Battery fail | An LED-lit tutu skirt, a spinning top and a set of building blocks are among a number of dangerous toys that were sold by Chinese-owned shopping platform Temu, Choice has found.

Cost cutting | The federal government is preparing to ban debit card fees and instruct the consumer watchdog to investigate excessive card costs, as the unpopular system of transaction charges gets set for an overhaul.

Exclusive | The Queensland premier, Steven Miles, says in a Guardian Australia interview he would rather see a minority LNP government in power after the 26 October state election than horse-trade with independents and minor parties to form government.

Exclusive | Unions NSW has thrown its support behind reform of the negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, arguing the housing market is “fundamentally broken” and has become “easier to buy your 10th house than your first”.

Fire fear | Residents of a Blue Mountains town who were forced to defend themselves against an out-of-control backburn during the black summer bushfires are concerned fire trails in the area are not being maintained.

Trump slowdown | Donald Trump’s campaign has been limited by slow internet services in battleground states, our exclusive story reveals today, while the former president posted a late-night rant on social media about the biopic on his life, calling it a “hatchet job”. Follow developments on the campaign trail live as both candidates stump in Pennsylvania and Kamala Harris agrees to an interview on Fox.

Lebanon deaths | More than 20 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Christian town in northern Lebanon, prompting Hezbollah to fire ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv which reveal a degree of vulnerability for the Jewish state. Follow developments at our blog.

Militia threat | Emergency workers responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina were relocated over the weekend amid concerns that “armed militia” could pose a threat to their safety.

Anti-Zionism ‘win’ | The belief that Israel’s actions amount to apartheid, ethnic cleansing and genocide are “worthy of respect in a democratic society”, an employment tribunal has concluded in the case of a professor dismissed by the University of Bristol.

Bridge death | A 26-year-old British man has died after falling from a Spanish bridge while attempting to create social media content, according to authorities.

World Cup 2026 | New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has wasted no time in implementing his ideas ahead of a critical World Cup qualifier against Japan in Tokyo tonight.

Cricket | Australia are dogged in defence of their title despite injury blows, and the Sharjah pitch has proved difficult for batters: we look at what we’ve learned so far in the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Football | Germany take on the Netherlands in the Nations League this morning, while Italy travel to Belgium and Wales face Montenegro. Follow the scores here.

Education | HSC exams begin in New South Wales.

Sydney | Highlights of the SXSW festival include an address by Julian Assange’s lawyer Jennifer Robinson on free speech.

Perth | Yindjibarndi compensation case over Fortescue Solomon mine hub.

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