Evening News Bulletin 13 November 2024

International trade and climate change top of agenda at APEC summit; MP responds to report on sexual harassment against migrant women; And in football, Australia up against Saudi Arabia for a World Cup qualifier match in Melbourne.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says promoting trade is his priority at the APEC summit; A new report finds 51 per cent of migrant women experienced sexual harassment at work; And in cricket, teammates give their support to Australia's Test debutant Nathan McSweeney.

Bangladesh's leader criticises developed nations for their role in global warming; new data shows a record number of First Nations people incarcerated in New South Wales and in football, the Socceroos face Saudi Arabia tonight in an important World Cup qualifier.

Donald Trump selects Elon Musk to lead a new government efficiency department; 900 million dollars up for grabs to incentivise states and territories to improve productivity and competition; And in football, Australia confirmed as a host city for the 2026 Women's Asia Cup.

Australia aims to mediate US-China trade tensions under second Trump administration; Australia-Indonesia flights disrupted due to volcanic ash; In tennis, Alex de Minaur’s ATP Finals hopes fade.

A driver has killed 35 people in China after ramming his car into a crowd; the Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over a church abuse scandal, and in rugby league, Roosters coach Trent Robinson calls for harsher penalties for dangerous tackles.

A long-awaited inquest to be held into the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing rampage; The New South Wales Upper Hunter shaken by a magnitude 4.1 earthquake; And in sport, Cricket Australia to raise awareness for gender equality during the Women's Ashes.

Rex Airlines given a $80-million government hand out to keep regional routes in the air; The World Meteorlogical Organization warns of catastrophe as 2024 becomes the hottest year on record; And in sports, English Premier League referee David Coote suspended following a leaked video.

In this bulletin, 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record as the COP29 climate conference gets underway in Azerbaijan; the Treasurer says Australia's partnership with the US stronger than ever despite expected economic shocks; and in cricket, Former Australia captain Michael Clarke lashes out after shock ODI loss to Pakistan.

A Vietnam War hero is awarded with Australia's highest military honour; A man has been crushed and killed by a wind turbine blade in Victoria; The Socceroos in high spirits ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.