Morning everyone. In what could become a familiar will-he-won’t-he drama, Donald Trump teased the prospect of a third term as president but said he would rule out running as vice-president as a way of staying in the White House.
Meanwhile the boss of the RBA says there’s no reason to worry about unemployment, and we look at how racehorse deaths are on the rise, the agony of Nauru deportees, category 5 storm Melissa threateing “potentially unimaginable” damage to Jamaica, and the need to declutter.
Australia
Racehorse deaths | At least 174 thoroughbred racehorses died at the track or as a result of injuries sustained while racing or training in the past 12 months – the highest number recorded by animal rights activists since they began tracking 10 years ago.
Nature clause | The environment minister, Murray Watt, would be able to approve projects at odds with nature laws if it was deemed in the “national interest”, under the government’s planned overhaul of the environmental protection regime.
Rates hint | The Reserve Bank governor has dismissed concerns about rising unemployment, saying the labour market will not “fall off a cliff”, but also hinted at an interest rate hold after higher-than-expected inflation last month.
Tax concerns | The ATO must consider a person’s circumstances, Australia’s inspector general of taxation has warned, after a spike in complaints over a third-party collector used to chase tax debts.
Crocodile attack | A 14-year-old boy was hospitalised with injuries to his leg and torso after he was attacked by a crocodile while fishing in thigh-high water at a beach in far north Queensland at the weekend.
World
Catastrophic storm | Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a powerful category 5 hurricane, threatening days of catastrophic winds and “potentially unimaginable” damage to Jamaica. Follow developments live.
‘Too cute’ | Donald Trump said he would rule out running for the vice-presidency in the 2028 US election, an unorthodox approach that some supporters have floated could allow the Republican US president to serve a third term, but which he called “too cute”. However, he did say he “would love” a third term, declining to rule out a direct run even though the US constitution says no one may be elected to the presidency a third time. Joe Biden has decried “dark days” under his successor’s hardline presidency, while the IMF has said Trump is on course to push US debt levels above those of Italy and Greece by the end of the decade.
Sudan fears | Fears are growing for hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped in El Fasher, Sudan, after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said it had captured the city, which it has besieged for more than a year in the country’s civil war.
Russia tension | The US president has described Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a nuclear-powered cruise missile test as “not appropriate” amid growing tensions between Moscow and Washington.
Coogan concession | Steve Coogan and two production companies will pay “substantial damages” to a university academic to settle a high court libel case over his portrayal in a film about the discovery of Richard III’s remains.
Full Story
What the new gold rush says about our uncertain economy
Economics editor Patrick Commins joins Reged Ahmad to break down why people queue up to buy gold and what it says about the state of the global economy.
In-depth
Stories of American ICE squads hauling people out of their homes in the middle of the night have become familiar. But the Albanese government has been accused of using similar tactics on the so-called NZYQ cohort of non-citizens who have had visas refused or cancelled and are now being deported to Nauru.
Sarah Basford Canales talks to one of them, Adnan (not his real name), who describes how he is “living in a nightmare … I do not know why Australia has selected me for this terrible punishment”.
Not the news
Ever thought you’ve got too much stuff and need to de-clutter? Paul Daley certainly has, and articulates an urge to clear out cupboards, drawers and even his precious bookshelves while he still has the “wherewithal”. “It’s got to be far better for the privileged to leave this world with less,” he writes. “To give it away to those who might use and value it.”
Sport
Formula One | Oscar Piastri’s world championship rival Lando Norris believes he is finally mastering his McLaren car after his Mexican Grand Prix win moved him to the top of the standings with four races remaining.
Football | Ella Toone says England are expecting Australia to treat tomorrow morning’s World Cup semi-final rematch as a revenge mission after the Lionesses “broke their hearts” in Sydney.
Figure skating | The International Skating Union is investigating after two Chinese ice dancers were shown with what appeared to be a toy ballistic missile during a grand prix figure skating event.
Media roundup
According to the Australian, Chris Bowen was warned in a “previously secret document” that emissions reductions – and power price – are in for a dramatic rise if the government is to reach its 2030 target. Opponents of Hobart’s proposed new football stadium will protest on parliament lawns next month, the Mercury reports, while those in favour plan a rally themselves a week later. Melbourne’s Flower Drum has been voted best restaurant in the the Age Good Food awards.
What’s happening today
South Australia | A report into the state’s algal bloom is expected.
Economy | Former RBA governor Bernie Fraser will give the inaugural Bernie Fraser Oration in Canberra at 6pm.
Foreign policy | The Southeast Asia Influence Index launches in Canberra at 6pm.
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And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow.
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