Midday News Bulletin 16 November 2024

Climate experts say COP summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, US Republicans oppose releasing report on sexual misconduct claims against Trump's attorney general pick, An outstanding performance from Ronaldo takes Portugal to the Nations League's quarter-finals.

In this bulletin, Anthony Albanese talks up free and fair trade at the APEC summit; the United Nations says its peacekeeping forces have been shot at in southern Lebanon; and in tennis, Nick Kyrgios is making a return to the game after almost 18 months off with injuries.

In this bulletin, millions of dollars allocated to a new financial climate package; at least 10 people die in a nursing home fire in Spain; David Reynolds clocks the fastest practice time at the Adelaide 500.

Independents say the government's spending cap plan is being rushed; Palestinian Ambassador to Australia welcomes backing of UN resolution to recognise Palestinian sovereignty; And in football, Matildas' Courtnee Vine to take a break from the game.

Spending caps for political parties across the country proposed for the first time; Australia backs a UN resolution to recognise the permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people; And in sport, Nick Kyrgios confirms he'll make his long-awaited return to competitive tennis.

Labor launches a new plan to cap political donations; New Zealand's parliament erupts in protest and the Socceroos survive a nail-biting finish to notch a nil-all draw against the Saudi Green Falcons.

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.