Albanese embraces Zelenskyy at UN; grocery prices climb; and ‘getting weird’ with spring fashion

Exclusive | The Victorian government is announcing new measures to improve access to medical abortion and claims One Nation could use abortion as a negotiating chip with the Coalition in the event of a hung parliament.

‘My friend’ | Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will provide $60m more in support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion during an emotional meeting with Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN meeting in New York. Albanese will also use a speech to say that the world order is no longer fit for purpose.

Grocery pain | Groceries have become more expensive at four of Australia’s major supermarket chains, with the average price of a basket of essentials increasing by 7% between March and June, analysis has found.

Tax gain | Most property investors may end up paying less capital gains tax after Labor’s budget reforms, research suggests.

Exclusive | The gas industry has been accused of unleashing a “scare campaign” before the Victorian election as it pressures the state government to reverse a ban on gas in new homes.

Coogee rank | Coogee has once again ranked as the Sydney ocean beach most polluted with faecal matter in a survey of 245 sites across New South Wales.

Iran’s defiance | Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, turned the tables on Donald Trump, describing America as the true bully and terrorist in the Middle East while also insisting that Iran had always shown a commitment to the negotiating table. The US delegation responded by walking out. The price of oil went back over $100. Donald Trump is due to welcome China’s president, Xi Jinping, and his wife for an official visit later this morning. Here’s what’s at stake when the two superpowers get down to talking. Javier Milei has condemned the UN as the Argentinian president warned that his country would take “matters into our own hands” in its dispute with Britain over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. You can follow it live here. Follow the UN meeting live.

Chicken nuggets | McDonald’s is planning a global assault on KFC’s hold on the fried chicken market as more health-conscious gen Z customers shift away from beef. The burger chain is targeting an extra 1.5 percentage point share of the market.

Midterm threat | Republican leaders are getting nervous as they fear Trump’s unpopularity will result in disaster at the midterms in November.

Dolly fight | The estate of the late Dolly Parton is involved in a dispute with the country star’s nephew and former head of security, and has filed for a restraining order against him amid allegations of threats.