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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Monday May 4, 2026... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Alice Springs where a man has been arrested following the death of a five-year-old girl. The child's remains were discovered after a five-day search... sparking significant community tension. Police intervened to prevent the suspect from being lynched by angry locals and clashed with rioters outside Alice Springs Hospital. It's a tragic case that's exposed deep frustrations in the Northern Territory community. — — [serious] In Canberra, political instability continues to reshape the government's leadership. The National Party is in transition after leader David Littleproud announced his resignation last week. Meanwhile, the Nepean state by-election has seen Anthony Marsh elected... another shift in parliamentary numbers at a challenging time for the Albanese government. — — [serious] Australia's fuel crisis is easing slightly after the government slashed the excise rate to 26.3 cents per litre... a temporary measure running through June aimed at relieving pressure on motorists and businesses. The rate cut follows a major fire at the Geelong Oil Refinery that disrupted fuel supplies... and comes as global tensions continue to push energy costs higher across the region. — — [curious] On the international stage... the United Kingdom has raised its terror threat level to severe. The escalation reflects growing concerns about security in an increasingly unstable world... impacting travel and security protocols for Australians abroad. — — [hopeful] In sports... Formula One driver Oscar Piastri is setting his sights on the Miami Grand Prix... keeping Australian motorsport on the global stage amid all the week's heavier headlines. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard... available in the App Store.