Morning Mail: Trump's Muslim ban causes chaos, Federer wins Australian Open, Bannon on US National Security Council

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Monday 30 January 2017 g Trump gives National Security Council seat to Bannon Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: Donald Trump has granted controversial adviser Steve Bannon a regular seat at meetings of the National Security Council, in a presidential memorandum that brought the former head of Breitbart into some of the most sensitive meetings at the highest levels of government. In giving Bannon a permanent spot, it means he can attend every meeting of the National Security Council. But Trump also said the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and the director of national intelligence, two of the most senior defense chiefs, will only attend meetings when discussions are related to their "responsibilities and expertise". Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines Donald Trump's first 100 days as president – daily updates Follow daily updates on the 45th president of the United States as we track Trump one day at a time Trump White House defends travel ban as John McCain warns of benefits to Isis Reince Priebus says measure will no longer apply to green-card holders as 'couple dozen' still detained Merkel 'explains' refugee convention to Trump in phone call German chancellor speaks to president amid international anger over US ban on people from seven Muslim countries Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal in thrilling Australian Open final Roger Federer claimed his 18th grand slam title with a thrilling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory over his old foe Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final Costs of private schools 'substantially met' by public funds, says report Former principals argue private schools are rapidly becoming public because government funding covers far more expenses than fees Australian news and politics Indigenous children seven times more likely to be in intensive care from infections Infections including sepsis and pneumonia the most common reason for admission of Indigenous children to intensive care Victoria police reject former commissioner's claims they have become 'risk averse' Former chief commissioner wants re-evaluation of juvenile offenders and for police cars to be fitted with nudge bars Trump tells Turnbull US will honour Manus and Nauru deal despite refugee ban Australian PM speaks to Trump by phone for 25 minutes as ban on travellers from some Muslim-majority countries is enforced in US NSW reshuffle: Gladys Berejiklian axes Adrian Piccoli and Duncan Gay from cabinet Brad Hazzard appointed health minister and Mark Speakman becomes attorney general under premier's changes Dumped One Nation candidate claims Pauline Hanson is James Ashby's 'puppet' Hanson rejects claims she is excessively influenced by her chief of staff, who previously worked for Peter Slipper Alleged neo-Nazi reportedly plotted shooting at New South Wales mall Michael James Holt pleads guilty to firearms charges after weapons including homemade guns found by police Three die after vehicle swept off flooded road in Northern Territory The bodies of a 61-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman have been recovered and efforts are underway to retrieve that of a 21-year-old man Around the world Protests spread over Trump travel ban on Muslim majority countries – live Latest updates as political backlash to president's executive order targeting Muslim-majority countries and shutting down refugee entry continues Mo Farah calls Trump's travel ban 'ignorant and prejudiced' British Muslims join condemnation of US executive order relating to seven countries in Middle East and Africa Greece three weeks away from 'explosive' debt problems, says IMF A failure for Greece and the EU to reach a compromise by 20 February 'would bring back Grexit with a vengeance'. US commando dies in Yemen raid as Trump counter-terror plans take shape Three Americans wounded in dawn assault as Central Command reports deaths of 'estimated' 14 members of al-Qaida in Arabian Peninsula François Fillon warns: 'Leave my wife out of the election' Rightwing French presidential candidate alleged to have 'siphoned off' €25,000 from public funds while member of senate

One last thing Donald Trump's Big Macs, bacon and Doritos – deconstructing his diet The US president has five chefs, but doesn't appear to be getting his five a day. A dietitian reveals what that means for his health – and his head. Have an excellent day and if you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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