A growing number of people are trying to leave China — some risking their lives at sea or in the jungle — as the country's political and economic future remains uncertain. ab.co/44QAAed

Iranian state media has reported a helicopter carrying Iran's President and Foreign Minister has crashed. ab.co/3WIM8OI

Last week's federal budget revealed a plan to force energy retailers to offer cheaper deals for customers with just a click, preventing contracts automatically rolling over to higher-cost deals. ab.co/44L4C39

From on the brink of homelessness to booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics, Marissa Williamson-Pohlman has had to fight tooth and nail for everything she has, both in and out of the ring. ab.co/3wvRD8V

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opposition's proposals would leave about $40 billion worth of spending unanswered, though those claims appear to include restoring tax cuts for wealthy Australians, which the Coalition is yet to commit to. ab.co/4bpJfGZ

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China could soon become the first country in the world with flying taxis as part of Beijing's plan to develop what it calls the 'low-altitude economy'. ab.co/44Pd6pV

Virgin staff dancing at the boarding gate, a call from Richard Branson announcing they'd all won a free cruise, passengers wearing hats and filmed celebrating — but this winner says due to a change in itinerary, to claim her prize will cost her thousands. ab.co/3V7b5Cn

'He's talking about an extra 100,000 people not coming to Australia. Now, he hasn't said how he's actually going to achieve that.'

Laura Tingle and the #ABCInsiders panel discuss Peter Dutton's immigration plan. #auspol

'He will destroy the budget and damage the economy'
Treasurer Jim Chalmers discusses Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's migration and housing plan on #ABCInsiders

Donald Trump might have given Scott Morrison a warm reception during the week. We'll leave you with this somewhat bizarre departure from the script that left many scratching their heads.
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WATCH: Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Alex Ellinghausen. #ABCInsiders #auspol

Injured Sam Kerr joins in Chelsea's celebrations, after seeing her teammates become English Women's Super League champions for a fifth successive season. ab.co/44O08Zu

Six members of a Sydney-based army unit that prepares parachutes for military exercises tested positive to illicit drugs just days before special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon was killed in a training jump. ab.co/4bpDh93

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong urges Australians in New Caledonia 'to exercise a high degree of caution' and says the government is working with authorities to regain order in the island nation. ab.co/3UKZpDW

South Australia's naval shipbuilding sector is moving to become more heavily involved in US nuclear submarine construction, well before work begins on AUKUS vessels. ab.co/3V7m3ra

Coming up on #ABCInsiders with David Speers:
• Treasurer Jim Chalmers interviewed🔎
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The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is providing consular assistance to an Australian in the wake of several gunmen opening fire in the city of Bamyan. ab.co/4bpz6tT

For the second time this May, Australia's normally mobile weather systems have ground to a halt, with the coming week bringing another prolonged spell of invariable day-to-day weather. abc.net.au/news/2024-05-1…