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Charles, Camilla and the Cambridges have their work cut out, says author and former Guardian royal correspondent Stephen Bates

In today’s newsletter: The longest-reigning monarch in British history died yesterday afternoon. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer guide you through the best of the Guardian’s coverage of her life and death

In this week’s top videos, the 2022 Commonwealth Games kicked off in Birmingham with an extravagant series of performances celebrating history and culture.

Stephen Bates has spoken of his experience working in low-paid jobs and coming out as gay in the new Greens MP’s first speech to federal parliament.

With George Christensen, Craig Kelly and others gone, some great content mines are lost. With your help, Crikey looks forward to some potential loose units over the next three years.

Decision to stop trial of trans-inclusive language at three hospitals condemned by LGBTQ+ advocates and praised by Katherine Deves

China has criticised the former Morrison government for being the “root cause” of our frosty diplomatic relations with the nation, and the Aboriginal flag will replace the NSW flag flying on the Sydney Harbour Bridge — scrapping a hefty $25 million plan for a third pole. It’s the news you…

‘If other politicians have an issue with me, they can take it up with the voters,’ he said.

Rosie Wallis has been renting her entire adult life and, like many renters, she has felt neglected — politically — in a nation that tends to focus on home buyers.