Wildfire threat | Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from wildfires and probably killing an extra 12,000 people a year from breathing in smoke, new research has found.

‘Disrespectful’ | A Ngunnawal elder has rebuked Lidia Thorpe for her confrontation with King Charles, saying the Victorian senator doesn’t speak for her people and that her comments were “disrespectful”. Other First Nations activists are continuing protests against the visit but the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the king was doing “a fantastic job”.

Exclusive | The king has stronger approval among Australians for the way he is doing his job than either the prime minister or the man who wants to be PM, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.

‘Hook, line and sinker’ | Victoria’s premier, Jacinta Allan, is trying to use planning policies to frame herself as the champion of young people, with the opposition and nimbys cast as the villains.

BHP accused | The mining company has been accused of “cynically and doggedly trying to avoid” responsibility for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster at the opening of the largest group lawsuit in English legal history.

Sudan warning | Refugees and aid agencies have warned of deteriorating conditions in overcrowded camps in Chad as intensifying violence and a hunger crisis in Sudan led to huge numbers crossing the border – including 25,000 in the first week of October alone.

Spy ring | Israeli police and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency say they have arrested a network of Israeli citizens spying for Iran who allegedly provided information about military bases and conducted surveillance of individuals.

‘No plan’ | Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate, said Elon Musk’s plan to give away $1m a day in support of Donald Trump is a reflection of a ticket with “no plan”. The governor of Pennsylvania has questioned the legality of the giveaways in the key swing state. Kamala Harris is beating Trump on questions about the economy, polling shows.

India hoaxes | A reported 90 bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past week, provoking chaos as planes were grounded, diverted and flown to safety by fighter jet escorts.

Moldova’s yes | Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of joining the EU after a pivotal referendum clouded by allegations of Russian interference.

Women’s football | More than 100 players – including the Matildas player Alex Chidiac – have signed a letter calling on Fifa to end its sponsorship deal with the state-owned Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, accusing Saudi authorities of “brutal human rights violations”.

Rugby union| English rugby has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes to schools rugby to avoid becoming a “declining minority sport” amid a damaging drop in participation.

Formula One | Max Verstappen has told his McLaren rivals to stop complaining after Lando Norris was penalised for a failed attempt to overtake the Dutchman in the US grand prix on Sunday.

Melbourne | Closing submissions will be heard in the defamation case against the Victorian Liberal leader, John Pesutto.

Sydney | Hong Kong democracy activists plan to protest as the Hong Kong appeal court judge Patrick Keane speaks about Christian inspiration.

Queensland | The third and final leaders’ debate will be broadcast by Sky News at 7.30pm.

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