Markets & Middle East: The ASX slid to a 1½-month low, dragged by commodities and a crude-oil jump that’s reigniting inflation worries, with traders also watching US–Israel tensions with Iran. Origin Rugby: Billy Slater says referees won’t be using “special” Origin rules, aiming to keep the game’s edge without turning it into a points-fest. Courts: A judge is fed up with Tesla dragging its feet in Australia’s class action, warning it could face a “really bad time” over slow document production. Farming Relief: South Australia’s Elders posted nearly $40m profit despite diesel and fertiliser pressure, while the government secured 90,000 tonnes of urea to protect growers. Housing Pressure: New reporting spotlights “renters in the middle” who aren’t homeless or homeowners but are still getting squeezed. Public Health: WHO has declared Ebola a public health emergency of international concern after confirmed cases spread beyond the DRC. Sport & Culture: Bulgaria won Eurovision 2026, with Delta Goodrem finishing fourth, and daredevils illegally scaled Q1 on the Gold Coast in thongs.