Morning Mail: what worries young people most, PM unveils AI plan, Spain into World Cup final

Morning everyone. Young Australians are even more worried about being able to afford a home than they are about state of the planet, according to a longitudinal survey which also reveals declining trust in institutions such as the church, the media and politicians.

A CSIRO report says abandoning net zero emissions will not reduce power prices, Donald Trump has walked back a threat to collect a toll on shipping in the strait of Hormuz as US warships move to blockade Iran ports, and a T rex skeleton fetched $70m.

Plus, it’s au revoir to France as Spain blasted past Les Bleus in the first World Cup semi-final.

Australia

Gun control | Documents released under freedom of information rules reveal that the director of the FBI, Kash Patel, gave his Australian counterpart a 3D-printed replica gun as a gift. But she ordered it to be destroyed within months.

Home truth | Far more young people are worried about being able to buy a home than about climate change or finding a job in their chosen field, according to a study that also reveals gen Z’s deep distrust of politicians, political parties and the media.

Power point | Claims by the Coalition and One Nation that abandoning a net zero emissions target would bring down power prices are contradicted in a new CSIRO report on the costs of generating electricity.

Data delivery | Anthony Albanese says the federal government will introduce faster approval processes for AI projects, including datacentres, across Australia.

Arson arrest | Police have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne arson attacks on behalf of a crime syndicate based in the Middle East.

World

Going going Gus | A huge, fossilised Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed Gus sold at Sotheby’s in New York for US$50.1m with fees (A$71m) to a phone bidder – making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil sold at auction.

Gulf turmoil | The US launched strikes on Iran for a third day and resumed its blockade of Iranian ports, as Iran retaliated with strikes on US allies and tankers, as has resumed the naval blockade of Iranian ports. Donald Trump has apparently abandoned his plan to charge a toll to ships for safe passage through the strait of Hormuz. Follow developments live.

Marriage vow | A woman who saved her husband from being completely sucked out of a Ryanair plane mid-flight says she thought as she held on to his legs: “If we die, we die together.”

Conscientious objectors | The number of young men applying to be excluded on religious or moral grounds from armed military service in Germany has risen sharply, undermining a drive by Berlin to create Europe’s strongest conventional army.

Widdecombe mystery | The UK police investigation into the death of former minister Ann Widdecombe is examining whether a leftwing or single-issue cause may lie behind her killing.

World Cup

France 0-2 Spain | Spain have booked a place in the World Cup final with Oyarzabal and Porro goals knocking out a lacklustre France in Dallas. read all the reaction in our live blog.

Match catch-up | There has been war and fierce rivalry but tomorrow its’s just football as England face Argentina, although the Atlanta police department aren’t taking any chances. Harry Kane faces the defining moment of career this week as he seeks to win the World Cup – and maybe even the Ballon d’Or. Lionel Messi – who has never played against England – may have the decisive influence. David Squires looks at the tournament so far.

Off the pitch | The owner of chip shop in Birmingham has painted a mural of “local lads” Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers on the side wall.

Full Story

Foxtel and wine: aged care residents billed for unused services

Nour Haydar speaks to Guardian Australia medical editor, Melissa Davey, on the alleged illegal fees being charged to vulnerable Australians.

In-depth

When a small business owner in Daylesford wasn’t happy with his local councillors, he pursued a private prosecution against five of them and in the process paralysed the decision-making process. Cait Kelly reports.

Not the news

After a successful debut at the Rising festival in Melbourne and then an international tour, Karin McCracken is bringing her show Heartbreak Hotel – which draws on the literature, science and music of broken hearts – back to Australia for a nationwide tour.

Sport

Australian sport | Watching the big sports of AFL and cricket cosy up to Narendra Modi was heartbreaking for Basketball Australia director Rana Hussain. He explains why.

Cycling | Tadej Pogacar extended his lead in the Tour de France with another imperious solo victory on the 10th stage to Le Lioran in the Massif Central.

Cricket | England never recovered after collapsing from 61-0 to 80-5 in the opening match of the ODI series against India at Edgbaston.

KPMG is preparing to cut hundreds of staff after the leaks scandal, the Fin Review says. Victoria’s teachers are striking again as their pay dispute ramps up, the Herald Sun reports. Massive ramping at Geelong’s main hospital means ambulances are getting stuck for hours, the Advertiser reports. The plan to transform Royal Pines with 25-storey towers has hit opposition with Gold Coast councillors unanimously flagging serious concerns, the Bulletin says.

What’s happening today

Tasmania | Tasmanian electoral redistribution boundaries and names announced.

Canberra | Natalie Siegel-Brown, inspector-general of aged care, will address the National Press Club.

Politics | Anthony Albanese giving a speech on AI in Sydney.

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