused UK of pursuing “clickbait” fossil fuel policies after the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, said he wanted to squeeze more out of oil and gas fields and pursue carbon capture and storage technology. The Fortescue magnate, who has invested millions in new technology in the UK, is threatening to pull out in favour of North America.
Childcare call | Specialist child protection training for childcare workers should be strengthened in the wake of a former childcare worker being charged with more than 1,600 child abuse offences, the Australian Childhood Foundation has said.
Shrinkflation | We asked Guardian Australia readers for examples of products that got smaller but kept the same price tag – they came back with hundreds, including egg cartons short of a dozen.
‘Increase wages’ | Twice as many voters in marginal seats think big business has too much power compared with unions, with most supporting Labor initiatives to boost workers’ pay, according to an Essential poll.
World
Lost in space | Nasa’s new satellite dish in Canberra is leading the search for the Voyager 2 spacecraft after it disappeared when mission control sent it the wrong commands. The space agency has detected a faint “heartbeat” signal.
China floods | Twenty people have died due to heavy rainfall in Beijing, Chinese state media has reported, after Typhoon Doksuri brought heavy rain and widespread flooding to northern China for a fourth day. In the Philippines, a couple had to wade through water on their wedding day.
‘More war’ | A high-rise building in Moscow housing Russian government ministries has been hit by a drone for the second time in three days, the city’s mayor has said, as a Ukrainian presidential adviser said the Kremlin should expect “more war”.
Sweden threat | Threats to Sweden have increased after recent Qur’an burnings, the country’s prime minister has said, amid a growing diplomatic crisis over protests that have angered many Muslims worldwide.
‘Inconsiderate’ | Warner Bros has apologised after Japanese complaints about its playful “Barbenheimer” co-promotion of the apocalyptic Oppenheimer film and the lighthearted Barbie blockbuster.
Full Story
Why is Hollywood on strike – and why is Succession’s Brian Cox joining them?
Michael Safi speaks to Lois Beckett, a senior reporter with Guardian US, and Succession star Brian Cox (pictured at a rally with David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell), on why writers and actors can no longer make a living.
In-depth
The rise in cancer among Australians under 50 is causing alarm among some experts, who believe that early onset is “an emerging global epidemic”. In the first part of a series on the issue, Donna Lu speaks to sufferers such as Anthony Ellison (pictured), a personal trainer diagnosed at the age of 39 with bowel cancer – the incidence of which has more than doubled in 20-to-39-year-olds in the past two decades. It comes, however, as a British surgeon told a conference in Melbourne that bowel cancer screening tests may be a “dangerous tool”.
Not the news
From picking a quality blend to the best amount of time to brew it, we have asked three Australian tea experts to share their secrets for an ideal cup of English Breakfast tea. Number one, use loose-leaf tea that should give you a “roasted sweet-potato smell”. Second, always refresh the kettle water and stop boiling at 90C. Finally, let the leaves float free in your teapot.
The world of sport
Matildas | The Arsenal duo of Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord combined brilliantly down the Matildas’ left in the hammering of Canada and their partnership could prove crucial for Australia’s World Cup campaign.
Women’s World Cup | That campaign will continue with a last-16 knockout match against Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Monday night after the Danes eased past Haiti 2-0 last night. England will play Nigeria after thumping China 6-1, while the USA’s coach rejected questions about his players after squeezing through with a 0-0 draw against Portugal.
The Ashes | Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Starc emerged with the most credit in our assessment of player rating for the drawn series, while England coach Brendon McCullum reckons his team can aim for greater heights.
Media roundup
Labor will pursue a treaty with Indigenous Australians under draft changes to the party’s election platform, upping the stakes in the debate about the voice referendum, the Age and the Australian report. Philip Lowe’s parting gift as governor of the Reserve Bank is an economic soft landing, the Australian says, while the Courier Mail says many Queenslanders are struggling to pay their mortgages despite the RBA’s pause. Skiers are facing icy conditions and sliding hazards on congested slopes, mountain patrols warn, according to the Canberra Times.
What’s happening today
Education | The ACTU and AEU will launch the union’s national campaign for full and fair public school funding.
South Australia | The state’s supreme court will rule in a dispute between the state and Hells Angels over the seizure of the gang’s country property.
Melbourne | A hearing for Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation’s lawsuit against Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group for mining on their country will be held.
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Brain teaser
And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day – with plenty more on the Guardian’s Puzzles app for iOS and Android. Until tomorrow.
