Morning Mail: One Nation’s health issues, the mysterious death of Sheila Chebii, Cate Blanchett now an Oxford professor

Morning everyone. As Pauline Hanson prepares to make her ever address to the National Press Club, experts say One Nation’s health policies look like “errors”.

Upcoming fair pay hearings will be told that the ATO’s outsourcing of call centre jobs results in people being paid 40% less.

We investigate the unanswered questions around the death of a young Kenyan woman at a Sydney hotel.

Plus: Cate Blanchett lands a new role in academia, and the USA players try to make nice over anti-Socceroos barbs.

Australia

Justice call | The father of a nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan on holiday has demanded justice and to “reduce the harm” of a controversial new police wing whose officers opened fire with machine guns in response to a robbery.

Broken Trust | Ben Smee reviews the catalogue of errors that led to the death of toddler Mason Jet Lee at the hands of a man known by Queensland police officers to be suicidal and homicidal. But that wasn’t even the most shocking aspect of the case.

Health issues | Medical experts say One Nation’s health policies do not make sense, are based on misconceptions and could cost taxpayers more money while leaving vulnerable Australians without access to care.

Tax gap | Workers at the Australian Taxation Office’s outsource call centres are paid up to 40% less than their public service counterparts on the same phone lines, according to submissions lodged ahead of “same job, same pay” hearings.

Shark safety | The weekend shark attack at Coogee Beach has left swimmers and surfers wondering: what can they do to reduce the risk?

World

Russia warning | The UK defence ministry is investigating reports that a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots within 500 metres of a British yacht off the Isle of Wight. We look at how Britain can handle the situation.

Middle East crisis | Iran’s top diplomat has said a peace deal with the US would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, as concern grows that Israel could undermine diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war. Donald Trump criticised his ally and war partner as irresponsible, and said Syria would do a “better job” of “taking care of Hezbollah” than Israel. Where now for US-Israeli relations? In Iran there’s scepticism that the peace deal will work. You can follow developments live here.

Brexit ‘reset’ | The EU and the UK will hold their next summit to discuss the “reset” in relations between London and Brussels on 22 July as a waning Keir Starmer endured a difficult G7 summit.

Prof Blanchett | The Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett has promised to cause a “creative rumpus” in her latest role, as visiting professor at the University of Oxford.

‘You missed it’ | Tom Holland, the British actor best known for playing Spider-Man, says he and co-star Zendaya have already got married.

World Cup

Socceroos latest | USA players have tried to play down the disparaging remarks made by home pundits about the Socceroos. Australia’s assistant coach, Hayden Foxe, says the players can handle the ⁠hype.

Match catch-up | Ireland missed out on qualification, but Dublin-born Roberto Lopes has become an Irish hero after the Cape Verde defender helped keep Spain at bay. Portugal’s star-studded midfield gives them a chance of winning their first World Cup, while Luka Modric is still haunting England.

Off the pitch | Iran overcame their divisions for 90 minutes in a spirited comeback draw against New Zealand, but old fissures run deep. Although Morocco’s average annual salary is US$7,400 some fans are paying double that for tickets.

What to watch today | France and Senegal have been slugging it out, with Iraq and Norway due to play at 8am AEDT. We then get Argentina v Algeria at 11am, and Austria v Jordan at 2pm.

Full Story

‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?

Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer discusses Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine.

In-depth

A month ago, Kenyan student Sheila Chebii fell 15 storeys to her death at a hotel in Sydney where she worked as a housekeeper. Her family is still plagued by unanswered questions about what happened to her. Adeshola Ore finds out more.

Not the news

The new Toy Story film revolves around a sinister new tablet that threatens the down-home appeal of but Buzz, Woody and the gang. But our critic, Peter Bradshaw, reckons the franchise needs new batteries.

Sport

Cricket | Stand-in captain Joe Root admits England have let themselves down with some “disappointing” behaviour.

Tennis | Serena and Venus Williams will rekindle their doubles partnership at Wimbledon this month.

Baseball | Major League Baseball has criticised players who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night hats.

The Sydney Morning Herald says Kyle Sandilands is close to a $15m settlement with his former radio station. State of Origin could be simulcast on Fox and free-to-air from 2028 as NRL bosses edge “close” to a record TV rights deal worth more than $4bn, the Courier Mail reports.

What’s happening today

Courts | Penalty judgment in Star executives’ money laundering breach case.

Economy | RBA assistant governor speaks at ABA industry conference in Melbourne.

Canberra | Pauline Hanson speaks at the National Press Club.

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