Morning Mail: Two Australians killed in London attack … Russia's US election hacking ... Andrew Bolt fights back – literally

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Wednesday 7 June 2017 g Russia election hack leaker faces 10 years in jail Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: A highly classified NSA report has been leaked that details efforts by Russian military intelligence to hack a voting software supplier – and more than 100 local election officials – in the days before the US election last year. Within hours of it being published, the person that allegedly leaked the top secret intelligence was arrested by the FBI. Reality Winner, an NSA contractor, faces up to 10 years in prison if the Trump administration pursues its complaint that she violated the Espionage Act. We spoke with Reality Winner's mother: "I never thought this would be something she would do. I mean, she has expressed to me that she is not a fan of Trump – but she's not someone who would go and riot or picket." Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines Two Australians killed in London Bridge terrorist attack, government confirms Julie Bishop withholds names – awaiting official confirmation from UK – but family of nurse Kirsty Boden say she 'ran towards danger, in an effort to help people' Paris police shoot man who attacked officer outside Notre-Dame Cathedral Suspect shot and injured by police after trying to attack officer with hammer outside cathedral in French capital Amal and George Clooney announce birth of twins Girl and boy Ella and Alexander Clooney are the first children for the human rights lawyer and her Hollywood actor husband Andrew Bolt fights back after glitter and shaving cream attack 'Watch the fascist Left attack me and get clobbered,' News Corp commentator posts. 'Luckily the cameras do not capture me kicking one between the legs' Industry superannuation says bank funds 'bamboozle' clients with choice Not-for profit sector says bank-owned funds are offering 651 investment options each on average, yet returning less to investors Australian news and politics Coalition defends Andrew Robb after revelation he started job while an MP Scott Ryan says Robb was obeying the rules when he was paid by Chinese-owned Landbridge a day before resigning as an MP Melbourne siege: PM demands to know why 'terrorist attack' gunman was on parole Malcolm Turnbull leads calls for investigation into how Yacqub Khayre, who was linked to a 2009 terror plot and had a history of violent crime, was able to enact his Isis-inspired attack Eddie Obeid's trial defence 'quite dumbfounding', his new lawyer tells appeal Former minister's barrister says critical evidence about duties, responsibilities and obligations of MPs was not put to jury Dressing gown-clad Paul Pisasale quits as mayor of Ipswich – video One of Queensland's longest serving and most popular mayors, Paul Pisasale, has addressed the media clad in a dressing gown and pyjamas, saying he is standing down because of health concerns Dressing gown-clad Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale tells reporters he quits Pisasale, who is being investigated by the Crime and Corruption Commission, says he is standing down over health concerns Reserve Bank keeps interest rate on hold at 1.5% for 10th consecutive month RBA board keeps official interest rate at record low while signalling that it believes the east coast housing markets may be starting to ease Melbourne siege: Turnbull questions how Yacqub Khayre was on parole – live One man died, three police officers were injured and a woman taken hostage before police shot Khayre dead in Brighton, south-east of Melbourne. Follow all today's developments Around the world Donald Trump tweets support for blockade imposed on Qatar President's claim that Qatar funds terrorism will shock state that sees itself as key US ally, as Gulf neighbours cut off trade and diplomatic links Canada pledges investigation into why rape victim was held in jail with attacker Woman, who later died in unrelated shooting, was attacked by convicted sex offender in what Alberta's justice minister says was a 'disturbing and tragic case' NSA contractor faces 10-year sentence in first Espionage Act charge under Trump DoJ says in criminal complaint Reality Winner admitted to leaking document that revealed Russian hacking of US voting systems manufacturer before election Civilian deaths from US-led strikes on Isis surge under Trump administration Nearly 60% of civilian deaths from the three-year military campaign have been reported this year – but human rights groups say true figure is far higher US-backed Syrian forces launch offensive to retake Raqqa from Isis Operation to recapture Islamic State 'capital' expected to be long and bloody and may mark turning point in war

One last thing Meatonomics' David Robinson Simon: 'Everything I envision for meat has happened with tobacco' Most arguments for shunning animal products focus on health, ethics and the environment, the vegan author says – 'I just wanted to have a fourth perspective, which is economics'  Have an excellent day and if you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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