Morning everyone. Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed a largely empty United Nations general assembly after he was greeted by a mass walkout of delegates – but went on to defend the war on Iran, settlers and Donald Trump.

Technology experts have warned that Australia faces more AI hacks, a giant chicken factory in Tamworth divides opinion, why our critic thinks Liane Moriarty’s follow-up to Big Little Lies isn’t quite as good, and Brisbane star Lachie Neale gets to play in the grand final.

Australia Hack alert | Technology experts have warned revelations an artificial intelligence agent hacked Medicare’s internal systems will not be the only dangerous breach of government data and have called for Australia to boost its protections against the growing risk. Here’s what we know so far about the hack.

Shooting death | A boy who was allegedly shot at a home in Sydney’s north-west earlier this week has died. The 11-year-old, who was found with a gunshot wound at a unit in Norwest on Monday, died at about 8pm last night, police said.

NSW | Another of the children allegedly stabbed by their mother in the Blue Mountains at the weekend has died. A five-year-old died at the scene on Sunday but police said their one-year-old sibling died in hospital on Thursday, while a three-year-old remains critical.

‘Suicide risk’ | A 16-year-old boy was held in conditions akin to solitary confinement in adult prison for 22 hours a day, leading him to have suicidal thoughts, a Victorian ombudsman report has revealed.

World‘Free Palestine’ | Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at the international media and accused the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, of being antisemitic in a fiery address to the United Nations that was preluded by a mass walkout by delegates. Earlier, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel’s “malicious colonial plan” for Gaza. Macklemore, the US rapper dropped by Ed Sheeran from American concert dates, has announced a “Free Palestine” tour to raise funds for humanitarian causes in Palestine.

World‘Free Palestine’ | Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at the international media and accused the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, of being antisemitic in a fiery address to the United Nations that was preluded by a mass walkout by delegates. Earlier, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel’s “malicious colonial plan” for Gaza. Macklemore, the US rapper dropped by Ed Sheeran from American concert dates, has announced a “Free Palestine” tour to raise funds for humanitarian causes in Palestine.

Xi ‘trap’ | Xi Jinping has called for extensive cooperation with Washington to avoid the “Thucydides trap” that could put the US and China on a military collision course. With a state dinner coming up, follow it live, while our Washington correspondent examines Donald Trump’s swooning over “strongmen”.

Xi ‘trap’ | Xi Jinping has called for extensive cooperation with Washington to avoid the “Thucydides trap” that could put the US and China on a military collision course. With a state dinner coming up, follow it live, while our Washington correspondent examines Donald Trump’s swooning over “strongmen”.

Media win | Journalists for CNN, MS Now and Politico have finally been granted access to the White House, hours after a federal judge had ruled that the Trump administration must allow them back in after imposing a ban.

Nato warning | Russia could launch a limited military attack against a Nato country in the coming months, Danish intelligence said, in one of the starkest warnings yet by western security services.

Eyes left | Rory Stewart, the Old Etonian famed for being one half of the Rest is Politics, has gone viral for a decidedly eccentric performance on BBC’s Newsnight during which he stares almost terrifyingly at another guest.

Full Story Alan Jones on trial: An unexpected change in the prosecution’s case | Week 8 Series producer Taylah Strano joins host Nour Haydar to unpack the latest developments from the courtroom.

In-depth It looks like an art gallery or a conference centre, but the flying saucer-like building just opened outside Tamworth could not be much different: it is, in fact, a $600m poultry processing plant that will, at full capacity, process 3 million chickens a week. Nick Visser hears the case for local jobs and the case against from animal welfare activists.

Not the news Liane Moriarty is back with her much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster success Big Little Lies. Sadly, writes Bec Kavanagh, Big Little Truths fails to deliver on the thrilling highs of the first book, though there is some fun to be had. Sport AFL | Brisbane’s star midfielder Lachie Neale has been cleared to play in the AFL grand final after the appeals board overturned his one-game suspension. Could his role be decisive? Find out with our guide to where the match will be won and lost.

Sport AFL | Brisbane’s star midfielder Lachie Neale has been cleared to play in the AFL grand final after the appeals board overturned his one-game suspension. Could his role be decisive? Find out with our guide to where the match will be won and lost.

Football | Brazil’s rebuilding process after their devastating World Cup exit to Norway begins against the Socceroos in the unlikely surroundings of Townsville, writes Joey Lynch. In Europe, the Netherlands are taking on Germany in the Nations League among other ties. Cricket | Australia’s men were well beaten in the first ODI of the series when they went down by 67 runs against South Africa in Durban.

Media roundup Engineers and scientists running Australia’s energy network have threatened to strike, the Australian claims. Almost 500 dementia patients are “prisoners” in South Australian hospitals and hotels, relatives tell the Advertiser, amid a critical shortage of beds. Top Tasmanian chefs have joined a global boycott of ocean-farmed salmon over environmental damage, according to the Mercury.

Media roundup Engineers and scientists running Australia’s energy network have threatened to strike, the Australian claims. Almost 500 dementia patients are “prisoners” in South Australian hospitals and hotels, relatives tell the Advertiser, amid a critical shortage of beds. Top Tasmanian chefs have joined a global boycott of ocean-farmed salmon over environmental damage, according to the Mercury.

Media roundup Engineers and scientists running Australia’s energy network have threatened to strike, the Australian claims. Almost 500 dementia patients are “prisoners” in South Australian hospitals and hotels, relatives tell the Advertiser, amid a critical shortage of beds. Top Tasmanian chefs have joined a global boycott of ocean-farmed salmon over environmental damage, according to the Mercury.

What’s happening today Canberra | Andy Griffith portrait unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery. Melbourne | AFL grand final parade at 10.30am. Western Australia | National commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to speak after convening a roundtable on child neglect.

Western Australia | National commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to speak after convening a roundtable on child neglect.

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