Morning Mail: Trump v Nato and Manchester leaks, Guardian journalist assaulted by politician, recognition talks at Uluru

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Friday 26 May 2017 g Republican candidate charged with assaulting Guardian reporter Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: the day before a special election in Montana, the Republican congressional candidate is alleged to have slammed Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs to the floor after being asked about the Republican healthcare plan. As the shocking audio of the attack on a journalist was published, a Fox News crew described what they witnessed: "Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground behind him. Faith, Keith and I watched in disbelief as Gianforte then began punching the man, as he moved on top the reporter and began yelling something to the effect of 'I'm sick and tired of this!' …" A month ago, Ben Jacobs revealed the Republican candidate's financial ties to Russia. The Trump-endorsed candidate has been charged with assault, and two of Montana's biggest newspapers have rescinded their endorsements of the candidate: "We're at a loss for words". Journalists have condemned Donald Trump for stirring up "disturbing" anti-media sentiment, and Richard Wolffe writes: Make no mistake, Trump has fueled violence against journalists. The Guardian view on press freedom: protecting the people's right to know Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines Rift between Trump and security agencies 'aided Manchester bomb leaks' British officials blame intelligence leaks on discipline breakdown in Trump team and US security services Manchester crowd sings Don't Look Back in Anger – video The crowd joins in as a woman begins singing Oasis song after a minute's silence for the Manchester attack victims on Thursday Trump rebukes Nato leaders for not paying defence bills President castigates 23 of 28 Nato members for failing to spend enough on defence, placing an unfair burden on US taxpayers 'I don't take orders from the chief justice': How Nauru ousted its judicial leaders Sealed affidavits of former magistrate Peter Law and former chief justice Geoffrey Eames, both Australian, reveal fresh details of their expulsion 'Gold-plating': NSW's skewed electricity market and the fight over rising bills Households face an extra $3bn on their collective energy bill after a court ruled in favour of huge monopoly power networks Australian news and politics Uluru talks on constitutional recognition 'on track' despite walkout Referendum Council says agreed outcomes will be announced, after seven delegates walk out of summit How do we get fair education funding? – Simon Birmingham on Australian Politics Live podcast The minister for education and training, Simon Birmingham, joins political editor Katharine Murphy to discuss Gonski 2.0 Public schools face funding cuts if Gonski 2.0 is blocked, Birmingham warns Exclusive: Education minister says Coalition could revert to last year's funding and some states do not have binding agreements locking in annual rises Bill Shorten vows to establish royal commission into abuse of people with disabilities Labor leader says harrowing accounts 'cannot be ignored' and comes after Coalition rejected recommendation to establish inquiry Uluru talks: delegates walk out due to sovereignty and treaty fears Seven dissenting delegates joined by more than 30 supporters in walking away from constitutional recognition convention Rebel Wilson says she 'had to beg' to meet producers after Bauer Media articles published Actor says she was dumped from Kung Fu Panda 3 at defamation trial against publishers of Woman's Day Gillian Triggs warns of increasing sexist attacks against women in public life The outgoing Australian Human Rights Commission president says there is clear evidence of this 'serious regression' Around the world US admits Mosul airstrikes killed over 100 civilians during battle with Isis The Pentagon says airstrikes it carried out on a house were the deadliest in Iraq since 2003, and the final death toll could be as high as 141 people Journalists condemn Trump for stirring up 'disturbing' anti-media feeling National Press Club among those shocked by deterioration of relations between media and politicians amid the president's frequent tirades Philippines steps up bid to drive Isis-linked group from Marawi Helicopters and special forces used against Maute fighters, who have held the city on Mindanao island for two days Baby dies after being found in car in hot Irish weather Medics unable to revive seven-month-old girl who was discovered in unresponsive state in early afternoon Brazil police accused of shooting at anti-government protesters Officials investigate after media images appear to show officers firing weapons at demonstration calling for resignation of President Michel Temer

One last thing The Handmaid's Tale on TV: too disturbing even for Margaret AtwoodAtwood's harrowing novel – in which women are enslaved, raped and mutilated in the service of men – is now 30 years old, but she's terrified by how real and raw the new TV update feels.The full first series will be available to stream on SBS from Thursday, 6 July.  Have an excellent day and if you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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