Morning Mail: Israel exit polls show no clear winner; a ‘sobering’ poll for Labor; and Musk’s AI take on The Odyssey

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Morning everyone. Exit polls from major broadcasters have projected that a majority of Israelis have voted against Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, even as his Likud party has emerged as the largest party. Arguably the most consequential election in Israel’s history has seen a huge turnout marked by large numbers of Israelis flying home to vote, many against the long-serving prime minister. Follow all the latest updates on our live blog.
At home, the febrile state of our own politics is reflected in the latest Guardian Essential poll with One Nation and Labor neck-and-neck on 28% and Anthony Albanese more unpopular than ever. The ABC is taking legal action against Pauline Hanson’s party after they used Bluey in a “shocking” cartoon promotion, Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly flees Brazil, and Australia’s cricketers fight back after a woeful start in the third Test in South Africa.
Bluey blue | The ABC will send a cease and desist letter to the rightwing populist party One Nation for using Bluey in a “shocking and disrespectful” cartoon which sees the beloved character repeatedly ramming politicians with an SUV. A Coalition MP has called for a rethink of pre-poll voting at federal elections, including potentially shortening the amount of time booths are open, amid threats to voters and volunteers. Exclusive | One Nation’s primary vote is back...
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