Midday News Bulletin 8 February 2025

Russia launches a major attack on Ukraine as the US considers its reaction; Police charge seven people allegedly involved in the so-called blessings scam; and in sport, Queensland clinches the state of origin series. 

The renewable energy sector says Australia has the business and trade opportunity of a lifetime, Survivors mark the 30th anniversary of Europe's only acknowledged genocide since World War II, Carlton coach Michael Voss acknowledges threats on his life amid the Blues struggling se ... Show More

The Reserve Bank governor defends interest rate hold as necessary to curb inflation; Israel working on plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza into third countries; Matildas edge Panama with stoppage-time winner to end WA tour on a high. 

The Sistine Chapel has been readied for the 133 cardinals to begin their vote for the next pope. The Supreme Court said it will allow the Trump administration to implement its policy barring transgender people from serving in the military while legal proceedings move forward. In ... Show More

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. The polls are too close to call with women heavily favouring Harris, while men lean towards Trump. Could the hot-button topic of abo ... Show More

The Vatican marks the beginning of the mourning period for the death of Pope Francis. We’re hearing from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the new fallout from his Signal chat controversy. Another Delta plane incident is under investigation. We have new developments on the Trump ... Show More

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. The polls are too close to call with women heavily favouring Harris, while men lean towards Trump. Could the hot-button topic of abo ... Show More

We want to hear from you; how can we make our podcast even better? Please take a few minutes to complete our listener survey. Find the link on the ABC News Daily website. Almost every day since his election, Donald Trump has been unveiling new members of his team. The picks say a ... Show More

Polls have shown that former President Donald Trump is increasingly weak when it comes to support from women. Recent Wall Street Journal polling found that Vice President Kamala Harris has a 13 point lead over Trump among women. In an attempt to reverse those trends, Trump went o ... Show More

Tommy is joined by Eugene Daniels, Politico White House Correspondent, coauthor of the Playbook newsletter, and president of the White House Correspondents Association, to talk about the changing media environment and what will—and won't—change about covering a second Trump term. ... Show More

President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, where the two shook hands in the Oval Office. President-elect Donald Trump announced new cabinet picks, selecting Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as S ... Show More

BREAKING: President-elect Donald Trump taps former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz, the former Republican congressman from Florida, withdrew from consideration. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary who is also embroiled in cont ... Show More