Morning Mail: O’Callaghan beats Titmus in thrilling 200m final, universities accused over language tests, ‘ferocious’ UK knife attack

Mollie O'Callaghan celebrates after winning gold in the 200m freestyle final on day three of the Olympic Games in Paris. Photograph: Adam Pretty/Getty Images

Good morning. It was one of the most anticipated showdowns of the Olympics and it didn’t disappoint for drama. The 200m freestyle final saw Mollie O’Callaghan power to Olympic gold, ahead of her arch-rival Ariarne Titmus in silver. O’Callaghan set a new Olympic record with a blistering finish. Earlier, Chris Burton won the eventing silver for Australia – on a borrowed horse.

Multiple academics have spoken to Guardian Australia about the number of university students who struggle with “basic English” but still receive degrees, saying the integrity of the tertiary sector is under threat – and the rise of AI is accelerating the crisis.