Israel will not investigate the killing of veteran Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, which witnesses say was committed by Israeli soldiers, the Guardian reports. Despite global outcry and calls for an investigation, the IDF said that it would not open a criminal inquiry into her death because it took place in an “active combat situation” though it would continue with an “operational inquiry.”

Also worth knowing this morning:

  • Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history amid an unprecedented economic crisis. (BBC)
  • Australian voters have ended nine years of conservative rule after incumbent prime minister Scott Morrison lost the general election to Labor leader Anthony Albanese. (Reuters)
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