Trump backtracks on tariffs, Coalition’s nuclear threat to renewable projects, fears for yellow-bellied glider

Wrecking ball | A Coalition proposal to limit the rollout of renewable energy could stop at least $58bn of private investment in new developments and halt billions of dollars in flow-on spending in communities, new analysis has warned.

Last chance | Australia’s most skilled aerial mammal, the yellow-bellied glider, is on an “inexorable slide” to extinction as global heating creates more extreme bushfires that rob the species of food and tree hollows.

Cry for help | One Afghan man who worked as a translator for Australian aid workers is now a target of the Taliban. Mohammed Ibrahim Danish is now asking the Australian government to save him and his family.

Bad dog | Dogs have “extensive and multifarious” environmental impacts, disturbing wildlife, polluting waterways and contributing to carbon emissions, new research has found.

Exclusive | Adani has named two dead Australian war veterans in court documents alleging they were part of a conspiracy against the coalmining company.

Trade backflip | Donald Trump has paused plans to hike tariffs above 10% on most countries except China, after days of market turmoil and warnings of recession. Follow the live blog here.

Middle East | At least 23 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential building in northern Gaza, as reports emerge that the Israeli military is preparing to seize the entire city of Rafah as part of a newly announced security corridor.

Culture shock | Sexual violence and sexual harassment are “endemic” in France’s entertainment industry, a damning report by French politicians has found, concluding that women and children are still being routinely preyed on.

Europe | Germany’s biggest mainstream parties have sealed an agreement to form a government keeping the far right out of power, as Europe’s top economy struggles to reverse a downturn and gird itself for the potentially catastrophic impact of new US tariffs.

Civil war | The British government is bringing together foreign ministers from nearly 20 countries and organisations in an attempt to establish a group that can drive the warring factions in Sudan closer towards peace.

Olympics | Sprint-distance swimming races and mixed-gender events in artistic gymnastics and golf have been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Football | The Champions League quarter-finals are on – catch up with the live action as PSG play Aston Villa and Barcelona host Dortmund.

Tennis | Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo.

Doping | One in three sport supplements contain substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency, according to researchers.

Canberra | Federal energy ministers Chris Bowen and Ted O’Brien will debate at the National Press Club.

Adelaide | Oil and gas company Santos will have its annual meeting.

Melbourne | The RBA governor, Michele Bullock, will deliver a keynote address.

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