The unsolved death of Baby Justin, One Nation official’s racist posts, Cape Verde’s Cup heroics

Morning everyone. Today we reveal new information about the death of Baby Justin, a five-month-old who sustained catastrophic head injuries in the arms of his father. An investigation by Guardian Australia’s Broken trust team raises questions about why an inquest was never held into the infant’s suspicious death.

We have another exclusive this morning about a One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts, and we talk to Coogee locals about the impact of the weekend shark attack.

Plus: Cape Verde have shocked Spain in the latest World Cup surprise.

Australia

‘Tragic situation’ | The family of the woman critically injured in Saturday’s shark attack at Coogee Beach are still coming to terms with the catastrophic scope of her injuries and the heartbreaking impact on her toddler, as they face a looming battle for her survival. At Coogee, the horrific attack has made locals think twice about going in the water.

Exclusive | A man who has defended the Hitler Youth organisation and used offensive and racist language about Aboriginal people and migrants is working as a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland.

‘Terror plot’ | A Brisbane private schoolboy allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and Brisbane’s Labour Day march in 2024 after being influenced by the Unabomber.

Video review | Fifa’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup has called for the Australian video assistant referee (VAR) Shaun Evans to be removed from duties for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

British Accent? | The British retail billionaire Mike Ashley has launched his second takeover bid in a week, attempting to snap up Australian footwear business Accent Group, days after announcing a tilt at Hugo Boss.

World

Israeli dismay | Donald Trump has declared that the strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” from Friday, as western leaders gathering at the G7 summit in France battled to prevent the fragile US deal with Iran from almost unravelling. The agreement has sparked widespread dismay and anger in Israel over its apparent link to Israel ending its attacks on Hezbollah and southern Lebanon. Our correspondent in Jerusalem argues that the ceasefire is welcome but peace looks as far away as ever. Our diplomatic editor says the peace deal hinges on shipping, sanctions relief and deferred nuclear talks. Follow developments in the Middle East here.

Market high | As markets in the US and Europe hit more record highs after the peace agreement, the return of oil and gas markets to normal is nevertheless months away, analysts say.

‘Australia-plus’ | Britain’s plan to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have said.

Rising up | Donald Trump has announced plans to hold a rally in Washington on 4 July as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Meanwhile, Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro and Bette Midler joined an anti-Trump rally in New York with the latter adapting Woody Guthrie to sing “We’re coming for his ass”.

Base tragedy | A weekend Base jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people, one of them a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl.

World Cup

Socceroos latest | Paul Okon-Engstler’s tears before his World Cup debut for Australia have quickly come to symbolise the spirit that powered the team to victory over Turkey.

Match catch-up | Cape Verde have become everyone’s favourite other team (unless you’re Spanish) after holding the European champions to a goalless draw. Tunisia have sacked their coach after a 5-1 thrashing by Sweden.

Off the pitch | Iran’s team arrived in Los Angeles for their opening match against New Zealand this morning just as their country’s leaders agreed a ceasefire deal.

What to watch today | Belgium have been in action against Egypt, and then it’s Saudi Arabia v Uruguay at 8am AEDT followed by that closely watched Iran-New Zealand clash at 11am.

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In-depth

Baby Justin was five months old when he died of “catastrophic head injuries” in 2017. The boy’s death made headlines in Queensland, including revelations he was “known to child safety” but that authorities had failed to investigate concerns. Then the case disappeared. The coroner has not held an inquest – despite inconclusive evidence about what caused the boy’s death, and failures by authorities to intervene earlier. Ben Smee reports.

Not the news

The idea of Australian film-maker Adrian Chiarella’s to subvert the idea of a “gay exorcism” has resulted in Leviticus, which was screened at the Sydney film festival this month and is on general release from Thursday.

Sport

Formula One | After his win in Spain, is Lewis Hamilton a genuine contender for the FI title?

Cricket | England’s head coach, Brendon McCullum, has voiced concerns about the wellbeing of Ben Stokes before this week’s Test against New Zealand.

The Sydney Morning Herald says an AI-powered early warning system could protect the city’s beaches from sharks. Only a quarter of Victorian voters want the state’s Labor government to continue in office, according to a poll in the Age. The Adelaide family of Socceroos hero Nestory Irankunda tell the Advertiser about the diet that fuelled his rise to stardom.

What’s happening today

Media | Digital News Report: Australia 2025 released.

Finance | The Reserve Bank of Australia makes its latest decision on interest rates.

Brisbane | Queensland attorney general speaks at the Queensland Media Club.

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