The Boris Johnson files, online watchdog slams big tech, French government collapses

Crime ‘cancer’ | Victoria’s premier, Jacinta Allan, has promised to fight against the “cancer of youth gang crime” after the families of two South Sudanese children allegedly murdered in Melbourne’s outer west said they were “shattered” and the community “terrified”.

‘Heinous abuse’ | Australia’s eSafety commissioner says none of the big technology companies are doing enough to stop images of “the most heinous abuse to children” from being shared online. It comes as codes designed to prevent under-18s from accessing “lawful but awful” content have been announced.

Liberal strife | As Sussan Ley tries to contain the fallout from Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s comments about Indian migrants, our political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy says the Liberal leader faces “a long and difficult task” to rebuild trust with the diaspora and perhaps an even harder job to prevent Price speaking out again.

Finn warning | China and Russia are increasingly working “in tandem” to disrupt and interfere in free societies, and undermine faith in governance, Finland’s political state secretary for foreign affairs and defence has told us as he begins a visit to Australia.

Lehrmann suit | The embattled former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged legal action against the head of a corruption watchdog and a federal minister despite being on the brink of bankruptcy.

Exclusive | A trove of leaked data from Boris Johnson’s private office reveals how the former British prime minister has been profiting from contacts and influence he gained in office in a possible breach of ethics and lobbying rules. These include seeking business with Saudi officials, being paid £240,00 for a meeting with the president of Venezuela, and dining with a Tory peer who paid for a refit of his Downing Street flat during lockdown.

Hanks attacked | Donald Trump has launched a vitriolic attack against Tom Hanks for supposedly being “destructive” and “woke” after the actor was snubbed by West Point. Meanwhile Democrats on the House oversight committee have released a scanned copy of a “birthday note” that Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein.

Bayrou falls | The ousted French prime minister Francois Bayrou will submit his resignation to president Emmanuel Macron after losing a confidence vote. Parliament is likely to remain divided and deadlocked no matter who Macron chooses as Bayrou’s successor.

Jerusalem attack | Palestinian attackers opened fire at a crowded bus stop in the northern outskirts of Jerusalem, killing six people and injuring 12 others, Israeli officials have said.

Bansky bash | A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a helpless protester has appeared on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Athletics | The emergence of Gout Gout has supercharged Australian interest in the World Athletics Championships