New sanctions on Russia from the US and EU over Ukraine | Morning News Bulletin 24 October 2025

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.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump announces new sanctions on major Russian oil companies, Sydney to hit a 2 million-dollar median house price, by the end of next year. And in cricket, Australia wins against England in Women's World Cup.

Reports an Australian defence official to be sent to Israel as part of a US-led mission; At least six killed as Russia and Ukraine launch overnight missile strikes; And in netball, The Diamonds gets closer to regain the Constellation Cup trophy.

China's Defence Ministry dismisses Australia's criticism over military conduct in South China Sea, UN says it's providing aid to displaced people in Sudan, Geelong coach Chris Scott denies the club is struggling with star midfielder Bailey Smith's off-field behaviour

In this bulletin ... China's urges Australia to avoid undermining relationship of both allies.. U-N says it's providing aid to displaced people in Sudan.. and in Golf, Australian women golfers eying acclaimed team title.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Kevin Rudd has his support to remain in the role of ambassador to the US; the US Vice president in Israel amid a still fragile ceasefire in Gaza; and in football, Sean Dyche to replace Ange Postecoglou as the manager of Nottingham Forest.