Morning Mail: concerns over aged-care funding tool; UK condemns West Bank ethnic cleansing; and a US Open tie

Health officials expressed alarm over a new algorithmic aged-care funding tool, warning of potential "catastrophic" consequences shortly after its introduction. Clients and assessors were reportedly left distressed by the tool's implementation. Meanwhile, the UK has imposed stringent sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements, accusing Israeli authorities of orchestrating ethnic cleansing in the West Bank under government support.

Research has uncovered that "opportunistic pathogens" can spread diseases, including influenza and norovirus, through turbulent toilet flushes that create aerosols. These particles can escape even when the toilet lid is closed. State health officials have documented numerous instances of vulnerable older Australians receiving inadequate assessments due to the controversial funding tool.

Electric vehicle owners could potentially save hundreds of dollars annually through government incentives under the solar sharer plans, according to modeling. However, a tragic incident in Queensland highlighted concerns about building safety. A landlord was repeatedly warned about improperly installed smoke alarms before a devastating house fire in 2023 claimed the lives of a father and five children.

In education, a global report revealed that Australian public school students are more than two years behind their independent school peers. The report also noted that classroom disruption remains a significant issue, ranking among the highest in the world.