Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea|Evening News Bulletin 30 October 2025

Disgraced former minister sentenced with five years and nine months in prison for sexual abuse; South Korean President says Asia Pacific region sits at the precipice of a new global economic order; and in sport, international Rugby League rules out changes to eligibility rules.

Victoria's parliament passes a historic treaty with First Nations people, Coalition MPs meet to discuss net zero policy, Australia's women lose their World Champions title as India triumphs after a massive run chase.

The Government's environment bill welcomed by the author of the report that triggered it; The bodies of two more hostages returned to Israel by Hamas; And in sport, the grieving father of a teenager who died in a cricket training accident has spoken.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea in high-stakes trade talks, Environment Minister has hit out at the Coalition and the Greens over objections to environmental reforms, Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 3-0 in the League Cup.

New environment laws due to be introduced into parliament as the government looks for support, Bodies line the streets in Rio de Janeiro ahead of climate talks, Australia and India left disappointed by Twenty20 wash out.

Reports of up to 2,000 people killed after paramilitary forces advance in Sudan; Anthony Albanese arrives in South Korea for the APEC summit; And in cricket, New Zealand makes a five-wicket win over England.

Underlying inflation increases, dampening hopes for mortgage-holders... Federal police warn young girls are being hunted by young men online and coerced into acts of violence, Cardiff City upset Wrexham at home with a 2-1 win in the League Cup.

Communities in Jamaica warned about crocodiles after Hurricane Melissa Negotiations continue over reform of Australia's environment laws... The Socceroos to face Venezuela and Colombia in games scheduled for next month.

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica; Israel's Prime Minister orders powerful and immediate attacks on Gaza; Craig Drummond named the new chairman of the AFL.

Nauru receives the first group of deportees from Australia under a deal that is expected to last 30 years; a court ruling overturns the Queensland government's ban on puberty blockers for transgender adolescents; and in basketball, Australian Josh Giddey plays a starring role in Chicago's win over Atlanta.