Midday News Bulletin 13 May 2025
Australia welcomes a ruling that Russia is responsible for the downing of MH17; Sussan Ley the new leader of the Liberal party; The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service cuts ties with the Melbourne Storm NRL team.

Australia welcomes a ruling that Russia is responsible for the downing of MH17; Sussan Ley the new leader of the Liberal party; The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service cuts ties with the Melbourne Storm NRL team.
An Israeli American hostage released by Hamas Tim Wilson rules himself out of today's Liberal leadership contest, And in football, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is confirmed as the next coach of Brazil.
An Australian man confirmed killed in Ukraine; Anthony Albanese unveils a new-look Cabinet for his second-term government; The Matildas heading to Western Australia next month for a series of friendlies.
Anthony Albanese to reveal a finalised Cabinet ahead of his government's second term; Ukraine's President agrees to peace talks in Turkiye later this week; Another security scare outside an AFL match in Melbourne.
The United States and China sign a new trade deal; At least eight seats remain undecided in the federal election; Some Australian cricketers plan to skip the end of the Indian Premier League, due to the India-Pakistan conflict.
Hopes a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan holds; a partyroom vote to determine the leader of the Nationals Party; in cycling, Josh Tarling celebrates his maiden Grand Tour stage victory.
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price confirms bid to become deputy Liberal party leader, News South Wales Police seize a tonne of cocaine, Suns hold off Bulldogs in Top End thriller.
India and Pakistan agree to a delicate ceasefire, State funeral held in Perth for last surviving army prisoner of World War Two, Bettylou Sakura Johnson claims her first World Surf League trophy.
Pakistan launches a counterattack against India, after accusing it of targeting three military bases; Labor claims victory in the seat of Bullwinkel in Western Australia; and in sports, an expansion announced for the FIFA Women's World Cup from 2031.
Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes on India, Australia's highest-ranking Catholic congratulates Pope Leo on his election, Surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore beaten by rival less than half her age at Gold Coast Pro.
UNICEF warns US and Israeli aid plan could increase suffering in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass after his historic election, The South Sydney Rabbitohs break their four-game losing streak against Brisbane.
New faces welcomed at Labor's first post-election caucus meeting; A group of young men arrested over alleged dating app attacks; Australian cricketers looking to fly home amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Australian Catholics react to the election of a new Pope; India and Pakistan accuse each other of a spate of drone attacks as tensions continue to escalate; Los Angeles launches a beautification program ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
The Catholic Church has a new pope, the first American to lead it, Pakistan claims to have killed up to 50 Indian soldiers in an escalating conflict, Football Australia CEO James Johnson resigns.
The verdict is in after a mammoth trial over the death of an Indigenous teen in Perth; A Russian-backed ceasefire comes into effect in Ukraine; The NRL says it's confident a newly announced Perth team will be a success.
The death toll rises from a suspicious fire in Toowoomba; Anthony Albanese throws down the gauntlet to the Greens ahead of a new second term parliament; Western Australia signs a deal for an NRL team in Perth.
Global leaders urge India and Pakistan to pull back from the brink of war, Greens leader Adam Bandt expected to lose his seat, Tasmania's premier threatens to call time on the state's dream of an AFL team.
A child feared dead in a massive Toowoomba fire; The US closes its office of Palestinian affairs in Jerusalem; Club officials at Port Adelaide have stern words with Willie Rioli over reports of misbehaviour from the power forward.
Anthony Albanese deciding on the shape of his second term government as MPs meet in Canberra; At least three dead in missile strikes on Pakistan-controlled Kashmir; Jarryd Hayne making his official return to rugby league.
Canada's Prime Minister says his country is not for sale, after meeting with Donald Trump; Liberal candidate expected to win back the Victorian seat of Goldstein; and in sport, Australian cyclist Caleb Ewan announces his retirement.
Labor Party caucus set to meet Friday for ministry discussions... the Liberal Party admits they haven't connected with multicultural communities... and a former actress and equestrian star set to take centre stage for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Anthony Albanese says he's focused on the future after his huge election win... Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there... and Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for fourth manager in three years.
In this bulletin; Anthony Albanese says he'll wait to reshuffle his ministry, with some seats still too close to call, Yemen's Houthi rebels say they will impose aerial blockade on Israel, and in sport, Willie Rioli apologises for a message to a Bulldogs player after a 90-point defeat.
Labor preparing its second term agenda after Saturday's decisive election result; A massive sandstorm hits the capital of Saudi Arabia, forcing residents inside; Casper Ruud wins his first Masters 1000 title at the Madrid Open.
Around fifteen seats still too close to call as counting continues after this year's election; Donald Trump casts doubt on due process rights for immigrants in a new US interview; Australia's Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.
Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots spent millions on the election and didn't win a single seat, Houthi missile from Yemen lands near Israel's main airport, Canberra beats Melbourne after match-deciding penalties.
Anthony Albanese heads home to celebrate Labor's landlside victory; Jim Chalmers says dealing with the US-China trade war is a priority and in the NRL, Reuben Cotter to miss Cowboys' last two games before State of Origin.
World leaders congratulate Anthony Albanese on Labor's victory in the federal election, The full count for the Senate could take weeks, Umpiring decisions questioned in the Geelong win over Collingwood.
Prime Minister addresses Australians as he claims victory in the 2025 federal election, Opposition leader Peter Dutton accepts responsibility for party's loss as he concedes defeat, The Warriors defeat the Cowboys.
Voters split over Labor and Coalition in close races across the country, Pakistan urges calm amid fears of war with India over Kashmir incident, The Roosters defeat the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane