Morning News Bulletin 25 October 2025

US President Donald Trump says Cambodia-Thailand peace deal could save millions of lives, Government proposes first National Environment Protection Agency to keep businesses accountable, Liverpool lose 3-2 at Brentford, making it four league losses in a row.

Anthony Albanese will push for free trade at the upcoming ASEAN and APEC talks in Asia; two Australian women's cricket players allege assault, as a man is arrested in India; the Matildas beat Wales in a 2-1 victory in Cardiff, in star player Sam Kerr's long-awaited return to the team.

Anthony Albanese joins Donald Trump and other leaders for the annual ASEAN summit; Israel launches air strikes in central Gaza, in defiance of the US brokered ceasefire; Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lead India to a nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third one-day international.

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dies aged 93; Venezuela's President claims Trump administration is seeking to start an eternal war; And in swimming, Mollie O'Callaghan sets new world record in the at the swimming World Cup.

Anthony Albanese heads to ASEAN and APEC summits for week of quiet diplomacy; ceremonies mark 40 years since Uluru and Kata Tjuta returned to Anangu Traditional Owners; Sam Kerr eager to lead Matildas again as she eyes Asian Cup glory.

New search launched for missing teen Colleen Walker-Craig; Greens accuse government of weakening environmental protections; Gold Coast's pursuit of Craig Bellamy as head coach for 2027 is over.

In this bulletin, a landmark class action is filed, alleging sexual violence and harassment in the ADF, Donald Trump terminates all trade talks with Canada over a television advertisement. And in football, the FIFA World Cup fan village is launched at the Rockefeller Centre in Manhattan.

In this bulletin, Xi Xinping and Donald Trump confirm a bilateral meeting, after uncertainty, police allege a crime gang always intended to kidnap and murder Sydney mother. And in golf, rising Aussie golf stars make strong starts in their Asia-Pacific title.

Russia says it will never bow to pressure from the US following sanctions; two Optus chief executives to leave the telco next year; and in cycling, Australia wins two medals in the World Track cycling championships in Chile.

In this bulletin, the Greens raise concerns over a key feature of the government's new environment laws, the opposition to bring a personal income tax cut policy to the next election. And in gymnastics, Liverpool makes a bid to host the 2030 World Championships, as Britain rises in the sport.