Exclusive | The state of Antarctica is seen as an environmental problem but it’s an all-of-government problem, Prof Matt King says – and the continent needs a champion in government who can drive a multi-decade agenda.

Energy | In a new deal between the federal government and gas giants, the south-east coast will be further guaranteed gas supply in an effort to keep lights on and energy bills affordable. It comes ahead of a snap caucus meeting called by the prime minister to discuss cost-of-living relief measures.

Conservation | More than twice as many plants, animals and habitats were added to the national list of threatened wildlife in 2023 than in any year since the list was established, according to analysis by the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Immigration | A child was among eight asylum seekers who were returned to their country of origin after being sent from Australia to Nauru.

Law | The Law Council of Australia is decrying proposed changes that would remove cost barriers for applicants in sexual harassment and discrimination cases – suggesting they could result in “arbitrary and unintended consequences” such as clogging the courts with “unmeritorious” claims.

Israel-Gaza war | Hamas described the 7 October attack as a “necessary step” as the number of deaths in Gaza from Israeli air strikes passed 25,000. The UN secretary general condemned the killings as “heartbreaking” and “unprecedented”.

Far-right | More than 100,000 people protested at about 100 locations in Germany in response to the far-right AfD party’s meeting with neo-Nazis to discuss deporting those it deems have failed to integrate, including German citizens.

Monarchy | Staff at Britain’s National Archives censored documents that show how Queen Elizabeth II concealed details of a relative’s wealth from the public – then returned the redacted files to the public domain.

US presidency | Donald Trump rebuked “dictator” Joe Biden in front of ardent fans in New Hampshire. The Biden re-election campaign rolled out a new campaign ad, signalling a shift in emphasis to reproductive rights.

Ukraine war | At least 25 people have been killed in the shelling of a shopping area in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, which local officials in the Russian-controlled city blamed on Kyiv. Ukrainian drones were reportedly behind an attack on Russia’s port city of St Petersburg.

Australian Open | Hopes of a home winner in the men’s singles at the Australian Open are over after Alex de Minaur was beaten 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0 by Andrey Rublev in the last 16.

Fifa | Gianni Infantino called for an automatic forfeit of games for football teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

Sporting moment | Kieran Pender explains why Cadel Evans’ 2011 Tour de France triumph was Australia’s greatest sporting moment. Round one of our poll has closed – the top 10 will be revealed and the final voting round kicks off today.

Heat warnings | We’ll have the latest on the effects of Australia’s scorching temperatures this week.

Fair work | A Senate inquiry into fair work legislation will hold a hearing in Canberra.

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