China dismisses criticism over conduct in South China Sea |Evening News Bulletin 22 October 2025

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… [...]

'They've been great': Trump made a major concession to Australia on defence

After previously calling for more investment in defence, it appears Donald Trump has let Australia off the hook. [...]

Gaza ceasefire going 'better than expected', JD Vance says on Israel trip

More than a week into the Gaza ceasefire, senior US officials have visited Israel to discuss ways to progress to the next stage of Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. Flareups… [...]

SBS News in Easy English 22 October 2025

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Battlefields, boardrooms, briefing rooms: Ukraine war drags on after delays in ceasefire talks

Diplomacy has overtaken the battlefield in the Ukraine war, with Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv offering starkly different paths to peace. The Kremlin says no Trump-Putin summit date is set, while… [...]

PM's plane makes emergency landing in US after crew member hurt

Anthony Albanese was returning from his trip to the US, where he met with US President Donald Trump. [...]

British troops to go to Gaza | Midday News Bulletin 22 October 2025

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… [...]

JD Vance says he has 'great optimism' Gaza ceasefire will hold, as more bodies returned

There has been tension over the ceasefire, with Hamas saying it needs time to find the remaining bodies of Israeli hostages. [...]

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer, researchers say

Australian researchers have found breastfeeding can protect women against breast cancer by building up their immunity. According to a new study, pregnancy and breastfeeding produces infection-fighting T-cells that help guard… [...]

Sarkozy begins his prison sentence in France - still maintaining his innocence

The former President of France, Nicholas Sarkozy, has begun his 5-year prison sentence, becoming the first French leader to be jailed since World War Two. He was convicted of a… [...]

NSW faces 'unusual' October heat as dangerous winds threaten Victoria and SA

A heat "bubble" from the outback could push temperatures to 39C, while damaging and destructive winds ravage the south-east coast. [...]

'It's a big job': Ley backtracks on calls for Kevin Rudd to step down as US ambassador

Rudd was caught in an awkward exchange with Donald Trump on Tuesday over derogatory comments he wrote in the past about him. [...]