Evening News Bulletin 8 February 2025

US troops deployed to Israel to help monitor the Gaza ceasefire deal; an earthquake triggers a tsunami warning for the Philippines and neighbouring regions of Indonesia; and in football, Sam Kerr returns to the Matildas squad. 

Israel's cabinet approves phase one of a Gaza peace plan; Indigenous artists celebrated at the Australian Women in Music Awards; And in sport, Australia remain top of the Women's Cricket World Cup League standings 

Australia welcomes Israel and the Hamas signing the first phase of peace deal; India's Defence Minister visits Australia, as both countries deepen defence ties; and in sport, Matildas coach Joe Montem calls for more investment in A-League Women teams. 

In a dramatic reversal, President Trump pauses most of his global tariffs, while escalating a trade war with China. ABC’s Matt Rivers gets access to the notorious El Salvador prison holding men deported from the US. And Canadian tribal members dispute a British woman’s “record” c ... Show More

A day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk, Matt Rivers is in Arizona at the conservative activist’s memorial service where tens of thousands are in attendance including President Trump, JD Vance, and Elon Musk; Reena Roy reports on that deadly country club shooting in New Hampshire a ... Show More

Trump’s Oval Office clash with South African president; Multiple tornadoes slam Midwest and South; Two women arrested for allegedly assisting escaped New Orleans inmates; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

National Guard troops begin to arrive in Washington, DC as part of President Trump’s crackdown on crime. DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson responds to President Trump’s claims about crime in the nation’s capital. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses th ... Show More

(0:10): FIFA Faces Backlash for Awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns (2:12): Syrians Desperately Search for Missing Loved Ones Post-Assad Regime's Fall (4:27): Trump Opposes US Missiles in Ukraine as $500M Aid Package Announced Amid Escalating Confli ... Show More

Donald Trump fires thousands of government workers, including people who make sure America's skies are safe and nukes are secure. Negotiators from the US and Russia prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia about ending the war in Ukraine, even though Ukraine and the European community won ... Show More

Ukraine's president invites Donald Trump to visit his country before any deal with Russia to end the war. Also: the trial that could change the social media landscape, and golfer Rory Mcllroy secures a Grand Slam. 

A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The WSJ’s Tarini Parti and Natalie Andrews talk us through the issues–from abortion and Medicare to fracking and marijuana–that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have changed their stance on as they try to win votes. Plus, a j ... Show More

Appeals court reinstates Trump’s tariffs; Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s foreign students; Former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testifies he repeatedly sexually assaulted her; and more on tonight’s broadcast.